Blake Shelton slammed by fans over 'embarrassing' New Year's Eve performance

Blake Shelton has been slammed over an 'embarrassing' New Year's Eve performance after a pre-taped recording of the singer aired - despite fans being promised a live concert. The 47-year-old country star was seen performing on stage with Trace Adkins, 61, during CBS's New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash. One person said: 'How's Blake Shelton "live" in Nashville for CBS Nashville New Year's Eve when he's about to go on stage at WinStar in five minutes? Someone else commented: 'Big fan of Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins. Thomas Rhett and Blake Shelton sound like absolute a**.