Blake Shelton faced criticism for his prerecorded performance on CBS's New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash. Fans expressed disappointment and accused him of double-booking as he performed live at a casino in Oklahoma on the same night. The controversy raised broader questions about the authenticity of live television performances, especially on significant occasions like New Year's Eve. The comparison between Shelton's prerecorded performance and his wife Gwen Stefani's live show in Las Vegas also sparked a broader conversation about authenticity in live performances. The backlash highlights the expectations fans have for live televised events and the importance of artistic dedication to the audience.