Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert took the stage at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, delivering an unforgettable rendition of George Jones’ classic “These Days I Barely Get By.” As the first notes echoed through the venue, the audience was swept away by the song’s reflective lyrics, steeped in nostalgia for their own love stories. With every heartfelt line, Blake and Miranda captured the bittersweet essence of love, sending waves of emotion through the crowd.
On October 25, 2017, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert delivered an unforgettable performance of “These Days I Barely Get By” at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. This event was significant not only for the powerful vocal delivery but also for the emotional undertones of the song, which resonates with themes of longing and heartbreak—elements that have been central to both artists’ music.
Their history together adds a poignant layer to their performance. Blake and Miranda were married from 2011 until their split in 2015, making them one of country music’s most iconic couples during that time. After their divorce, both artists continued to find success in their careers and have moved on to new relationships, with Blake now happily married to Gwen Stefani and Miranda with Brendan McLoughlin.
The song itself, with its reflective lyrics, often evokes nostalgia for their relationship and captures the bittersweet nature of love. Fans in attendance at the Bridgestone Arena experienced a mix of admiration and melancholy as they watched the two perform, given their shared past and the powerful connection their music creates with the audience
