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Gwen Stefani Hollas Back to a Pair of Solo Classics During 2025 American Music Awards Medley


Gwen Stefani sang "Hollaback Girl" and "The Sweet Escape" during three-song medley at the 2025 AMAs.

After an introduction from husband Blake Shelton — who called her his “one and only” — Stefani celebrated the 25th anniversary of her favorite pop/rock female artist AMA win with a three-song medley beginning with her recent country-tinged single “Swallow My Tears.” Bathed in soft-focus light, the No Doubt singer and solo star crooned the tune’s opening lines from a field of tall golden grass while wearing a billowing, bedazzled white dress. 1 single “Hollaback Girl,” with backing from a horn section in red suits with fringed collars and, of course, giant gold belt buckles reading “BANANAS” in a nod to the song’s signature chant.

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