Sharpie® and Megan Moroney Make Their Mark as First-Time American Music Awards Attendees

The Iconic Writing Brand Was Named "The Official Autograph Pen of the 2025 AMAs"

ATLANTA, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharpie®, a cultural icon known for bold self-expression, made its first appearance at the American Music Awards (AMAs) with multi-platinum, country music star Megan Moroney. This exciting debut marks Sharpie's official designation as "The Official Autograph Pen of the 2025 AMAs," uniting two champions of creativity, originality, and boundary-pushing expression.

For decades, Sharpie has been the go-to tool for signatures and self-expression on red carpets and beyond. Now, the brand is making it official, spotlighting its role in unforgettable pop culture moments and tapping into the AMAs' tradition of celebrating music's boldest talents. Together, Sharpie and the AMAs are turning up the volume on fearless ambition and individuality, boldly exemplified by Sharpie's support of Megan Moroney.

"Megan embodies the spirit of what Sharpie stands for, bold, authentic, and just getting started," said Gina Lazaro, Vice President, Brand Management, Writing at Newell Brands. "Sharpie has a long-standing history in pop culture, from being the autograph tool of choice to supporting up-and-comers through our 'Rookie of the Year' program, now in its second year. Our partnership with Megan at the AMAs shows our continued support of rising talent."

Megan Moroney, nominated this year for Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album (Am I Okay?), left her literal mark at the show. She used Sharpie for autographs throughout the night and is joining the brand to give back. Sharpie will donate autographed memorabilia to a charitable auction benefiting the Easy Day Foundation, supporting veterans and their families. A few lucky Sharpie fans will be able to win their own signed items as well.

"I'll never forget the first time a fan asked me to sign something, and I needed a Sharpie. I can never go anywhere without one now!" said Megan Moroney.

Following the show, Sharpie also made its mark at the exclusive AMAs after party, offering a one-of-a-kind experience where guests received custom sketches and captured their own bold moments in the Sharpie glam booth.

This partnership celebrates the power of creativity and personal expression — because bold moves deserve bold marks.

Sharpie Permanent Markers and the full product portfolio including Sharpie S-Gel Pens and new Sharpie Creative Markers can be purchased at your local office superstores, retail stores, drug stores and through several online retailer sites including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Office Depot and Staples.

About Sharpie®
In 1964, the iconic Sharpie Fine Point black marker became the first pen-style permanent marker, and today Sharpie offers a wide selection of permanent markers, pens, highlighters, and more for the classroom, the office, and at home. Having perfected the permanent marker, Sharpie has gone on to innovate across all types of writing tools. Made to write on, stand out on, and stay on practically any surface, it is the Permanent Marker born for courageous self-expression that never, ever fades from glory. All Sharpie products are designed for precision and performance to bring your vision to life, transforming the ordinary to bold and creative with intensely brilliant colors that elicit vibrant impressions. The ink dries quickly and resists water and fading, allowing creations to stand the test of time. Permanent Markers from Sharpie are made to write on various mediums including paper, plastic, metal, and most other surfaces.

About Megan Moroney:
MULTI-PLATINUM hitmaker, critically adored singer/songwriter, in-demand headliner — just a few years after making her debut, Megan Moroney has ascended to a truly stratospheric level of stardom. With the arrival of her smash-hit sophomore album Am I Okay? — a 2024 LP that debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and marked the year's third-biggest debut from a female Country artist — the Georgia-bred phenomenon cemented her status as a towering force in Country music and earned raves from major publications like Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and many more. The follow-up to her acclaimed debut album Lucky (a 2023 release featuring her 3X PLATINUM No. 1 hit "Tennessee Orange"), Am I Okay? delivered standouts like its anthemic PLATINUM title track "Am I Okay?" (a Top 5 hit at Country radio) and "No Caller ID" (a post-breakup ballad that shattered the record for the biggest Country female song debut in streams in the U.S.), boosting her streaming numbers to more than 2.8 BILLION total global streams across all platforms. After receiving the Rulebreaker Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event in March, the Emo Cowgirl's fast-growing list of accolades most recently includes winning New Female Artist of the Year at the 2024 ACM Awards and New Artist of the Year at the 2024 CMA Awards. After spending much of 2024 on the road (including playing stadiums as support for Kenny Chesney's SUN GOES DOWN 2024 TOUR, performing at high-profile festivals like Stagecoach and Lollapalooza, and heading overseas for her sold-out GEORGIA GIRL TOUR), Moroney's AM I OKAY? TOUR — a 50-date North American headline run featuring her most massive shows yet — is currently in full force. 

About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," "Golden Globes," "So You Think You Can Dance," from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and "Streamy Awards." Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.

SOURCE Newell Brands