November 7, 2001–Just weeks after the tragedy of September 11th, as the nation mourned, the great Alan Jackson sang on the CMA Awards “Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?” I was grateful to be in the audience that night at the Grand Ole Opry House to hear Alan perform it for the first time. I got tears and chills at the lyrics that summed up beautifully what the country felt during those trying times. I’ve always thought that very moment may be the finest example of the power of music

Alan’s voice carried the weight of an entire nation that night 🇺🇸 At the 2001 CMA Awards, Alan Jackson gave an emotional performance of his newly written song “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning).” The tribute directly addressed the pain and confusion Americans felt in the aftermath of 9/11. His heartfelt delivery, paired with the song’s simple acoustic arrangement, left the audience visibly moved and silent. The performance was hailed as one of the most powerful moments in CMA his

@officialalanjackson performing “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) at the 2001 CMA Awards just two months after the 9/11 attacks. 🇺🇸 🎥: Country Music Association #AlanJackson #NeverForget911 | The Country Wire

Keith Urban stole our hearts back in 2001 as the #CMAawards Horizon (New Artist) Award winner! 😍 Which New Artist is on the rise this year? Find out Wed, Nov. 13 at 8|7c on ABC. | CMA Country Music Association