20-time ACM Award winner, Alan Jackson, was presented with the ACM Poet’s Award during the 17th Academy of Country Music Honors, which aired on Tuesday evening (Sept. 24).

The presentation included a special performance by Eric Church, who took to The Ryman Auditorium stage to sing one of Jackson’s most iconic hits. ACM Honors co-host Carly Pearce introduced Eric Church to the stage, where she shared heartfelt remarks about Alan Jackson and his impactful contributions to country music over his distinguished career.

A Tribute From Eric Church
“He became a superstar by always keeping it country,” Pearce shared from the stage. “Alan’s racked up 26 number-one hits most of which he has written or co-written. And what I love most is the key to his storytelling is that it’s rooted in the essence of country music, honesty, simplicity, and genuine emotion. It’s something that we treasure in every one of his timeless songs…To honor Alan Jackson is a man who chased his own neon rainbow. Please welcome seven-time ACM Award winner, Eric Church.”

Source: https://countrynow.com/