Carrie Underwood pays a strong tribute to Alan Jackson at the Grand Ole Opry

Everyone was in awe of Carrie Underwood’s unforgettable tribute to Alan Jackson at the Grand Ole Opry. Since winning American Idol, Carrie Underwood has captivated audiences with her powerful voice, but her 2012 performance stands out as one of her most memorable. She paid the utmost tribute to her personal hero, Alan Jackson, on the platform of the Grand Ole Opry, the hallowed center of country music.

Carrie stood in the spotlight and told the audience that Alan Jackson’s concert was the first she ever went to. She developed a passion for music that night, which eventually brought her to the same illustrious platform.

When it came time to honor him, she decided to play one of Jackson’s greatest hits, “Remember When,” from 2003.

Composed by Alan, Remember When considers a lifetime of family, love, and aging beside a loved one. It’s a delicate, poignant work of art that became even more ethereal in Carrie’s hands. There was total stillness in the room as she started to sing. Her voice touched everyone’s hearts as it flowed through each word with elegance and unadulterated passion.

The audience gave a standing ovation by the end of the show, and even the backstage workers stopped, stunned and unable to speak. The Grand Ole Opry deemed it a “show-stopping performance” for the first time in their lengthy history, demonstrating how intense the event was.

You’ll get chills if you haven’t seen it yet. Carrie felt every line, not just the words. And we were all able to sense it through her. She was motivated to pursue her aspirations by Alan Jackson. She honored him that evening in a way befitting the icon he is — and reminded us all why her voice is still one of the most cherished in modern country music. 🎶 Which other timeless country songs would you most like to hear Carrie perform? Tell us—we’re paying attention.