The pair paid tribute to the late country icon's first No. 1 hit on the Hot Country Songs chart.
“This is gonna be a good time. Learning my lines as I type,” he wrote in a Twitter post.
The evening also paid homage to the late Loretta Lynn.
The Anita Kerr Singers were featured on enduring hits from Brenda Lee, Eddy Arnold and more.
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The project also features Tim McGraw, Sheryl Crow, Marty Stuart, Wynonna Judd and more.
Music industry professionals known for work with artists including Thomas Rhett & Florida Georgia Line help introduce students to various music industry careers.
BRELAND wrote the new song with Greylan James, Jacob Durrett and Rocky Block.
Cody Johnson and Walker Hayes, also honorees, will be performing at the event.
"I said what I said," the country star said as the audience cheered.
