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"It was something that was in our wheelhouse. I think we all related to it."
Paisley performed "Online" with the Brentwood, Tenn., High School marching
band. Other performers were Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, Strait,
Swift, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Big & Rich, Rodney Atkins, Brooks
& Dunn, Sugarland, Martina McBride, Keith Urban, Chesney, Josh Turner,
Kellie Pickler and the Eagles.
Vince Gill introduced the Eagles, who played their single "How Long" and
received a standing ovation.
"For 35 years or more, these next guys have been writing songs like we wished
we could write," Gill said.
Rascal Flatts opened the show with the title track to its latest album,
"Still Feels Good," while a montage of country stars flashed on large screens
behind them, including a photo of Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner. Wagoner died
last week of lung cancer.
Dwight Yoakam also paid tribute to Wagoner, calling him a pioneer and a
groundbreaker to the end.
The show was broadcast live on ABC and was hosted by James Denton of
"Desperate Houswives," Kate Walsh of "Private Practice" and Kimberly
Williams-Paisley — Brad Paisley's wife — of "According to Jim."
"I'm like a kid in a candy store here. Lots of good country snacks. I'm all
excited and giddy," Walsh cracked.
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