Wearing a cowboy hat that was perfect for the occasion, Cody Johnson appeared on stage at the Country Music Association Awards to give a performance readers will adore. Joined by Carrie Underwood, who dazzled in a long white crochet gown, the duo stood in front of a large screen showing stunning country-style imagery, including rolling mountains and galloping horses, as they sang a moving rendition of their song ‘I’m Gonna Love You.’

Not only did the pair craft a visually stunning performance on stage, but they also created a feeling of powerful connection between them throughout. As they sang, the pair appeared to be lost in their own world as they sang directly to each other and stared into each other’s eyes. The online video of the moving performance reached over 950k views in only a month, with fans leaving comments noting, “This sounds exactly like the studio recording – every single note.”

The awards ceremony was a big night for Cody Johnson. Nominated for multiple awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year, Music Video of the Year and winning the Album of the Year award for ‘Leather,’ fans were excited to see him perform at the event. The fact that they were able to see one of this year’s most highly celebrated nominees perform alongside Carrie Underwood, the highest certified female country artist of all time, made for a real treat.

With their duet ‘I’m Gonna Love You’ having been released earlier this year, it was no surprise when the single was a hit with country music fans. The music video for the song received over 6.7 million views in only 3 months, and fans were amazed by how beautifully the two singers’ voices blended together in the moving duet. One fan even went so far as to say they could be “the next Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn,” a high compliment likening them to two of country music’s most legendary artists.