The 2020CMA Awards showon Wednesday was bound to be an emotional night.

For one thing, the ceremony replaced its usually elbow-room-packed audience with a socially-distanced crowd (viaJust Jared).

But even without the shadow of the coronavirus hanging overthe awards show, there were still memorable poignant moments.

Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker

Another highlight was a duet by the show’s hosts, Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker.

He eventually turns to crime in desperation and is shot dead (perAZLyrics).

The song urges listeners not to turn a blind eye to poverty.

Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker

Fans quickly showed their love for the number onTwitter.

Among the rave reviews commenters said everything from “I love that song and really enjoyed their performance!

Songs like In The Ghetto will love forever!

RIP Mac Davis….what a talent!!”

and “So good.

So so so good.

Somewhere, Mr. Davis is surely agreeing.