At the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night, Little Big Town took the stage to introduce Keith Urban’s latest performance, sharing that the song he was about to sing, Burden, had stopped him in his tracks the first time he heard it. From the moment he began, it became clear why the song had such a profound impact.

Urban’s performance was deeply moving, delivering heartfelt lyrics like “I could carry your burden” and “Come to me, my brother, and I will sit with you a while / Pretty soon I’ll see you smile and you know you will.” His raw emotion resonated through the venue, captivating the audience—including his wife, Nicole Kidman, who watched from the front row, visibly moved by the moment.

Check out a clip from the 51-year-old country star’s unforgettable performance, and keep scrolling for more highlights from his big night!