November 7, 2001–Just weeks after the tragedy of September 11th, as the nation mourned, the great Alan Jackson sang on the CMA Awards “Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?” I was grateful to be in the audience that night at the Grand Ole Opry House to hear Alan perform it for the first time. I got tears and chills at the lyrics that summed up beautifully what the country felt during those trying times. I’ve always thought that very moment may be the finest example of the power of music
0:31
November 7, 2001–Just weeks after the tragedy of September 11th, as the nation mourned, the great Alan Jackson sang on the CMA Awards “Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?” I was grateful to be in the audience that night at the Grand Ole Opry House to hear Alan perform it for the first time. I got tears and chills at the lyrics that summed up beautifully what the country felt during those trying times. I’ve always thought that very moment may be the finest example of the power of music
57.5K viewsSep 11, 2022
FacebookCMT Cody Alan
@officialalanjackson performing “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) at the 2001 CMA Awards just two months after the 9/11 attacks. 🇺🇸 🎥: Country Music Association #AlanJackson #NeverForget911 | The Country Wire
0:56
@officialalanjackson performing “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) at the 2001 CMA Awards just two months after the 9/11 attacks. 🇺🇸 🎥: Country Music Association #AlanJackson #NeverForget911 | The Country Wire
94K viewsSep 10, 2024
FacebookThe Country Wire
Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) (CMA Awards 2001) | Old But Gold
5:12
Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) (CMA Awards 2001) | Old But Gold
27.9K viewsJul 24, 2025
FacebookOld But Gold
Alan’s voice carried the weight of an entire nation that night 🇺🇸 At the 2001 CMA Awards, Alan Jackson gave an emotional performance of his newly written song “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning).” The tribute directly addressed the pain and confusion Americans felt in the aftermath of 9/11. His heartfelt delivery, paired with the song’s simple acoustic arrangement, left the audience visibly moved and silent. The performance was hailed as one of the most powerful moments in CMA his
0:55
Alan’s voice carried the weight of an entire nation that night 🇺🇸 At the 2001 CMA Awards, Alan Jackson gave an emotional performance of his newly written song “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning).” The tribute directly addressed the pain and confusion Americans felt in the aftermath of 9/11. His heartfelt delivery, paired with the song’s simple acoustic arrangement, left the audience visibly moved and silent. The performance was hailed as one of the most powerful moments in CMA his
919.6K viewsSep 10, 2025
FacebookThe Country Wire
In November 2001, just two months after the attacks on 9/11, Alan Jackson debuted his emotional song “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” at the CMA Awards. Jackson was initially hesitant to record the song, however, it has been proven to be widely impactful and this performance at the CMA Awards is one that won’t be forgotten. 🎥 credit: CMA Awards #NeverForget #PatriotDay
4:47
In November 2001, just two months after the attacks on 9/11, Alan Jackson debuted his emotional song “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” at the CMA Awards. Jackson was initially hesitant to record the song, however, it has been proven to be widely impactful and this performance at the CMA Awards is one that won’t be forgotten. 🎥 credit: CMA Awards #NeverForget #PatriotDay
578.5K viewsSep 11, 2023
TikTokcountryrebel
just after 9/11, @officialalanjackson debuted one of the most poignant songs written about the attacks during the 2001 CMA Awards, “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning”. 🙏🏼♥️🇺🇸 #neverforget | Country Swag
1:03
just after 9/11, @officialalanjackson debuted one of the most poignant songs written about the attacks during the 2001 CMA Awards, “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning”. 🙏🏼♥️🇺🇸 #neverforget | Country Swag
190 viewsSep 11, 2025
FacebookCountry Swag
Alan Jackson - Where Were You: A Tribute to 9/11
1:00
Alan Jackson - Where Were You: A Tribute to 9/11
9.3K views8 months ago
TikTokdrostycyte
0:31
May we #NeverForget the lives lost on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇲 #PatriotDay Song: "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" | Alan Jackson
600K viewsSep 11, 2025
FacebookAlan Jackson
0:35
Alan Jackson released “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” on November 26, 2001, after the September 11 attacks. He wrote the song early one morning while his family was at church. He first performed it at the 2001 CMA Awards in Nashville and later said the moment was hard for him. The song reached No. 1 and gave him his first Grammy Award for Best Country Song. #AlanJackson, #WhereWereYouWhenTheWorldStoppedTurning, #911Song | Country Songs
1.5K views10 months ago
FacebookCountry Songs
1:04
Faith ⛪️ Hope 🙏🏼 Love 🤍 Back in 2001, just two months after 9/11, Alan Jackson debuted “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” at the CMA Awards - a song that still gives chills today. #AlanJackson #NeverForget | The Big Time with Whitney Allen
1.4K viewsSep 11, 2025
FacebookThe Big Time with Whitney Allen
1:00
Alan Jackson WHERE WERE YOU ( WHEN THE WORLD STOPPED TURNING) 🎶 9/ 11/ 01
702 views1 week ago
YouTubeMarco & Marco
Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)
Dec 17, 2021
discogs.com
Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)
Nov 12, 2021
discogs.com
1:06
Story Behind The Song- Alan Jackson ‘Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)
6.7K viewsSep 12, 2025
YouTubeAmerican Country Network
4:48
"Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" by @officialalanjackson made it's debut at the Country Music Association's annual awards show on November 7, 2001, less than two month after the terror attacks on 9/11. Even though the song won many awards, including Jackson's first Grammy, it will always be remembered as the song that most reflected the thoughts and emotions of 9/11. Video 📽: CMA Awards #neverforget #September11 #wtc #memorial #twintowers #worldtradecenter #nyc #newyork #usa #a
3.4K viewsSep 11, 2024
FacebookCleveland Country Magazine
0:56
Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)
40 viewsJun 5, 2025
YouTubeRadioDdt
0:45
Alan jackson- where were you (when the world stopped turning) 5. #alanjackson #oldcountrymusic
963 views11 months ago
YouTubeAbraham Victor
1:01
Alan jackson- where were you (when the world stopped turning) 1. #alanjackson #oldcountrymusic
851 views11 months ago
YouTubeAbraham Victor
1:06
Story Behind The Song- Alan Jackson ‘Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)’
23.8K viewsSep 5, 2025
YouTubeConman FM
0:10
Alan Jackson Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning
8K viewsSep 11, 2023
YouTubeJW Exploration & Discovery
1:31
#neverforget #911 Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” remains one of the most powerful musical reflections on September 11. Jackson once said about writing the song: “I think it was Hank Williams who said, ‘God writes the songs, I just hold the pen.’ That’s the way I felt with this song.” Written as a series of heartfelt questions, the song captured the emotions and confusion of that tragic day without political commentary—just raw honesty. Jackson admitted he found
9.6K viewsSep 11, 2025
FacebookHonkytonktown
0:10
The BEST Song for American Unity You Never Knew Existed
7.5K views10 months ago
YouTubeEchoes of Fame
1:01
Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)
684 viewsNov 30, 2024
YouTubeThe History and Music,songs
1:11
Alan Jackson’s 'Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)' reminds us of a day that changed us all. 🇺🇸 We remember, we reflect, and we honor. #NeverForget #911 | AJ's Good Time Bar
44.9K viewsSep 11, 2024
FacebookAJ's Good Time Bar
2:03
Brad & Carrie CMA Funny Moments — Best CMA Awards Musical Bits
732.2K views3 months ago
TikTokzoeelle40
4:04
Jelly Roll's Emotional CMA Awards Performance Review
1.3M viewsNov 21, 2024
TikToktamirnae
2:18
Carrie and Brad’s Most Unforgettable CMA Laughs
156.7K views3 months ago
TikToksonicflow19
0:35
Recordando el 11 de septiembre: Patriot Day 2023
262K viewsSep 11, 2025
TikTokofficialalanjackson
2:17
Funniest CMA Songs by Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood
139.7K views3 months ago
TikTokzoeelle40
3:00
Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When The Work Stopped Turning). #greenscreen #music #country #reaction #reactionvideos #review
508K viewsSep 12, 2022
TikTokcountryvsmetal
See more
Static thumbnail place holder