At the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, Little Big Town took the stage to introduce Keith Urban’s latest performance, sharing how deeply moved the country star was the first time he heard the song “Burden.” They noted that the emotional lyrics stopped him in his tracks, and as he began to perform, it was clear why.

Urban’s rendition of the heartfelt ballad was truly powerful, delivering lines 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.” As always, he had the audience deeply moved, including his wife, Nicole Kidman, who was seen cheering him on from the front row.

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