In 2011, the Academy of Country Music held a big event called Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country. It was a night to celebrate amazing women in country music. Lots of famous singers were honored, like Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, and Carrie Underwood. The night was full of fun songs and special moments, but one performance was extra special—when Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill sang “How Great Thou Art.” Everyone loved it so much that they stood up and clapped super loud. Even now, more than ten years later, people still talk about how awesome it was.
A Party for Country Music Ladies
The Girls’ Night Out event was all about saying “thank you” to women who made country music great. The honored singers had lots of popular songs and did big things in their careers. The show had lots of singing and teamwork, but Carrie and Vince’s song was the best part. It made everyone feel amazed and happy.
A Song with a Big Story
“How Great Thou Art” is a really famous church song. It started as a poem in Sweden over 100 years ago, then got turned into a song people sing in English. Lots of singers, like Elvis Presley and Alan Jackson, have sung it too. The words talk about how great God is and how beautiful the world is, which makes people feel special when they hear it.
An Amazing Show
When the lights went low, Vince Gill started playing his guitar softly and singing along. His voice made everything feel calm and serious. Then Carrie Underwood started singing, and her voice was so clear and strong it filled the whole room. She sang with so much feeling that everyone couldn’t stop listening. Vince added his voice to hers, and together they made the song sound perfect. By the end, Carrie hit some really high notes, and the crowd jumped up to cheer. People were crying because it was so beautiful, even the other singers watching were super touched.
A Huge Hit Online
After the show aired on TV, tons of people watched Carrie and Vince’s “How Great Thou Art” online. Millions saw it in just a few days! Everyone was talking about how great it was. Big music magazines like Rolling Stone and Billboard said it was one of the best performances ever in country music. Fans went wild on the internet, saying it made them feel happy, amazed, or even like they were in church. People still watch it today because it’s so special.
Carrie’s Love for Church Songs
Carrie Underwood grew up in a little town in Oklahoma, singing church songs since she was a kid. She really believes in her faith, and it shows in her music. In 2021, she made a whole album called My Savior with church songs, proving how much she loves them. Singing “How Great Thou Art” with Vince was a big way to share that love with everyone.
A Song That Lasts Forever
Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill’s “How Great Thou Art” is still one of the coolest things in country music. It showed off their awesome singing and guitar skills, plus how country music can tell stories that make you feel big things. You can find the video online, and millions of people keep watching it. Whether you like country, church music, or just good singing, it’s something you’ve got to see.
This performance was more than just a song—it brought people together and made them feel happy and amazed. It’s a moment that will stick around for a long, long time!
