The 54 Annual CMA Awards kicked off with a powerful performance tribute to the late Charlie Daniels. Paying tribute to the country music legend were Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne and Ashley McBryde. The team performed a medley of Daniels’ Greatest Hits to Kick Off Country’s Biggest Night.

The show was hosted by Reba and Darius Rucker.

Check out the performance below.