The special included emotional performances and tributes to inspirational Americans on the frontlines of the pandemic
didn't just honor healthcare workers but also shed light on heroes making a difference in the categories of education, community and neighbors, food industry, American ingenuity, infrastructure, first responders and U.S. military.
For Underwood — who has several teachers in her family — the event hit close to home as she expressed gratitude to seven standout educators who pivoted their job to a virtual classroom. "There was no playbook for this. There was no lesson plan,” the star said as she commended them for their efforts. Rhett also gave a shout-out to both of his daughter’s teachers before performing his new song, “Be a Light.”
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