Watch Carrie Underwood join Cody Johnson for surprise CMAs performance

In a surprise appearance, Carrie Underwood joined Cody Johnson on stage in 2024 CMA Awards to perform their latest the duet“I will love you.”

Johnson began the performance alone, finishing the first verse before Underwood entered from the side stage to a wave of cheers from the crowd. The “American Idol” judge was absent CMA website’s list of artists, making her performance even more special for fans.

The “Dirt Cheap” singer garnered several nominations at this year’s pricesincluding Single of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, and his latest album “Leather” — whose deluxe edition includes “I’m Gonna Love You” — won for album of the year.

Watch the heartfelt performance below.