Jimmy Buffett Tribute by Kenny Chesney, Mac McAnally, Zac Brown Band & Alan Jackson | CMA Awards

In tribute to @jimmybuffett, @KennyChesney and @MacMcAnally perform “A Pirate Looks at Forty” and @zacbrownband & @AlanJacksonMusic perform “Pirates and Parrots” and “Margaritaville” at the 2023 CMA Awards. “The 57th Annual CMA Awards” aired on ABC from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on November 8, 2023. Country Music’s Biggest Night™ is available to stream on Hulu now!

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[TimeBucks]

What a wonderful tribute to our Jimmy!

[corigould]

LOVE that Zac was barefoot, in true Jimmy form. Rest in paraduse Jimmy❤

[diz]

Wish Mac could have had a solo. 45 years at Jimmy’s side, he knows all Jimmy’s music better than anyone. RIP, Jimmy❤

[LostInSpice]

Sail on, Jimmy. It's been a lovely cruise.

[marthalisk]

I just love Mac McAnally. A true steadfast friend to Jimmy.

[perijetton]

Alan Jackson is the roots of country music 🎶 ❤
RIP Jimmy

[rachelwinters]

It was so awesome that they played Jimmy Buffet’s best songs last night. I’m sure that the Beach Bum was happily watching from Margaritaville up above

[adk]

Kenny and Mac MacAnally sound great together ❤

[sgtlamancha]

I’ll say this; looking at how diverse the artists and crowds have become in country music, Jimmy’s message came thru; music and joy still makes the world go round. Thanks JB. Fins up

[Noledad]

That was absolutely amazing! Hurts my heart to know that Alan Jackson doesn't look the greatest these days. He'll always be my favorite country musician, and it's not even close.

[angiereneewoods-tarpley]

Thank you, Jimmy Buffet, for all of the memories, and thank you all for honoring him with this tribute! ❤

[susanzimmer]

THAT was probably the hardest night ever 😢😢, thank you Alan! We love you!!!!

[donnaewe]

Damn near 50 yrs old, sittin here bawling. Thanks for the great times, the memories, and the music Jimmy. You are missed and will forever be loved. Alan, you are & will Always be a big part of who i am. I love you dearly and cherish the gifts, that through your music, are bestowed. You're a class act, sir, and im honored to have been put here in this place & time to experience His love thru you-He couldn't have chosen a more perfect vessel. Thank you for always being there. Sending much love from Tenn ❤

[CarolAlexander-hj]

Kenny, Mac, Alan and Zac Brown Band amazing tribute. Adios JIMMY BUFFETT❤❤❤. BUBBLES UP

[larryfutch]

Amazing! So thankful to see my man Alan Jackson on stage! He sounds wonderful. Amazing that he sounds so good despite his illness. He does need to stand in one place, but that is fine with me. He still sounds phenomenal! His voice is still amazing! Ready for some new music from him. He is my favorite male country artist and has been since the 90’s.

[jackimiller]

Thank you for posting this. I so appreciate all the musicians who have paid tribute to Jimmy since he passed. It still hurts like hell that he's gone. Bubbles Up, JB.

[Ruebennowell]

I think Alan Jackson wore sunglasses so people wouldn't see him cry but you can hear it in his voice. You can see Zac Brown with tears in his eyes. Jimmy Buffet was well loved RIP

[edithjohnson]

I love you Alan Jackson! You are still the best! Hope you are feeling okay. ❤️❤️❤️

[TerriMartin-hmxy]

What a wonderful tribute to our Jimmy! Tears & smiles! Fins Up!

[MeganChristine-ge]

So happy to see Alan on the stage!!! I hate to see him not feeling 100% but how awesome of a friend he is to Jimmy. They could’ve played a couple more songs last night for the tribute. Maybe bubbles up and come Monday