<P> He debuted the song publicly at the Country Music Association 's annual awards show on November 7 , 2001 . It was released that month as a single and topped the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for five weeks ; in addition , it reached number 28 on Billboard 's all - genre Hot 100 chart . The song received largely positive reviews from critics , who appreciated its simple , largely apolitical stance . The song won multiple awards at the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Awards , including Song of the Year , and also earned Jackson his first Grammy Award for Best Country Song . </P>
<P> He debuted the song publicly at the Country Music Association 's annual awards show on November 7 , 2001 . It was released that month as a single and topped the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for five weeks ; in addition , it reached number 28 on Billboard 's all - genre Hot 100 chart . The song received largely positive reviews from critics , who appreciated its simple , largely apolitical stance . The song won multiple awards at the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Awards , including Song of the Year , and also earned Jackson his first Grammy Award for Best Country Song . </P>
where were you when the world stopped turning first performance
where were you when the world stopped turning first performance
November 7 , 2001
November 7 , 2001