Watch: Kane Brown covers Alan Jackson's ballad in heartfelt tribute

Kane Brown offered a heartfelt tribute Alan Jackson before his electrifying solo performance of the collaboration he released with Marshmello Earlier this year. Brown was one of many artists who took the stage at the 50th American Music Awards anniversary special on Sunday night (October 6) in Los Angeles, California.

Brad Paisley introduced Brown to the stage, saying he was “so proud to see the superstar he has become.” Brown began his performance by covering “Drive (For Daddy Gene),” which country legend Jackson included on his 13-track album. DriveEarly 2000s. Brown later transitioned into a highly energetic performance of “Miles On It,” the first collaboration he released with Marshmello since the duo delivered 2019's “One Thing Right.” Marshmello accompanied Brown to film the music video on a “short 24-hour trip to Nashville.”

“Girl, let's go a few miles/In the back of the Chevy with the engine running/Just you and me in a truck bed wide as a California King/We could drive it in/If you know what I mean/A few miles collect on it/ Back of the Chevy with the engine running/ Just you and me in a truck bed wide as a California King/ We could break it in/ If you know what I mean/ Put a few miles on it/ We could break it in/ If you know what I mean/ Cover a few kilometers.

Brown has shared a few teasers hinting at the next chapter of his music, including unreleased collaborations with his wife, Katelyn Brown. The couple, who welcomed baby No. 3 in June, debuted the romantic duet “Thank God” on Brown's latest album. Other man released in September 2022, featuring “Thank God,” “Bury Me in Georgia,” “One Mississippi,” and other highlights throughout the track list. Since then, Brown has released “Miles On It,” “Fiddle in the Band” and “I Can Feel It,” a single with a nod to Phil Collins that also inspired the name of Brown's 2024 headlining tour.

Other artists taking the stage throughout the evening included Paisley, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Green day, Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, RAYE And Stray childrenwith special appearances by many others. Check out clips from Brown's AMAs performance below.