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!

[@FirewindII]

our

[@Aseal223]

Good

[@jamesharris1698]

Yep one day Jimmy and I are going to have cheese burgers in paradise 😋

[@zeenatzaidi5387]

Nice

[@MaharNayyar-tb6rq]

Very nice

[@CarolChevalier-w8v]

May Jimmy buffet rest in peace

[@LostInSpice]

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

[@susanzimmer1776]

Beautiful commet

[@diz619]

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

[@marthalisk303]

Love Mac's voice~esp his lower register.

[@stonecoldval]

I LOVE Mac , and not be callous, but I hope Kenny just picked up a new guitarist/songwriter partner...

[@mattjwatson4295]

He did

[@seanmurphy137]

​@@stonecoldvalkenny has recorded two mac songs. Down the road and back where i come from

[@eli68w]

you couldnt bed more correct, McAnally is a once in a life time talent and best friend to Jimmy Buffett

[@corigould2166]

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

[@marthalisk303]

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

[@NancySlider]

My admiration for Mac has soared beyond words these past 6 months but especially since Sept 1st… what a solid guy- tremendous musician- but also simply a genuine gentleman. Respect. And thanks as well to Kenny, Alan & Zac. Bubbles Up 🫧

[@Fred_Nickles]

If you ever get a chance to see him live, do it. Its amazing. He has written some well known songs, and some greats that havent made it to major popularity. He is true to the singer/story tellers of the past. The whole night feels like a gathering of old friends. It was at a Mac show in Portsmouth RI that we got to see Jimmy for the last time in July.

[@marthalisk303]

@@Fred_Nickles I love Mac's voice and his gentle, kind, fun spirit, Will def catch a live show with him if ever in my area,

[@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

[@Coolviber-bb9rc]

Alan sporting JB aviators and Hawaiian colored shirt! Zac sporting JB shorts barefoot ! ❤ 😢

[@rachelwinters3708]

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

[@danielharrison2638]

It's actually a place of God's grace I think he's up at, but this is an amazing tribute to Jimmy Buffett.

[@suehaynie5054]

Jimmy has so much better songs and all they think about is Margaritaville! What about come Monday?

[@terishoemaker-kz5st]

Thanks Mac & Kenny💖

[@fatimamaqsood3289]

👍

[@Noledad77]

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.

[@adrianurrutia6669]

I know, my mom loves Alan so much I don’t even want to think about how sad she will be when he passes! 😢

[@perijetton9275]

Mine too! ❤🎶

[@debprice8869]

🇺🇸❤️💙🤠

[@p.j.d.8199]

Oh he's good, he's just getting older and with CMT disease it is very hard for us to keep our balance, our mind stays the same, but muscle cramps/foot pain/muscle weakness/and balance only get worse as we age.

[@beckyjackson1604]

I watched that and just cried like a fool

[@perijetton9275]

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

[@brendinfarrismusic1713]

Yes definitely when he started singing 3:22 and everybody clapping for him!!

[@kristenronyak2247]

Yessss ❤

[@Preppergirl10]

He did this well!! They all did!!

[@sgtlamancha805]

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

[@corigould2166]

SO well said ❤

[@HighlandBoy]

Spot on!

[@Tonychin-e3w]

Jimmys message was to diversify country music?? I think you missed something.

[@kylebeck8251]

​@@Tonychin-e3w took me a second, I think OP meant that Jimmy's message was that music and joy make the world go round!

[@adk2277]

Crying big tears for Alan Jackson ☹️

[@adk2277]

Kenny and Mac MacAnally sound great together ❤

[@donnaewe3692]

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 ❤

[@LoneWolf1493]

I’m only 30 years old and I’m bawling too. Such a beautiful tribute to a music legend

[@candacemuncy9710]

@@LoneWolf1493 Same... same

[@angiereneewoods-tarpley6943]

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

[@user-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.

[@lyndagaines5165]

Just to see him on stage and to hear that amazing voice is the best feeling ever. I’m sure his fans like me wouldn’t care if he sang sitting down. He stands for real Country Music and we will love him no matter how he performs. Great tribute to Jimmy Buffett! Thanks everyone!

[@kathysowers]

So happy to see Alan looking mighty fine and able to belt one out - he's my all-time favorite!

[@MeganChristine-g6e]

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

[@suzansteed1977]

Come Monday...the BEST!

[@darlenemstrommer7687]

Thankful was able to play as ones had memories with

[@rogerjokela6383]

It's pretty crazy (but awesome) that the CMA's gave this much time to a tribute to Jimmy...

[@jackimiller8589]

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.

[@emilysaxton1247]

It feels weird now that Jimmy is gone. RIP Jimmy Buffett

[@d.g.1594]

RIP Jimmy Buffett your spirit will live on in the heart of country music forever.

[@TerriMartin-hm9xy]

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

[@p.j.d.8199]

Who ever thought of the leaning post for Alan was a genius, I have the same disease and if you stand still you are going to lose your balance, happens to me all the time, I joke and tell folks "If I started drinking I could probably stand still and not fall over, lol". For folks like us as long as you can touch something you stay steady, you don't need it to hold you up, you just need to touch something lightly to know something concrete is there

[@usemoreoil]

Bless and good luck from England

[@rmyrick2451]

Mac McAnally deserves to be a TON more famous than he is. One of the best!!

[@sblacknall1545]

Absolutely! He is One of the Best!!

[@madhumadhu-pb2yz]

Nice music

[@susanzimmer1776]

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

[@CarolAlexander-h5j]

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

[@KickinChicken6]

Good job boys. I’m sure it was a tough performance being how close Mac, Kenny, and Alan were with him. As a parrot head, it’s hard seeing a tribute to someone you saw so many times in person.

[@camquoc5718]

ok

[@thitran6105]

ok

[@katiebobat8e]

I love that you can faintly hear everyone yell Salt! I grew up with Jimmy Buffett music and I'll miss him grately. He will always live on in his music ❤

[@edithjohnson6835]

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

[@janetblackburn6898]

Alan jackson made it special so glad u were apart show . Good job to zac brown as well

[@ralphpernesiglio7118]

It’s not possible to listen to his music and smile . I’m smiling but there’s a few tears in my eyes! Thanks J B

[@WinterPrincess24]

Im so emotional. 😢 jimmy buffett was someone special for sure.

[@alexwagoner4119]

Damn Alan Jackson has still got it. Beautiful tribute

[@yycats1695]

Man I grew up close with my uncle. He was always listening to Buffet and Cash. This brings back so many memories. I love you uncle Keith and I know the party in heaven with all the parrot heads is still going.

[@zachguest8565]

was your Uncle Keith Burkley if so he was my uncle in law

[@jancramp8252]

Real country.

[@angelasearls4608]

So glad to see Alan a true country singer. Rest in peace Jimmy

[@DDD-dt4zc]

RIP Jimmy..you made the whole world smile

[@stephenhamilton9703]

Bubbles Up Jimmy Buffett! 🫧🫧

[@hihoremy3940]

There'll never be another like him

[@kennethfagan9738]

Jimmy Buffet was a legend!!! RIP Jimmy Buffet 🙏

[@ericae6822]

As Jimmy himself sang “our lives change like the weather but a legend NEVER dies”!!!!

[@TheHadley54]

You can hear the emotion in Alan Jackson’s voice from the first line he sang. He always shows so much emotion when he sings but he always hits those notes and gives an amazing performance

[@matthewporrini50]

Margaritaville will never be the same now😢

[@socialbutterfly7317]

I love this so much.❤😪🦜 Fins up Jimmy Buffett. Good Lord how we will miss you!

[@davidoverholt251]

I Love Alan singing for our loss of Jimmy! And Alan I am still eating all that sponge cake 20 years later my GA friend! Margaritavile! See you in Key West Alan!

[@jim242]

Met Jimmy a few times 40 years ago when I was a yacht captain none of us bothered him for a photo or an autograph he had a sailboat back then I think it couldn’t have been more than 40’ and we would invite him out to dinner on whatever yacht I was captain of to just hang out the owner of one of the boats wanted to see him in Miami I think they called it Miamarina so we got there a couple days early just to have a good spot and threw the hook (anchor) in great show quite the experience thank you Jimmy

[@mudwiser1391]

Such a great tribute. Terrific to see Alan Jackson I know Alan and Zac have done a song or two together, but they should so a full album together. Their voices are great together.

[@davepatton7932]

Beautiful tribute 🥥🏝️🦈

[@EthanPhillipsMusic]

Best part of the whole show!

[@ZYX261]

Great to see Alan Jackson again!

[@AllysonMarie0512]

I cried the whole time. Loved Jimmy 😭

[@sarahgonzalez5942]

Alan…. I am NOT ready for you to be old yet! That just means I am getting old! 😭😭😭😭😭

[@80bbygrl]

I LOVE ZBB!! love he was in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt... Lol

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

Kenny,, Mac, Alan, and Zac is the best shoutout the CAM could have game Jimmy

[@MelissaThompson432]

Sitting here thinking about the first time I ever heard, "Come Monday," wondering if life will ever be that good again. VN was sending the last of our people home; it was before Reaganomics; and if things were getting worse, at least we didn't know it yet. To quote Bob Seger, "wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then...." Maybe being 16 had something to do with it, idk. I'm not cherishing Mayberry dreams; I know things were bad for a lot of people back then in ways that people younger than me don't even know about. But I had hope then. I want it back.

[@rancemarianetti8736]

Virginia Tech College 76 - 80 Jimmy Buffett was the soundtrack of my life exclamation point

[@roseprevost8081]

I hope Jimmy knew how much he meant to people, and how much he was loved.

[@jomsShoots]

"But I won't wear a frown".... Jimmy may be gone, but I am happy to have enjoyed his performances during my life. He made it a better place.

[@jadenmitchell7169]

All of these guys loved Jimmy. Great performance by Kenny, Mac, Alan and Zac

[@taylorpresley4604]

Good to see KC again, it's been awhile

[@neosneos3680]

Alan Jackson

[@garveyneal1672]

Jimmy himself would be proud!!

[@Sdukes001]

RIP Toby one of the greatest country music singer songwriters and a true American patriot

[@MarkHerediaMusic]

We will never forget about you Jimmy! Thank you for the great music and memories you have given us. Thank you for the many memories we’ve had because of your music. RIP Jimmy

[@herbalgire2432]

The captain and the kid will now be together forever sailing off into sunset, WE LOVE YOU JIMMY ,PARROTHEADS AND PIRATES WILL CARRY ON!!

[@mackenziegipson3868]

Rest in peace Jimmy Buffet you are so dearly missed and hopefully it’s Five O’Clock Somewhere in Margaritaville of the heavens Bubbles Up To Mr Jimmy Buffet

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I so enjoyed the Tribute to Jimmy Buffett! Tehy all sounded so wonderful!

[@Mccreerianforever56..]

Beautiful Tribute to Jimmy Buffet! Loveee it! It was Awesome to See Alan,Zac brown,Kenny being part of it for their great friend! Love the Songs! You are missed! R.I.P. JB. ❤❤❤😂

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

Brilliant and beautiful. A fun tribute... Jimmy, we miss you. See you in the sunset... 😎

[@AmandaNOTMandy]

Just cried like a baby... This was beautiful! I've been a parrot head since the day I was born 35 years ago... My family are huge parrot heads. Jimmy's music Will forever be the soundtrack of my childhood and adult life. Still remember my first Jimmy buffet concert as if it was just yesterday. Flashback to 1996 banana wind tour... I was 7 years old. The concert felt so magical to me! Fun fact: when we were handing our tickets to the staff member... So we could enter the stadium for The banana wind tour... 7-year-old me asked the lady taking the tickets "when is Jimmy Buffett going to be here?"The woman didn't say anything... But my dad said "Honey... I think he's already here." 😂 Although I am grateful that I got to experience 6 magical Jimmy Buffett concerts... I'm sad to know that I will never again have that opportunity. WE LOVE YOU JIMMY! WE MISS YOU!

[@joysmall]

You couldn't have picked a better song to express Jimmy's spirit! It is my favorite. Having lived in Florida and many years in the Florida Keys, Jimmy's felt like a neighbor, ambassador, and a great artist I always related to ❤. Mother Ocean is an Anthem for us Ocean 💙 lovers 😅

[@tanyaholstun2799]

RIP Jimmy Buffett you will be truly missed you have a great talent along with Alan Jackson

[@candacemuncy9710]

I miss Jimmy

[@johnzazrian2009]

I have to say one of KC and Mac greatest hits

[@RosemarieHubbard]

Miss you Jimmy Buffett you all did a great job thank you

[@danielf.giallombardo6285]

An extraordinary tribute to a man who made our lives brighter. I think Jimmy would've loved it.

[@garydaniels8837]

RIP JIMMY BUFFET we miss you so much!!!

[@wyntonwho1]

Hard to keep from tearing up.

[@JCEE101]

There's no voice like Uncle Alan Jackson 🥰

[@gulfcoastjo]

It was beautiful.

[@yolandacastano4321]

God bless you all country people I love you all too❤😂🎉😊

[@adamgriffith5763]

Alan Jackson is a voice I grew up on...this is a heartfelt tribute!

[@tew392004]

Alan Jackson still has it as a performer 😊

[@MikeE253]

I LOVE that the crowd asked where the salt was. Lol

[@ginapadula8039]

Thank you for sharing this special tribute to Jimmy from his best friends

[@geneross2111]

R.I.P. Jimmy you will be missed!

[@fredericsipod]

I really was crying watching this I will always Remember Jimmy.

[@kathleencorson-lh3pz]

Country music legends in their own right. Cowboy hats are proof enough.

[@laquettaray663]

I’m so happy this was posted! The only wonderful part of the awards show and a tribute to JB!❤

[@kristenronyak2247]

That was beautiful😢❤thanks for the best music of our lives Jimmy RIP in Margheritaville

[@ShirleyHubbard-m2u]

Bless Allen wish best famy❤😊

[@cowetascore8476]

Alan and Zac - two Georgia boys with a fitting tribute.

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

aww, this is making me teary eyed. sigh. 😢

[@sarahpalinnextvp]

I had always hoped that Jimmy Buffett would make another song titled "A PIRATE LOOKS AT 50 (or 60)". I went to see him in Virginia Beach, Virginia in August of 1998 which sold out in 15 minutes. Fins up Jimmy Buffett.

[@Danyell1980]

He's one of the only artists that continued to sell out every tour for decades. A true legend!!

[@Fred_Nickles]

Zac Brown in the shorts and bare feet! Jimmy passed the torch! RIP Sailor 💙

[@LanieLawson-lc7ke]

Zack and Alan I'm sure made Jimmy proud last night I have always loved Margaritaville I did a good job with Alan but Alan can sing any. OfJimmys songs and do them great

[@jerrym1183]

Watching this this December evening and still have problem coming to grips with his not being here anymore, till we meet again....

[@shaunlandry7331]

I love this for I never got to see JB perform in person. I miss that ole Parrothead.

[@bridgetjohnson5453]

God Bless you all ! RIP Jimmy ♥️ ❤

[@cathysteele2663]

Love me some Alan Jackson‼️💙😊

[@Country_Nostalgia_1168]

*I love Country music, the lyrics, the guitar melodies, and the wonderful guys who sing these songs. You'll always be my favourite singers.*