WATCH: George Strait & Alan Jackson Pay Tribute to George Jones at the CMAs

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By Lauren Weigle

Updated Apr 17, 2015 at 2:27pm

George Strait’s performance at the 2013 CMA Awards tonight was a little sad since he announced his retirement just two months ago.

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But it was even sadder because it was a tribute to the late legend George Jones, as Strait teamed up with Alan Jackson for the performance. At the end of the song, Jones’ wife, Nancy, became very emotional.

Watch the moving performance here:

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