Randy Owen started the Country Cares mission in 1989 with a simple plea to his friends. Decades later he found the perfect person to carry that legacy forward.
The room went silent at the Country Radio Seminar when the Alabama legend looked Keith Urban in the eye. Randy told him “When we leave this world we leave behind what we gave. You my friend are a giver.”
This is a historic moment in country music where legendary artist Randy Owen surprised Keith Urban to present him with the Angels Among Us Award.
Watch the emotional moment Keith realized his 20 year secret was finally out below!
Randy Owen surprised Keith Urban and awarded him with the Angels Among Us Award
This honor is for those with an exceptional commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Keith Urban has been a dedicated supporter for over 20 years. He often visits patients privately and uses his platform to raise millions for research.
To understand the gravity of this award you must see the song that started the movement. Randy Owen wrote Angels Among Us as an anthem for the children of St. Jude.
The official music video features real St. Jude patients and the band Alabama. It focuses on the faith and heritage that defines our community.
This single song is the foundation of a program that has raised over $1 billion for the hospital.
While the legacy began with a song it continues through groundbreaking technology. Keith Urban now serves as an Artist Ambassador for the “Connected Caring” program.
Keith Urban Receives Angels Among Us Award at CRS in Nashville
This video shows Keith using high tech video screens to perform live for children in isolation.
These unscripted emotional interactions show his true heart for these families. He blends modern innovation with traditional country values of empathy and service.
This moment represents more than just a trophy on a shelf. It is a passing of the torch from a 90s icon to a modern superstar. Randy Owen is ensuring that the soul of country music—the spirit of giving—lives on through artists like Urban. This transition proves that the “Country Music Family” is not just a marketing slogan but a living tradition.
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