Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban’s enduring friendship took center stage during an unforgettable performance at the 2019 ACM Honors. Having toured together as far back as 2005, the two country icons have cultivated a mutual admiration rooted in years of collaboration and shared artistry.
Their musical chemistry first turned heads in 2013 with the chart-topping duet “We Were Us,” which soared to No. 1 on both the U.S. Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts. It even broke into the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 26—a rare feat for a country collaboration.
So it was no surprise that Urban was selected to present Lambert with the ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award, one of the evening’s highest honors. The award recognizes artists who have made an exceptional and groundbreaking impact on country music.
In a touching tribute, Urban praised Lambert’s unwavering authenticity:
“You made the records you wanted to make. You stayed true to yourself, and here you are accepting this award.”
Following his speech, Urban joined Lambert on stage for a soul-stirring performance—not of their duet, but of “The House That Built Me,” one of Lambert’s most personal and beloved songs. While Lambert has shared the stage with others for this track, including Patty Loveless and Dia Frampton, this version with Urban carried a particularly intimate energy.
The performance opened with a heartfelt embrace between the two artists. Lambert led with the opening verse, with Urban delivering a tender solo before the two blended their voices in powerful harmony. Their rendition was understated yet deeply emotional—captivating the audience and bringing many to tears.
The duet wasn’t just a musical highlight; it was a poignant reminder of their artistic connection and shared respect. With such undeniable onstage chemistry, fans are already hoping this memorable night leads to another collaboration in the future.
Catch the performance in the video below—and see why Lambert and Urban remain two of country music’s most celebrated voices.
