The veteran pop/rock star and the acclaimed country singer-songwriter brought a faithful version of the 'Tragic Kingdom' classic to life.
The star made her statements while accepting the CMT Equal Play Award, which was presented to her by Megan Thee Stallion
"Thank you to everyone who has been there to cheer me up, dried my tears, inspired me and made me grow," she said.
"Tonight's broadcast is dedicated to the ever-growing list of families, friends, survivors, witnesses and responders whose lives continue to forever be changed by gun violence," she said.
"Austin, I still love you!" Shelton raved to the Texas crowd.
The singer confirmed her relationship with the actor in a February episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast.
From Megan Thee Stallion to Shania Twain to Jelly Roll and beyond, stars descended on the red carpet for the event.
Shania Twain was honored with the Equal Play Award, which Megan Thee Stallion presented.
The singer was headlining the Raleigh, North Carolina, fest at the city's Dorothea Dix Park on April 1.
During the three-hour show, he reflected on aging, death, friendship and passion with the insight and joy that only a great rock’n’roll show can offer.
