The 54th Annual CMA Awards aired live on ABC Wednesday night (November 11) and – per usual – gave viewers the opportunity to see their favorite Country acts perform live and walk away with the event’s true star; its trophies.

But, beyond the upset wins in major categories, the biggest surprise may have come courtesy of an appearance from Pop pinup Justin Bieber.

The 26-year-old – hot on the promo trail in support of the tunes set to line his forthcoming sixth studio album – took a break from his own efforts to accompany Dan + Shay‘s live performance of their 2019 hit, ‘10,000 Hours.’

Filmed at California’s iconic Hollywood Bowl, the virtual appearance not only marked the first time Bieber and Dan + Shay performed the song live together but also the Canadian hitmaker’s first time on the CMAs.  Needless to say, his diehard fans – affectionately called #Beliebers – weren’t complaining.

See the powerful performance inside:

[main photo source:  Country Music Association]

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