Reba McEntire, known for her emotional hits like “Fancy” and “For My Broken Heart,” has one of the saddest ballads in country music with “The Greatest Man I Never Knew.” The song, written by Richard Leigh, reflects his own distant relationship with his father, with the poignant lyrics, “He never said he loved me/ Guess he thought I knew,” resonating deeply with listeners.
For a special performance, McEntire invited former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson to join her, and their voices blended beautifully, delivering a raw and emotional rendition that left the audience in awe, erupting in cheers and whistles at the end.