On the evening of September 22, 2017, the Grand Ole Opry was brimming with surprises as it featured an already stellar line-up, including Reba McEntire and Vince Gill. To the audience’s delight, Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood made unexpected appearances to celebrate Reba’s 40th anniversary of her Opry debut.
The night hit a high note during the second sold-out show when Reba began her classic song “Does He Love You.” The crowd erupted in cheers as Carrie Underwood joined her on stage to perform the duet, creating a magical moment that left everyone in awe.
Check out the incredible performance in the video below, you’ll surely envy those who saw it live:
The duet between the two country icons highlighted their individual styles through their outfits. Underwood dazzled in a pale pink dress, while McEntire chose a sparkling black suit. Despite their contrasting looks, their voices blended seamlessly.
One viewer online praised their performance saying, “Carrie Underwood hit the super high n0te and REBA steel fire right back l0l.respect for great ones.”
Released in 1993, the song by Sandy Knox and Billy Stritch tells the story of a love triangle from the perspectives of two women in love with the same man, unsure of his true feelings. McEntire first performed the duet with Linda Davis and later with Dolly Parton, her performance with Carrie Underwood has left a lasting impression, with many fans revisiting it frequently.