Gregg Allman joined Zac Brown Band last night at the 45th annual Country Music Awards. The nationally televised event took place at Nashville, TN’s Bridgestone Arena. Early in the program, Allman made a surprise appearance with Zac Brown Band on a cover of “Georgia On My Mind.” Allman played keyboards and sang a few lines on the official Georgia state song. Allman and Brown have a direct connection via Zac Brown Band drummer Chris Fryar, a member of Oteil & the Peacemakers.

In other news, Grace Potter and Kenny Chesney performed their hit single “You and Tequila” at the award show. The duo also won a CMA in the music video category for the country song.