Singer Lauren Alaina broke down in tears while introducing Dan + Shay ahead of their performance at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday.
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The singer-songwriter introduced Dan + Shay, who played their new song "Say So" in honor of their late friend, music executive Ben Vaughn
May 18, 2026
Lauren Alaina
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