dan and shay

The bandmates admit that the huge honor was completely unexpected.

They beat out songs by Brothers Osborne, Lady A, Little Big Town and Old Dominion.

See photos of the singer with the adorable pup.

It took being quarantined inside their respective homes for Eldredge and Shay Mooney to deepen their friendship.

"It's taken on new meaning for us not being able to see everybody in person, so this song is super close to our hearts ..."

"It's a message of gratitude and hope. A message to everyone in our lives: our fans, our friends, our families, to remind them all how grateful we are to be on the planet at the same time," the duo says.

Compare the cover with the original.

The responses are priceless.

Their harmonies blended perfectly on the feel-good song.

Including songs from Blake Shelton, Maren Morris, Jason Aldean and more.

Sam Hunt's 'Southside' album is a unicorn on this list.

Dan + Shay tell a story of a lonely pandemic Christmas, with a glimmer of hope, in their new music video.