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Trisha Yearwood Reacts to Humanitarian Award Honor and CMT Music Awards Performance (Exclusive)

The singer received the inaugural award on Sunday and also debuted her new song.

Talking with ET's Cassie DiLaura backstage from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, the 59-year-old singer shared her gratitude for the warm welcome from the crowd who witnessed the world premiere of "Put It In a Song," which she described as "surreal." Yearwood and her husband, Garth Brooks, have both been notable figures to work with Habitat For Humanity to rebuild homes in areas devastated by natural disasters, including Haiti and New Orleans. One track that is for sure making the cut is "Put It In a Song" which debuted Sunday to rave reviews and audience applause inside the Texas venue where the CMT Music Awards were held.

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