 It was released that month as a single and topped the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for five weeks; in addition, it reached number 28 on "Billboard" all-genre Hot 100 chart.The song received largely positive reviews from critics, who appreciated its simple, largely apolitical stance.The song won multiple awards at the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Awards, including Song of the Year, and also earned Jackson his first Grammy Award for Best Country Song.