Rolling Stone ranked it among the 40 "Saddest Country Songs" at number 11, with a reviewer claiming, "Jackson's heartfelt expression of stunned helplessness encapsulated the American collective consciousness perfectly."
Rolling Stone ranked it as one of the 40 most emotionally charged country songs, coming in at number 11. A reviewer noted that Jackson's genuine and poignant portrayal of shock and helplessness accurately reflected the nation's emotional state.