The Red Clay Strays are sick and tired of division. During their CMA Awards performance on Wednesday night, the Alabama country-rock band delivered a live call for unity with the song “People Hatin’.”

“I’m sick of people turning on their neighbor/I’m sick of people dying in the street,” lead singer Brandon Coleman sang. “Everybody giving into anger/That’s not the way things ought to be.”

The band’s song was one of many rock-edged performances of the night, following Luke Combs’ show-opening “Back in the Saddle” and Chris Stapleton’s “Bad As I Used to Be.” To cap off their evening, the Red Clay Strays were named Vocal Group of the Year, their first CMA win. “I’ve already thanked Jesus, we’re good,” Coleman said onstage. “Work hard and trust God.”

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