Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) (Official Audio) 

“Where were you when they built that ladder to heaven..”

Well I for one believe in the ladder to heaven.

Where were you when they built that🪜to heaven ☁️

R.I.P Kenny keep building that ladder

My grandfather died in the north tower of the World Trade Center. And it haves gave me the passion and strength to become a firefighter at the age of 20 years old. I will never forget ❤️❤️❤️

Ladder to heaven.

My aunt died in the North Tower 20 years later my heart is still heavy and broken for everyone.. Rest In Peace everyone...

Am a Ugandan I was six years. Today in history we pray for the people who lost their lives. Rip innocent Americans

18 years of service for fire department for new York.. I still have that day imprinted in my memory .. 363, brothers n sisters lost that day in first responder... I still pray for all victim of that day....

19 years ago today, god bless and NEVER FORGET!

20 years today since that horrible attack😔. It still shatters my heart to this day, so many people lost their lives on this day. R.I.P to the flight crew, passengers, everyone who didn't make it out of the twin towers, the pentagon, the fire fighters, first responders, EMTS, police,military. NONE OF YOU WILL EVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! To the families of all the victims just know your loved ones are watching over you from heaven .

I was only 1 when this happened but I cannot begin to fathom what those people had to endure. Huge respects to Alan for this one. RIP to all those who lost their lives that day.

Standing in my chiefs office, watching WTVD. When the second plane hit, he hit the alarm, and woke up the whole crew. 2 hours later, we were on a plane bound for McGuire AFB. From there, it was only a short hop to Manhattan, and hell on earth. I still cough up small black balls when I get winded, but I'd do it again in a heart beat. Doesn't seem like 20 years has passed. Hell, I'm not that old am I. Yeah, I guess I am. I hope they replay the video, just so the kids today can see what we get so upset about. They need to remember this day, and the people who we lost. Never forget December 7th, or September 11th. Days that changed the world.

I was a teacher, giving a student a Make-Up test out in the hallway at school! A teacher ran down the hallway screaming "Turn your TV's on"! We had over 400 kids and the only sounds were kids crying! I will NEVER forget that day! God Bless you all, we will make it back!

Those deaths still hurt us, that September 11. My solidarity with those who still suffer from these terrible losses. Greetings from Colombia, American brothers.

I come back to this song every year since I heard it as a child. My experience with 9/11 was reading books and watching a VHS tape my mom had recorded of the news. I was born too late to experience it. I can’t imagine the pain it brings to those who did experience it. I pray for this nation, that God grant us all peace.

yet another 9/11 anniversary, 2020. we still remember and still care

This song still gives me chills and tears. I can’t believe it’s the 20th anniversary in a month. Never forget!

I remember how that day every American was united in their grief and horror. How many neighbors shared hugs and condolences, how complete strangers offered comfort and solace. I remember that day with tears but long for the unity it brought to our country

Here on September 11th 2022, the world has changed so much since this catastrophic day. So many American lives were lost. It was however a day of National Unity, I was in a classroom in the 9th grade. Among fellow Americans of every race and religious belief. Nothing mattered except our American pride. I miss the days of unity. God bless the men and women who lost their lives, and to the ones who are still protecting our freedom.

I was at a Sprint site in Cheyenne Wyoming. One of the guys on the job ask me if I had heard the news about the the plane hitting the WTC. A few minutes later another plane hit. We were told to leave the job site and my crew and I went to my motel room and watched everything on TV. Every emotion that I knew of , ran through me that day. We called the red cross and they did not need any blood. I called the Army recruiting office to re-up. They said I was to old. The anger in me needed a release and all I could do was cry. I WILL NEVER FORGET. Jack Marsh

Born in France, I grew up in the US from 2001 to 2004.. This horrific day made my heart American forever.. 🙏🏼🇺🇲❤️

I was sitting in our office at work here in England on that fateful morning, one of our managers ran into the office and got it up on the internet and we saw the plane just going into the second tower. We were all in tears and in utter shock and disbelief. We were all just completely stunned and I remember feeling absolutely numb. I remember it like it was yesterday :( My heart was well and truly with America, here in England we all just felt so helpless :(

I’ll be honest, this is the first time I’ve heard this song. I cried like a baby and still do whenever 9/11 is spoken of. It was present times replay of Pearl Harbor, only a different assailant. NO ONE will ever forget, NEVER!!! God Bless ALL who served and still serve. God Bless the USA !!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

I cry every time I hear Alan sing this song every single time. I remember standing in the break room and watching the towers fall one by one.

Hard to believe that kids that graduated from high school this year were born after this happen they can't truly understand why it means so much to those of us that lived through it. I WILL NEVER FORGET!

Rest In Peace to the people who died in that horrible event

Alan Jackson is a gifted songwriter. Thank you Alan Jackson for this beautiful song. 21 years ago today something happened that none of us ever expected. At that time I was in my 4-wheel-driving-car on my way to the end of the day and heard it on the radio (with a time difference). I was still in training at the time. And I was in shock right away and almost caused another accident.... It was always my dream to fly to America one day, to see this great country and to be at the top of the WTC. That dream shattered then. Since that day I pray every year on 9/11 for the dead, their bereaved, the heroes and the soldiers. ... My name is Daniel Hertrampf, I am 41 years old and German. I live in a small village in southern Bavaria and have been a big fan of American country music and southern rock since I was young. As well as America itself.. God bless America and the rest of the world so that something terrible like this never happens again. #neverforget

Alan Jackson's greatest work in my opinion. The 20th anniversary of 9/11 is less than 6 months away...I hope radio stations across the country play this song and Daryl Worley's "Have You Forgotten?" again and again. For just one day, can America put its bickering aside and remember these heroes - please?

I was working and driving a support truck for a crane job when I heard about this on the radio. I called my mom and we were just in shock. The country pulled together like it did at the start of WWII. I hope we can get past the current mess.

May the souls who dead be resting in peace, may the ones who lived know they are loved, and may those who lost someone be filled with peace in this day in Jesus' name. Amen. ❤️

It's been 22 years since that attack, this song is still relevant. When I think about the events from that day I still get teary eyed.

That's day...I'm cried and I'm raised my eyes to heaven and said...Oh my God ! Then , I prayed for the United states...Alan thank very much for your amazing song... " The greatest is love , it's true ! I love you , my heart....❤❤❤❤🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵❤❤❤❤😻😻😻😻❤❤❤❤🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤❤❤❤

I'm a foster child. But the man who raised me used to play this song all the time. Dad.. I miss you. I really miss you. In fact, as I'm writing this my eyes are leaking. You always taught me it wasn't weak to cry. Yet here I sit crying because you passed on. Rip David midland.

RIP to the souls lost in that horrible event

I remember it all like it was yesterday. I'll never think about that day without feeling that ache, or without tears. My heart has never stopped hurting for all those we lost. Especially those I called friends. May they, and all the soldiers and civilians who died in the war after that rest in peace.

I know I wasn’t even born when it happened, but i am sorry for everyone who lost there lives or knows a loved one who lost there lives in the planes or towers. I prey every night for the lives that were lost in that crash. Thank you all for helping the World out even if it was just picking up a piece of trash outside. I am sorry for the people that are scared to go outside or do anything because you never know what could happened. ❤️❤️

This Song made Everyone Realize how much We All Need To Be Loved, Thanks Alan,💓💞💖

I will never forget this day as I sat at my desk and heard the announcement come over the PA system. One of the saddest days in my life

I was 7 years old when the attack happened. My parents for obvious reasons didn't want me to see the news footage, so they sent me to my room as they watched it in the living room. But I can remember sitting in the hallway watching it without them knowing. It's a very vivid memory, even though I was too young to really comprehend what was going on, I can still remember it like it was yesterday.

Ladder to heaven

My senior year of school in math . They put the first hit on tv. We thought it was an accident then the whole school watched as we got hit again. Never heard a fully loaded high school so quiet. It changed us all forever.

I was in fifth grade history class, the teacher told us to close our books and watch history live on tv, because we will remember this day forever.

This song still gives me chills 😭

I'm not a religious man but this is beautiful

R.I.P to all those innocent people on that tragic day. May god bless you❤️

Too many forgot, when how we came together in one mind and one heart.

I remember being in 4th grade an announcement came over the loud speaker not long after we got settled for class, for teachers in every grade to roll in their tvs and turn the news on. I remember the teacher crying and the room was dead silent. Not a peep. Other than the occasional sniffle. I can't remember but I think we were all let out early that day. I remember my mom crying and hugging me and her making calls to family members. It was just surreal. The next day though.... September 12th.... we saw a unity and pride in our nation like never seen before... we need to get back to that, to September 12th. We're all in this together. ❤

OMG, the first time I heard this song, I had to stop the car because I got so emotional. I was crying like a baby listening to this song.

Alan Jackson. One of the BEST song writers/singers of ALL TIME. His songs touch like no other. GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸. Good conquers evil every time. Love you all

I'm Spaniard, but your music, dear Alan, calms me down and give me faith and hope. Thank you and my bests from Málaga, Spain.

My friend called me while I was watching the news & saw those towers tumble. It just feels like yesterday, but we all bow our heads & prayer when we observe all we lost. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I was almost three years of age, & I still remember watching the second plane come in & hit the tower live on the today show while I was at my babysitter's but I had no clue of the meaning or severity of the incident until a couple years later; that single incident also laid the foundation for my deep love & respect of America

One of the last great country singers!!

God Bless the USA! Never forget!

I remember being in middle school and at the time not realizing how serious the situation was.. these days I spend most of 9/11 and 4th July listening to songs like this and being proud to be a American!!

This song gives me the chills. It's so beautiful❤ God bless all those who lost their loved ones. Tomorrow is the 20th year anniversary. Stay strong America

Let's all agree Alan Jackson is amazing

I wasn’t alive during this tragic event but i get emotional when I hear this song R.I.P

This is what we need to hear today 😢

My heart goes out to everyone today. May we never forget 🇺🇲 Thanks to AJ for this beautiful song.

I wasn't even born yet but i still will never forget what happened

20years. And it still plays on everyone’s mind. Never forget. Never forget the emergency services that helped, and lost their lives. To the random strangers who helped other strangers survive and not themselves. You are remembered. After all these years, thoughts and love are with those affected during this time.

You can Alan sings it with all his heart. No screaming ,foul language, no stupid gestures. True legend. No one sings this way better

I was at home, the day before we celebrated my mother's birthday. My brother woke me up and told me to come quick. Shoe watching TV I thought at first that it was a bad reality show. It sank in when the Pentagon was hit. I called my uncle because he and his wife had offices there. But thank God they were at a meeting and called later. I just day there and cried for the souls lost

This Song really touches my heart 😭😭😭😭

Never forget!!!God bless America!!!🙏❤🇺🇸

I was five years old when 911 happened I don’t remember much but I send my Condolences to all those family’s who losts family members this song hits hard and I don’t even remember 911 😢

Rip to the fallen ones. Respect

20 years later, it's still an amazing song. Thanks, Alan!🇺🇸

I get Goosebumps everytime i hear this! It really hits the heart. 2021

Alan - What a wonderful song with such meaningful lyrics. The words certainly remind each one of us to focus on what's important. Thank for writing it and performing it.

This song, where were you..., I was giving a student a make-up test she missed out in the hallway! A Teacher came runnin down the hall screaming turn on your TV's! In a school of over 300 peole, not a sound was heard except for crying! I will always and forever remember where I was! God be with all people and God bless everyone!

Voz incomparável!!!!! Faz a gente sair do chão... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

It's hard to believe it's been 20 years. I can still remember being in NYC two weeks before the attack. I remember how the twin towers dominated the skyline as you came into the city. I remember the fear I felt when I heard about the attacks, wondering just how many planes were controlled by terrorists and how many more were still in the air. I remember leaving early and driving home to see my mom. But Alan Jackson got it right 20 years ago, the only remedy to fear is faith, hope and love.

My grandpa was supposed to go to the top of the World Trade Center the day the attacks happened, but luckily he slept in and didn’t become one of the victims. So glad that I can still be with him to this day. Rest In Peace to all of those lost on that horrible day. We Will NEVER Forget! ❤

a ladder to heaven

Looks like a lot of people revisited this song today, great to see. Never forget

Remembering 19 years ago, today. Praying for the family of those lost that day.

My dad came home from the Air Force base to us that night. I will never forget that, and the thousands who lost loved ones.

It breaks my heart people are forgetting and turning the other cheek

JUST HAD MY BABY BOY, TURNED ON THE NEWS AND COULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT WAS GOING ON.

We lost two friends on American 77. RIP Jennifer Lewis and Ken Lewis, and my next door neighbor who worked in the Pentagon. No matter how many years go by, the pain of your loss will never end. As I held my infant son and stood on my deck looking at the smoke from the Pentagon rising against the cloudless blue sky, I will NEVER forget the absolute paralyzing fear of just how dangerous living here in the shadow of the nation's capital can be. For those of us born and raised here, it is something you've always known..but up until that day, didn't KNOW. We always knew that in the event of a nuclear war, we would be the first to go..in the initial crater. We his it in denial by routinely practicing the duck and cover drills(like being under a piece of furniture would protect us from a nuclear bomb...lol). But THIS attack...and the ones that followed in October 2001 and 2002(anthrax, Beltway sniper) would remind us of that vulnerability, long buried but never really forgotten. I remember not being able to make phone calls for days. Trying to reassure our 6 year old daughter that the aircraft we could hear flying above us was not the bad guys coming to crash into our house, but the military...here to protect us. The surreal scene of battle positions lining the Potomac. I remember the heartbreaking sight of families walking around New York in shock looking for family members that would never be found. None of us had any idea of the bond we would share forever. The bond of grief. I remember the people lined up to donate blood for the massive number of injured....that would never walk from the rubble. In the days and weeks that followed, a resolve and unity seemed to blanket the country. A unity we haven't seen since then. We all were reminded that none of us is promised tomorrow. Just love one another....put aside our differences and concentrate on what we have in common. One love.

I was in labor with our first child. He was born on the 12th and it scared me what kind of world I was bringing him into. I still do, but the world would be a less kind place without my son in it.

I remember I was coming home from working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico , and my bosses wife told us what was going on over the phone. But that is a Great song Mr. Jackson made.

This still makes me cry. 22 years later. I'll never forget that day.

I am from Thailand live in USA for a year, trying to find nice country song, finally I found Alan Jackson songs. I really love his songs😚😚

Great music that carries profound meaning and a call for democratic humanism. Thank you Alan for reviving our spirits of connectedness and humility. Lets continue being each other's keeper. Indeed, on that day I was teaching a class in Kentucky. I remember that vividly.

When Alan Jackson sings, the whole world stops to listen! Love you AJ!

Thank you, this song means so much to me. The pure patriotism all Americans felt that day is sorely needed right now. I wish it did not require such a sacrifice to get it.

I was six years old. I was downstairs when I heard my mother scream. I ran upstairs to see her facing the TV. The tower was on fire, and before I could ask what was happening, the second plane hit. Even at that age, it's crisp and clear. I can't unsee those things that happened that terrible day.

Unfortunately, it takes tragedies like 9/11 for this country to come together. It's a damn shame we can't be like that all the time.

Never get tired of listening to Alan Jackson singing💙👍😊...

*Whandersssson Muniz* , _crlh foi ele quem apresentou, se você veio por ele deixa 😸👍🏼_ *LIKE*

I've heard him sing it live twice, tears streaming down my cheeks, no idea how he gets through it without breaking down. But that is true for so much country music, Colin Raye singing 'Love Me, or Vince Gill singing 'Go Rest High On That Mountain', I can't get through any of them singing along without my voice cracking. On 9/11, was in Atlanta, on a jobsite, when we got the word. The job shut down, our boss put out the word, go home and be with your family. I-85 was a parking lot, jammed solid, from my motel room watched the same red Jeep sit in the same place for 3 hours. I had CNN on, saw the 2nd plane hit live. Just stunned, F-14's circling overhead, as CDC was 8 blocks away and a major terrorist target. I spent the entire remainder of the day calling everyone I loved, and letting them know, didn't know if I could get out of town or what was coming.

Never forget 9/11/01 My family and I are praying for those who survived, and those who lost their loved ones 21 years ago today. You are never forgotten❤️ God Bless America🇺🇸

I wasn't alive until 3 years after this happening, yet I still feel like crying whenever I watch videos about 9/11. It's terrible. Especially the fact that it got so bad that some people started jumping out of the twin towers because they knew they weren't going to survive either way

God's greatest love for the mankind when He gave his begotten son to redeem us from sins.Thank God ! God bless you Alan Jackson for the music that inspired many people.May the lost souls found Jesus Christ in their life through this music.

I'm sitting here years after 9/11 and heard this song tonight remembering where I was that day...I have to admit I truly didn't understand what was going until later in the day and I was pissed, hurt and angry like everyone else, and it angered me people tried to capitalize on it but this man wanted nothing but just to song from the heart, his music will always touch hearts because it's from the heart!

One of the most moving things I have ever witnessed was an unofficial 9/11 "never forget" parade. I was just sitting at a stoplight, not really thinking about what day it was. All these Jeeps started coming from the oncoming lane, and every one of them had an American flag and "Never Forget" banners. And you know what? All those cars waiting at that light, all those people with important things to do and important places to be - almost every one of them started honking their horns in respect and went to follow the Jeep parade. A whole intersection of cars leaving everything to honor the fallen. It bring tear to my eyes to this day.