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Following Guyton's performance, she was praised on social media by viewers and fellow country music artists. Kelsea Ballerini wrote, \"Wow. @MickeyGuyton that is a performance that will make people listen, think, and change. Me included. You are a force.\"

Trisha Yearwood described the performance as \"beautiful.\" Tenille Townes said Guyton's debut was \"incredible.\" Many attached the hashtag \"#MickeyMakesHistory\" to their comments praising the singer.

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