Singer Mickey Guyton made history as the first Black woman to host the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards. 

Guyton was also the first Black solo female artist to earn a Grammy nomination in the country music category, NBC News reported. 

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She hosted the event with Keith Urban at the event that aired at 8 p.m. on Sunday. 

Still can’t believe this is real. So excited to co-host the @ACMawards tomorrow with @KeithUrban. ? Live TOMORROW at 8|7c on @CBS and @paramountplus. #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/banaIk1haM

— Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) April 17, 2021

Guyton said she received support from Urban. 

“You know, Keith Urban is from Australia and he had an affinity for country music,” she said. “I’m sure when he first started he wasn’t getting the most welcoming arms and now he’s here. He’s using his platform to uplift me, and that means so much,” she told NBC. 

During the show, Guyton performed her song Hold On as a prayer for the nation, the Associated Press reported. 

I wrote “Hold On” as a prayer and was so honored to perform it tonight for @ACMawards Lifting Lives who are dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. If you’re going through a hard time I hope it inspires you to keep going. #ACMawardshttps://t.co/0pZRNiktTE pic.twitter.com/2S2UydxX12

— Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) April 19, 2021

An actual angel ? #MickeyMakesHistory #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/YiDGX6c6Yr

— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) April 19, 2021

Guyton used her platform to highlight other country artists, including those who are Black and identify as LGBTQ+.

Country music also looks like this – here are a few artists whose stories and songs you should check out. ? #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/9Aay9MlvO4

— Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) April 14, 2021

Despite Guyton not taking home an award, Black country singer Jimmie Allen took home the New Artist of the Year award.

This isn’t @JimmieAllen‘s first rodeo! The ACM New Male Artist Of The Year winner returned to @BluebirdCafeTN stage to perform his single “Freedom Was A Highway,” this time with @BradPaisley! ? Catch the rest of the #ACMawards on @CBS or @paramountplus NOW! pic.twitter.com/7k51h8RniV

— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) April 19, 2021

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The nominees and winners can be found here.