The song "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" was written and recorded by American country music singer Alan Jackson. He wrote the song in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. The lyrics pose a series of reflective questions about where people were and what they were feeling when the world seemed to stop on that tragic day. Alan Jackson completed the song in October 2001 after waking up with the melody and lyrics in his mind, and he debuted the song publicly at the Country Music Association Awards on November 7, 2001. The song became a defining anthem of the era, providing comfort and unity through its simple, heartfelt message.
