Brandi Carlile Strips Down 'The Joke' With Her 100-Year-Old Piano for 'ACM Presents: Our Country'

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As if Brandi Carlile's "The Joke" couldn't be any more powerful, the singer sang the dynamic tune with just a piano and some candles.

Carlile was one of the many country stars to perform during ACM Presents: Our Country on Sunday night (April 5), but she was one of the only to tackle their song with a piano -- and one that's 100 years old, at that.

Though she only performed the first verse and chorus of the track, one line from the short-but-sweet performance particularly stood out: "Don't ever let them steal your joy/ And your gentle ways, to keep 'em from running wild." While her vocals soared over the chilling keys, Carlile's reminder prior to the song was arguably the most impactful part of her performance. "In these difficult and