little big town

George Strait's "Run" could have been another No. 1 hit for the icon -- if it hadn't been for Alan Jackson.

The fan favorite's collaboration with the group brought it hard to the audience prior to the actual announcement of the season winner.

"Just ask Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton —" Karen Fairchild says.

The new track relies on a menacing guitar lick drawn out across a brooding 4/4 blues beat.

It was one of the standout performances of the night.

Subtly each verse and the chorus layer axioms until it's not so subtle any longer.

For some country artists, singing about alcohol isn't enough -- they sell it too.

More new music is coming in the near future.

Being on tour with Lambert inspired a number of song titles.

Four voices, one guitar. It's how Little Big Town began their time together, and it's still what their music is all about.

The band say they're 'just encouraging champions for the girls out there."

California goes country this May.