Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill thought the tribute would be gentle. They didn’t expect it to be devastating. The music began softly, almost cautiously. Carrie sang like she was holding something fragile. Vince’s guitar answered with warmth, not volume. In the audience, Macaulay Culkin sat still, eyes fixed on the stage. He didn’t smile. He didn’t look away.

THE MOMENT LAUGHTER STEPPED ASIDE — WHEN A TRIBUTE TURNED INTO SILENCE, AND CATHERINE O’HARA…

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