Alabama's Randy Owen was surprised to be presented with the CMA Foundation's Humanitarian Award. He was brought to the event under the guise of presenting radio vet Lon Helton with an industry honour. Randy and his wife Kelly went to the reception November 19th, where Lon took to the stage to present Randy with the Humanitarian Award. His efforts include starting Country Cares, which has raised more than $875 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He is also involved in a number of endeavors, including tornado and hurricane relief efforts. "I'm truly surprised and grateful for this award," says Randy. "Hopefully, this will inspire other artists to follow their hearts to help the down and out, the helpless and especially sick children and families in need. I am so grateful to my longtime friend Lon Helton for presenting me with this award."