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Boston Officers In 'Cop Pool Karaoke' Video Sing With Brad Paisley

MANSFIELD (CBS) - It was an opportunity of a lifetime. Two Boston Police officers took the stage with Brad Paisley in Mansfield, showcasing their amazing vocals before thousands of country music fans.

Officers Kim Tavares and Stephen McNulty were "Crushin' It," performing a stunning rendition of "God Bless America" at the Xfinity Center Saturday night.

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Boston Police Officers Kim Tavares and Stephen McNulty on stage in Mansfield with Brad Paisley. (WBZ-TV)

"It was cool, very cool," said McNulty.

It's the same song the pair performed in a "Cop Pool Karaoke" video that went viral. The three-minute cruiser video has captured 9 million views and an invite by Brad Paisley.

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Boston Police Officers Kim Tavares and Stephen McNulty singing on stage in Mansfield. (WBZ-TV)

"We just figured we'd do something to honor America for the 4th of July and we went out for a couple hours to do what we do and the next day it was like wow," said Tavares.

It was an unexpected reaction with an unforgettable reward. Both Tavares and McNulty said they chose "God Bless America" to spread a message of unity.

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Boston Police Officers Kim Tavares and Stephen McNulty embrace on stage after performing with Brad Paisley, as the crowd gives them a standing applause. (WBZ-TV)

"We came together to sing a song and then to get rewarded by an invite by somebody you're a fan of – it was cool," said McNulty.

It's "Little Moments" like these that the duo told WBZ-TV they won't soon forget.

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