1945 - The French Family Band Grand Ole Opry Debut - 29th March 2023 (Song 2 of 3)

1945 is a true story and was the perfect song to perform on our Grand Ole Opry debut. Stuie and Sonny wrote it with Templeton Thompson and Sam Gay a few years ago and it's so rewarding to see the whole story of the song unfold on that legendary stage. 1945 is available NOW on all streaming platforms to purchase/download etc.
Camille, Sonny and Stuie French. Jeff Taylor (Piano Accordion), Mike Rogers (Drums), Larry Paxton (Bass) and Eamon McLoughlin (Mandolin)
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[@LibbysBluegrassVideos]

This is incredible. Such a meaningful original song and an incredibly special performance. What a full circle moment for your family. Congratulations!

[@timbomamimbo]

I couldn't hold back the tears. Such a powerful inspiration for hopes and dreams being fulfilled in this very special video. I'm super duper proud of you, French Band members: I've watched your ascent ...As Aussies Nashville bent ... With all three of you naturally gifted ...This ol' heart has been lifted; Stay humble as you are ...your gift will take you far ...Remember your modest roots ...But buy the best expensive boots!

[@rogerd9150]

Well I was all misty eyed but then reading your wonderful post broke open the floodgates.

[@Rocketman88002]

@Tim, before I read your comment I was going to tell the French Family what you told them but you said it better...."Stay humble, remember your roots." We know what Fame, Fortune and Future will do to the most important people in our lives. May I tell the The French Family that family is first, so your marriage is absolutely TOP priority now more than ever. Stay faithful to each other! Don't cheat, and RUN from any man or woman who gets too friendly with you. Young man, stay clean and keep setting good examples for the youth of the world. Nashville is a jungle and the French Family must be in a survival mode every minute of every day. Recording contracts aren't as important as the existing contracts of marriage and family.

[@anthonydavis766]

I love this song great job

[@mikeywilczak1256]

congratulations but you're cool it's so nice to hear you what a nice and warm family super I've been watching you for several years and I've long since confirmed that you are the best😘😘👋👋👋

[@jameshodge2460]

Aw crap. I cried like a baby.

[@comestayawhilewithl5696]

This moment didn't happen overnight. They have put in a lot of time towards this dream. I kept an eye on them before they moved to the states. Congratulations!!!!

[@aprilfool8329]

A wonderful song beautifully sung by Sonny. Being able to sing at the Grand Old Opry was a fantastic accomplishment made even better by getting a standing ovation from the Opry audience! I am hoping this is just the first of many more Opry appearances by the French Family Band!

[@twlightzone2065]

Everybody should call their local country stations and ask them to play this.If they don't have it,let them know where they can get it.

[@mrbilllollar]

Unfortunately, most local stations have been put in a straitjacket by their corporate owners who dictate what they can and cannot play. It’s all about ratings and pushing only the big names who play country rock and rap. My local station CAT Country 98.7 has won “Radio Station of the Year” multiple times and they told me over the phone that they are only allowed to play certain artists on their station. So sad! 😢

[@twlightzone2065]

@@mrbilllollar Unfortunately that is how radio nowadays is.There's so many talented performers like The French Family Band that mainstream radio just hasn't played Yet.I think that if there is enough excitement about them in Nashville and they start touring in different parts of the country that it may change things .

[@davidwalters8225]

Wonderful great moment in time, I am not surprised that you sang this song. Like Tennessee Ernie Ford used to say, "God Bless your pea picking Heart".

[@charlesvickers9396]

❤😂🎉😊😊We were there to witness this Great moment ......for this Beautiful Family. God Bless and Keep them Safe!

[@rogerd9150]

Wish I could’ve been, but then I wouldn’t had the luxury of a box of tissues like I’m needing now

[@robertcarnaz4326]

STANDING OVATION 👏 up here in BOSTON

[@bradsbrain]

Such a beautiful song and story. I wont lie, I got a little teary eyed. Congratulations French Family!

[@rogerd9150]

Me too ….

[@leonardking84]

Me, too...

[@jeanclaudedelauge1]

Me too ...

[@yvonnepeters1914]

Good job Sonny and family! You got a nice applause from that large audience. 😉❤🙏

[@ellisspear]

Ok, I have now listened to this 10 time's. What a great story, great song and great family. May God Bless you in the future. 😊

[@jimmymedina1151]

i love french family band. God bless to the whole family.

[@MrGreencheetah]

So happy for you - a standing O at the Grand Ole Opry!!!

[@johnster88]

Congratulations! Now, the whole world can know and enjoy your wonderful talents as we, your fans, have been doing for a few years.

[@daviddavenport6896]

I’ve been listening all during the pandemic. Y’all are wonderful! Thanks for giving me hours of entertainment. I hope they ask y’all to join up very soon. Your son, if he stays clean, has a bright future. God bless y’all.

[@sandrabuckley3206]

Congratulations ! To you guys beautiful song 👍 TFS have a beautiful blessed day 🐝 safe and God Bless your family.

[@peteordonez4070]

That was an absolutely great song ! You did a good job singing it Sonny !

[@paulilg6620]

Wow ... way to go Sonny ! So happy for you folks .. can't wait to see you again

[@stevestunningsteve3450]

I know ill never see Nashville..life in Illinois and Wisconsin is all I will ever see in life..sad but true..my family and I lost our stepdad a year and a half ago.and life hasn't been the same. I thank God for the french family band for making amazing music that always lifts my spirit when im feeling down.thank you for your beautiful music 🎶

[@gracefaithsaved]

AMAZING is His Grace! God Bless you all🤍

[@musicmatty67]

Absolutely beautiful and a dream come true. I believe this will be the family that brings country back to Nashville. Whatever you do, don’t let Nashville take the country out of you!

[@dirigentmaarten9381]

Wow. All about this fantastic performance has been said in about 73 comments... and Sonny: great hair too..! At 3.44.... there is happening something very special and emotional. Wonderful moment

[@KenG557]

America loves you French Family Band! 🇺🇸

[@rogerd9150]

Wow. That was VERY moving indeed and made me misty eyed. French Family thank you for honoring the Grand ‘Ol Opry with such a beautiful song.👍👍

[@tomearly111]

It's so nice to see you finally get the recognition you deserve. Great song.

[@randyoesch64]

I know mom and dad are so proud of you Sonny as well as they should. I can’t stop listening to the song, the words, and the meaning of them. Your grandpa is jumping up and down in heaven for you. And someone who has been watching all of you for I don’t how long could not be more proud of you too. Keep that good music coming. 😊❤️👍

[@archaprice3372]

I keep re-listening to it also.

[@KieranSaighir]

I've been following the French Family online shows for a couple of years. It's great to see them recognized at the Opry. It's even greater seeing Sonny getting that standing O.

[@cjwillvlogit]

This is awesome and great composer!!! Excellent. Miss the jam nights never catch them live but when i see it on here i play it while i fix dinner and it’s always a great time.

[@gregjones2376]

What a lovely song and a talented group!!!

[@davidchapman3124]

Dreams DO get fulfilled...so glad of your success!!! Congratulations and best wishes for all of you, now and always!

[@JrR-fw5ph]

How cool is that being on that stage. Sonny…you made me smile. 😊 and Such a lucky kid….keep it up.

[@bohammarberg4072]

🌹🌹❤🌹🌹

[@curbshoppin]

That’s about as cool as it gets 🎶🎶🎶🏁

[@redchandler]

What a beautiful song and story! A perfect performance! Country music lives!

[@beastscooter]

Fantastic!! And a standing O!!! Well deserved!

[@TimMoxeyMusic]

I'm not crying, You're crying!! Beautiful performance. So exciting to see you guys on this stage.

[@groth3395]

Beautiful. If anyone belongs at the OPRY it's y'all. French Family Band is OPRY-level quality. Well-deserved standing ovation.

[@adamdaniels2384]

Beautiful! Great story great song! Sonny is still pitch perfect and he so deserves to be on that stage as does the whole family. I’m a lifetime fan and can listen for hours! So glad the audience responded as they did!! God bless you all!!

[@smithyboy657]

Everyone’s dream. You deserve it 👍👍

[@MrsJones-di8lg]

Congratulations French family!😊❤

[@ViralTuber]

I've got something in my eye. Congratulations to you all.

[@garyg2882]

Such an amazing performance! Congratulations on making it on stage to The Grand Ole Opry!! You all deserve it!!!

[@ybirch9735]

I knew that was a special song, the first time I heard you all sing it on your YT channel from your home studio! And now a standing ovation at the Oprey 🎉! So happy for you all, and so deserved. 🇨🇦

[@theresters1]

a STANDING ovation!!!!!

[@pkmr5284]

Congratulations on your Opry debut!! I absolutely love listening to this amazing family band!! Such great musicians and singers!! So glad you made it to the Opry!! It was a stellar performance!! God Bless and may you enjoy continued success in the music industry!! I see great things coming your way in the future!! It was indeed a "GRAND" performance!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ablelock]

Search beautiful song I know your grandpa would be proud of you.

[@suzanchamness376]

Congratulations on your debut at the Grand Ole Opry I really enjoyed seeing and hearing you thanks for posting.

[@Belman5]

If more people got the chance to hear this beautiful music, the world would be a much better place.

[@free4all467]

That’s awesome!! Just outstanding!! So great to hear REAL country music, the way it was meant to be. Thank you.

[@williamwalden8598]

Wish you great success!

[@jayjaynella4539]

Great to see this band there performing. Wish Audrey Auld had made it onto the Opry stage.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

Absolutely, Jayjay..Audrey a was brilliant enterainer. RIP Audrey

[@jayjaynella4539]

@@Dallas-Nyberg I saw almost all her Melbourne concerts, except the one when she hosted BJ Shaver. I also have some recordings of her shows, for my use only.

[@randalldriver]

Congratulations how great to see you playing in the Grand Ole Opry.

[@toridog2]

I got to be here this night and witnessed this magic! It was so awesome to witness their dream come true. Each time I visit the Opry, something special happens and this visit was extra special! The story behind the song is so special and the song was beautifully written and performed! The French Family Band has fans for life and I can't wait to see them again. Magical!

[@lindsayj56]

As a kid in New Zealand I used to see Camille sing at our family reunions. Now she's moved on to bigger and better things I'll probably never get to see her again, but seeing these videos makes me so proud

[@vickicarstens2638]

The standing ovation was electric! Such a great song and story!

[@erice9536]

Very happy for you all, well deserved and hopefully just a step ahead for you all!

[@karlstine2065]

God bless you people.

[@karenchason1117]

I love your music. Congratulations!

[@PungoPrairie]

Love this So Much! Beautiful song performed by a Beautiful Family! Great job @templetonthompson & Sam Gay! Song writing legends No Doubt!

[@theresters1]

I HAVE WATCHED YOU VLOGS FOR A LONG TIME AND NOW THIS SONG, NASHVILLE BROUGHT ME TO TEARS. WHAT A SONG THAT HAS A MIRACLE IN IT ALONG WITH YOUR FAMILY'S HISTORY! I DID CTY, SUCH A MOVING SONG. SOUTHERNERS LOVE SAD SONGS WITH GREAT ENDINGS...AND NOW Y'ALL ARE JUST BEGINNING FOR SURE. GOD BLESS AND GODSPEED.

[@justanonymous5681]

Great job Sonny!!! Definitely a hit song - beautiful, well done!❤👏🏻

[@christluth]

Great and moving. Thanks Sonny !

[@noahcount7132]

Opry debut clip #2! Super cool! Way to go French Family Band! 👍👍👍👍

[@jimmy.r.minnelli]

good job

[@kylemoran4343]

Awesome ! as I'm sure # 3 will be ! Can't wait to see Manaia up there singing with you all. And maybe, just maybe Chetty playing his bass ?

[@markbergthold6181]

Congratulations!!

[@darenmorgan4377]

Very nice. Welcome to Nashville

[@connieanderson9458]

Love you guys. Great job on the first visit on the Opry. I am sure there will be many more to come.❤

[@timmylawlor6821]

loved the song

[@billsmith5581]

Wow fantastic you guys

[@bigdaddysshop8180]

WOW AMAZING FAMILY BAND... THIS IS REAL COUNTY MUSIC. SO PROUD FOR YOU KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@iyone7]

Brilliant! Just a brilliant performance. Hearty congratulations on standing on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry and performing this fine song.

[@patricks7622]

you all never look better or sounded better. Good job, congrats😊

[@williamdane4194]

Simply congratulations to all of you. You certainly belonged on that stage ❤

[@tyount1984]

Awesome. Congrats for singing on the opry. You are awesome

[@sjturner8498]

Good for y’all !!! Congratulations!

[@williamclark6573]

Awesome song. Beautifully sung, Sonny.

[@stix2you1]

Real talent and a fab story.

[@jasonvanwilligen6154]

Great to see you the french family my favoriete band shine at the ole opry

[@stevens8490]

Omg this is absolutely fantastic

[@Tomc8030]

Proud for you guys!

[@colsen900]

Lovely

[@WayneTinchMusic]

Beautiful. Welcome to Nashville. Beautiful family. Beautiful sound.

[@user-we6fi9se3g]

What a brilliant moment it was, they are now at the top of there game and well deserved........

[@georgewinters3191]

Simply - how good was that!!! ❤

[@antoniosaverino9149]

👍 Ciao👏 🖐️

[@SusanPhillips-rb4vw]

Just saw this band in Saluda, NC. They were incredible...the real deal! Bringing real country music back. Loved every minute of their show! Fantastic pickers & beautiful harmonies ❤

[@peterniedzella7185]

Cool 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍👍👍👍👍

[@ehadd4623]

Absolutely brilliant guys loved it sonny’s voice is awesome

[@TheElrondo]

It's a great pleasure watching you all get the success you deserve. Great great song and wonderful performance.

[@craiginnh8277]

I'll bet you're going to be invited back.

[@GateKommand]

So bloody enjoyable!

[@stevethomas1638]

Beautiful song.

[@arliewonton]

What a great song and a lovely true story behind it. Made me tear up a little, don't mind saying.

[@leattaleake8756]

Congratulations to the French family. Truly a dream come true. So nice to see you on this stage. When I was a little girl about 40 years ago, while driving home from my grandparents, we would get the Grand old Opry on the radio. We couldn’t get it in the house at home but in the truck it seemed we were able to. And I remember that my earliest memories were country music and I love it to this day.

[@stevieboyt5266]

Fantastic, a very well composed performance. Sonny, your voice is maturing and your deliverance is exceptional. 👍👍

[@brianhibbing1743]

Super cool!

[@Ricphil]

Congratulations!! :)

[@leonardoreacaoinformatical2268]

Parabéns From Brasil

[@jackmundo4043]

Well, congratulations. I cried like hell. Unimaginably wonderful.