“American Girl” (Live From The 58th Annual CMA Awards)

[@pete1791]

Really great seeing Molly, Sierra, and Bronwyn all at the CMA Awards, brilliant.

[@alan4sure]

More talent than all the "cowboys" there. 😅

[@alexjbennett1017]

Made me real happy too!! All three are amazing women!

[@adamwechsler1936]

​@@alan4sureThe three of them are all virtuosos on their instruments. I've seen Sierra once and Molly and Bronwyn three times now. They're all so good lol

[@noonyaabeeznaz9274]

If I had known Molly Tuttle was going to be on the CMA Awards, I'd have watched it!

[@AuthenticChronicVision]

Ditto. Was Mean Mary there? She should be.

[@noonyaabeeznaz9274]

@@AuthenticChronicVision TRUTH!

[@guitartec]

Everyone on the stage deserves to be there. Mega talented musicians, each and every one!

[@midnight-2021]

There isn't near enough of the fiddle, and mandolin instruments in modern popular country music.

[@739sf6mwq6pRdocosbaiTxocmKlkes]

For those who don’t understand. We raise our guitar behind the musician as a nod to their talent. Been doing it for 40 years. Has nothing to do with self-attention. It is an honor to the one you are pointing to. From the jazz scene to Johnny Cash, it is the equivalent of bowing at the master’s feet while playing a song.

[@AuthenticChronicVision]

"The Touch of the Master's Hand" -Myra 'Brooks' Welch

[@739sf6mwq6pRdocosbaiTxocmKlkes]

@ unrelated to topic… but. Good poem.

[@santacruzman]

Well, just so you know, it looks silly and it detracts from the musician being highlighted. I've played rock for years as well as country and finally bluegrass. Odd, I've never seen some jackass trying to show off the talent by raising his instrument high into the air. In bluegrass you raise the guitar for one reason - so the sound hole is near the mic, and then you play a G run. And that's it. Otherwise you play normally. As far as showing off the talent, the rest of the musicians control the dynamic during each break so it is quite obvious who is taking the break (instrumental solo). When the break is over, the knowledgeable crowd will often applaud for a brief moment, and even _they_ do not need direction from the clown on stage. The sound crew seemed oblivious to what was actually going on musically as the musical standouts were largely ignored (except for the silly guitar thrusting bullshit). just sayin'

[@gerardweber3733]

Tom also did that on stage as well..

[@tahoemike5828]

Those are, some American Girls!

[@zeppelin695]

Dierks is cool and all, but why not let one of them take this one on lead vocal? 😅

[@mjwboofer]

@@zeppelin695 Because not one of them sounds anything like Tom Petty!

[@caniwim12]

oh look, talented musicians playing their hearts out on an American Classic with heaps of amazing talent on display and thats it, cause thats all we need for great music, thanks Molly and everyone on that stage!

[@anodyneforever3996]

What? Huh ? No Autotune, tape loops or drum machines? No samples ?

[@philrozephilroze6331]

I was SOOOoooo THRILLED to see YOU and SIERRA on Wednesday Night on ABC at the CMA's No LESS !!! Just learned THIS week U been PALS since Pre-Teen Days !!! BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO U Girls were ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC !!!!

[@JohnnyBeegood1]

Love it Molly. Bronwyn tearin' it up too. 😄 🥰❤

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

What about Sierra? Seems like everyone in this comments section is overlooking her...WTF??

[@JohnnyBeegood1]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz Guilty as charged. Love Sierra, she's great! 🥰

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@JohnnyBeegood1 Now edit your OP!

[@dldave1978]

Beautiful performance. ❤

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Wow, Molly. Talent , personality, brains, ability and cheekbones below her sparkling eyes.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

What about the other two?

[@joeqmix]

_all _three have massive talent, personality, brains and ability. Molly does however have a slight edge in the cheekbones department.

[@jamesmccauley8101]

The American girls nailed it !

[@TStone-gh2iq]

Those lead sequences were awesome and Dierks Bentley did a darn good job capturing the mood with his voice and body language.

[@douglasholdenjr.45]

A great job on a classic!!!!

[@bobsternvogel5550]

Great to see you with Sierra and Bronwyn, Molly! Have a happy Thanksgiving.

[@mochynddu723]

Thanks for uploading this, Molly.

[@stevo43068]

My favorite TP song. Wonderful rendition ♥️😁

[@stephenst-john]

Three of the best, ''Bluegrass'' players, at this point in time!!!..No question!?...🎻🪕🎸🎙🎙

[@GTLyons]

Great job with a Great song #RIPTomPetty🙏

[@aesophspade7510]

Molly can play any song there is!

[@johnsimoes2172]

I think Tom Petty would be smiling to have seen this 😃

[@nicksilver_music]

Tom Petty the best damn Songwriter of a generation ❤❤❤

[@leonwhildenjr4483]

Hi MollyAngel,😎🖤 I was shocked to see you on stage for the last song of the night! Then I saw Sierra and Bronwyn and I was happy for you all ,you were great and Dirks pulled it together ! Love you girls ,Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️💋💋💋💋💋🐅🙏☮️🖤🌅🎉🇺🇸🎊

[@oicsaywhat]

Real music real musicians this was beautifully done!! So so love it!! You lady’s kick ass!!

[@davidspringman9907]

Great to see you ladies!

[@DonaldSparks-z7z]

I agree with most of these comments America's sweethearts singing America's music. The stage belonged to Molly Browyn and Seara. They are America's best.❤❤❤

[@dukeofnj62]

Fantastic!

[@Gunny672]

Awesome!

[@greensummersband]

What a stunning version, those girls are playing real music at such a level the best take on a TP song, and he sang the song perfectly, well done all!!!

[@DonaldSparks-z7z]

Clear crisp voice . The small room adds à little echo. Love your home solos. They emphasize how talented you ❤

[@TheFeelButton]

Great stuff Molly! So fun!!

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

What about Sierra? Seems like everyone in this comments section is overlooking her...WTF??

[@rainfieldmusic]

What fun 😊 You guys rock!

[@wichitst4673]

❤Molly&Band👍👍

[@timothybrawley7909]

Yall look and sound amazing! Thanks!

[@shredrik]

You rock so hard...it actually blows me away

[@edm781]

Ata girl/s!!!! Wish y'all had more time to tear it up. But understand it's a big TV show. Glad to have finally seen Sierra at Red Rocks this summer w/ SCI and Sam Bush & Jerry Douglass. And my 3rd Golden Highway show at the great Mishawaka.

[@feedbacktwins]

It the world didn’t know you before, they do now! All the gals were spectacular. Bronwyn, Sierra, and Molly. I enjoy Dirks, but y’all stole his thunder on this one.

[@JohnTressell]

Oh, that's so good! Highlight of the night

[@dogpatch75]

Dierks just figured out that mixing in a little Molly, Bronwyn, and Sierra instantly steps up his game!

[@rebauer2000]

My favorite Petty song!

[@JohnRidgefield]

Good guitar work, flowtin down the empty space of mind!

[@SingleMalt77005]

Molly is a cutie pie.

[@Runedad0]

So fun! Thanks 'yall! ♥

[@camodup]

Molly!!!! Haven't found you out here in months, glad to see you again!

[@kwhyte7029]

That was nice ❤

[@shanehoffman1925]

Much better mix then what I got over the air, you can tell Molly wants dbl tempo so bad lol. She holds herself back a few times wanting to pick it up. Much Love

[@robertdubuc4082]

Tom is smiling 😊 RIP 🙏

[@chuckjj5493]

Very Well Done.

[@CC-qb9sm]

Yes!!!

[@chrismalandrini2805]

Those are our girls!

[@michaeledwards9376]

That was fuuunnnn!

[@JW-kx4qp]

❤Look at YOU Gal😂 CMA!! 3:32 Great Company! "AMERICAN GIRL" Yes! WE are all proud of you.

[@JW-kx4qp]

❤MOLLY❤

[@1755ma]

Too bad Molly's mic wasn't turned up so you could hear her.

[@CerealKiller1973]

You can

[@markbegley1564]

Beautiful Molly, the song's not bad either

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

What about Sierra and Bronwyn? Seems like everyone in this comments section is overlooking them...WTF??

[@markbegley1564]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz Sorry, I didn't know their names....I'm new here

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@markbegley1564. You should really get to know their music. Bronwyn, who is the fiddle player is also in a band with Molly Tuttle and she’s awesome.. Sierra hull is the mandolin player and she’s done a lot of jamming with Molly Tuttle and she’s a prodigy in her own right.

[@nealjoseph2112]

🔥❤🔥

[@klaussturh3445]

I'd love to see more collaborations with Charlie Worsham!

[@billsepmeier8444]

Wow, the mainstream Nashville / TV mix is really obvious on this track… set and forget and hope the compressors take care of everything

[@audibletapehiss3764]

Agree it was extremely flat, dynamically speaking, and I suspect it felt that way onstage based on everyone's demeanor. Still, I'll take what I can get from anything that goes on in the music industry of today - at least they were playing and singing live!

[@mbsnyderc]

No it sound like a live performance it's fine.

[@kindabluejazz]

​@@mbsnyderc You just have low standards.

[@roberttroesch-edamsaskcana3652]

Absolutely incredible 💕💕💕

[@jaimetinen591]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jackmalvern2394]

wow.

[@AuthenticChronicVision]

Got tired of hearing it on the radio by Tom Petty. Thanks for bringing it back to my A-list.

[@LuisArriaga23h8j]

❤❤❤✨✨💫🌹🌹🥀🥀🥀

[@СельскиеБудни1]

Ты прекрасна❤

[@bluegrasstrain667]

I absolutely love all the musicians on this stage, - it’s so exciting to see Molly, Sierra, & Bronwyn with Dirks Bentley on the CMA Awards! Their talent deserves to shine, but unfortunately, the sound mix didn’t do them justice. Dirk’s lead vocals are clear, but the acoustic instruments & harmony singing are lost in a mix that feels more suited for a rock arena than an acoustic performance. Sierra Hull’s incredible mandolin playing-so clean, sweet, & precise-is barely audible even during her solo. Molly Tuttle’s fantastic guitar picking, known for its clarity, tone, & speed, also struggles to cut through, & her solo sound came up too late to fully appreciate her playing. Bronwyn Keith-Hynes’ fiddle is the only instrument that holds its own against this mix. The harmonies should be balanced at the same level with the lead vocals to bring out the richness of the performance. It’s frustrating that the sound engineering missed the mark on capturing the dynamics & nuances of acoustic instruments & vocal harmonies. I hope future productions can ensure the mix highlights all the incredible talent on stage. These musicians deserve it!

[@loosieclocker]

Whose the guy with Molly Sierra and Bronwyn?

[@mbsnyderc]

The Guy who ask them to come play the song with him.without him there not there.

[@billgardner8297]

Sierra Hull on the mandolin, who’s the fiddle player?

[@mbsnyderc]

Bronwyn Keith Hynes Molly's fiddle player,and resent Grammy nominee for her solo record.

[@azcharlie2009]

I'm sure this was Molly's show, but... It would have been nice to see Mike Campbell there, too. He was an integral part of the Heartbreakers. He can play an acoustic, too...

[@mbsnyderc]

It's the CMA music awards show and this is from a country tribute album to Tom Petty.it's the song Dierks Bentley Did on the record and he ask the gals To play The show with him.

[@chrisbetz4670]

Marry Me Molly!!!

[@brianolson7114]

**BroNWyn** not Brownwyn.

[@alienchow680]

Wow. I don't like to be negative, but, I'm pretty sure that Dierks Benntley should have stayed out of the Molly and Sierra's way. They are masters and it looks like he might not even be able to play guitar and sing at the same time. Pretty pedestrian voice as well. First time I ever heard him though( I think), maybe just a bad night.....

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

You forgot to mention Bronwyn Keith Hynes.......

[@mbsnyderc]

there is nothing wrong with how he sang it and there are two other guitar players so why would he need to keep playing the whole time .

[@alienchow680]

@@mbsnyderc Didn't mean to anger anybody. Should of kept my big mouth shut. Peace.

[@delewan]

The Dierks guy is okay or whatever (I am being slightly facetious) but the mix did no justice to the female vocals - such an important part of that epic song and it got washed out. The all-important bass line at the beginning also got lost. But I'm glad that Molly, Bronwyn, and Sierra at least got some solo time to show the boys what's up. Such depth of talent between those three, it's amazing.

[@JohnDoe-xr5is]

Country music?

[@donbarile8916]

I guess it's the thought that counts.

[@banjoloon1]

see how we are

[@banjoloon1]

ture it up ! Charlie Heald, \here \

[@csmith5420]

I don’t think anyone should be criticizing Dirks, because he did bring them to perform and get their CMA exposure. However, as excited as I was for the performance and the girl power of this trio, it was horribly planned and staged. Who needs all those back up players in the background with these talented musicians? And when it came time to highlight their solos? The sound was horrible. The CMA‘s are usually better than this, at least in terms of their sound quality. And while I don’t think Dirks was trying to take away from the women with his more showy guitar moves, I do personally think he should’ve kind of stepped back out of the way during the solos, and let those three have the spotlight. But more than anything it’s the bad sound that ruins the whole thing.

[@ChristopherImes]

Was Molly’s mic off. The woman can sing, but she was part of the backup … BS.

[@troybilt6752]

CMA blows. Ask this dude to claw hammer and he will never keep up with anyone else on stage . Molly and Bronwyn are the real country music stars. Dierks is Hollywood .

[@mbsnyderc]

He ask them to come play the song with him and your going to knock him for show casing there talent.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

What about Sierra?

[@joeqmix]

He has been a big supporter of these ladies for a long time. As a multiplatinum artist, he deserves kudos for getting them in front of the mainstream audience. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3WTma2He6mZac0

[@billgardner8297]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz love Sierra Hull… what a talent

[@CerealKiller1973]

Thanks for clarifying. I thought it was a dis to mandolin and fiddle 😂

[@randalbladel2817]

All star bluegrass women.

[@anaislake]

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@stulax1216]

Nope

[@preponement]

Great song, poorly sung. Stiff and a little off. Better than I could do, but I don't make singing my profession. Ms. Tuttle great as always.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

And the other two?

[@wlangley88]

Isn't she completely bald due to a condition that causes all her hair to fall off? Not for sure, but I do believe she is Loretta Lynn's granddaughter?

[@mbsnyderc]

Yes she' bald and no she's not related to Loretta Lynn.

[@awboat]

That dude just needed to get out of the way, it wasn't about him. And the mix was terrible. Molly got like 10 seconds to show the world she is one of the best guitarists out there. Sad.

[@mbsnyderc]

Don't be a fool he had the spot to do this song and he ask them to play it with him because he's a fan of what they do.

[@FiendishThingy1965]

Hold your guitar waaaay up high to distract from the fact that the women on stage are outplaying you…

[@markjohnson5982]

OH MY, HE MUST BE MASCULINIST SURROUNDED FEMINISTS😂😂😂 So tired of this!!!

[@alan4sure]

Lol🤣

[@zeppelin695]

Very very well said 😂

[@audibletapehiss3764]

I don't think that's fair or accurate, though. Lol. He invited them, and made a point of featuring them. And he doesn't make his living as a picker. So I'm pretty sure jealousy wasn't on the menu.

[@mbsnyderc]

He's the one who asked them to play the show with him,he' isn't trying to distract from them he is show casing them.

[@andrewlong6438]

Not sure I would call Molly’s music Country - she is a bluegrass performer. But if she gets exposure to a wider audience by performing at these events then good for her….

[@officialWWM]

Bluegrass is just another form of country.

[@alan4sure]

​​@@officialWWM bluegrass is superior to country and the players are more talented too. 😅 country is slow draggy whiney stuff. Bluegrass kicks ass at 140 bpm!

[@stanschmenge1965]

I don't think she's purely a bluegrass performer either, bluegrass based obviously but I'm thinking that she's a musician transcending all stereotypes. She just plays and sings whatever she wants, puts her own spin on it, and sounds fantastic. I typically listen to rock, blues, Soul, R&B, and right now I've been listening to Molly on a daily basis. I've watched her live streamed with her band, and I have a real need to see them in person. She is a rare talent.

[@officialWWM]

@@alan4sure now that’s funny 🤣

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@officialWWM No.

[@robnowlin7285]

Cant improve on Tom's version.

[@mbsnyderc]

Who cares he can't sing it anymore it's a tribute.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@mbsnyderc Truth.

[@minhlai9195]

Not good pheasant

[@alan4sure]

Pheasant? Now you're talking about birds???😂

[@mbsnyderc]

Go away troll.

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

Couldn't spend a week, practicing on a karaoke machine?

[@kitano0]

Sounds great...but I don't like all that make-up on Sierra...she doesn't need it!

[@mbsnyderc]

It's TV they all get the makeup thing.

[@gavRirvine]

Pish, no talent any more

[@John-wr6yo]

Who doesn't like tom petty,and who in their right mind wouldn't love Molly Tuttle ,and the fabulous Sierra hull.

[@user-wx2ey3iq3e]

Why is it American Girls and the dude is lead singing….. where is ?sister Sadie

[@mbsnyderc]

Why would they be there.these three are far more popular than Sister Sadie.and he ask them to play the song with him.

[@user-wx2ey3iq3e]

@ I get the popularity, just thought it was strange that the song was American Girl and you had a Male lead singer!!

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@user-wx2ey3iq3e Welp, the original was sung by a DUDE named Tom Petty, so why should this be any different?

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@mbsnyderc I saw Sister Sadie earlier this summer over here near Chicago... They're REAL good.

[@mbsnyderc]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz Ididn't say they weren't good but there not as well known out side bluegrass circles as these girls are there just not.