Blake Shelton Remembers His Hero Earl Thomas Conley

[@nitafranklin6936]

Earl Thomas Conley was one of the greatest country music singers that I’ve ever heard

[@ramblinralph7609]

Earl Thomas Conley: one of the greatest, sadly underappreciated.

[@kkwok9]

This is class. Earl Thomas Conley was an amazing talent. RIP and thank you for all those wonderful songs sir.

[@doreenzahner2466]

Loved Earl Thomas Conley! Never thought he was appreciated enough.

[@dwaynecole5400]

That he was not 😡

[@kb9788]

@@dwaynecole5400 He had the chops, the looks, the voice. but he didn't play down to the audience. Politics.

[@Chrystal_Hendrix]

You are correct....He was never appreciated enough. However, He was 100% about the music and 0% about the other BS you have to deal with in the industry. He was who he was and he wasn’t going to change for nobody. ❤️

[@chris2302]

@@Chrystal_Hendrix That's what make artists like ETC great and legendary!

[@lukethedrifter3149]

18 number ones.

[@dbkyhere9229]

❣️Earl was so underrated ! Don’t take today for granted!💯👏

[@margarethough3113]

Always loved Earl Thomas Conley. Went to several of his shows. It breaks my heart to know he died from dementia.

[@rick00770]

Earl had some of the best songs ever.

[@charleslowe2095]

Great to see Blake honoring ETC.

[@Connie1Fan]

: ) loved Earl too..... he was an awesome talent to look up to. Hope you don't change Blake, stay grounded!!!

[@davidyoung2111]

Earls voice OMG! RIP

[@ronniemusic898]

I worked on Ohio river boat with this great man this was before he got his break, Boy what a voice, the man could sing R I P dear friend.

[@crowleysridgegirl]

" God,I missed you since you went away". Something most of us have wanted to say to someone at least once in our lives.

[@nathanurick8320]

Blake I know you wouldn’t ever have time to read these comments but sir I want you to know that I’m afraid that you are one of the few and I mean very few greats that can carry the country baton. Thank you for being country and giving us all your great music.

[@ruthworman2733]

Earl has been one of my favorite singers of all time. I got to see him in person how thrilled it made me.

[@davidpeacher4237]

Earl Thomas conely love you too Blake Shelton keep his memories live

[@Fedorovification]

Nice tribute to ETC! What a great country singer and they don’t make them like that anymore. Love you ETC and thank you for all the beautiful songs. RIP

[@Briguy75]

ETC is the most underrated musician, writer of all time. I grew up on his music !

[@joshuaburkey5841]

I stumbled on ETC about 3 years ago and I’m just amazed I honestly haven’t heard him till now….I’m 23 years old and think that he put out some of the most heartfelt raw country ever made. His music will live on but I think it’s severely underrated and under appreciated

[@paullunsford8831]

Josh, I love to hear and know young men like you. Are listening to real music, and recognize it for what it is and how it compares to todays music. I hope you are playing guitar and maybe trying to write your own songs ? Here is a little trivia for ya ! ETC is from Portsmouth, Ohio. I dated a girl from there and made hundreds of trips. They have a public park named after ETC there. With a very small shifty sign at the entrance acknowledging him. I personally thought that was a joke, given what this man has left for us. They also have a huge flood wall, with murals from a very famous artist. Bob Dafford, Google this and see if I am wrong ? They acknowledge Roy Roger's and a couple of MLB players. But nothing of ETC ? Another mistake, ETC deserves more recognition than a simple sign at the park ! Anyway, keep listening to the good stuff young man.

[@metaldealer64]

You are absolutely correct

[@Connie1Fan]

Wow, pretty amazing that Earl Thomas, he had a great heart!!!! and a awesome memory! He knew you could reach success, stay true to yourself and that won't ever leave you... Blessings!!

[@mikejoe8261]

RIP Mr. Conley me and my lady friend had two tickets to your last concert and didn't make it it is a deep regret a heavy sadness has fell upon me as I listen to the news about his passing he was one of county music finest singers and he paid his dews he spent his time in the tiney Smokey bars and his song what i would say one of county music greatest songs I met this guy two times he was a singer who lives up to every last note he has written Earl fly high higher than you have ever been you will be missed by me I know sir may God be with you take care

[@lewhite99]

Love to hear Blake tell stories, he is so hilarious! Good story of Earl. I can see him doing that

[@kellyhughart9600]

Blake should pay tribute to Earl Thomas Conley by covering Earl's songs on a future album. That would be a great way to pay tribute to his hero, don't you think? I love Blake's sense of humor. That story he told about the day he went to Earl Thomas Conley's house to write a song with him, had me cracking up! Especially when he talked about being in Earl's bathroom! I told my Mom that if Blake wasn't already a country singer, he could be a comedian. He is so funny!

[@Michaelkenjarrell01]

Earl was a class act,, I first met him after I was his opening act we became fast friends I'll always remember the first thing he said to me he said I had my bus window open listening to you Michael I like your voice,, HE was a Amazong humble man I miss him everyday😢

[@shirleydavis3934]

Thank you for allowing me to be able to hear your voice and the friendship ❤ you had with Earl Thomas ❤ God bless you 🙏 and sing because you have a great voice too.

[@happiness3064]

Love Earl Thomas Conley

[@charleslowe2095]

I grew up in Florida in the 80's listening to Earl Thomas Conley.

[@charleslowe2095]

I appreciate you Blake for remembering the late great ETC.

[@jerryhuffar6561]

Blake can tell great stories. Next thing you know your cracking up!

[@kellyhughart2105]

True! I laughed out loud when Blake was telling about being in Earl Thomas Conley's bathroom.

[@blondiegirl8273]

He was a legend !!!! RIP 🙏

[@joanblack346]

Blake Shelton it is so nice to hear you talking about Earl Thomas Connelly thank you he was fantastic you were blessed to have Earl as a friend🦋🙏❤️🌺💛💔

[@borrachox8791]

Thanks for posting this! I was just there!

[@Carol-kq8ej]

Loved Eryl thomas con.i still play his music he was the best of the best.so sad this man passed away.he left a hole in all our country songs he sung.holding her and loving you. Just the best.rip earl u r missed.

[@veraskene2226]

I ❤Blake he reminds us what country music 🎼 really is all about love ❤️ you and never stop singing 🎵

[@josephb6035]

Earl was a country great we miss him and love him no one could captivate your heart attentions like ETC ,The Lord is getting quite a collection of country singers up there .RIP ETC . ( Keep it under a hundred Earl)

[@duanewells1919]

He was my hero I never had a chance to see him alive but when I was in the band in college I covered every single one of his songs

[@TheBamayaker]

Earl Thomas Conely was my hero as well. He was my favorite singer in the “Hay day” of Country music in the 80’s. I still listen to his music now.

[@jennifermiller7813]

I loved and still love earl Thomas conley so I no exactly where he is coming from about loving his music.

[@Bernie-y5y]

The plus side of social media / we all need more of this too heal

[@easyjesuscoe6066]

Earl was underappreciated, along with Gary Stewart, 2 great voices and great heroes along with Keith Whitley.

[@billybly1426]

Don't forget Conway Twitty and Eddie Rabbit gentleman RIP... Country singers that left a dent in our 🌎!

[@cyndismith6259]

My Daddy loved Earl. I so loved my Daddy.

[@maryshino8553]

Everyone did such a good job that day.

[@DonnaScarberry-zd8bg]

Lotta of us think about him everyday. I liked his eyebrows!

[@czechappy]

Mine too....Have all his albums & Cd's. Shame on country music hall of fame. His IQ had to be high..

[@CBB1981]

ETC had a wonderful catalog of music.

[@westportsmouth3]

I’m 50 years old, when I was young Grandma and I went to see him in Portsmouth Ohio almost every year, he was from same we are from Grandma passed about 9 years ago

[@anngallant3928]

ETC is fantastic. You are fantastic as well.

[@realcountryradio]

You’re a good man Blake 🤝 Earl‘s the greatest there ever was

[@SarahSmith-ox5yr]

My ex introduced me this man called Earl

[@dianeprice3332]

That awesome Blake

[@patriciahatmaker9209]

Love both

[@larrysantacrose]

I seen ETC at Pine Knob in Clarkson Mich in mid 80s

[@beatricefranklin1761]

I love Earl

[@chris2302]

ETC is one of the greatest country artists ever and it's both a travesty and tragedy that he was never given the appreciation and recognition that he deserved while he was still making music.

[@Charlotte-nj5ws]

You will never up to Earl Thomas, Blake, no matter how hard you try.

[@Charlotte-nj5ws]

Nobody better to remember than ETC

[@mikehinson9369]

I still have a ETC autograph in the frame wishing my brother to get well soon back in 1986 last balloon classic Camden South Carolina still love Earl .

[@eddie_lee6587]

ETC was my idol I always wanted to write with him one of my heroes I’ve never met

[@alanmoncus2331]

That was awesome Blake, we're from the same generation, I would have loved to hang out with him, keith whitley, and all them guys (kinda feel like I have sometimes lol)

[@Venetiababy1]

ETC has made my life more enjoyable..

[@PaulClaxon]

Joined the Elk's at same time with Earl !

[@JimLewis-f1z]

Outstanding vocalist…nobody even knows who he is anymore 😢

[@edisont.picard4112]

The worst part about Earl Thomas Conley passing away is that he never got the chance to beat Luke Bryan to death.

[@jenmartin4373]

Luke I love u, heard that song today..but I hate it too. Kiss kiss love love❤

[@MrGraybeard7]

FACT: ETC had more #1 hits in the 1980's than Garth Brooks........

[@bejt]

best story ever... BLUKE the gift that keeps on giving :) if you have more vids of Blake and Luke performances- please share

[@williamtraughber5947]

I once got in a fight with a house bar because they wouldn't play an ETC song for me.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

The men he is talking about did not sell their souls to Satan.

[@beachgirl6565]

What the heck I wanted to hear the song.

[@hallieteach5286]

Are y’all talking about uncle earl

[@jenmartin4373]

ETC got me thru my divorce!!!

[@paullunsford8831]

I don't care for Blake, personally. This gives him some more weight for me. Good to see he gave ETC the credit.

[@sevinstorey4365]

I love ETC! Greatest country singer to come out of the 1980's. But this sob loves his self too much and thinks he's hollyweird now.

[@QuangNguyen-ng5zh]

Blake is a Chatty Cathy, but a good one

[@P-nut71]

😂😂😂

[@budwalker1744]

Blake can’t even come close to ETC

[@marywaldron2695]

U talk to much.

[@allanleidholm4450]

Earl Thomas Conley WAS country music, and his voice is incredible. Blake, on the other hand, has personality but his music sucks...