Colby Helms- "Smoke and Flames" Gems in the Rough 2021

My submission for the #GemsOnVHS gems in the rough 2021 competition.
Just another one of my tales of misfortune!

[@GemsOnVHS]

woo boy! love it

[@chrislackey2170]

Hey should of at least 1 of the 3 he tried out for for it. But what do I know about music. Hey @gemsonVHS I am beyond thankful for all the pickers your turned me on 2.

[@TheQuetzacoatle]

Brilliant lyrics. “I cut my hair, can I go to heaven now?” Keep it up buddy.

[@biblebumper6663]

Still don’t know why this hasn’t blown up yet. One of my favourite songs on the KZbin’s

[@savannahhuff8773]

My goodness… Those last lyrics jerk my throat. Every. Single. Time…. You’re so talented! And your dad would be SO proud of you!!!! 😭 🦋 -Savannah York (Tennessee)

[@mnnicholas304]

Awesome! This is awesome song writing and singing…it’ll get you there…just keep it real and don’t sell your soul. God has given you a gift son…

[@AmandaBryantDistilling]

I listen to this song every morning getting ready for work. Colby your one of my absolute favorite musicians. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

[@shortfuse6182]

This kids onto something

[@savozi]

Damnnnn, Kentucky and Virginia is where it’s at, at the moment! Tyler Childers, Cole Chaney, Logan Halstead and now you! Jeeeeez! Keep it up Brother from the other side of the Pond in the U.K.

[@mementomori7337]

Holy shit this is awesome. Reminds me of Tyler childers

[@djambeau8665]

My wife and I love this song. We dance to it lol

[@colliecrawford7462]

Colby you killed it! Your voice is stuck in my head, and I don't expect it to fade any time soon. I'm subscribed and awaiting the next banger!

[@jonathonstanaford]

Kids fire 🔥

[@bigheavy22]

He made top 10. He's the best in the list bro. Watch out boys! 🔥 is burning hot!

[@GeeLee3o]

Pulling on my heart and holding back tears . You’re a master , thank you for sharing your talent with the world. 🙏

[@JoLoneyMusic]

Goddamn boy you know how to write. You’ve earned a new fan!

[@BigManlyProductions]

Wow. What an awesome song. Written and performed so well!

[@JarmaRooMcDoo]

I really hope you win. What a wickedly beautiful song.

[@89njguy]

so dang good! i love this classic raw version

[@christopherhenderson7303]

Attaboy, Colby!

[@ryandepiesse3776]

Wow.

[@bentonscrivener]

So dang good Colby! Caught the Gems on VHS top 10 list. This is THE best of the bunch! Congratulations! Get booked at The Burl here in Lexington, Kentucky sometime soon! We’ll come out strong to see you!

[@colbyhelms]

I’d love to get some connections in Lexington! If you have any let me know.

[@j.lebowski2364]

Love this ❤

[@iamgreg3834]

This is amazing

[@MissSherrye]

we loved hearing you @ Parkway yesterday. Thank you!!

[@theduyvenbode3862]

Whoah!

[@estimatedoutlaw1183]

oh wow!!

[@teresak.hernandez6741]

True talent! ❤

[@flatred53]

Awesome!!

[@martinparidon9056]

I love this! Glad I found it

[@SirMcSqueak]

Much love 💯❤

[@christopherhenderson7303]

Congratulations on top 10!

[@ryancarver3471]

I can’t wait for more videos!

[@hillsrassounds5257]

Amazing....this is an all time favorite song of mine.

[@MatthewCastro]

Dude these lyrics and sing are great! From beginning to end

[@tawnibonner6826]

Such a beautiful song, can't stop playing it 🤙

[@74dartman13]

Awesome!👍😎🎸🎶

[@gonzogorgonzola9153]

So good 🥰🥰🥰

[@eliwilley425]

killed it buddy. Looking forward to seeing more of your work

[@zacharyrhoads6342]

Flawless brother thank you

[@smibsid7646]

Awesome 😎👍❤️

[@brianquinn2546]

Hell yes!!! Sharing this. Keep it up

[@giantcaterpillar7]

Great stuff Colby!!!

[@marshallsheesley7497]

Lovin it man

[@kirbyembach717]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@OnTheRunbackroads]

Keep it coming boys

[@RiverRatsKayaking]

Genuine voice right here

[@martialzar3108]

Love it, keep it up brother.

[@NoiseMaker59]

Wow! Just stumbled across you last night. GREAT song!! Best of luck to you Colby. Looking forward to more from you.

[@nicktodd3674]

Great job kid regardless of where you go you've got a world of potential and you have a very honest raw lyrical mastery.

[@chadrogers571]

Awesome song

[@Trees.are.trees153]

One of the best pieces I heard at the Appalachian sessions. Really good job. Can't wait to hear more music from you. Your truly a great artist. Good job.

[@bigheavy22]

Hope you get it man. Good writing! Love it

[@Xorgnak]

Excellent work young man.

[@petersheartrecords9948]

What a voice for an 18 year old. Good luck my man!

[@stanley8166]

Great Song!

[@littlefoot4630]

Damn

[@TheOldNorth]

Nice tune man, great writing! Sounds great out in those woods!

[@themiddlepathunion6786]

I'm hooked on this song!

[@ryancarver3471]

Same!

[@eddiemcguire6213]

Colby!!!!!! That was friggin awesome . To hear a teenager write,play and sing like that gives me hope for the future. Thanks for sharing that with the world young man. Hope ya don't mind but I'll be coverin that one round the fire at huntin camp.

[@rothefoe11]

Great tunes love from jersey

[@jonstolarski]

keep up the great work.

[@BigElCat]

bravo Colby !

[@josht3125]

Damn good cut kid

[@wyomtnhippie]

Great song, good luck!

[@thefinchoutdoors5862]

Went to school with Adam. Good to see him after many years.

[@nathanieldavis0189]

Bro ur the guy man always enjoyed ur singing brotha💪🏾💪🏾keep at it man

[@MatthewCastro]

Yeah!! Great song my friend!

[@thelottotribe]

This is great americana music! Love it.

[@catiebugg]

This is my fiancé and my favorite song ❤

[@stephengallant9043]

Hell yeah, love it Country only gets better and better in the last 10 years. I'm gonna go break out my fiddle and jam along.

[@jeffmcewen4466]

You rock man 😊

[@joeyfultz5335]

Good stuff man keep on pickin

[@davidjones9518]

Dam good ❤

[@craiglovesyourmom]

🔥 🔥

[@rodgerdoss2121]

Colby, good song! Good recording - good luck!

[@joeycovington4681]

Kick ass!

[@jennifercabell9541]

Oh my!! That's what's up son!! Straight fire! :)

[@clarkkc11]

Didn't see this first time round. Glad you made it to Top ten! Keep writing! Subscribing right now. Keep playing sir!

[@clarkkc11]

Back listening again...

[@pamelaharlow2383]

Awesome song Colby . You have a new fan . I love your music and your voice. You are so talented.

[@Adam-bs7go]

This better win, it is in my opinion the best submission by far

[@colbyhelms]

Thanks man, your comment made my day!

[@Adam-bs7go]

You're a talented kid, I can't wait to hear what you put out next

[@JeffMoore-rm1gu]

You have a lot of talent brother I listen to you all the time, brother God bless you keep writing them songs, and keep singing

[@Oddzuh]

This is good stuff, brother.

[@SurprisedBluebonnetFlowe-cc8fr]

awwwww.... beautiful lyrics, God Bless You, you got burned and come through it, Love it👌💪❤️🇬🇧🎸

[@hutn]

My top played song on yt this year 🙏

[@thenakedbootleggers]

COLBY stunner pal you got all the world in front of you and nothing but smoking planes behind you. Dang got the delivery brother. Not going flatter myself by giving you advice but if you got any for us I'm listening haus

[@user-hu3tn8cc7m]

My guy getting the respect he deserves. He’s going to be big

[@Curlz84]

👏👏👏

[@aydenwiles8743]

Such impressive song writing man

[@miahvg85]

Damn boy, what a song. I love it very much. I hope u won

[@colbyhelms]

Preciate the comment, I’ll upload some more soon hopefully!

[@zachhenderson7475]

Keep it up. Playin on cold snow should count for something!

[@joshwebb7631]

Very nice

[@BrendenLaFountain]

Great singing

[@ThePolackMSgt]

I thought you won by a mile. This is a f^$#ing masterpiece

[@gregbuda1806]

You sound like a young Benjamin tod, really good

[@dakotal3113]

Good song 👍

[@user-ix9uf5bv2j]

u awesom

[@jackshanafelt2178]

My vote was for colby hands down

[@colbyhelms]

Appreciate the vote! More songs to come soon.

[@LennyZenith]

This is awesome! Found you via hillbillygoth banjo player

[@geelee7960]

“Well I cut my hair, can I go to heaven now?” Smoke and flames 🔥 fire ass song dude 🔥 keep ‘em coming please 🙏

[@chancegordon2619]

HELL YEAH BUDDY. This shit slaps

[@williammoore8562]

Wow I am actually from SW Virginia, Franklin Co. Damn I miss home