Patty Loveless & Chris Stapleton - You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive - Kentucky Rising | 2022

[@dahliacorona]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - People are still talking about Tuesday night’s sold out Kentucky Rising concert.The show was headlined by Johnson County native Chris Stapleton and featured fellow eastern Kentuckians Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers. It was organized by Stapleton after the July floods. Eastern Kentucky artists Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless made surprise appearances. “Thanks for coming out tonight for a good cause, help some folks out that need some help,” Stapleton told the crowd of more than 13,000. “That’s what we do here in Kentucky. It’s a wonderful feeling, people doing good things for good reasons.” (source: www.wkyt.com/2022/10/13/it-was-just-emotional-kentucky-rising-raises-more-than-25-million-flood-relief/)

[@mandograssable]

Wow, what an emotional rendition!!!!

[@williamkirkland7002]

AMEN TO THAT ❣

[@lulatodd2147]

What an incredible performance.

[@jonathanbarnes3061]

Man alive what voice, thanks.

[@kareninman2865]

Thank u and thank Jesus for real people,real life and REAL ❤️

[@glenn212now]

Will you put this woman in the Country Music Hall of Fame, please!!!!!!!! She's a national treasure. That voice! It's incredible STILL.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

YES IT IS!! 💜 ❤️ 💜 ❤️ 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👍 👍 👍

[@scallywag4978]

She’s not?!!! Well that’s one of Nashville’s greatest sins then.

[@kempersportscards8341]

It’s a damn shame , I live in ky and am very proud to share these same woods with all the ky legends!!! It will happen

[@teresagoodwin7458]

glenn212now you are absolutely right!!! 💯 million percent PURE TRUTH 🙏👍💞🤗💞

[@Lubbylove89]

She's not in there?!?! That's a travesty. She should 100% be in there. Hopefully, one day.

[@kbp689]

I've said since the 80's that this lady is the most underrated voice in country music. That stands true today.

[@bezek71]

Absolutely!!

[@franceselliott6036]

Yes she is

[@lorischrier5211]

Love Morgane

[@txtamaman]

Absolutely❤.. and I love the was Chris humbly steps back to give her, her well deserved dues

[@joannemurphy1115]

Thank you Chris for bringing Patty back to all who love her and her great voice! ❤

[@davidholton9667]

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song! Hello

[@bruce9942]

She never left us !!!!

[@RogerDiotte]

And everything else that just made this happen!

[@chandraimler500]

I love the way Chris’s wife looks so in awe at Patty singing true respect!

[@Diligently2U]

She raised her hands like she was singing a praise and worship song ✋

[@christophercasey6775]

The three part harmony is instant chemistry.

[@Ssstinkerbell1]

His wife is some kind of a singer in her own right! I like her as well as I like her hubs.

[@jban9807]

And she doesn’t even know how powerful she is herself! I loveee this

[@jban9807]

@@Ssstinkerbell1 she doesn’t even know how magical and powerful she is herself ! I’m ready for the world to know Morgane stapleton

[@stephenlamb3929]

One of the best country female singers of all time!

[@bertblue9683]

Top ten of any singers, not just female.

[@planklindsey6010]

She’s the real queen

[@Bagglady889]

@@bertblue9683 yes! Male or female, Patty can’t be beat

[@russellbrown1068]

Agreed! Patties voice is just so damn natural.

[@Hamigal]

Absolutely

[@jeffbranchick1516]

A masterclass on how real country music is meant to be played. No posing or flash, just pure passion and talent.

[@davidfesemyer7033]

Amen!

[@nancytownsend1656]

Patty Loveless is one of the BEST country music singers we have ever had!

[@zeroregrets5901]

yep she is.

[@garyunger5444]

You don't have convincing her voice is a American treasure to me

[@danadove9469]

My grandfather worked for Harlan Coal. Lived and died in Harlan.

[@tps55555]

Patty Loveless…that’s country music royalty right there.

[@ghatfield6006]

Eastern Kentucky here, I’m a coal miners daughter, granddaughter, sister and wife, proud of my coal miners 🖤🪨

[@adame19819]

Sweet Baby Jesus! Thank you and your brethren for your hard work

[@johnbackman4475]

She is COUNTRY. And it comes out in her voice. In her attitude. In her humbleness despite being a massive voice in the world of American musice

[@peggpoff]

Very humble😊

[@mikeydonnie]

As an Eastern Kentucky native and someone who comes from 4 generations of coal miners, this song always gives me chills

[@larryholle7971]

Second generation coal miner in Virginia though 10 miles from Harlan in linden va umwa local 1607

[@mikeydonnie]

@@larryholle7971 I'm a native of Letcher County Kentucky

[@roberthood6253]

My family harlan ky

[@carologrady7390]

Also born and raised in Letcher County Kentucky

[@c4hotel6]

Where you from? Boyd County.

[@ClintGrantham]

The world NEEDS more Patty Loveless singing live!!!!

[@sherrythomas9627]

The way Morgane looks at Patty is awestruck and how blessed she is to be there with her ❤

[@marysusandodd]

Amen

[@lindaalcorn932]

I don't want to offend anybody but Patty Loveless is Country Music. There's some out there who could be a true country singer... Patty has recorded 2 different albums featuring music like Harlan.. These songs will never be played on radio but a gift from Patty to her die hard fans. Patty, all those people who were cheering for you was overdue. Thank you.

[@nikkishoemate4855]

Show me anyone else, I mean ANYONE, that can sing just as good (if not better) than they did 30 yrs ago. Thank you Chris for bringing this gift back to us. ❤

[@rogerferrell8696]

God blessPatty Loveless! The coal miners she sings about were real people who were little more than indentured servants, They worked in the mines, lived in mine company owned housing, and were paid in script that was only redeemable at the company store. My grandfather was a coal miner in West Virginia. He told me about lying on his back while picking at coal above his head only to occasionally dig into a methane gas pocket that would be set ablaze by the carbide lamp on his helmet. He left the mines and later succumbed to black lung. And, yes, this was in the United States of America in the 20th century. We cannot imagine such things today, but if we look to the forgotten coal country of Appalachia today, we will find abandoned towns, endemic and wide spread unemployment and poverty. Millions suffer today due to the utter disregard for human life by King Coal.

[@VeronicaVery-bs8ym]

thank you for this informative post.

[@robertchappell3327]

Who ever said you don't get better with age should hear this woman. Slwsys loved her always will.

[@garymcelhaney1560]

How this woman is not in the hall of fame is nothing but a damn shame

[@drewby613]

Patty never left her bluegrass roots, and it's kept her evergreen in the hearts of country people. God bless you, Patty; I hope you sing forever.

[@captainskippy6622]

Her music touches my soul and brings tears to my eyes. Always has. Thank you Chris for bring this Country Icon back to the stage.

[@michelleb3698]

She has the same effect on me. Love her singing.

[@hethinkshesfunny]

I’m with ya!

[@misstlc7136]

Lord yes

[@The_Mrs._Smith]

I love the way Chris Stapleton looks at patty loveless. So much respect. I’m sure this was a hard song for her to sing. I bet everyone in that auditorium felt this so much. I was in tears I can’t imagine them not being.

[@WaltHoggle-zx2kr]

I was absolutely speechless, amazing!!!!! It gives me chills watching the video of this!!!!!

[@jimbo91262]

True that Chris Stapleton. ❝ She's one of the greatest country music singers that has ever lived or ever will live. ❞ Thank you Chris!

[@countryboywilliams6755]

THIS IS THE REAL DEAL...HONEST COUNTRY MUSIC...LOVE IT

[@brianwismer2529]

Patty, you are the sound of Appalachia! The words of this song and the sound of your voice literally painted the picture of this song and it’s story. Your duet with Vince Gill on Go Rest High was also unmatched! I’ve visited Kentucky and the people there are as real as you are!

[@jeffhiggins4505]

Especially at the show after George jomes died. She covered Vince like a pro and without missing a beat.

[@sophieha2573]

Her voice calls you home from where ever you’ve wandered.

[@larryschwartz9883]

God knows that’s true.

[@smokeyshimmy]

You’re exactly right!!!

[@terrycaldwell7700]

Yel

[@dearydarling]

all i can say to that is ... amen.

[@c4hotel6]

Amen. Boyd County

[@marlboromanspfld]

Patty Loveless is just incredible. Aging gracefully, still beautiful and a voice that just gets better with age, like fine wine.

[@kellyhimes2786]

If this doesn’t stir your soul your not alive

[@gordon0412]

I was born and raised in Harlan, KY. I met Patti at the 1986 Telluride BGF where I first saw her do that song. I’m a reasonably smart and articulate man, but words cannot describe the emotions when I hear that song.

[@c4hotel6]

You don't need to be ashamed of being articulate

[@richl6182]

I just love Chris and his wife, and even more that they recognize Patty's contribution to Country and the respect for her anazing vocal stryle and emotion. She is still a gifted and amazing artist.

[@androfuel25]

Just when u think he can't do anything any bigger....he gets the queen. Never had chills like this. Thank u so much for this

[@TobyCatVA]

When she sings the line, ". . . where you spend your days digging coal out the bottom of your grave . . ." makes my arm & neck hair stand on end every time.

[@leathification]

Patty should definitely be in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Incredible. Incomparable. Inductee worthy.

[@thesoundchekguy]

One of the top 5 moments of country music this year.

[@SandraUrquia-p7p]

She gives me Chills! I hear the Ancestors in her Voice & Soul, coming right out of those Dark Hollers & Hills...

[@comestayawhilewithl5696]

Simple and to the point. Patty's beauty shines. Country music needs a lot more of simple and to the point. Her voice and emotion still still brings the songs to life. This world needs more of the salt of earth people like her. She's humble and has no ego about her. When artist allow the music to take center stage magic happens. She's one of a kind.

[@davidholton9667]

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song! Hello

[@diannebraunlich8342]

She is legend & her voice hasn't changed at all & the heart she puts into the song brings it alive. You're right about letting the music not musician taking center stage. It is truly magical

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

Too many don't have enough talent to sing without frills & staging. Very few greats anymore- just lots of pop junk.

[@horsehide3039]

So well said. Thank you

[@chrisstaplenton5964]

@@diannebraunlich8342 how long have you been listening to my songs

[@PRIMOCOBRA]

This might be the closest, you’ll ever get to Country Music Church. You wont find this in a bible…But it lives in your minds and hearts.

[@vtheg4842]

I grew up in the mountains of North Carolina listening to this music. It’s our dna and it’ll never change.

[@jackieday9234]

Beautifully said ❤️

[@mamabeartrue420]

I like that ❤

[@PRIMOCOBRA]

@@mamabeartrue420 you don’t have to live in eastern Kentucky, to love Beautiful souls.

[@mamabeartrue420]

@@PRIMOCOBRA ? I don't live in eastern Kentucky.

[@brandonjones6703]

There has never been a more country music song made or sung then this.

[@briscoesjug1026]

She hops off the couch and within an hours time put a glimmer of hope back into country music.. long live my queen of country music

[@randallcaldwell3969]

If that didn't touch your heart. You don't have one. Doing what it takes to surviiive. She is the best.

[@nattamused9074]

Man! That woman has soul. Most of us never find the thing we’re that good at, and even those who do find their own genius don’t usually hold onto it that long.

[@bjm8238]

Beautifully said.

[@randylamb3296]

Amen

[@rickdavid6758]

Patty is an incredible talent, that voice is just as strong and perfect as ever. Love you miss Patty! Best wishes Kentucky from Bangor Maine.

[@alika207]

I’m from Maine to! And I love them both!

[@joelquinlan458]

Strong as ever

[@sarachamberlain2666]

Today she would be considered too country for country music, but she can out sing any artist today country or otherwise. What a strong, powerful & pure voice. And “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” is my favorite song of hers.

[@GoodbyeKamala2024]

If this song don't give you chills you must not have a heart, hauntingly beautiful. Me and most of my family are from Eastern Kentucky. We know exactly what these words mean from experience.

[@chaddnewman2699]

When I was a teenager, back in the ‘80s, I worked for an older man in my community, hauling hay and chopping tobacco. He told me once that he was glad when World War II started, because the Army was easier than working in the coal mines over in Hazard. He served in combat in the Pacific, if that gives you any idea.

[@oliveb.]

I just heard this song for the first time tonight on the CMAs. Patty's voice in that performance literally stopped me in my tracks as I was walking past the TV and drew me in. I couldn't move until this hauntingly beautiful song was done and I immediately went to search online which lead me here. Amazing.

[@csmith5420]

That was a good performance, but this one is really more about Patty. The CMA song featured Chris too, who I also like. But this is a showcase for Patty.

[@Happykarla4000]

The same thing happened to me and I'm so glad I did because I can't stop listening to it 💗

[@oliveb.]

@@Happykarla4000 truly amazing

[@oliveb.]

@@csmith5420 true

[@melanieroberts9095]

The first time I heard this song was on one of Brad Paisley's albums. His is good as well, but Patty singing this is hauntingly beautiful. She never got the recognition that she rightly deserves!!!

[@PntrGrl]

Chills and tears. Coal miner's daughter here. Lost two uncles in the mines. The miners and their families paid dear prices for the coal companies to live richly. Sad sad. Patty Loveless is a treasure! Love the Stapletons too!

[@garyunger5444]

My favorite song of yours,, honey you are still great, we miss Patti

[@bjm8238]

Darrell Scott never gets his due credit. Beautiful version. Everyone go give DS some love.

[@seanoflynn5180]

Right on, Darrell is a class act.

[@warrenburlingame1172]

With Ms. Loretta gone Patty is the new Kentucky Queen

[@brianzaborowski2724]

Great job getting her out of hiding Chris, we all missed her! She still looks and sounds as great as she always has and looked so happy and honored to be there. Good for you Patty!

[@chandraimler500]

This song means a lot to me, my Dads name is Harlan, the family farm was in eastern Kentucky. Tobacco was the main crop. Dad died 32 years ago at age 67. Tobacco and mining killed him and all his brothers

[@judyhinton7131]

I love this woman!! She is so gracious and loving towards all those that she sings with and sings solo as well or better than many others!! She has actually lived with this entire country group and the grand old opry all of her life! She needs to be inducted into the country music hall of fame now!!

[@chrisstaplenton5964]

how long have you been listening to my Songs

[@robertrogers891]

About 1 year now and thank you for bringing patty back she is the very best in harmony with everyone good to hear you again ❤

[@csutton161]

Dang, I'm balling my eyes out, what an emotional song. Whether coal mines, cotton fields, cotton mills, this brings to mind my grand parents and Greats. Hard working folks who did whatever necessary to take care of their families.

[@melissasisney]

Amen

[@garysizemore411]

Amen

[@HiriamAbiff32]

We still do. Keeps the lights on in our great towns. Coal lives

[@billwhite7099]

Okay, this got me. I cried dang near through the whole thing. What a heart felt performance. Patty Loveless is my favorite female country star. Chris Stapleton is so admirable for carrying the flame for these country icons.

[@kimmdotson2824]

She needs to be in the Country Music Hall of Fame. She is terrific.

[@blueskycathedral]

Darrell Scott gave this song life but Patty gave it a soul.

[@mikem1509]

retired from the mines and this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it and nobody sings it better than patty, a true gem.

[@randylamb3296]

God bless you, and the country owes a huge thank you. Patty Loveless Kentucky proud.

[@natalieanderson58]

Job well done! Thank you ❤️

[@triawillow1972]

A huge thank you and bless you🙏🤲💜

[@Cuffsmaster]

Thank you

[@corydestein3160]

I can’t believe how good she sounds. She’s been so missed. I’ll happily start the petition for a Stapleton/Loveless collaboration album

[@maryreynolds3199]

And then there is Tennessee whiskey it doesn’t get any better than that!

[@countrymonkOSB]

This was just a masterpiece of song and emotion. Please accept my thanks for posting this

[@heavyd777]

I'm not even from Kentucky but this version always gives me chills. Must be because I really did marry a coal miner's daughter......can't seem to get the West Virginia out of her. 😄

[@jdowns7636.]

Sing it Patty😊😊😊. Shivers all down my back, miss your singing girl. Come back and sooth our hearts hear in Kentucky. New album🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@donnaanderson3185]

The best female country singer ever. None can touch you, Patty!

[@bettinaharris1938]

Sing it Patty!❤

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I come back again and again.... I listen and shed tears. This is what life and vocation are about..... I don't know how to express what I feel... But is what Life is About !

[@engine22emt]

Patty Loveless is the most amazing artist of our time in country/ bluegrass

[@aldolajak1267]

OMG, this Awesome Lady is a Queen among all of Country Music. She is WAY beyond even cozening up to Vince Gill. She outshines them all.

[@TheLizziface]

How had I not known this existed till now….I’m moved to tears. Patty is a voice that brings me back to my childhood and I love Morgane and Chris all the more for doing this.

[@terrycaldwell7700]

It's from Patty's Mountain Soul Record around 2000 or 2001 her best Record she ever made I think.

[@michaelwillis6520]

Oh my God would her daddy be proud..I absolutely love this song still gives me chills ;)

[@jamessills-ke8dl]

Gem of da hills. Of black coal Kentucky. Gem history tells us. True American Greatness!!!’

[@eliseleonard6093]

Man, no body can sing like Patty! Miss you girl!! ❤️❤️

[@chriskensington1308]

Patty and the Stapleton's took that crowd to Church and schooled the entire bunch. Hopefully a whole bunch of priceless lessons learned that day. If not, consider it a priceless opportunity missed.

[@pgs1796]

Wonderful stage craft by Patty.

[@conniealdridge8920]

Miss Patty's still got it! That was perfect!

[@ARKenMan]

Patty Loveless....the best there ever was....and ever will be.

[@stevekosinar3835]

This is country folks… we will never see folks like Miss Patty again.

[@StarUnknown]

So wonderful to hear Patty again. Sure miss her. Still gives me chills everytime I hear her sing this.

[@cadyconcepcion6392]

I love every second of it but watching Morgan next to Patty and the looks she gives her… absolute adoration ❤

[@shannong2703]

Ikr my sister-in-law could pass for Morgan’s twin!! It’s incredible!! I tell her all the time!! I love this trio!! I shared with all my in-laws lol

[@dianneledford3681]

Absolutely ❤this song my entire life my grandmother sang it an now I sing it to my Grandkids

[@marshataylor3703]

My mama was born and raised in Johnson County, she was a Paintsville girl! Papaw was a semi-pro boxer when he was a young man, then a coal miner, a welder, and a grocer. My great Papaw was a conductor for the C & O. My mamaws were so sweet and loving❤

[@lifeofamomadventures771]

Now this was a rare gift. Patty Loveless with Chris Stapleton. The Lady's still got it. This was so much fun to watch.

[@marilync9271]

I have missed Patty Loveless so much the last few years. I am so glad to to be able to see this video. Thanks for sharing. I hope she will return to the stage to sing more often. Have loved her music for many years.

[@davidholton9667]

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song! Hello

[@drewgates7953]

My eyes are sweaty with respect

[@bettycurry8697]

So proud to have lived 68 years in Harlan KY … this was the very best 👍❤️🇺🇸

[@debbielogan9701]

Patty has more soul than anyone I can think of. She makes so lonesome for those hills and family. Can remember when I've heard (and felt) such a moving ballad. Speaks deeply to my heart. Much needed.

[@lissaallan]

The vocal singing goes back to the old bluegrass and folk music of the Appalachians that came over with the Immigrants from Scotland and Ireland. I couldn't believe I was hearing it for a minute. It almost brought tears to my eyes

[@davidmcgill5851]

MISS PATTY LOVELESS WoW SO LOVE HER

[@xr7coug]

A magical voice!! Wow, I still get chills all these years later

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I went back in time and listened to Patty sing so many songs.... Her voice, her delivery, and her soul ... have gotten NOTHING but BETTER with time ! DAMN this woman has such amazing SOUL ..... Thank you Chris and Morgane !

[@christyjustman1665]

That's what I thought. It sounds exactly the same as 40 years ago

[@russellbrown1068]

Sheesh….Who don’t love Patty in her true element? Very nice and Morgan’s back vocals were really good.

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

My grandad was a coal miner and died of a massive heart attack brought on by black lung disease. Left my granny 11 kids to raise and she did. My moms family have worked the coal mines for generations and we have lost family in them as well. I live in north central Texas and I am VERY proud of my Appalachian roots.

[@22161]

What a voice and she still sounds the same

[@rhight]

An absolutely gorgeous rendition. Thank you, Ms. Loveless. You have given us a heartfelt rendition of what it takes to spend one's life supporting one's family and making a decent life possible for those we love. There has been no better man than your father!! God bless and keep you.

[@stevemoon8992]

Patty loveless is an angel and still sounds as good as she always has. Makes me proud to be from Kentucky.

[@williamkirkland7002]

This IS what true country is all about...songs about KENTUCKY and about the soul of the coal mining industry.

[@tylerjames8903]

40 year old WV born and raised woman, never heard this song and I missed out, this resonates with me. Beautiful song! So real

[@tubbyshvfd9110]

That woman’s voice has just gotten better and better

[@pewterpirate4560]

The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen! Loretta-torch- Patty!

[@surnamehrubes5632]

This is an easy thing for Chris because he is such a high quality musician that he can call legends to sing with him

[@randylamb3296]

I'm from New York with family that worked in the Iron mines in the Adirondack mts. The first time I was introduced on the radio to the great Patty Loveless's sweet voice I've been a fan. Country music hall of fame voters Patty Loveless deserves to be recognized.

[@mrsfloridaman1143]

Why is it when you hear this wonderful woman sing it can bring you to your knees, fill your whole face with tears and send chills all throughout your body?!?.. ❤❤ I love this version of Darrell Scott's "Hills of Eastern Kentucky" ❤❤