Chris Stapleton tribute to Prince by singing LIVE "Nothing Compares to You" (Greek Theater,Berkeley)

Chris Stapleton pays tribute to Prince. This was unexpected by Chris Stapleton and his first time performing this song live.

[@dk2428]

This man could sing a telephone directory and it'd still sound heavenly. He's a national treasure!

[@CynthiaDion-nh4zw]

🎉 amen to that

[@tammylockley8710]

I gotta believe that Prince would approve!👏👏👏👏

[@SweetKatieCakes]

Yeah, he would

[@GeneralShermansMarch]

What matters is wether or not Sinead would approve...and ideologically she probably wouldnt 🤷‍♂️

[@myguykaikai9215]

@@GeneralShermansMarchyou’ve got your priorities - and reality - all twisted if you think that’s what matters.

[@sandraparker726]

Wow, I’m a 53 yr old black woman and I think I’ve finally found a country artist I’d like to see live in concert.

[@MickHuerta]

I'm MX and Chapel Hart is the one for me - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX2unneYedtpoJI

[@sinceduden]

I would say he is more then just a country singer, he got the soul of music in him.

[@bjpgm1233]

Racist

[@latonyahoward3017]

Me too!!!!

[@Mimi-fe2gm]

@@bjpgm1233you are

[@nataliesmith6208]

As a black female I am finding myself liking more and more Chris, the sultry, soulful, bluesy, country, slow roll sound he puts out and his guitar playing

[@johndillon557]

That nice Natalie have you listen to Don Williams?

[@vickihodges1880]

@@johndillon557 Who is Don Williams? Do i need to check him out? What about Darius Rucker?

[@vickihodges1880]

Natalie, I am right there with you, sista!!! If you haven't already check him out with Jennifer Hudson singing NIGHT LIFE.

[@johndillon557]

@@vickihodges1880 yes you do need to check Don Williams, where are you from?

[@vickihodges1880]

@@johndillon557 John!! I spent HOURS yesterday listening to Don Williams! His "greatest hits" his concerts, his "definitive collection!" I wound up buying one of his albums from Amazon, lol! That voice! So soothing and silky and easy to listen to. I fell in love with him! I'm down in Southern Cali.

[@BogieSIX]

Got here by searching "Prince cover". Left here by searching "Chris Stapleton".

[@Thundermuscle]

+Eric Rice Listen to the album the traveller. Its awesome :)

[@tonialykins5666]

Listen to the song Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore!!!! Song gets me everytime i hear it.

[@wwaldo2525]

Damn skippy

[@veralindsay]

+Eric Rice Go listen to his acoustic version of Barely Alive and Sometimes I Cry. He's amazing!!!!

[@oscarmeeks9752]

Best voice in music. Check out the jompson brothers and the steel drivers for his other bands. Great tribute to prince.

[@amandanavarro2465]

This dude.....Jesus he's old school bluesy, southern rock, country, just amazing. He's respected and appreciated across the line. I know people from every race who loves him. Now that's music 🎶

[@bigjohn6504]

amanda navarro damn I feeling this song even more good shit

[@onecrazymomz]

amanda navarro pp0)l

[@SuperFlowback]

He’s all that dipped in a lot of soul

[@angiewestall1645]

yes maam

[@thomassparks8294]

I completely agree. Chris has more soul, than any white boy should have.

[@diowk]

you know you're talented when your own bandmates stare at you in awe

[@neonsparky]

Just like Prince

[@JasonLuxLover]

Yeah, this guy had a regular 9-to-5 at the time it was not full-time with the band They always look for his cues because Chris likes to do riffs. these are phenomenal musicians!

[@amyadkins7670]

​@@JasonLuxLoverlol

[@amyadkins7670]

🎉

[@FrankAndreasLia]

That's what happens when you have god-tier talent, this man is up there with the best of the best!

[@garycoderre889]

The Bass player is J.T. Cure and he's been playing with C.S. for at least 4 years and he still stares at Chris like he can't believe the sounds coming out of his mouth :)

[@mrrapfan97]

He’s actually been with Chris for over 20 years, and they’ve been in a couple bands over the years

[@nonme6009]

This guy has a mind boggling voice!

[@claramckenzie6558]

Can you blame him? D A N G!

[@monkey_ish4117]

@@nonme6009 if I could sing like that I would be singing every day at work to let the time pass.

[@mybrokengains2404]

My doggo looks at me like the bass player looks at Chris. My life is complete.

[@GH-kk9ue]

Chris Stapleton is one of those artists that can unite people from all backgrounds.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Chris Stapleton pays tribute to Prince because game recognizes game. 😎

[@michaelknight1563]

Tell the truth and shame the devil

[@taylormoye7098]

Titan to titan!

[@1bls]

Well said.

[@jasonbussey6742]

💙💙💙 Absolutely

[@reneehaugland1828]

I love Chris ...his voice!! Did a good job for never performing it before 👍

[@C.Causey]

Man this is the way music is supposed to sound

[@user-xi7mv1td7f]

Super talented man

[@bobg7764]

Chris needs to record this! Definetly a number one top chart!

[@samanthabennett-medievh5328]

Man, I wish he'd record this in a studio.

[@giraffewaffles]

We need to start a petition for this or something. I said the same thing. This man... Lord....

[@3TNT3]

No, it wouldn't be nearly as good. One of the strengths of this cover version is its raw, gritty and imperfect nature. It's totally heartfelt, sincere, and 100% genuine. The studio version would likely be too polished, clean and so-called perfect. What I wish, instead, was that they would either somehow have already had this version serendipitously recorded, or that he would do another live version of it that would be recorded and released. Live is definitely the way to go, with Chris and this cover. Chris's biggest strength is his live performances. That's where he shines the most. And that's the mark of a truly great singer and musician.

[@tracyzamber8861]

I am so excited to see you in July ORLANDO FLORIDA

[@jopan1363]

@@giraffewaffles one of a kind..

[@bankshotj82]

Wouldnt be as good but me too

[@nikkif.409]

I'm Prince's biggest fan and this man did him proud.

[@FloridaManRacer]

Outside of Prince saying that, when a fan of the original artist says something like that, it's the highest compliment you can give to an artist covering a song.

[@tblack2185]

I can listen to dude sing all day. Very talented and powerful voice.

[@tinab729]

@@FloridaManRacer hr

[@tinab729]

@@tblack2185 no

[@FloridaManRacer]

@@tinab729 So Tina, how's your zero subs and zero video channel doing? Troll...

[@cecimartinez1777]

My son introduced me to your music,I had my son at 15 and he is my only child ..he is now 35 and he is my ride or die, if I have done anything right in my life ,it's him, he knows how much I love prince and he sooooooooo loves your music!! We are puerto rican/mexican decent ... he laughs because I tell him "mijo(son) "your my MEXARICAN COWBOY!!!HE LOVES IT!!!🙂🙂🙂🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@donnaspaulding4293]

Mom was only 15 years older than me

[@ironwill1362]

This is incredible!! I soooooo wish he would record this and put it on an album.

[@tb3322]

Totally agree!!

[@mlynn4817]

Prince would be so proud @Chris Stapleton. Chris you did "Nothing Compares to You" justice.

[@VarietyMusicLover]

+mlynn indeed

[@ceceoo3]

+BoxOfFrogs Oh wow. It doesn't matter. He was obviously a fan just like the rest of us. Prince didn't know me but tell that to my tears.

[@mrsain19]

+BoxOfFrogs Prince knew ALL of the true musicians and song writers and producers, even stunning several that would have never guessed he knew who they were. Prince definitely knew who Chris was, no doubt in my mind.

[@mrsain19]

***** dont like chris stapleton i take it lol

[@mrsain19]

***** well alritey then.

[@MarkBay1234]

There is nothing he can't sing, the only shame is Prince didn't hear this for himself, a legendary song written by a legend performed by someone who will be viewed as a legend

[@garymaidman625]

Chris Stapleton already is viewed as a legend. When all is said and done he will be considered one of the all time greats regardless of genre.

[@Fyuesiy]

Prince didn’t like people covering his songs. He was a bit weird or arrogant in that regard. But can’t stop us from enjoying it !!!

[@bflandragon90]

@@Fyuesiy Prince must've hated Sinead O Connor's version then.

[@Illinois-Wildlife-Encounters]

rah...totally legendary....and DID i just hear a falsetto note from Chris Stapleton????

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Kim Smith yes he absolutely is...

[@kingofeverything6544]

Chris sounds amazing as always And the harmonica was just fantastic. But DAMN MAN, BILL GATES IS KILLING IT ON THAT BASS !!!!!

[@jeremyjones2623]

Lmao

[@queenbhive331]

LMAO, once you see it, it does not go away.

[@shaycolemancreel6287]

I literally SAW IT TOOO!!! Lmbo!!

[@Tim31NJ]

😂😂😂😂😂 I'll never see this video the same again.

[@shanemwebb84]

I scrolled the comments looking for this! 😂

[@kellyhazelett139]

Stapleton is a beast. This just shows utter respect for Prince. Prince wrote songs that made you think and feel and Chris sang it. I felt it in my bones

[@leroybrown9014]

Chris Stapleton nailed it, hung it, and put it on display for everybody to enjoy! A true gentleman.

[@Ryukun7]

Yes He DID!!!!

[@MyChava69]

So awesome

[@akersona]

Proof that if you can sing, you can sing anything.

[@wwaldo2525]

Yes sir

[@trinigyal8554]

so true

[@shagcali]

Chris Cornell and now this are my best renditions of this song I ever heard

[@beardown2489]

The note he hits at 3:54 is just crazy. Chris can sound as raspy and soulful as anyone in history , then hit that crazy prince note at 3:54. There just aren’t supposed to be humans that can do this much musically. He is heaven sent. As someone in the comments sections already said, “game recognize game”. Couldn’t have said it better myself. One of the greatest artists ever born, being paid tribute to another one of the greatest artists ever born. I am so excited to see where Chris goes over the next 20 years. What a gift to music

[@HoneyWhite]

I heard his voice in this song in my damn bones -achy-style, lovesick-style 🤯💜

[@andymacdougal]

Word

[@RTRoberto]

sounded like he was hurting. He's a great songwriter but he should lay off this song.

[@afrohuman2]

This is now my favorite live version... ever . What a tribute to Prince and performance from Chris

[@faerianne]

Just heard this You're amazing, Mr Stapleton.

[@mikeholton9876]

a tribute like this shows first off just how far Prince's music reached, second it shows how classy many other artists can be in recognizing someone outside their genre. well done Chris, well done.

[@BobPapadopoulos]

It's not really outside his genre. Stapleton is heavily soul-influenced, same as Prince.

[@BobPapadopoulos]

***** Prince wrote the song... thus the reason Chris is playing it in tribute to him and not Sinead O'Connor.

[@mikeholton9876]

her version is awesome, i agree she killed it. im not saying Chris did it better, but its kinda kool a country artist chose this tune to honor the man who wrote it. wasnt a slight on Sinead at all.

[@yuwonder80]

Yesssssssssssssss👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

You say that only because you haven't HEARD Prince's version most likely. There was no official music video for it, but here's one someone cobbled: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIncioSifd6DbKc

[@bryang2879]

Who else wish they could buy this on iTunes?

[@USAOwnsChina]

Bryan G you can! lol look up the Chris Cornell cover and Chris Stapleton and Chris Cornell sound 98% the same

[@morehamsandwich]

Not the same

[@stevewilkos123]

KZbin premium comes with a music app where you can download audio from vids

[@adamgarlick6149]

Allen Gunderson false

[@tonyjelken6252]

Me times a million

[@FiliCajun]

Probably the best solo cover ever recorded; Chris has vocal gymnastics that perfectly mix the anger, denial, sadness and hope that the song invokes

[@aspjake123]

Great yes but Chris Cornell nailed it.

[@christapleton4]

Hello Heide, how're you doing, Your comment caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you!❤️

[@AprilMarieCaruso-bf7sj]

BINGO!!

[@AprilMarieCaruso-bf7sj]

BINGO

[@guerillamarketing8819]

2019 anyone still listening?

[@LorraineCBynum-dl2of]

I'll be listening in 2020

[@ernestjones5570]

2020 still am

[@canoocus]

Still listening 2020. Always listening to classics.

[@ryanbeck7166]

Only every few weeks...

[@joelwelch4693]

It took lockdown to find CS. I cant wait to buy some tenn. Whisky . Here in the Philippines no sale of alcohol outside hotels.

[@nolls14]

An immense tribute. That guy has an incredible voice. New fan here now ;) Nice to see Bill Gates on Bass too.

[@mikerawls9619]

Blew beer out me nose

[@mikeb1841]

LOL!!!!

[@chrissymeadows9536]

Lmao 🤪 @billgates on the bass!

[@leighmegan13]

Fuuck 😂😂😂

[@ta-meia3884]

I'm screaming hollering in tears @ Bill Gates on bass 😂😂🤣💀

[@loricassidy1397]

THIS is why he got Male Vocalist of the Year...

[@lewiedavison7135]

I wish my girlfriend looks at me the way the bass player looks at chris

[@korykappes]

JD is a badass. He’s also an accountant. And producer.

[@lewiedavison7135]

@@korykappes ahh I didn't know that, thanks for telling me bud 😁✌🏼

[@ery0327]

🤣🤣

[@Illinois-Wildlife-Encounters]

@@korykappes I LOVE JD....he looks like a guy that is KING of cool as hell....

[@jimmyoberlander50]

Low key we all looking at him like that after this

[@teresakonczal4856]

I need him to actually record this. So that I can never leave my room ever again. It hurts too good.

[@3TNT3]

Yes, but I would reeeeeeally LIVE *both* a raw and gritty, UNpolished, Live version, along with a studio cut.

[@cyrus6581]

this brother has got some pipes

[@tonyaowens2460]

Yes he does :)

[@sheilapike9381]

Chris is so amazing! I hope Prince heard him before he passed.

[@michaelar.p7134]

I love Prince. and I love Chris Stapleton and I'm not even a country fan. Some great musical artist transcend genre

[@annav5171]

+michaela diallo Prince did not see genres either ;)

[@larryjenkins1256]

+michaela diallo You hit the nail on the head! Amazing!!!

[@carsonthompson8637]

He's real country. That's how it's done.

[@Low-C-Laura]

Carson Thompson he’s just an authentically blues driven artist, it’s not necessarily country. People just feel more comfortable when they can stick you in a box and slap a label on you. He’s bigger than that one genre.

[@johncollins8234]

Laura Heath I would say that is correct there's so many genres wrapped up and Chris Stapleton so just say and label him country would be inaccurate but having known the history of music country music gets its roots from Blues but Chris Stapleton is a mix of a lot of things and he can play and sing almost any genre but as you said they do like to label people in stick them in a certain box I guess for marketing reasons but he is a true definition of a musician and singer

[@dougrucker9234]

Ladies and gentlemen nothing compares to Chris Stapleton. Period!!!!

[@johnp.noblejr.7214]

Im going thru chemo for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and this performance gives me comfort.

[@evebrackin5398]

Found this after seeing Chris Stapleton sing "Drink You Away" with Justin Timberlake at the CMT's. His voice is so incredible, I feel it in my soul. Wow!

[@t.l.nelson6467]

I am in love love love with Chris!!!

[@annadavis9666]

Same here. That was an amazing experience!!

[@steveb8503]

Ha ha, it’s Nov 2023 and I’m just hearing that CMA performance and now this in the same night. Mind blown. Where have I been?

[@farealtees7376]

Prince might have passed, but he made sure the SOUL never dies. Cheers to musical immortality.

[@tyreenatl]

The best singer-songwriter in the game today and he covers Prince's song in his own way

[@neonsparky]

One of the best Prince tribute performances.

[@camarteeen]

HE has a powerful soulful voice that just rips right through you...Amazing!!!!

[@asmrvoicebykarressyvette4345]

I KNOW... what I said. Gosh I love his voice. Listen to "Tennessee Whiskey" live at the CMA last year, with him and Justin T, the bomb.

[@camarteeen]

That is a GREAT performance

[@UncleRandy73]

+Karress Yvette Have you seen him doing ,This is a man's world? wow

[@asmrvoicebykarressyvette4345]

No, I have not, but Im going to check it out. I know I wont be disappointed. :-)

[@UncleRandy73]

+Karress Yvette 👍

[@Mr.M1STER]

I love the way the bass player just smiles when he starts to sing.

[@tybo09]

He's probably still in awe of being on stage with Stapleton... which is funny, because the bass player is a pretty awesome guy too.

[@sarad2083]

If you watch more videos of Chris Stapleton live you'll see all of his band members smile when he sings. His voice is heavenly!

[@lildeegurrl]

I was just making a comment about the same thing, you can tell that bass player has goosebumps from head to toe

[@amberfredericksen6659]

Did you mean Bill Gates?

[@kubiczaczech]

He started smiling at the begining of video

[@overson15]

This is when i became a Chris Stapleton fan ! Rip Prince

[@conorohconnor]

I can barely wrap my mind around actually being present to see this. I mean. What. Chris Stapleton is the GOAT

[@JerkyMurky]

The moment he started singing i was just like, "DAYUM!" Chris has such a bluesy voice its ridiculous.

[@tbone9347]

You can just feel the impact Prince had across all musical genres. I have never seen this many artists come out and do musical tributes to an artist like this ever. Been on earth 47 years and have never seen anything like it.

[@michelleeaton6602]

+T Bone Amen, brother. Just... amen.

[@nedwards58]

+T Bone and that proves that a good song...is a good song and it can cross over any style. And to me, Stapleton makes this cover the best of this song.

[@tbone9347]

Norm Edwards Agreed

[@orlock20]

+T Bone Two factors: 1. You are looking for the songs 2. KZbin makes it easier to find these performances. People are still doing Elvis covers and even dressing up as Elvis.

[@robertfitzpatrick6852]

+T Bone, You should've seen it when Elvis died.

[@bb1bb685]

Don't know why but this just feels like the best tribute to prince, mad respect 🙏

[@glbernini0]

Gained even more respect for Prince after seeing the amazing covers!

[@Hesohi]

I wonder if Prince would have expected such a wide array of musicians from all over the genresphere offering up, instant heartfelt tributes.

[@MargeryHannah]

I'm not too keen on others singing Prince songs, but this man blew it out the water! The emotion! Thank you for sharing.

[@nikkif.409]

+Margery Hannah I completely agree. I also like how he changed it to make it about Prince and also more closely covered Prince's version instead of Sinead's (although I like it too). This is definitely one of my favorite tributes to him. He sings it like he really likes him, not for recognition. My other favorite tribute is D'Angelo singing Sometimes it Snows in April.

[@jeffnichols7294]

Check out Chris Cornell preform it.

[@justins3810]

I had no idea he could sing THIS GOOD. I wasn't expecting this.

[@christophervanzant6951]

Chris has no boundaries. Much like another Chris we all know. Cornell.

[@biancachi6435]

I have 3 Prince tats. I love all music. This version, done so beautifully has really touched my heart. Tears are rolling as I type this. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

[@purpleprincessnelson4631]

Logan Franklin me too and we are picky when people cover his songs but this is bitchen lol

[@claudiahenry7662]

Omg, ur so right. Had chills from the nap of my neck to the bottom of my feet!

[@SB_whatevers]

Me too. This is a beautiful tribute.

[@johnhulett4867]

Crazy thing is this was the day Prince died so he didn't have time to rehearse it!!!

[@keturahlynn4205]

Try the version by Chris Cornell... it’s equally amazing!

[@nikki7579]

is there anything this guy can't sing,amazing

[@christianjohnson2342]

Nikki757 Go Eagles Baby Yeah you bet not be a bandwagon fan bitch

[@RAID3R63]

No there isn't

[@dandillinger23]

Still a beast

[@justvgarcia3881]

Trash He can’t sing trash Everything he sings is awesome!!!!

[@FloridaManRacer]

@@christianjohnson2342 thank you for adding so much to the conversation... ffs.

[@Bizarrebirchdoesgame]

I want this on an album so bad

[@brandym9821]

I'm not much into country music, but he knocked this cover outta the park. Gave me goosebumps.

[@MyChava69]

100%

[@01crazycooter]

Pretty damn good for being unrehearsed. He say's "Hell I'm going to try this. I don't know if I can do it, but we're gonna do it for a great musician we lost."

[@stevemcwhorter6480]

Totally cool when a song can jump genres from pop to country and still retain it's feel. Fist bump to Chris Stapleton.

[@walterfuentes2770]

Steve McWhorter A Bear,a badass Mother,just a kool Cat.

[@darrylbonner5421]

Steve McWhorter

[@countesscountess4153]

Yes.

[@garymaidman625]

Country? Nah, this is straight up blues.

[@Debbie_Faulhaber]

Chris Stapleton could sing anything, anywhere, and he creates something golden. 💖💛

[@spyyer8845]

No. Sean o Conner. ( what eve a) Not prince. … pshhh

[@shannonswartz6928]

I'm a massive Prince fan, and his live-recording of this song with Rosie Gaines is by far, my favorite piece of music. But then here comes Chris Stapleton with a STUNNER of a tribute. My GOD...his voice in those opening bars...unreal. Literally moves my soul. Prince would have been proud. THAT is how you cover a classic and honor a talent so huge, it's stratospheric...So many, many props to him.

[@haroldrhodes2610]

this performance was just a couple days after prince's death. prince for me, was my generations voice crying in the wilderness

[@GARYMANDIEVAN]

Prince would of loved this, Great job

[@christianjohnson2342]

GARYSGUNS No Prince didn't like people covering his songs lol

[@cmt89497]

Christian Johnson was gonna say the same thing lol

[@elmorej13]

GARYSGUNS YES he would have.

[@joeyhamner4653]

I'm sorry but prince would have to retire after hearing this

[@donsweet4388]

zoey hamner word

[@nighthalfwolf474]

That's my man right there.. He killed it. All u can say is DAMN!!!!!

[@feleciaboyd9156]

This man have a SOULFUL COUNTRY voice he can sing and play the hell out that GUATIAR . YOU FELL HIS MUSIC. 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@chrisstapleton2054]

Gracias 🥰 ❣️ ❣️❣️💞I have seen a lot of your comments and likes on my page thanks for being a fan and I'll like to show more of my gratitude to you ♥️ How long have you been listening to my music& where are you from?🎶🎶🎶❣️💕

[@steveotatooed]

Only cover I like more than this is another Chris....Chris Cornell R.I.P

[@ylnotixe]

Thanks for the reference, my brother. Chis is an icon.

[@steveotatooed]

@@ylnotixe Your very welcome

[@cindycamp9982]

Yes

[@cindycamp9982]

Rip

[@jeffwilsey671]

Same!!!

[@3TNT3]

I sooo wish Prince had been able to hear/see this rendition when he was alive. I think he would have reeeeeally LOVED it. One of the best covers, ever. I honestly think this version is good enough that it can accurately be said to rival the first rendition done by Sinead O'Connor. And that is coming from someone who absolutely loves what Sinead did with this song. This cover is simply amazing. Bravisimo!!!

[@FloridaManRacer]

Three years later.... I agree...

[@butteredbiskit3497]

This even better. This is how you keep the music alive.

[@cw4488]

@Stevo bevo Right

[@garytackett8426]

I'm sure he would've walked up on that stage and probably grabbed a guitar and set the place on fire more than it already was

[@thefeelcompany]

He just sang the shit out of that. Magic.

[@lolaschwify]

Herregud han är bara bäst får gåshud av att lyssna på honom , hans tolkning av den låten är bara så bra

[@chrisstapleton2054]

Gracias 🥰 ❣️ ❣️❣️💞I have seen a lot of your comments and likes on my page thanks for being a fan and I'll like to show more of my gratitude to you ♥️ How long have you been listening to my music& where are you from?🎶🎶🎶❣️💕

[@jakefergeson6356]

Being that bass player has to be incredible. Listening to Stapleton absolutely belt songs like this every time they perfom!

[@thesoulshineband5954]

Chris Stapleton is quickly changing the thoughts of people everywhere! He may be "Country" artist, but as a guitar player myself and lover of all music in general; I say thank the lord for Chris Stapleton! He is Rock, Country, Soul, And just plain old amazing! What an amazing performer an true artist! He a class act, and that was a very well done tribute to a true one of a kind.

[@Ryukun7]

Well said!!! Definitely one of a kind

[@scarletharris7705]

Was @ this show last Sat @ The Greek in Berkeley , Ca and I must say Chris Stapleton sang every song perfectly !! When he started performing this , many of us had tears coming down our faces ( including men ) ! RIP Prince !! Taken away way too soon !!

[@donnavaresi4171]

Magical. Prince deserves it, he was amazing and Stapleton does him honor.

[@johndillon557]

Yea that right Donna

[@elaineward9461]

Prince would be rocking out to this version! So proud. Its amazing- gives me chills ❤️

[@chrisstapleton2054]

Gracias 🥰 ❣️ ❣️❣️💞I have seen a lot of your comments and likes on my page thanks for being a fan and I'll like to show more of my gratitude to you ♥️ How long have you been listening to my music& where are you from?🎶🎶🎶❣️

[@zanitastrong5231]

Lord have mercy, this man can sing!! A voice straight from up high! He could sing Mary had a little lamb and I would be mesmerized! Never been a fan of country music but ever since I heard Tennessee Whiskey I've been a fan of Chris Stapleton and his beautiful wife!! God bless you both!!

[@tracybright9909]

I definitely can appreciate the fact that Prince had and still have a positive effect on all genres of musicians...he touched many souls...kudos Chris for an outstanding tribute to one of the finest musicians ever to walk this earth..

[@ashleywills8761]

I jus want him to sing to me like the voice alone gives me chills I think Prince would be proud

[@ashleywills8761]

@Chris Stapleton 🙂

[@KarlaElaine100]

Prince was never too fond of other artists singing his songs. However, I think he might have really appreciated this.

[@sherrycobb4632]

Si'nade O'connor

[@leynaferris2563]

@@stevenbarnes3705 While Sinéad O'Connor's cover of the song is the most well-known and definitely popularized it, "Nothing Compares to U" was song was written and composed by Prince in the mid-eighties.

[@lucynthiaharris4827]

@@leynaferris2563 if memory serves me correctly he would perform it from time to time at concerts

[@txlivin7819]

@@stevenbarnes3705 Prince wrote it for her. He has performed it at concerts.

[@matthewhawkins2858]

TX Livin' actually he wrote it for a group his Fiancé was in called The Family back in ‘84. He began performing it live after Sinead did the cover of it.

[@christopherwilliams5912]

Damn, that was bad ass!!!

[@KALYNSHangingOutWithKalyn]

I really liked his gritty voice singing this one for Prince,,thank you man.

[@free2roam674]

No labels needed, just an amazingly talented singer/songwriter covering one of the best of all time. Music breaks down walls with love. Cam

[@cynthia3433]

I'm gonna marry the man that looks at me the way that bass player looks at Chris.

[@richalex8747]

Prince would have love this sooo much. This dude sings from the heart

[@crimfan]

I learned this song last year around the time Prince died and was reminded of it yesterday... for some reason it struck me that it's really a country song, or maybe just how close black gospel, older R&B, blues, and country all are to each other. Lo and behold, Chris Stapleton saw that too, last year!

[@jenniferm6037]

Sitting here bawlin to this!! 2 of my favorite singers...Rest in Purple Paradise Prince

[@alisongunther6486]

I'm addicted to this!

[@chrisstapleton2054]

Gracias 🥰 ❣️ ❣️❣️💞I have seen a lot of your comments and likes on my page thanks for being a fan and I'll like to show more of my gratitude to you ♥️ How long have you been listening to my music& where are you from?🎶🎶🎶❣️

[@jj19731]

He should cover this on his next album! Wow

[@sylvieo2231]

WOW! Thanks for the respect Chris. Our Dove is at peace tonight. RIP Prince♥

[@eclair9]

OK, this man is freaking amazing!! What range he has!!! I'm sorry I'm only now discovering him. And he's not bad on the eyes either!

[@PurpleSilk]

He can sing this song any ol time he wants 🥰yes sir!!!

[@johndillon557]

Yea that right Veronica, have you listen to Don Williams?

[@Rockerkenny88]

The greatness of those we have lost is sometimes recognized in those we find.

[@6five57]

I like that saying brother

[@crazygamerdude213]

Same here, wise words. Great music of any kind whirls the winds of the soul.

[@johnterlaje4771]

True that Brother😎

[@dockworthydame5217]

Profound!

[@juliepope4883]

Best tribute I've ever heard, I'm balling like a baby 😢😢😢😢😢

[@craigbusick9676]

+Julie Pope Me too

[@lisatoney2867]

Julie Pope You're not alone sister... I'm a blubbering mess! Hands down best tribute so far!

[@sociopathmercenary]

I think you meant bawling... Balling is something else entirely. LOL

[@garymaidman625]

I have seen this video so many times and every time he sings those first notes, every time, my reaction is "fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck".

[@jlanza227559]

thumbs way up for Chris Stapleton...in my car CD player now :)

[@j.edmonds6979]

Jezuz... Other than Prince's own version, one of the best, soulful versions of that I've heard.

[@sheilabrown5899]

DAMN!!!! This has me in tears. Best tribute I've heard from ANYONE for Prince...Thank you for sharing.

[@michealmaccallum798]

+Sheila Brown chris cornell did wayyyyy better

[@jamesohanrahan5902]

Sheila Brow

[@penelopenorris9918]

Chris Cornells version was excellent as well

[@michelangelotroccoli7748]

Cornell's was more personal...I wish Cornell and Stapleton could've collaborated

[@mikebeasley6447]

@@penelopenorris9918CHECK OUT CHRIS STAPLETON'S TRIBUTE TO CHRIS CORNELL THE KEEPER. HE DID A SUPER JOB ON AN EXTREMELY HARD SONG TO DO WELL BUT AS USUAL HE NAILED IT.. I AM SURE CHRIS CORNELL WAS SMILING DOWN WITH APPROVAL. THE CHRIS CORNELL FANS SAID THAT IT WAS THE BEST TRIBUTE TO THEIR CHRIS BY FAR!!!!!!- CHRIS STAPLETON'S MUSICAL INFLUENCES ARE WIDE& VARIED FROM PRINCE BB KING LYNYRD SKYNYRD TOM PETTY THE BEATLES KEITH WHITLEY DOLLY PARTON WILLIE & WAYLON TO VINCE GILL & RICKY SKAGGS BACK AROUND TO. ARETHA. FRANKLIN & JAMES BROWN TOO!!!!! NOT TO MENTION. BOB DYLAN & ARLO GUTHRIE. SO YOU SEE HIS INFLUENCES SPANNED FROM R&B TO ROCK TO SOUTHERN ROCK TO COUNTRY TO BLUEGRASS TO SOUL & FOLK MUSIC TOO. HE HAS FANS ACROSS ALL THESE GENRES HERE IN THE US & ACROSS THE GLOBE MOST NOTABLY IRELAND & GREAT BRITAIN BUT ALSO CANADA BRAZIL AUSTRALIA FRANCE.GERMANY THE MIDDLE EAST & EVEN RUSSIA!!!!!! I BELIEVE HE HAS THE TALENT TO SING ALL THESE GENRES & GOSPEL TOO WITH A CHANCE TO BRIDGE THE GAPS BETWEEN ALL OF THEM HOPEFULLY CREATING BETTER MUSIC FOR ALL!!!!!! IF NOT IT'S PROBABLY NOT GONNA HAPPEN EVER OR AT LEAST NOT IN MY LIFETIME.

[@ACSmith-rc1xk]

Hell naw, Chris killed this, I'm in awe, can't lie I was thinking how was he going to stay true to Prince while putting his magic touch on this, and all I can say is damn, he could sing the ABC's and it would be a hit.

[@mariajaimez5411]

This man is awesome I have never been into country music but just hearing him brought me to tears his voice is the most sexiest voice I've ever heard

[@lildeegurrl]

Two years later and I still get chills every. Single. Time.

[@whoever_81]

4 years

[@srpdesigns]

Dear God you blessed this man with a voice that can move mountains!!

[@ratbazturd5562]

there was this time I walked into a random bar. Maybe 4, 5 people in there. After a while, I took out my cell and sent "Tennesse Whiskey" to the house jukebox, just so I could chill and enjoy my beer. This couple came out of nowhere (apparently, to me) and started slow-dancing, getting into the groove. I'm hard-pressed to find a moment in my life when I was happier than that to see that happen.

[@frankies5864]

WHO ON EARTH DISLIKED THIS VIDEO? I THINK YOU NEED TO SEE SOMEONE ABOUT THAT!

[@staciemandzuk486]

Couldn't agree more, whoever disliked this doesn't know talent!