FIRST LISTEN REACTION - Chris Stapleton & Justin Timberlake *Tennessee Whiskey/Drink You Away*

[@HofTheStage]

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[@rasbar3830]

Sir, your hand is so yellow in the thumbnail that it feels like you are a Goblin😂💛👾

[@HofTheStage]

@@rasbar3830 what's with that yellow it's going crazy xD

[@rasbar3830]

@@HofTheStage Maybe you are becoming Zombie...its allergic reaction of corona😂👾 (People please don't believe this statement and spread it as a rumour)

[@tammiefromtn7137]

The woman singing backup is Chris Stapleton’s wife.

[@HofTheStage]

@@tammiefromtn7137 didn't know that until recently, awesome!

[@nestea8385]

The harmony with his wife, Morgan, is pure perfection.

[@Mooseman327]

Absolutely. She's kind of his voice coach and she's the one who encouraged him to get out there and sing and not just be a songwriter. They sing exactly the same, with the same inflections and nuances. She makes those harmonies pop at the top end.

[@redwingshave1152]

Morgane is awesome!

[@Alexp36500]

And you can tell she is his biggest fan. Everytime he hits a good note she screams and claps. It's so cute😊

[@robbiem9293]

It is so impressive that the audience were all stars themselves and were absolutely taken on a journey and loved it.

[@Pjayjeans]

We can thank Chris' wife Morgane, on stage next to him providing harmonies, for bringing his amazing voice to the stage. He wrote for others many years of hits, before she finally encouraged him to perform!

[@meorens]

Chris called this performance "lightning in a bottle." And said it changed his career.

[@NASAastronautStep-Mom]

When Keith Urban is videoing your performance, you know he's blown away. And the reaction of the audience is priceless.

[@victoriapowell6318]

And the organ... Every person on that stage showed out. Beautiful thing.

[@michellejackson6679]

I can't even imagine being in this audience. .Truly.. What an amazing performance.

[@tarahill2193]

I love the contrast between them but they compliment each other so well on both their songs 🎵 .This performance from everyone on stage is Badass!!!!😎

[@dustinsigvaldason2738]

I had the same reaction....we were watching it on TV the night it was on, and I paused as soon as it was over, looked at my wife, and said "I think that's the best live performance I've ever seen". We watched it like 5 more times right then.

[@cindaodneal6041]

I watched in real time that night and it was obvious that this was going to be an iconic performance.

[@sneakybow1]

If you notice during the second verse of Tennessee Whiskey Chris was going to do the run and sees JT coming to the mic and motions with his hand for JT to take it. Improv at its finest.

[@pockynon]

Yes, I saw that. This is Justin’s band and they are great! This is a great live performance.

[@pockynon]

This is Justin’s band and they are great! Love how the audience is really into this performance- one of the great live performances of all time.

[@austenrobinson2747]

In my 60 plus years of his is the BEST live performance I have ever heard. The grove is so deep and everyone up there is totally crushing these 2 songs. Damn!!!!

[@lauriebutler4115]

This was a spectacular performance. With JT and his band behind them it took that song to another level. It’s a great song with just Stapleton and Morgane but with those horns and JT added in just - WOW!

[@amiejewell8257]

This is best CMA performance EVER!! I watched it live too and about 1000 times since.

[@foggy_vibez8151]

That's morgane Stapleton. Chris' wife. And you are right. He could sing you are my sunshine. Both him and his wife recorded a version of it. Please react to it.

[@emmelleperry9956]

The gospel band was killing it. Best live performance! I saw it when it first aired and have lost count of how many times I have watched it.

[@willieshelby3480]

It Justin Timberlake band, The Tennessee Kids.

[@taracarter2957]

“There are too many things going on here.” Love it! So true!

[@SparkimusPrime]

This is one of my favorite performances ever 🖤 Two masters of their craft. •What Are You Listening To? (XTU Live Acoustic) •Sometimes I Cry (Bing Lounge) •I Was Wrong (live Austin City Limits) •I love Fire Away but I can’t watch the video again. It’s heartbreaking.

[@kestrelle5345]

I'll add "Cold".

[@puga203]

I’d also listen to the Austin City Limits performance of Tennessee Whiskey as well

[@scottcanann]

Love all your reactions! This one was particularly fun. Chris Stapleton is a generational talent in country music

[@HofTheStage]

Thanks man, means a lot! Do me a fav and share the video around, KZbin is really tricky whenever I react to an artist I didn't talk about before. Cheers!

[@jackhargrove4275]

Absolutely Fantastic . So Much Fun 💯 On🔥👌💥

[@taramama6658]

I enjoyed watching all the interaction between the band and Justin and Chris it was just amazing!

[@randipearson4930]

Justin threw down too tho !’ His falsetto is off the charts !! A lot of people say it’s the best live vocal performance they’ve seen .. I think so too w maybe Elvis’s Can I Dream video ..

[@mandylouderback5888]

So amazing! I've seen Justin in concert several times and his band and background vocals perform with this energy EVERY time. It's incredible to see live!

[@chamberlainwonder369]

Oooooweeee let that powerful classic flow my brother. U the man for uploading this

[@jessiem276]

This is the best "live" performance I've ever seen/heard. Awesomeness!!

[@loreedavis5988]

I believe that’s JT's band, by the way. Chris and JT are friends and it was his wife Morgan (the fabulous backup singer) who suggested he call Justin to sing with him because he was feeling nervous-imagine. This was said during an interview. I love the contrast between Chris’s raspy voice and Justin’s pure voice. I would’ve never dreamed these two would sing together and create such a beautiful rendition of the song.

[@deborahupshaw2925]

The Best Performance I EVER saw 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍🔥🔥🔥

[@WeatherPros]

Wow, you made me a happy human today. After a monumentally crap week I just wanted to hear something I knew would let some warmth reach my soul. When I put Stapleton Timberlake CMA in the search box, without knowing it (sorry), I clicked on your channel. my initial reaction was to reach for the "back" button. For 2 reasons. One, I just wanted to hear the songs and two, as a broadcaster, I didn't want anyone shredding that performance. Having pushed my mouse under the monitor, I (thankfully) couldn't click away before you stopped the recording with the same reaction I had at first hearing...wow! Very happy I stuck around. Thanks, david

[@HofTheStage]

Dude, I live for these kinds of comments, glad the video had that something that actually made you stay until the end. The performance was killer, I still listen to it every so often

[@Theweatherpro]

@@HofTheStage Heya H, Thanks for the reply sir. Wanna know who put just the right amount of polish on this colab? When JT starts counting in the second song, look for the bassist over Justins' shoulder. That's JT's long time band director Adam Blackstone. Genius to the core. Stay well, d WeatherPros (at) Hotmail

[@deborahcox3011]

Well, I don't do country, but I loved the runs in the first song, and the second song was awesome! Love JT! Thanks for the introduction to these songs. I might have to expand my music horizons. 😂

[@HofTheStage]

Those runs were sick! And yeah, JT is great! As for country, there are a lot of songs I like, and there are some that I find cringy, but the ones I like I really, really like :) Thx for the superchat once again, you're my most loyal supporter hehe ❤️

[@deborahcox3011]

I'm now listening to Chris Stapleton's greatest hits. Cool!

[@HofTheStage]

@@deborahcox3011 haha, I'm gonna join you there!

[@412foto]

one of most epic live performances on an award show of all time!

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

That run is done and Chris Stapleton is the one who invented it !❤❤

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

Listening to Stapleton is sort of like listening to Zeppelin. It might not be your favorite genre, but there isn’t a bad song and the genius is obvious.

[@HofTheStage]

Well put

[@leerobertson868]

He actually does sing you are my sunshine lol

[@samgoodwin6495]

well his wife does lol

[@therobsternator50]

Morgane and Chris did You are my Sunshine... epic

[@afrohuman2]

This is one of the BEST performances and collaborations EVER Chris Stapleton is genius, wait to you find , Fire Away and about mental health

[@DirtRoad83]

Real music....i needed this so bad in my life...still gives me chills like the first time i heard to this day

[@peterdew1966]

When you have Jerry Douglas and Keith Urban open mouthed you’re doing something very right! 👏👏

[@kimberlyjenkins8735]

Absolutely the best live awards show performance ever. Loved it.

[@aj71169]

This is the 2nd most impressive live tv performance I had ever seen. Chris is next level, and I enjoy his writing more than his vocal ability.

[@deniserhodes2655]

I would like to suggest live version of Tennessee Whiskey from Austin City Limits. Woman back up singer is Chris's wife Morgan. Chris has stage fright and looks to her for support. He also loves her and you will see him sing special lines just to her.

[@LPCliftonMusic]

That lit the fuse for Chris' skyrocketing career. He was already a staple in Nashville. His writing credits are numerous. Morgane, his wife and harmony singer, is probably a better pure vocal talent than Chris. The majority of the world may not have known his name before this night, but I guarantee that everyone in that room was already well aware of who he was and from their reactions you can tell that everyone was ecstatic for his success. Dive on down the rabbit hole. I first heard him sometime around 2010ish when I first heard his version of "Your Man", the song that he wrote and Josh Turner cut and had great success with. The old live videos are just insane. Sometimes I Cry and I Was Wrong are phenomenal examples.

[@lesliet6515]

It's a combination of Justin's band and Chris's band. Younhave to watch it again just to watch the band. They be jamming!

[@barakleibovitz9379]

you should check out any of stapletons live preformances. he is one in a billion

[@HofTheStage]

It seems like it, the guy is great

[@fatshady5714]

Just one simple comment from me. THIS is what REAL talent sounds like!!

[@TheStefan6969]

Yeah, this a great moment frozen and made timeless!!!! Fantastic!!!! 🤗❤✌

[@TheStefan6969]

Ha!!! That's funny. Chris literally sang You Are My Sunshine to Morgan (his wife and backing vocal) and she loved it so much she did a version of her own of it solo and there is video of that too. 😉

[@kelliemcgriff1048]

If you haven’t yet, check out his performance of Cold on the 2021 CMA Awards. It will melt your soul. Then any of his live performances of Tennessee Whisky, I Was Wrong, Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore, Broken Halos, etc.

[@kylegibbs6760]

The woman is his wife Morgan

[@mamatrop]

I saw Chris Stapleton a few years ago and he stares at his beautiful wife, Morgan on stage with him the entire time. It's mesmerizing!!

[@terryhuwe2184]

I love Chris Stapleton! Everything that I've heard from him has been way beyond what I have even anticipated! This performance is almost life-changing. The harmonies are exquisite. His wife Morgan Stapleton has an absolutely clear mountainous beautiful voice. I've watched this a few times and just can't get over how he can sing and I was very impressed with Justin Timberlake.

[@terryhuwe2184]

The other thing I wanted to say was I read about this performance also. They stated that the band in the background were all from gospel music groups. If you listen to this again you could hear one of them saying get it. It's the performance of a lifetime!

[@christophegeorget9855]

Great reaction to a performance I just discovered! As my grandma would say : "this is how it's done" !

[@rosiekitties]

Seen Chris Stapleton in concert about 3 years ago it was great he opened for Hank Jr.

[@cherylh.1910]

You just listen to the best live performance of a lifetime.

[@treggliebler6237]

Just listen to the crowd of their peers at the end. They sound like there's 10,000 people going nuts, and it was only what, 1000?

[@julielovelace7189]

Best performance ever on any award show.

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

When Stapleton is enjoying himself, things get properly *Transcendent* .... & JT does great here too.... but JT's band is the definition of *bitchin'* here! #CrazyGood :)

[@chamberlainwonder369]

Men two of them deserve national n international awards forever for this classic

[@janetmcneil5503]

Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Chris Stapleton...what a massive talent...💜💜💜

[@dixiejules]

The woman is Chris's wife, Morgan. They're just amazing. This is my fave version of this song. Love JT & CS.

[@skippwhipple3470]

The song is simple. The musicianship is superb. Listen to the c band calls. This happens when musician are in a zone

[@etarheel1]

Perfection. Simple as that !

[@gravincas3916]

Its definitely my favorite live performance. Although Pink's Glitter in the Air during the grammys is beyond phenomenal, just in a slightly different way. It blew my mind when I saw how skilled that woman is.

[@karaaguilar4982]

JT could’ve sang the phone book and we would’ve listened. We weren’t too sure about Chris at the time. He was new. Justin gave us a helluva introduction and we’ve never looked back! That performance is iconic and not the only one they’ve done together. Just fantastic!

[@shironpatterson6514]

Great performance. Drink you Away is Justin Timberlake song. And the band is his too. The band is named Tennessee Kids

[@ritalatham4974]

LOVE THIS SONG ❤ WOW, WOW ♥️‼️❤️

[@joshuasimmons2982]

Those of who listen to Chris Stapleton, laughed when you said you weren’t going to be pausing a lot😂😂😂. We all knew better🤣. And now you do too! Chris is a ONCE IN A GENERATION talent. All we can do is sit back, pause, rewind, pause, rewind, and enjoy!

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

I appreciate your response and reactions ❤

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

It's such a beautiful, soulful love song to his wife ❤ OMG Soo good ❤

[@michelleking8960]

I love to hear the thoughts of musically professionals on all the songs that I love, especially when it is the first time they are hearing the songs that I love. Keep them coming. The Hu ... just a thought.

[@stinky60096]

Funny you should mention "You are my Sunshine", Morgane (the background vocalist) is Chris's wife and there is a video of her singing that very song with Chris a back-up. The best cover of that song that I have ever heard. Very old-time country-folk style.

[@mik9124]

Epic Performance

[@amjrpain919]

ANND THE CROWD GOES WILD!! 💯💥🙏

[@kimmerkye1315]

Perfection!

[@dianaspears571]

You should listen to Chris and Morgane Stapletons version of "You Are My Sunshine". She sings lead and is an amazing artist in her own right. You'll never think of the song the same way again.

[@kieshamoore2263]

I love justin been a fan since his mickey mouse club days drink you away is Justin's song he is from Memphis Tennessee he started out doing country then he got in the band nsync which is pop music and now he is solo he actually just moved back to Tennessee he said he doesn't want to raise his 2 sons in the city I love when him and Chris sing together their voices sound great together

[@reneeweber1623]

Morgan is Chris Stapleton's wife ! She is awesome!!

[@KarlaElaine100]

Chris and his wife do an amazing version of You Are My Sunshine! It features her!

[@JoeYo77]

It’s a gem for sure and I don’t even like country. This is a top life performance for sure. Chris is so damn good I couldn’t deny the man’s talent.

[@vickiehieb3562]

🤣 love it and your reaction!

[@jasongilbert2379]

Great Great reaction!!

[@MichalMittermayr]

Have a look on Christina Kateri doing Tennessee Whiskey +... Also Great!!!❤

[@judyhyland682]

Goosebumps

[@diandiaz9026]

It’s Justin Timberlake song and I’ve heard him sing it without Chris Stapleton and it was awesome but what I will say is that the collaboration is awesome and they both bring great things to the table

[@willcityaway7971]

Check out Chris's version of It's a Man's world. And some of his stuff with the Steeldrivers. A Bluegrass group he was with before fame. His song If it hadn't been for love was covered by Adele.

[@mik9124]

Best ever live performance . iChris Whife is so amazing , way ahead of Dolly Parton .

[@jobydogwhisperer4163]

Best Duo 1 ever

[@geniej9093]

Musicians are so vibe..... by the experience

[@rollanrand]

If you haven't done, I Was Wrong by Chris Stapleton, the live Austin City Limits version you need to listen and prepare to be blown away....his exceptional guitar lead at the end is legendary. Thank you for your consideration. Never listen to studio versions of this man.

[@ritayprice3510]

There IS a version of Chris and this wife, Morgan (long blond hair) singing "You Are My Sunshine". Check it out.

[@cazgalsworthy770]

Please don’t apologise for reacting it’s great hearing your analysis

[@HofTheStage]

Thanks man, it's always a struggle finding the balance between reacting and analysing/commenting so your comment really means a lot :)

[@HiLandR]

This is one incredible live performance. One of my favorites, I also suggest you review MTV unplugged “Black” from Pearl Jam.

[@randipearson4930]

You need to react to Sometimes I Cry by Chris .. also this was his first CMA performance and he won three awards .. he won the new artist award album of the year and male vocalist of the year ..when Luke Bryan won entertainer of the year that night he said he’s so inspired by Chris !! Chris wrote Luke’s song Drink a beer .. Chris wrote for a lot of artists even Adele before he was famous

[@tiarramitchell1877]

You really need to check out Chris’s version of the national anthem at the Super Bowl. Talk about true vocals just him and the guitar.

[@elicemarie6405]

I'm from the Philippines and the first music I've heard was country...

[@sonyahall4231]

The woman is chris's wife. She help write music with chris

[@teresamcclendon9029]

❤️❤️❤️

[@terriepurkey708]

I love your informed feedback on the performance and the harmonies. I don't know if anyone else has asked you to check out Pentaholix and their performances and harmonies. There are studio performances and live versions. No instruments but 5 outstanding voices that sound full and complete. Worth a look.

[@chamberlainwonder369]

This is powerful

[@richardnolan190]

If you ever do another Chris Stapleton reaction, make sure it is live. I have seen him live and he is great. Check out his southern rock band, Jompson Brothers "the river". Production value I would listen to "Cold" from his album Starting Over.

[@HofTheStage]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out ;)

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

I agree, that song done live at The Shed is spectacular. Plus, the guy playing lead guitar, pow!

[@staceyveazey491]

Morgan is her name and that's Chris's wife that sings back up in Chris's band.

[@michellemoreland3783]

The lady singing back up is Chris's wife, Morgane