First Time Hearing HOME FREE “CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE” ft ALABAMA Reaction

[@m.harrison2151]

When they mentioned Fort Payne, Alabama, towards the end, that is where the Alabama boys are from! Home Free is so happy they did this collaboration because Jeff Cook, of Alabama, just recently passed away. He is sitting to the right of the lead singer here.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

My mom is from Fort Payne and always gets a kick out of it when they mention it.

[@ella5319]

We go on vacation to Mentone, Alabama which is about 10 miles from Ft. Payne, Alabama it's a lovely place with cabins, camp areas with walking trails, love to go there. And in Fort Payne loves their home boys Alabama and they let you know this is their hometown. Thank you for this video.

[@jennyhagemann5159]

No better place then Dixie, Merry Christmas to you everyone from Dixie, Decatur Alabama

[@miketurner9775]

Great!!

[@barbaratomlinson9519]

Your are now a Home Fry! Can't forget Adam doing all the drums. They are just awesome.

[@marlainalindsey3279]

What a beautiful collaboration

[@kimking6036]

I love this arrangement. It's so beautiful. I think the greats like The oak ridge boys Alabama and Kenny Rodgers. I think they hear the talent in Home Free. But I also think they see their character. Home Free are Humble and show everyone respect. Please do Home Free Oh Holy night.

[@GingerLady57]

RIP Jeff Cook😢. I usually prefer original stuff but I love this collaboration! Those two groups blend well together!

[@bettycouch1782]

As Belinda G was saying earlier this was from a Home Free Christmas Special they put on youtube. They also had Rachael Womack on the show and sang with her doing Tennessee Christmas, that is a beautiful song as well. I believe you can find that song on the Home Free channel as well. Love your reactions, so very enjoyable!!

[@bobbie1st]

Loving the Home Free reactions! They did a colab with Kenny Rogers for "Children Go Where I Send Thee" that i think you will love. Kenny actually contacted them and asked them to come sing with him for one of the songs on his Christmas album. It is a tow tappin, leg slappin song with harmonies that will blow you away.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Yes!! Do this one!!🐝🤗❤️

[@nightthornkvala94132]

That's another one where Home Free shone as backing vocalists for the original singer. And as with a lot of Home Free videos (the whole group or the members outside of the group) there's a message that shouldn't be skipped at the end of the song.

[@rickfranz6072]

I loved it. Thanks

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

RIP Jeff Cook! Incredible musician, incredible person. You could see in this performance how much he meant to this group, he was there, right beside them!!! Heaven has an incredible new angel in THE CHOIR!! ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@KeatingChick]

Beautifully said Rebecca. The first time I saw this video, when it first came out, I was heartbroken to see Jeff Cook looking so frail. It's hard to watch a loved one go through this disease. RIP Jeff Cook.

[@mjackson780]

Have you reacted to "Snow Globe" yet? I believe Tim wrote it. Also "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem" with the Oak Ridge Boys and Jeffrey East. It is fantastic!

[@marieteri0505]

❤❤

[@momD612]

Sooooo beautiful. Home Free has a behind the scenes episode of recording with Alabama at Jeff Cooks studio. It's awesome. Great respect from each group to the other.... it's beautiful 😍

[@THESALUTINGMARINEFAN]

Check out full of cheer by Home Free

[@pageribe2399]

I'm so glad we get to see Jeff Cook one more time. He must have been very sick, here. He could play anything with a string. He is missed. I've been playing this song every year since it came out.

[@marklichnovsky4830]

Loved it. Watch jewel and the guy's from the sing off have yourself aetty little Christmas.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

and they had it all, but like you said they have no egos.....to them it was a priviliedge to work with Alabama, and I'm glad they all insisted that Jeff Cook was there even though he was obviously suffering from Parkinsons and he can hardly move !!!

[@sherikuykendall2621]

Christmas in Dixie is a truly special time. And yes, Elvis' Graceland is all in lights. (every year they still light it up just like it was when Elvis was home) Real special..

[@jolenewitzel7919]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@reginaminton1135]

Beautifully done by Alabama and Home Free. Bless Jeff Cook's family and friends. Home Free has done work with quite a few people now. I think it just makes them feel good to help. Cold Hard Cash...written by Austin...Full of Cheer...written by Tim...and of course...Children Go Where I Send Thee...Kenny Rogers with the guys is amazing. There are so many suggested and they are all wonderful. Up to you. Thanks for reacting to two amazing groups of men.

[@steveandtammyb]

Have always loved that song! To me, it was an instant classic s as soon as it was first released!

[@kenarnold6740]

Love ur reactions, just a little info u may not be aware of, the boys were recently named as Time magazine's Person (people) of the Year, for the second year in a row.....Keep up the good work

[@jill9837]

For another special collaboration with a legend, check out Children Go Where I Send Thee with Kenny Rogers, it's amazing and the guys look so happy to be working with him.

[@firefighterchick]

Awesome collaboration! They harmonize wonderfully together! I think it's pretty cool that with their covers they allow the original artists to almost take the lead and they back them. It shows that they are not egocentric people.

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

The Home Free guys are the kind of people that respect their elders in music and yes they are a amazing group but they give homage to the icons of music. Great reaction man hope to see more.

[@hollylewis6631]

I love to watch Home Free perform with the original artists. The guys have so much respect for the older artists that have been there for a long time.

[@jennlee7929]

Christmas in Dixie has always been one of my favorite songs by Alabama and Kenny Chesney. I do like this collaboration as well between Home Free and Alabama.

[@marlainalindsey3279]

I lost my dad in 2012 and Alabama was his favorite band. Brings tears and happiness to my heart ♥

[@jeanniewolfenbarker3962]

Great song and reaction like always

[@belinda9696]

This is a song made into a video off of a Christmas Show that Home Free did during Quarantine, there was no audience, the audience was the online viewers, and The Oak Ridge boys were on that show also, but the show was put on by Home Free so They (Alabama and the Oaks) were the guests on that show.

[@marshac7738]

Odd to not have an audience responding to them for this performance, but Home Free was responsible for providing us fans with an online Christmas special even when the pandemic was still controlling everything. Such a gift to all of us! 🎁 Such a treat to hear these amazing artists collaborate for our benefit❣️🎼🥰🎶♥️

[@MommaBird52]

Home Free has an original SNOW GLOBE which is excellent. Timactually has a 5+ octave range but e en knowing it it is shocking when he goes high. Check out his cover of Since I Dont Have You. The three from Alabama are cousins. Rest in Peace Jeff.

[@anitawright7169]

Very awesome song. Alabama and Home Free did an excellent collaboration. One of the members of Alabama (Jeff Cook) passed away about a month ago and this will be etched in the minds of Home Free forever. Love your reaction!

[@genataylor460]

Was he the one who was pretty obviously sick during this recording. The one member of Alabama barely moved during the entire video.

[@anitapaulus937]

Kenny Rogers did a music video with Home Free, called “Children Go Where I Send The”. I think it works for the season, and I think you will enjoy it.

[@cavamom]

Wonderful reaction as always. When Home Free collaborates, magic happens. Another excellent Christmas colab is Tennessee Christmas with Rachel Wamack.

[@leftalone4264]

It was Home Free's show, and Alabama was the guest. And, yes, they let Randy Owen do his thing with Alabamas song. Wise choice. As always, couldn't have been done better.

[@JoanN63]

Wonderful collaboration. Sung so beautifully. And how Home Free shows their respect to Alabama and puts Alabama at the forefront again shows HF's good personalities, as with many collaborations with legends. RIP Jeff Cook

[@debbiehall9091]

Love this song and these two groups make it very special.❤️❤️

[@teresacartwright5406]

This was filmed live during the Covid lockdowns and was likely one of the last appearances by the late Jeff Cook. IT was so good to see him appearing with Alabama. Their harmonies, singing & Adam's beatboxing are always impeccable - HF are the perfect collaborators.

[@michellejackson6679]

OMG,, losing my mind.. love love love.. How have I not heard this b4

[@cheridampier2524]

We just had the pleasure of seeing them live last Wednesday night. So awesome and at the meet and greet, they were so kind and friendly

[@marybaillie8907]

I've always loved this beautiful song by Alabama and to have it masterfully blended with Home Free. The harmonies are out of this world and just resignate into your soul. Beyond beautiful. Great reaction Craig. "I'll be Home for Christmas... Glen Campbell. 🎄☃️🎁🎅🤶🎶 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@tomhansen4576]

R.I.P. Mr. Jeff Cook.

[@babyfry4775]

Wasn’t that beautiful?!! I didn’t know the song until Home Free did this with Alabama. It’s a really pretty song. Yeah Tim’s voice can rattle you from the stage. I saw them live and his speaking voice is just as deep as his singing voice. Good reaction Taylor. 🥰

[@reneeturner9187]

I love Alabama. They were my very first concert, and I saw them 3 times over the years. You can see how much Jeff's health had declined here, but he was still part of the group as long as he could be. As always, Home Free is great. This was a great collaboration on one of my favorite songs. RIP Jeff

[@angelabluelechman7700]

That was beautiful. Thank you. Try Vince Gill, either Blue Christmas or I'll Be Home For Christmas. I am enjoying your journey.

[@trudymorris9981]

Loved this version. Thanks for the review.

[@cherylmathers9597]

What a find. Absolutely loved this rendition of Christmas in Dixie with Alabama and Homefree. Great reaction.

[@sarahberke7194]

They are at the Grand Ole Opera in Nashville, Tennessee. You should also check out HomeFree's Full of Cheer, Snow Globe. Love your reactions and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Princess_karen]

Alabama, they are a legend

[@kristindunstan172]

This was performed on a Home Free Christmas special, which is why it is billed that way.

[@sp72929]

Tim has not only a beautiful speaking voice that is a pleasure to listen to, he is as a born entertainer who could easily earn his living as a stand-up comedian. You should check out "Story time with Tim" from their concerts - anything titled like this is pure gold, he is completely hilarious with his stories - Natemares, Nae Nae, Nija Heather... only mentioning a few are legendary or of course "Southerner in the Snow" (Tim visiting Adam in Minnesota during a winter vortex!) - best comedy ever!

[@jankreps5115]

What a beautiful collaboration! Listen to their collaboration with the Oak Ridge boys & Jeffery east on all beautiful star of Bethlehem!! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@lazlong9645]

I had never heard of Home Free until I watched your channel . They are great with Alabama.

[@edithdavis2848]

You've picked a Marvelous one. My favorite. Home Free can harmonizes with just about anyone. Tim has a wonderful bass speaking voice.

[@31Mike]

I love the song, I'm glad that Home Free didn't try to take it over and just let Randy sing it. But it's heartbreaking to watch this rendition because it's hard to see Jeff in his condition. Especially now that he's gone.

[@thomasskidmore27]

By the way that song blue Christmas is off their cd.. A Merry Christmas to All. I think you’ll enjoy it! Thanks again! Your subscriber from Alabama.. Roll Tide!!!!!

[@marlahudgins7038]

HOME FREEs dream co llab

[@marymccoy4811]

Both groups, class acts all the way

[@peggysoutherland1183]

No audience, so there was no applause, but I clapped and hollered enough for everyone!!!

[@ericpotter4657]

Great reaction to this fantastic collaboration. If you want to see Home Free’s comedic/ funny side check out an original Home Free Christmas song called FULL OF CHEER. It is funny and shows that they do not take themselves to seriously. Another Home Free original for Christmas is SNOW GLOBE. Thanks for the Home Free reactions , you have a blessed day and a Merry Christmas.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Lovely reaction, the southern states (mostly the south eastern) are called Dixie because they are below the Mason-Dixon line. If you ever want a slightly comical history lesson just look up the Mason-Dixon Line. Home Free really are humble, if you haven't seen it yet, please check out Home Free and Oakridge boys with Jeffery East singing O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.

[@dianemiller7705]

You definitely need to listen to Tim’s Southerner 😅In the Snow!!! Hilarious adventure he had

[@Joe-o8f]

Thank you Mr.Taylor.! Enjoyed your reaction to one of my favorite songs ever.! IMO, this is better than the original. It's like a hot cup of coffee on a cold day.! ( Tea for you I would suppose. ) Alabama was my favorite vocal group, and The Eagles were probably my second. Then Home Free showed up and took first place forever.!🤗

[@joeseay2883]

You did a great reaction to Alabama and the boys.! I could listen to this every day. I used to drive 18 wheeler. Passed through Fort Payne Alabama quite a few times. There's singage about the Bama boys.!

[@sarahberke7194]

The gentleman on Adam Rupps left just recently died. Praying for his family. If you have checked HomeFree with the Oak Ridge Boys Star of Bethlehem forgive my misspelling. Enjoy

[@barrywood7322]

My Favourite collaboration is Home Free with The Oak Ridge Boys and Jeffery East “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem”

[@autaum6536]

The Eagles....Please come home for Christmas.

[@ericeisenhart8742]

do up on hometop by rebamc entire how u family be blessed merry christmas man

[@ericeisenhart8742]

god bless my name is eric

[@straycattnr349]

Another good one is Home Free "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem" with Oakridge Boys and Jeffrey East.

[@kristindunstan172]

I haven't seen all your reactions yet, but have you seen their collaboration with Kenny Rogers on Children, Go Where I Send Thee? The ending of the video tells how Kenny Rogers heard about them.

[@Indigo_moon]

They did "Children Go Where I Send Thee" with Kenny Rogers. I know it's not Christmas now, but maybe you could put it on your list for next season. I think you'd love it.

[@mimomof2]

There is a Christmas song by Vince Vance and the Valiants called, All I Want for Christmas is You. Not the Mariah Carey song! It's kind of country/rockabilly. Very cool.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I thought it was great but I probably wouldn’t have if Randy hadn’t been singing lead. Not because they couldn’t do a fantastic job but because I love Alabama ❤

[@alicehuddleston308]

A GOOD ONE IS HOME FREE "AWAY IN A MANGER" BECAUSE THEY HAD A LOT ON THEIR PLATE, THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE TIME TO FILM IN THE SAME PLACE SO THEY DID THE VOCALS IN NASHVILLE AND THE MANGER SCENE WAS IN OREGON [WHERE I'M FROM]. THIS SONG WAS DONE BEFORE TIM WAS OFFICIALLY IN HOME FREE. HE WAS ASKED TO DO THE ARRANGEMENT AND BLENDED IN A LITTLE OF BRAHM'S LULLABY. TIME FOR YOU TO BE "GOBSMACKED" I DON'T MIND IF YOU WANT TO GIVE ME A SHOUT-OUT FOR MY SUGGESTION.

[@genataylor460]

One of the members of Alabama appeared to not be very active during this song. I have to wonder if that individual was too sick or something to participate more.

[@mike650r]

Jeff Cook had Parkinsons. He passed away a little while ago. RIP Jeff.

[@genataylor460]

@@mike650r Thank you.

[@sharonmortimer3843]

I don't know if you know Alabama lost one of their members Jeff Cook. He had the blue shirt on and sat next to Adam Rupp. The did this 2 years ago for their Christmas Special. Truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this song. Please do Warmest Winter.

[@thomasskidmore27]

Awesome thanks! How about The Charlie Daniels Band. The song is Blue Christmas!! Thanks. Merry Christmas!!!!!

[@carlprince2866]

Poor Jeff looked rough what a talent was lost when he passed away . there is no Alabama without Jeff Cook.

[@Jedieli29]

I love this classic Alabama Christmas song I can't helpbut sing along I usually listen to the original version though but this one is very good

[@lisac.346]

I'm guessing Carrie and Vince's version isn't acapella? 🤔 #homefries

[@jennscrazyworld8218]

The only other person to sing, Christmas in Dixie is Jason Aldean.

[@sandilar]

I Hate home free! Make ur own song! Alabama is amazing!.. home free sux!

[@sandilar]

I love ur reactions...home free might be good if they made their own song...but all they can do are covers...

[@sandilar]

Dammit!! They have Alabama with them.... they still can’t make a song.. only covers!

[@sandilar]

I hate to like it

[@sandilar]

Motown philly eagles!!

[@MetalphysicalMel]

The doo wop guys ruined this song. The original is much better.

[@LynnRamsay]

Doo wop guys ???? Excuse me but they are the first and only COUNTRY A Cappella group. And they didn’t ruin anything they sounded great together

[@leslieoneal4464]

Obviously the guys from Alabama didn't think so. 😉 No disrespect to you intended, but I'll take their judgment of these "doo-wop guys" over yours anyday. 😑

[@LynnRamsay]

@@leslieoneal4464 exactly they all looked happy to be singing together and this was HF’s Christmas show if Alabama didn’t think they would sound great together they wouldn’t excepted the invitation