First Time Reaction to SugarLand - Stay

[@bernadette3069]

When they made this video, Jennifer was dealing with a breakup and she broke down in tears while filming and they just kept the cameras rolling. Her tears and emotions were genuine and real. I saw them in concert shortly after this came out, and it tugged on my heart when she performed this

[@dylanholman3]

It was more than a breakup, it was a divorce lol.

[@tamiet1069]

I saw her in the first concert she sang it in... he kept telling her he was coming back and the divorce would stop but it was a lie...100% pure emotions.... that concert every eye was filled with tears...

[@heathermcteer9581]

She's also singing it from the Mistresses point of view. She's an amazing vocalist

[@SupermanBPR9]

Omg people it was acting, she stated that in multiple interviews. It’s disgusting how people will just make up whatever lie that will get them some attention. Grow up.

[@shanehefner4988]

They performed this song live at the CMA's and she broke down during that performance as well.

[@timothymills3864]

I divorced in 2006 and three years into being a single dad I heard this song the first time. I had to pull over. The moment you realize “I don’t have to live this way” and just the flood of relief and joy. Love your channel and enjoy your selections.

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you the best on your road back to your mojo! 👍

[@timothymills3864]

Thanks and yes. It’s life and there are moments that are special. I return sometimes to see if it still touches my heart. It still does! 🤟🏽

[@shanehefner4988]

I got divorced that same year. My ex had a baby 8 1/2 months after she left and the baby was born on the same day or divorce was final....... February 14th. I listened to this song on loop for about a year.

[@kathykobell7629]

Sorry for your heart break. You don't ever have to live that way its good to hear from man perspective. Just know your not the only one going thru this too

[@kathykobell7629]

Good luck to you and your strength to finally having enough. To finally letting it go. God bless you kathy

[@beckmn1]

This song is actually from the perspective of the "other woman" of whom the guy was having his affair with. “Even though the person who is cheating might think he or she is getting away with something, they know they aren’t living their highest truth,” Jennifer Nettles says. “And they wouldn’t be in the situation if they were just happy-go-lucky in the first place. Nobody is happy in this situation.”

[@bigrig4177]

So many miss that it's from the other woman's perspective.

[@seanscanlon9067]

Martina McBride has a song called Whatever You Say with quite an appropriate line that goes: I know you can hear me, but I'm not sure you're listening.

[@markmclendon8621]

the dishonest asshole is fu%king them both and laughing his ass off

[@janiceschonhoff2560]

Says who ? You consider yourself an expert on women…. I think not.. just another man that has a PhD in diddaly squat…you been talking to biden too💕

[@b3r3tta95]

not going to argue but it's not. she's my sisters best friends cousin the song is about her husband cheating and wondering why she wasn't good enough

[@larrybarrjr.6720]

I love the way she starts off asking him to stay with her and by the end realizes that she doesn't have to live this way and tells him to stay with his wife. She's realizing that she deserves someone who will give himself to her completely. I'm always talking to my daughter about how she doesn't need a man in her life to be happy and, if she is with someone she needs him to give himself to her as much as the other way around.

[@lisac4590]

They are great group. Try "Stuck on You" from them. Total different vibe.

[@DavidWardle]

Stuck on you is a great song, totally different

[@MrGISWizard]

The name of the song is “stuck like glue” but yes I agree totally different song

[@joeschmoe665]

Stuck on you was Lionel Ritchie. I love Stuck Like Glue though. Very funny video as well......

[@newgrl]

"Stuck Like Glue" actually. Good song. Great video. I'm partial to "Something More" by Sugarland though.

[@GitanaAdelle]

This seems a popular choice.. thank you everyone 💓😊😊

[@barbanderson905]

If you like female country singers...would love to see you react to Miranda Lambert's Tin Man. It's an emotional one too. Love seeing your reactions. You're always so honest and I love that.

[@SRVfan38]

After shooting this video the director wanted her to do it again. Her guitar player told him to F-off and use what you got, I'm not letting you put her through that again and took her out of there.

[@carrielaliberte3255]

God bless Christian… her guitarist knew and put her first! ❤

[@groove-snob22]

Yep!!! This one will get you!! Great reaction to a great artist😚👍👍👍

[@alfredh3071]

Hey G, you are funny af! Don’t let ANYONE OR ANYTHING stop you being you. You’re the only reactor that I come to and watch every second of your videos. You may not be everyone’s cup of tea but you sure are mine. ❤

[@dawnpipes6889]

I have always loved this duo great voice...i understand your anger it happens. Thank you for review my beautiful friend.

[@afordhere75126]

She's an amazing person. I got to meet her at the beginning of her career. I enjoyed your reaction, because we reacted the same way...again

[@CashW.C]

Thanks for the reaction. Been waiting a while for this one. You and Donovan keep up the great vids. Cheers

[@mindieta]

Good to see ya back on track !! Have a great day young lady !!

[@rickgomez1690]

I love how strong you are!!!! You can tell how much you've grown as a person. That is a beautiful thing, seeing the strong woman you have become! Bravo Gitana and Merry Christmas 😘❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@melissavangieson8152]

Yeah, I totally understand how you felt about this song. I was in a situation where I didn't know I was the other woman. And yep! I knew I deserved more! Definitely should check out their other music to help change your mood after watching this beautiful but heartbreaking song. "Stuck Like Glue" "All I Wanna Do" "Love Your Baby Girl" All very lovely songs!

[@jaysondixon923]

The pain is real, if I'm not mistaken she was going through something similar when they recorded this video. It took everything for her to hold it together, to the point she almost said "F*** it, I can't do it" until Kristian (the guitarist) told her to tell her story

[@countrygirl9046]

Yes she was going through a painful divorce

[@KittCrescendo]

Yes. She was going through a divorce after her husband cheated on her.

[@mrs.martin3158]

Yes. She wrote it from the mistress' point of view to try to heal herself.

[@bluezealous5598]

@@KittCrescendo I don’t think he cheated on her, but it was just an emotional time.

[@Wiley_Coyote]

I hope she wasn't going through something TOO MUCH like this, because the woman in the song is the other woman. The entire point of the song is the woman realizing she's on the wrong side of things. Note the different way the word "stay" is used in each part of the song. It's the same word, but being used to mean the opposite result (stay with "me" to stay with "her").

[@katieoberst490]

I love the journey all reactors go on watching this, including you!! Loved your reaction!! Edit: Women don't have to share real men!! I've been in the position that this song was written from when I was a young adult and it was a great lesson to learn so young because it's SO IMPORTANT!!

[@RodRuth]

Your advice and reassurance at the end of this video...... simply excellent...... I can also relate........ I guess we just live and learn.......from the pain..... Nicely done........💖

[@miltonkilbey7532]

This is my favorite song done by these two. Happy to see you react to a wonderful singer like Jennifer Nettles. Love your reaction. Stay safe and say hi to Lucky!

[@seanjohnson6186]

Reba McEntire did a song called “Whoever’s In New England” before this about a wife who is being cheated on. So, Jennifer Nettles did Stay from the other woman’s perspective. Really in a cheating situation nobody is happy.

[@jonburchard7854]

I am a father of a broken girl and your reaction to sugarland stay was perfect. And the personal insight and advice made me cry for my daughter. But you get it and I am a subscriber of yours from now on

[@joeschmoe665]

PS I’ve seen this video dozens of times and it still brings tears every time.

[@karenbarnes1254]

Let the flood of tears begin

[@hollyandsteve]

Stuck on you!! Is awesome and fun

[@cam0racer]

I know this song so well from many years of being a fan, knew you would end up in tears. Waited for that moment at 10:16 when you caught the shift. Your real reactions are why I follow your channel.

[@johnlucas452]

Please give your self a treat and watch her singing I can’t unlove you.Equally heart wrenching she has the most powerful voice in Country music if not all music ,simply exquisite.

[@amandajames3914]

Oh sweets this opening is prime reason my bf and I love ur reactions cuz u are always ur silly self and cant help but smile seeing u.

[@RowdyRuth]

We both reached for a roll of toilet paper at the same time. That was very emotional and very well done. Lovely reaction.

[@Tassy989]

She was going through a divorce, when they did this video. Her emotions were raw and they left it in the video, which made it more powerful. Also, the song is about the other woman, who is asking a adulterer to leave his wife. However as you know during the song she becomes stronger and realizes that he is using both her and the one he is with, and in the end she is telling him to stay with his wife because she is done being used.

[@jefferymanuel4226]

Thing about it though, her divorce isn’t what caused her to cry. She said it was a personal friend who was going through a cheating relationship and that’s what caused her to breakdown!

[@larrybarrjr.6720]

I really enjoy the emotion that you show in your reactions. I've said it before and will continue to do so. Donovan is a very lucky man!

[@michaelhornick4699]

That song gets me everytime I hear it. Your not short you just reached perfection before everyone else.

[@edithdavis2848]

Jennifer Nettles is a marvelous singer and very talented actress. He is married, and she is divorced, they split for awhile then got back together, have not heard anything about them for a long time.

[@timwicke2836]

Great song/singers. Sugerland has an amazing catalog of music.Jennifer nettles has a very strong voice

[@dennispearson7859]

Jennifer also wrote the song and won awards for writing it as well as performing it!!

[@groove-snob22]

You're the biggest short person I know. Shake off those haters. Love ya "G" 💙💙💙

[@william_banta_81]

Love that comment Chad!👍

[@jamesboswell530]

That’s kinda rude.

[@darrylg2884]

Hi Gitana! Like I mentioned in my comment to your post previewing this video, this is definitely a tough one to get through! No one should have to go through that much pain, but, I am glad that Jennifer chose to share it with everyone. It was a brave decision and I'm willing to bet that it helped aid in the healing process for her. Look forward to your next video! 😃

[@1982dcs]

I been waiting for you to react to this one

[@woodintheblood4104]

Yes that was very interesting. I thought you would cry a lot more when you heard it.

[@carlyanderson3133]

Martina McBride "God's will" " this songs for the girls " and "Concrete Angel"

[@marybrown6128]

Yes! Great, great suggestions!

[@timwilliamson2715]

Anything by Martina McBride is good

[@cherryhsh]

I second "concrete angel"!!

[@amyhuggins7966]

“God’s Will,” “Concrete Angel” and “Anyway” by Martina McBride are LIFE CHANGING SONG’S!! If you have a daughter, “I’m my daughter’s eyes” will make you cry, but they are happy tears. It affected me so much, as a single Mom, I chose it to be played at my funeral. Martina McBride is such an amazing singer. YOU HAVE TO REACT!! Sending great vibes right back to you!

[@carlyanderson3133]

Such an amazing song, been in similar situation myself and it just feels good to hear her get stronger through the song.

[@DJ-yt8eg]

Great reaction! I love Sugarland - they are the real deal.

[@brettash7640]

And by the way her live performance of this at some award show where she legit broke down on stage is legit one of if not my favorite live performances to see

[@johnlake4809]

She was going through a divorce, her spouse was cheating on her, but she decided to write this song from the other woman's perspective. Very empathetic. The tears and emotion were very real. They almost stopped shooting at the behest of the guitarist, who is now her husband and father of her children

[@jeffreywiltshire2951]

sugarland started out as a trio that turned into a duo

[@jeffkubik5452]

I was one of many to suggest this song and I'm so glad that not only have you listen to the song, but found the group Sugarland. This is very much so a personal thing for the singer, Jennifer Nettles, the reason she wrote this song was because she had recently found out that her husband had an affair and during the recording of this video she was going through a really nasty divorce with her husband and that pain and anguish and raw emotion you see on her face and you hearing her voice it is all 100% real. The song was written from the point of view of the other woman or mistress, because Jennifer couldn't help but wonder how The other woman felt knowing that she was the other woman and in love with someone who didn't love her back. And don't worry Gitana, I shed a few tears every time I hear this song. Great reaction. Hope you and your family are safe and well, from one of your many faithful Gitanos.

[@unklebacon44]

Jennifer Nettles and her angelic voice. You can't help but to cry once you understand the song. Nice that she finally steps up and makes the choice for herself.

[@jonathanlindsey463]

when this song came out every person in the usa was heartbroken to see this video because we all knew Jennifer had lived this

[@james370]

Ms Gitana,this is what country music is,Ms Jennifer is what we are as a country

[@michellea9471]

BEAUTIFUL REACTION ❤

[@kellypalmer1077]

This was my 1st time hearing this song, and I enjoyed your heart felt discussion on the end, assholes will be assholes both genders

[@lisaknell1809]

My favorite female country singer. She is amazing and versatile no matter what she sings. She’s even starred on Broadway. Powerhouse voice but still has her Georgia drawl. ❤️

[@andrewsgoatreactions7828]

Awesome song really hit the feelings! Awesome reaction like always!

[@bigazahouse9111]

Excellent reaction, so hard to see such pain. Her voice is amazing. Please look at Ingred Andress video from the CMA Awards last night. Great song, great voice and true emotion.

[@grandfathergeek]

Yes it was a very personal story for her, and after she broke down during recording it, the guitarist told her she didn’t have to do it again- that first take was enough.

[@timhonigs6859]

This pulls on my heart strings too. I love country music for the story it tells. ( mind you, most country is: A. Party!! B. Falling in love C. Falling out of love ) It just is....

[@barryhunter542]

so glad you found sugarland and yes 'stuck like glue' is a happy look at their skill

[@MooreCEJr]

Beauuuuutiful reaction Gitana... you never cease to amaze me. Next: Front woman Melody Cristea of Liliac (Lil-EE-ack) is waiting for your beautiful reaction to the song called "Sail Away" a original and ballad. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy and become a Fang!! :)

[@renee9365]

She was going through a divorce at the time this was filmed and there had been allegations of cheating on his part. Even though this song was from the "other woman's" perspective, her emotions were real and the tears fell naturally. The other half of Sugarland, Christian Bush, stopped the producer from making her do another take when she was clearly overwhelmed by her emotions. A song about the cheated on wife coming out the other side is Shania Twain's song called Life's About to Get Good. A little back story, Shania was married to producer Mutt Lange in 1993 and in 2010 they divorced after it was revealed that Mutt (perfect name) had been having an affair with Shania's best friend who was also married at the time. After the divorce, Shania's friend's husband who was equally shattered by the affair and Shania began a supportive friendship that resulted in them falling in love and getting married. This song was written about that time. As the best selling female artist in country music and one of the best selling music artists of all time, she is so under reacted to. She has many great songs in her catalogue to chose from.

[@MikkiHjalmquist]

This song brings out the best reactions. I love watching all of them

[@markmclendon8621]

I used to live in her hometown....if i'd known someone was dragging he through this shit .....i would have taught him what he needed to know and worked to put her on the throne she deserved , i'm 70 and live alone with my pitbull and look back on a life populated by broken souls

[@jamespauldelashmit2173]

Loved your reaction Gitana!!

[@kandypalmer2648]

They are an amazing duo. You need to react to more please.

[@vernonshook8125]

Great reaction , this song really brings out your emotions the way you said country music does. I think you can tell a lot about people by the way they react to country music more than other genres, like a good look into there soul. I hope you try Patsy Cline, Sweet Dreams, Crazy, I fall to piece's. THANK YOU. LOVE Y'ALL!!

[@robertdocholliday66sadler]

Jennifer Nettles is amazing , just love her voice

[@josephscally6270]

I am an atheist and I celebrate Christmas as a secular holiday. I have been subscribed for a while and I am simply going to say that I love you reactions. Hi to Donovan.

[@DanielMacQueen]

Theyre a great band, saw them play at the Country2Country festival in Glasgow back in 2018. Had some drinks with the guitarist, Kristin, in the hotel bar after the show. You shod have a listen to "It Happens" and "Down To Mississippi"

[@dennisstockton6398]

you have compassion for her sorry u have been thru what have been thru so glad u found someone to treat u right he is a lucky man

[@shirlguidry5518]

Jennifer Nettles is a power voice, in country music. Check out other Sugarland songs. Great great reaction from you.

[@marypinkham4473]

I think she was going through a divorce when she recorded this and she struggled through this video but she did it. If you like female country singers, I recommend that you watch Martina McBride's "Concrete Angel". She has a beautiful voice and tells a true story about her sister and niece.

[@planojag595]

That song and especially the video hits you right in the feels. I love the raw emotion by Jennifer and how she’s hurting, begs him to stay with her, but develops strength as the song progresses until she tells him to stay away. This topic may be uncomfortable for some but Country tells it like it is and if there’s any emotion that you’re dealing with, this genre will bottle those feelings up and make music that will hopefully help you. Great songs along the lines of this one, about infidelity, realizing your mistakes, or even getting the courage to break free from a damaging relationship are All These Years by Sawyer Brown; Promises, Reasons I Cheat, and Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart by Randy Travis; It’s Your Call by Reba McEntire; and You Were Mine by the Dixie Chicks. Man, I’d love for you to react to those songs!!! Thank you, we appreciate what you’re doing and for taking our requests!

[@angelasuttles]

Love you, love your reactions. And you're quite beautiful too.

[@nlee5034]

The voyage of emotions you went on, was WOW!

[@b_reaction_music3900]

Very good my friends

[@Tribblepuppy]

This made me cry, remembering going through bad times myself. Sad song sung with feeling. Those always get me.

[@newgrl]

Kudos for catching the flip at the end. Almost every reactor I've seen react to this song missed it or missed the point of the song entirely. Subscribed to you just for that catch :) This song was written before everything happened, but Jennifer had recently divorced her husband for cheating when this video was recorded. She was kind of a mess. After a couple of takes, Christian, her guitarist, shuffled her out of the session telling the producers he hoped they had what they needed but he wasn't willing to watch Jennifer break down any more. So, the pain here is real.

[@WarrenPDavis]

The tears are real....and FWIW, I have watched lots of reactions to this...and seen GROWN MEN CRY ....

[@genegillis2068]

She recorded this the day after she had received her final divorce papers. In reality she was the wife who was cheated on, though she sings the song from the perspective of the “other woman”; but the pain was still fresh and raw evoked by this song!

[@AndieO]

They started as a trio. Baby Girl was the first song I remember hearing from them. Jennifer Nettles also did a duet with Jon Bon Jovi called Who Says You Can't Go Home. You should check them out.

[@bobburch2151]

I love how you show you feelings, it is beautiful.

[@jamessparks7480]

love watching your reactions lol you're a softy

[@debbiefujioka]

Gitana your so sweet, love your reactions. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!

[@tiffanyhernandez1563]

They started out with 3 members but one left... This is something she personally went thru. The guy is her best friend/guitar player.... While filming this sing he stopped playing and went to hug her because she lost it. Its a great song that still gets me at times. They have so many great songs.

[@brandymccoyslone700]

Such a powerful song love this so real and raw❤💞

[@garronpresswood694]

Love your reaction! If you are looking for more female country music singers try Barbara Mandrel "Burning the Midnight Oil," "If Loving You Is Wrong " or "I Was Country "

[@trixiebella]

Great words for people to hear G. Very true so very very true. Sugarland started out as a trio. Their third decided she liked writing etc but not performing in concerts and left. Jennifer nettles and Kristian bush have been together since and write much of their material. In the us she was the host of a a Christmas special for years and has done Broadway. Her voice is amazing and when they harmonize WOW. Other songs I like by then are baby girl, something more, settlin’, already gone, and want to.

[@daleminton6822]

Jennifer Nettles wrote the song Stay in response to an old Reba McIntire song "Whoever's in New England". Jennifer wanted to write the song from the perspective of the "other woman" when they filmed the video, Jennifer was going through a divorce so it was a very personal experience for her.

[@warrenburlingame7087]

Her name is Jennifer Nettles. She used the memory of her grandmother's funeral for the tears. His name is Christian Bush. They aren't married just in the band together. His grandfather owns Bush's beans

[@telemperor]

This is not personal experience; the director asked her to remember a painful moment. I believe she used her divorce as inspiration for the tears. The director then kept pushing her for more until the guitarist got angry and put a stop to it. It's a brilliant performance.

[@telemperor]

@@Mark_MOORE_VFL no it would be personal experience if she was the other woman. I didn't say not personal, I said personal experience referencing the lyrics.

[@leannmiller7153]

@@Mark_MOORE_VFL Jennifer has said she did not live this story. Her husband wasn’t cheating, but they were going through a rough divorce. The song was inspired by a song by Reba.

[@amymbeauty8765]

You my dear are very endearing, your personality is just too funny. Loving your reactions

[@jeremyandrews3567]

As a man ive literally live the reverse version of this for yhe past 5 years. She never left him. And it literally destroyed me.

[@amandalilly6325]

I have listened to Sugarland since they emerged. Jennifer has a power house voice, and I have always liked this song. I am sitting here bawling my eyes out because this song hits home right now. I’ve gotten involved with a man who has a woman at home. I didn’t know this until recently and after I had done and fell in love. It’s hard only having the person you love part time to no time. I sometimes get his evenings, but when he goes when she calls my heart breaks a little more. He keeps telling me he’s gonna leave her, but at this point I don’t believe it. I feel used and so ashamed of myself. I haven’t gotten strong enough yet to do what I need to. He really just needs to stay

[@laughingcoyote8789]

Sugarland is my favorite country duo. They aren't a couple, more like brother and sister even though they are not related at all. Jennifer wrote this song way before it was recorded by Sugarland as a response to Reba's "Whoever is in New England". I have some solo recordings where she is debuting it live at the bar her first husband managed. She wanted to write a song from the other woman's perspective. However, by the time they made the video, Jennifer's first marriage was breaking up. Kristian, the guitarist, who is just the nicest guy in the world in my opinion, was so upset and mad at the director that he almost stopped filming when Jennifer started to cry. You can see it in his face in some of the scenes, that intensity of do not mess with my bestie. Love the song and if you want a song by them, you might want to try "Babe" off their new album Bigger which features Taylor Swift.

[@dennishornback]

Her name is Jennifer Nettles. Not sure if his name. The group started off as a trio, with another lady in the group. She definitely has that country twang in her voice. She did a song with Jon Bon Jovi, you can’t go back, think. It is a pretty good song

[@dustinwhitt3020]

Other female country artists I think you might like (with my personal song recommendations lol) Martina McBride - Independence Day Trisha Yearwood - In Another's Eyes (with Garth Brooks), and also throw in Georgia Rain Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance Dixie Chicks - Traveling Soldier Jeannie C Riley - Harper Valley PTA Reba McEntire - Fancy Just a few to start haha. Enjoy seeing your reactions and hope you're doing well!

[@louijames567]

That's the perfect list

[@marybrown6128]

Awesome suggestions!

[@carladams5891]

alison krauss when you say nothing at all

[@concertjunkie973]

Love the background hope you'll start the Christmas music reactions soon

[@icysteve46]

I did find out that she has been Happily married to her second husband for 11 years. And has a son. So everything turned out wonderful for this beautiful and talented woman. And that makes me 😃😃😃🤗🤗🤗

[@VENOMS_WRAITH]

Jennifer Nettles is a master at putting emotions into the songs she sings. No matter the emotion whether sad, happy, etc.

[@aussiepete9924]

Ah Gitana , a 5 ft gorgeous bundle of pure heart. You are right Gitana , never beg!! Make them choose and be prepared to not be their choice. I was surprised that after 36 yrs of marriage she left, but prepared for that outcome. Better to be alone than have your heart smashed living with someone who doesn't love you. Anyway enough of that spilt milk, there are worse problems in the world. Stay happy and healthy , love you two heaps! 🥰🥰🥰

[@andrewbrace7812]

Wow her eyes tell a very painful story, made me cry about 10 seconds into this.

[@andrewbrace7812]

What a story teller, wow, I can hear flashes of Reba McEntire in her voice, awesomely inspirational 👍👍👍♥️♥️

[@steveg5933]

You're not short! You're fun sized!😎😎

[@william_banta_81]

😂🤣😂