Guitar Teacher REACTS: Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton "Tennessee Whiskey / Drink You Away" LIVE

[@Guitargate]

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[@Jacblack69]

I'm feeling this ,really just heard of chris Stapleton, ikr wow,this set hear could cure any world problems seriously.....I love it, you can hear the awesomeness they could've played all night

[@susanhumphrey6427]

Agree 100%

[@georgedauhan3796]

You haven't react to The Most Humble Forklift Driver..ALIP BATA, Doing some Cover s.

[@thchruan]

Love it. Up there is also Stevie wonder and George Michael with Living in the city

[@Pimptorious69]

💯

[@Guitargate]

This is probably the best concert performance in award show history.

[@ericmorris9660]

Not probably

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

Yes.

[@leightonslife4030]

Agreed!

[@bigduke6ix846]

That Performance was full of emotions and inspiration .Do you think they practiced or just went out there on a limb and killed it?

[@kevinburrell2494]

Please tell me you have seen/heard the one take shoot they did???

[@miketodd8]

This brother totally gets it. The band is what’s making this performance incredible. People don’t know that Gospel & Country are opposites sides of the same soul.

[@Guitargate]

That's it! I'm stealing that line :)

[@TheMedijuana]

Beautifully spoken

[@medic72264]

Right on Mike !!!!

[@lenarobinson]

Yessssss. This. Right here. Never a truer line spoken. 🙏 Amen to that. 🙏

[@angelmiller9254]

Well said!!!

[@ericmorris9660]

The crowd reaction at the end says it all. These are professional musicians that transform into a bunch of teenage first-time concert goers. That’s when you know you hit it out of the park.

[@Guitargate]

TOTALLY

[@SteveLurvey]

They jammin with no care and rocked it

[@hollimcclung4719]

Yes! I said the same lol

[@chrishurt9864]

Hell yes!!!

[@runswithbeer]

I mean some of them are recording it on their phones! That's quite a compliment.

[@chrischristenson3519]

They should've won a Grammy for this performance.

[@s4mcote]

I love when they show Keith Urban’s reactions. Such a fantastic musician himself and he knows he’s witnessing a great performance.

[@hopeisdope97]

it makes him seem so human holding his little iphone recording it 😂♥️

[@kermitadkins9498]

Keith Urban is from Australia and completely pandered country music for years. But it's honestly whatever you like.

[@sniklegem]

But can we really talk about the hidden gem, shimmering star: Chris's wife. She adds a depth and soul to the tunes so much so that you miss it without her.

[@JebHoge]

100%

[@cpunkin2461]

Yes she did...

[@kelliearchie1488]

her voice is a whole mood.

[@maureenbachmann1858]

Morgaine!

[@peadaraber]

Fact, I was wondering why she wasn't credited

[@wadejameson6168]

And the audience filled with industry people realizing that they’ve just witnessed MAGIC.

[@robjones4210]

that's what I love about it, you have the current best in the industry getting blown away and becoming fan-boys for a few moments!!

[@Chimp_Handzee]

The one older guy with the grey hair and grey goatee had dollar signs in his eyes.

[@chefwilllaw]

For real when Grammy winners are pulling out their phones you know it’s real

[@grant8490]

Most people in that crowd have zero talent. They had no clue what they were witnessing. Most of them have no clue what talent is.

[@mu4990]

@@grant8490 that's an insanely ignorant thing to say or think. You obviously have no concept of the talent in Nashville.

[@trevorwoolley7432]

As technical as this music is, you simply cannot teach what this band does. Some people are just born to make music. Holy hell.

[@karenking5357]

Whichever Worley I absolutely agree with you that was an awesome performance I mean one person called it magic and I totally agree

[@wilbotw]

I will live by the opinion that this is one of the best performances of all time, across any genre, ever

[@TheBritishPatriot]

They’re truly masters of their craft, I’m not a big fan of JT but he is an incredible vocalist, as for Chris, there’s no one on his level, he’s the most underrated country legend and his wife is an amazing singer who doesn’t get the recognition she deserves, and the band, my gosh the band, they are absolutely phenomenal!

[@soundguy5813]

Hahaha he's a hack ! Sounds like he's got a mouth full of marbles ! AND HES NOT COUNTRY !!!! LONG LIVE GEORGE JONES !!!

[@Fnberg744]

​@@soundguy5813HACKS ASS

[@frootsnacks7566]

@@soundguy5813yuck. Your opinion is ass

[@dano1307]

Can we give a round of applause to the audio engineer? What a mix that was.

[@moderndaymidas]

Yes!

[@theguywiththemotorcycles]

Was live music but yea I agree

[@dano1307]

@@theguywiththemotorcycles There is still an engineer mixing the music. Very important live.

[@Mr.Ekshin]

@@dano1307 - A lot of folks seem to think this was a bunch of musicians doing improvisation in some kind of chance meetup on stage. This was WELL rehearsed, and nobody was riffing or jamming ANYTHING up there. And its not like a bunch of extra guys suddenly plugged in, leaving the sound engineer to quickly try to get everyone into the mix. Pretty sure they hammered all that out earlier that day in sound checks and rehearsals.

[@dano1307]

@@Mr.Ekshin 110%. I was a sound engineer for a long time. A band like this on a stage of this magnitude was well rehearsed.

[@tomjrreyes45]

Dude! You're the absolute best at describing what's going on with the musicians and the music. I've never watched this this video the way that I just watched it. It seriously gave me chills watching this through your lens.

[@Guitargate]

YESSSS

[@snakebaur]

I agree

[@tomjrreyes45]

@@Guitargate you should watch the Netflix special Justin Timberlake and the Tennessee kids movie. It talks a lot about the band.

[@EggfooDC]

Yes, this seals it! Patreon/merchandise/website here I come. What a journey you took us through with that. I’m a believer now! (Edit: No Patreon looks like, but I got a great 3rd Hunter shirt and a course subscription! Let’s do this!)

[@robertayers6351]

@@Guitargate I don't know if you have done taj farrant. But he does a new video of this and sings it. The kid kills the vocals. Love the reactions Robin Trower was fantastic and you are dead on with the comments.

[@amydocia8895]

“Take it Chris” .. everyone’s soul leaves their body.. 🔥

[@aprilhayes2368]

Then comes back, slams you to the ground, lifts you...and leaves again!!! 🔥🎶🎸🎷🎺🎶🔥

[@jessiem276]

😂😂

[@gwenmarie7311]

Exactly 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@toraclereader]

❤

[@bluesslider76]

Yep . They had to come and mop the floor after that vocal hit.

[@bmxdork]

I just gotta say as someone who appreciates music but can't carry a tune in a bucket, I truly appreciate your breakdown of such epic performance. The details and nuances you pick up on and highlight just add to the level of appreciation us mere mortals should enjoy. Thanks-

[@teresamiller9318]

Thank you for describing my me and my thoughts exactly!❤

[@AndreaSams-yi2qj]

YES....😊

[@LordPodlington]

The thing i've always thought about this, is that it feels more like a jam session than a rehearsed performance, like they've spent half an hour making sure everyone knows what they need to and then just gone out there and just let it flow and go wherever it goes.

[@boy2marine]

That why eric church shows are so amazing, him and his band don't take breaks and no encore, just a jam session gfor like 2-2:30 hours.

[@NelsonBlakeII]

One of the things that makes Justin special is he has utter reverence for all of the genre pools he swims in. Whether it's pop, rock, RnB, hip hop, gospel or country, Justin is all in. This is a great lesson for people(most of us) who grow up in circles that judge genres outside of their group preference.

[@meyhemmolly]

You are very right about that. I've watched him grow into the amazing vocalist that he is from the Mickey mouse club to today. A true, talented professional.

[@infowazz]

i wanted to dislike him for his boy band past but he's matured over the years and has quite the resume but who am I to judge?!??!!? we often judge celebrities or even everybody, even ourselves sometimes. anyways Justin's choices show he is way past the boy band label. but will i jam out to his music? prolly not. black gospel? oh yeah! i went to a black baptist concert show in NC. yeah it feels dumb saying its black. my friend was the photographer and invited me to help. there were no horns or a big band but there was heart!

[@keylarosa5173]

I agree. I never quite understood why a TRUE lover of music would limit themselves to just one genre. You miss out on soooo much.

[@lisacoley69446]

word

[@ihateusernamesgrrr]

Nelson you missed comedy music. I don't blame you though because you might not have heard of Lonely Island. If you haven't heard his old comedy stuff then do it, don't argue, just do it right now. JT came up in the pretty boy boyband world and it was easy to dislike him in the 90s but the dude is definitely a cross-genre superstar talent.

[@pritchardhall]

And Chris' wife was connecting with the entire band and cheering them on. Very nice.

[@connieerickson5193]

She adds so much to this “performance”🔥🙌🏽

[@waylonoconner9121]

Was literally thinking this. During the choruses you is right there, such a presence.

[@waylonoconner9121]

That’s supposed to say “During the choruses she is right there...”

[@galebostic8841]

Morgan........She is most beneficial to this performance and so many others with Chris. I admire her sooooo much. She’s top billing in my book.

[@Jonathanp46237]

the look on her face at 13:13 ish (in this video) when Chris nails it is one of my favorite moments.

[@matthewsweatt8695]

I am not a musician, but I am a fan of live music and a frequent "concert-goer". I could watch this 100 times and enjoy it EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. However, watching your breakdown (and sharing your joy of the mechanics of the performance) helps me understand WHY I enjoy it so much. THANK YOU!

[@colettemcnabb7365]

My feelings, EXACTLY!

[@rondacarter4862]

Yes,watching his reaction is as good as the singing...

[@flyersgirl1809]

Completely agree

[@PF-Fly]

I started to say this but then I read your comment, and you put it better than I could. I literally have watched this performance 100s of times over the years with pure joy. But I love it even more after Michael’s breakdown. I saw end heard so much I had never heard before! Love this channel!

[@backthebusup]

Ditto to what Matthew said

[@armandocendejas4222]

Throughout the whole performance Justin was encouraging to Chris telling him to “get it” and it’s freaking awesome

[@gwenmarie7311]

Yes 🙌🏽 he was💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@ginadelvecchio5440]

This is one of the most thrilling performances I've ever seen. And, Michael, you are a joy to watch as you enjoy and teach!

[@Guitargate]

Agreed and thank you!!

[@TruckinSongster]

Absolute MASTER CLASS in showmanship, pocket, and ENERGY CONVEYANCE! That wasn't an awards show. That was a damn Ted Talk with a soundtrack!!!!!!

[@alanleukuma2699]

"That weightless feeling, the point where they're are no bad notes. Where you're absolutely fearless, it's that place that we all aspire to get to, and it's what hooked us. It's why we do what we do with our lives."

[@Guitargate]

That’s it.

[@carlaharrington5120]

In sports it's commonly referred to as being "in the zone"!

[@reese0506]

dang.

[@meghanlewis935]

The WAY he says this line...gives me goosebumps.

[@poolplayergus]

It happens in that space of time between the past and future called "the present moment" where thought does not exist.

[@cjsaunders06]

Man as soon as Justin went solo, he knew. He immediately built one HELL of a band. He has always had incredible horn/ guitar/ key players.

[@Guitargate]

100%

[@joshl.158]

This was a great moment in music history. This performance is the reason Chris has become my all time favorite Singer..

[@austinmccool2463]

Adam Blackstone (JT's music director) deserves so many props. Also, I 100% agree this the BEST award show performance ever.

[@treyd2k6]

Bro, the Tennessee Kids are absolutely unbelievable. JT’s live performances are on another level and that band are a major reason.

[@rakkdoc7758]

Both are great artists but Justin is the only one from Tennessee... Chris is from Kentucky .. -but they are boarding states sooooooo, lol

[@Cooley10]

@@rakkdoc7758 the band is called the Tennessee kids

[@rakkdoc7758]

@@Cooley10 see I mis-read and mis-spoke.. ty foe the clarification.. what I “”thought I read” was Both, the Tennessee kids are absolutely unbelievable.. when had I paid attention I would have seen that it said “Bro, the Tennessee Kids are absolutely unbelievable”.. I assumed.. and wrongly so.. but.. all of the artist; especially the ones playing instruments or singing back up are fabulous and these guys feed off each other and the crowd.. kudos to them for killing it!

[@MrAreyoulocal]

JT has a concert film with them.

[@bobbialoi8129]

Chris is a Eastern Kentucky boy:-)

[@ralphmunn1685]

You know, we old Dust Farters have a tendency to dismiss Justin as "just a boy-band pop singer," but he's grown up to be a really great talent. Dude's got a set of pipes on him and knows how to use them!

[@Guitargate]

CORRECT!

[@s.h.1309]

Amen

[@steveszanto1581]

He's got LOADS of talent

[@kmfiz]

I knew the first time I saw JT in the boy band that he had the most talent.

[@goetzvonb123]

in other words: that lil shit rocked it ;-)

[@Blackwater_Jack]

It is so nice to hear someone that knows music giving Justin Timberlake props. The guy is a master musician.

[@CasualSavage92]

I've never understood the flak JT gets. I don't particularly like most of his music (at least that I'm personally aware of), but his talent as a vocalist is pretty much beyond reproach.

[@christ9359]

@@CasualSavage92 I think that's what it is. Most of the creative decisions in his studio music are probably mostly out of his hands. So you have maybe one of the best male vocalists of all time, but the music sounds stale and emotionless, because it's manufactured by a record company.

[@CasualSavage92]

@@christ9359 I don't know if I'd go as far as to say I find his music stale or emotionless, just not to my tastes.

[@christ9359]

@@CasualSavage92 Probably fair. That may be my personal bias coming through. That's just how the vast majority of pop music sounds to me. Conventional, overly consonant, no dynamics, etc... from the studio anyway. I would bet that he's really entertaining if you see him live, though.

[@bubweirich8052]

Never gave Justin Timb much attention or credit as a singer !… BUUUUT this absolutely sold me especially watching him killing it up there next to Chris Stapleton !… This was absolute SOLID GOLD , & even the great ones in the crowd were visibly caught up emotionally and SHOWING IT. GREAT SHARE THANKS AGAIN.

[@darinkaintz386]

One Of The Best Live Performances Ever. Everyone On That Stage Was Absolutely Locked In, And Just Amazing!

[@alexandregantois7011]

Best EVER, agree

[@xl4196]

I worked on the Say Something music video. That guy isn’t Justin’s base player, it’s his musical director foe his tour. I had the pleasure of hearing that band two days in a row and got payed to be there!!

[@Guitargate]

now you're talking! Thanks!

[@em_pen]

Do you have any idea how jealous we are? Dayummmm that would have been awesome.

[@myheartland]

I’m 60 something and not a musician, this is the best I have heard in my lifetime. I couldn’t believe how damn fantastic they are together. Now these are musicians, entertainers, the no bumping and grinding no clothes coming off. Art baby !

[@pam1470]

It definitely makes me want to see these two play more concerts together. They complement each other more than I have ever seen two musicians do before. You can tell they are having fun, and it just radiates all through the audience.

[@karenking5357]

Beverly and I'm 70 and I agree with you 100%, best all time performance ever and there are lots of good musicians out there great Masters this is probably the best of my lifetime as well as far as I'm concerned

[@nolagone]

At 75+ I’ve just discovered music nirvana !!!!

[@jacobreynolds3917]

If you look at everyone in the crowd you’ll notice just how enthralled they are into the performance. A good amount of them just looked shocked and caught off guard. You can tell that they didn’t want to miss anything because of how special the performance was.

[@queenamidala8419]

They look like that because several of them are “new” country and haven’t experience this level of musicianship yet.

[@SamAsm367]

It was the audience reaction for me too. They were into it.

[@paulsutubification]

As a musician my I have watched so many reactions to this performance and no one gives the respect you do to the band! Thank you!

[@bettypeninger5200]

I was UP, SCREAMING AT THE TV! YALL BETTA SANG BOYS!! Every bit of this performance.. unreal!! EPIC. THE KIDS, CHRIS' BAND MORGANNE!!! BEST PERFORMANCE IN AWARDS SHOW HISTORY!!! Never get tired of watching it. PHENOMENAL!!

[@dogslife2354]

Morgan’s harmonies are so subtle but are amazing. She’s up there with 2 of the greatest vocalist of our time and she’s killing it !

[@Texasbluesalley]

She's such an important part of Chris's music.

[@scottpalmer8368]

Agreed! Have always had wicked respect for her.

[@tmcwilliam01]

One of the best performances ever, period. I still can't watch this performance with dry eyes. They were locked in together like few ever will.

[@nickiphillips7347]

So true!!!! They all married each other for these two songs!

[@MrKarmapolice97]

Justin really surpassed that boy band phase he is a full fledged musician now

[@Halliday7895]

Yea like 14 years ago...

[@sarahhennessey9588]

I have seen this performance SO MANY TIMES and I am still brought to tears every time. Just pure joy, the height of musical excellence and effortless unity between artists!! UGH so good. SOOOOO GOOD. I could go on forever. This performance could move mountains I shit you not!!

[@sagebrushhillbilly4655]

The thing about music... when it is done at this level of mastery, it can be easy to not even realize it. Mike, you do a fantastic job of articulating what is really going on for people who have never played. NICE!

[@travy2shoes]

Speaking of amazing duos, John Mayer and Keith Urban playing "till summer comes around" is beautiful

[@Castathon]

Fuck yes the whole set is amazing

[@ctubridy]

John Mayer with Alicia Keys in Times Square is also incredible.

[@travy2shoes]

@@ctubridy I can get lost in the rabbit hole watching alicia keys, her voice and playing style blow my mind

[@NikOutchcunis]

Man, thank you for this. I’ve never heard that song before and now it’s my new favorite

[@SwitchbackGuitars]

Whoever did the arrangement had FUN with this.

[@Guitargate]

OMG it's such a big deal.

[@bretknight3813]

I imagine the scene from It's Always Sunny when charlie is trying to find out who Pepe Silva is.

[@rxrutledge]

There will NEVER be a better performance on ANY awards show. Turn out the lights...

[@karenking5357]

Mic drop then turn out the lights LOLOLLOLO 😂‼️

[@Gab1s16]

Dude I have been searching for someone on here that watches this and breakdown everything and appreciates all of the little intricate things going on in the background. The build ups and silences! The Tennessee kids are a monster of a band. And Chris’s band works well with them! This performance was incredible! I’m happy to find someone that sees it the way I have! Straight up jam session with legends! Love to the horns!

[@LuxSquareLlc]

I wish someone would acknowledge his wife’s voice!! She sounds amazing. I saw someone say duo, but it’s a trio up there. They all sound amazing together.

[@JebHoge]

12:44 I'm convinced that they were saying "send it to Chris" and then he just SMOKES IT. Blows the roof off. Listen to the crowd after Stapleton wails.

[@erincantu674]

This was the best performance ever !! Every other country artist said they were jealous of this performance because they wished it was them . This was the moment I became a die hard Chris Stapleton fan .

[@talmadgesmith599]

I’m going to step out on a limb say that you really enjoyed this performance.

[@karenking5357]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cathycollins162]

Best performance EVER on any award show EVER ‼️ thanks for breaking it down for us like you did, this moves me to tears just about every time I watch it.

[@forrestwhite1277]

Michael Palmisano, I have watched this reaction so many times because of your passion for the music! You make it so fun. Thank you for dealers choice!

[@dennisaston3551]

Morgane is passed over in a lot of reactions but every song would be so much different without her. She really is the icing on every song.

[@greeneyesn]

I totally agree! Hopefully one day she'll have her own recording on one of his albums. Maybe switch up, let her lead and Chris back her up!

[@dylanjones8888]

@@greeneyesn they actually covered "You Are My Sunshine" where Morgane led and Chris was backup

[@colettemcnabb7365]

Absolutely. I LOVE watching her in this performance because she is SO stoked and SO caught up in the moment.

[@solusgamer164]

A few times I was distracted from Chris' and Justin's performance because I was caught up in the subtle notes Morgane hits. Maybe because I'm more than familiar with the original tune, I really appreciated what Morgane and Justin added

[@mawmawlisa]

Agreed! I was wondering why he didn’t mention her

[@farrellschultz1111]

Absolutely love how they fed off each other in this collaboration. Positively one of the greatest performances ever.

[@FilthyAnimal1x]

No one gives Justin Timberlake enough credit for his musical talents! There I said it!

[@lisafarrell5996]

You are so right and his band is off the charts

[@mattmays9063]

I've been saying it for years. The doods a scratch golfer, decent bball player, actor, singer, song writer, plays several instruments and has worked with the largest talent in the music industry. It still blows my mind that he wrote SO many number one hits for Beyonce, Jay Z, Rihanna, Sia and many many more.

[@lisafarrell5996]

@@mattmays9063 he is also a good man and stands up for people and what's right. He was teased as a kid for being "different". I would love to be different like him any day of the week.

[@sixstring7855]

Agreed!! Great mashup!!

[@d.f.219]

YES SIR!

[@Shutterbugin]

I remember watching this and man my bones were shook! This performance had so much “stank”on it! You know the face you make when you’re feeling the music, the lyrics, the love poured into a song?! Yep, that’s the stank!

[@playitall57]

I'm not a musician, but your analysis of the music has exponentially improved my appreciation of music

[@stayawile14]

I've never seen chemistry between any band members on stage like i just saw. That was utterly breathtaking. No words..

[@sandrasmith7501]

I've watched this performance a gazillion times, but this is the first time I've had the absolute thrill of enjoying it along with someone who also gets tore up from the floor up by everything that's happening on that stage! Besides the excellence of the musicianship in each and every stinkin one of them...the shouts and reactions of each and every one of them TO that excellence just stirs something in ya. "Tore up from the floor up"!! To me, this IS the greatest performance I've seen at an Awards show. Just my opinion. TY for breaking it down at every single, solitary moment I have rewound over and over again cause it was so dang cool it had to be enjoyed again. Loved this. By the way, the guitarist standing behind Justin when second song started is Mike Scott. Also played with Prince for a few years.

[@Guitargate]

Right on!

[@hollimcclung4719]

Agree with this 100%. I have probably listened to this performance a million times since it aired. To me it is the best of all time in an award show like this. I am a musician/singer so the appreciation for all of this collaboration is something you appreciate even more from a performance point of view. It is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing and there were things that you noticed in there that I had not noticed before.

[@laurahomekaiser]

@@Guitargate You just posted your video a week ago!! It happened in 2015. When was the first time you saw/heard this? I have been watching it multiple times a day for months and months. I can't stop. Now I am addicted to your channel. You are amazeballs. And your Dead reactions and your theory??? Wtf?!! Who are you? You are a gem man. You fricking glow in the dark. Damn!!!!!!! If only you were around when I was going to those shows and totally geeking out on set lists and music theory in between shows with my friends. I can' t stop. You are a god.

[@sandrasmith7501]

@Chris Stapleton Will you please stop this?! Getting pretty tiresome, you've just been reported.

[@Mmcdaniel23]

This is just a pure high that can't be matched by any drink or drug on this earth. Music isn't just a bunch of people making noises. It's people that know how to place pieces of different instruments and vocals in the right place at the right time. They hear the song before they sing/play the song. It's a magical gift that not many people have but it's still out there now a days. But being on that stage I can only imagine how those musicians felt. Like they're invincible and on a cloud floating above everybody in the crowd. The only noises are the ones they're producing, and causing in the crowd reaction.

[@jcbattistoni]

I mean this in ONLY the best ways possible, this performance is just NASTY, and so FILTHY DIRTY, just so completely perfect. If you listen to this, and you don't make guitar/soul singing/depths-of-your-soul faces, you don't deserve to hear how amazing this is. Everything about it is so frigging PERFECT!!!

[@WesterDrive]

Justin Timberlake is a national treasure and I'll make people die on this hill.

[@stephenchurch2422]

AWESOME PERFORMANCE!!! The 32 dislikes....They do not understand music. What music is. What music can do. The power of the sound and comradery of a group of musicians coming together to create this moment. Thank you for the commentary. Love the passion!

[@BethTerryResilience]

no worries. Most downvotes these days are just bots. This was amazing, no matter what your taste in music. These are true Pros, the band, the singers, and the audience. They all know what they watched. This was 10 years ago and it's as current as if it happened today. Thank you for an amazing analysis and a full on party.

[@DrDaveVa61]

Michael, I am so grateful you reacted to this! This is and has been my number 1 favorite live performance. I saw it live on TV when it happened and is most definitely the most watched video for me. I still get chills, every time without fail. You described this experience perfectly the build ups, those outrageous diminished chords, and the love and ego between the musicians. Justin told Chris beforehand something along the lines of "We just need to get you out there and let you shine one time, and the rest will be yours." This absolutely did that for Chris. The best moment is where Justin yells to Chris "Take it", the band drops out and he sings 2 of the most iconic growling high notes that just turned the entire audience into a frenzy. Best audience reactions were Little Big Town losing it when Justin did the high note run while pointing his finger, and Jerry Douglas's face with Sam Hunt behind him. There was so much respect from all the great musicians and artists in the audience. They all realized they were witnessing a magical musical moment, and totally appreciated it. Thank you again Michael!

[@harleyadam4813]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE watching Country Music royalty being absolutely BLOWN AWAY by Justin Timberlake stepping to the plate and offering an equal performance in this company. CRUSHED it!!!

[@kendrabryant4738]

Best performance I think I’ve ever seen honestly! The band was a huge part of the feel & perfection of the performance! JT & CS killed the vocals too!!

[@2byforge]

i am in no way a musician, but watching how excited you get talking about this perfect performance somehow makes it even better. well played good sir

[@tdub2290]

Agreed. 100% best duo on stage , ever. My chills had chills. Prob watched this 200 times.These two elevated souls that night.

[@Teresia12]

I live just outside of Nashville. Raised up here on country music. I've seen this at least a hundred times. Seen many reactions to it. You've done the best job of breaking it down and pointing out nuances everyone else misses. Starting now you are my favorite reactor.

[@sacredlovetarot1971]

this was a church revival, this performance reached the soul of everyone who had the privilege of listening !!! this was music magic!!!! from that first note you knew this was going to be magical

[@Easyslush]

Not only are these two songs bad-ass-ingly good! It's SO cool to learn the small dynamics going on in a band live on stage for a person that's never played in a band and therefore don't know them. Thanks!!

[@Twofrogs2]

I love Timberlake and Stapleton together. Their video for "Say Something" is outstanding.

[@whitney37508]

Music video recorded live. Freaking LOVED it.

[@tylergriggs2151]

Fantastic song and video....and recorded live. I love it.

[@jetobey5656]

Michael--most of the audience realizes that they are present for a masterpiece. It is such a unique moment in musical performance. Many in that audience are mesmerized, if not also, stunned, but they are swept into it-it cannot be resisted.

[@DeanfromOz]

Nothing like seeing a genuine reaction to a set like this, its so refreshing

[@deannakinsman6790]

Having been a HUGE Stapleton fan for years y'all they knew it was BOUT TO GO DOWN!! They had a PARTY UP IN THERE with that performance and the PLACE was LIT!!

[@cbdcdiva6872]

What I love about your review/reaction to this performance is that as a musician, you experienced the WHOLE entire performance. LOVE how you described the fun, the talent, the POCKET! Only musicians get that. I love going to/playing a concert, show, gig where the entire band is rolling! The audience is getting a treat when the energy is like this. Well done breaking this down!!

[@terrylharris1249]

You can thank Adam Blackstone the MD for this arrangement, master Bass player and hotly sought after Musical Director..this is killer!!!

[@Texasbluesalley]

If you're amazed by those weird chord changes and accents Michael is talking about, I have two words that will change your life: Black Gospel. Look it up. 🙌

[@elinolasco1019]

They’re not ready. 😩

[@monojhqm]

First thing that got me interested in guitar or music in general was Gospel chords and RnB songs, I spent countless of hours studying it while during highschool and it's really rewarding... It's out of this world!

[@kb_dev]

You mean the two words that Michael uses to describe the genre? Maybe watch the whole thing before commenting, yeah? - 10:24

[@celebe.4041]

I was thinking and going to say the same thing 😂

[@celebe.4041]

@@kb_dev Someone is hatin 🤣

[@marthacross4826]

Reactions to Chris Stapleton and JT never get old. Just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover. JT representing west Tennessee!

[@kellyhazelett139]

Justin and Morgan’s harmonies are tight. Morgan killin it on Drink Away.

[@evilldead6824]

This is more than a country song at this point this was just pure art!

[@husker22chad63]

There’s nothing better than watching people who just absolutely love their craft….they appreciate the artistry. And I’m not just talking about the performers. I’m looking at you Michael. Well, WELL done!

[@SouthernArtist77]

That was a “come to Jesus” performance, I’m a Timberlake fan for real too.

[@aidanmccoy5964]

Dang I knew Justin could sing, but this showed he is way more than that. He’s a musician and a pretty versatile one at that!

[@cuttnhorse2013]

I think Chris’s wife,Morgane was responsible for getting Justin involved . She is Chris’s back up singer, and holds her own!

[@tinalassiter2140]

Her harmonies make his music better - and it's already fantastic!

[@scottpalmer8368]

Morgane is wicked good!!

[@JebHoge]

If I remember correctly, JT and Chris were friends already before this.

[@garymaidman625]

She was also responsible for getting Chris to move from songwriter to singer. He has massive stage fright and in his live performances when she is there, you see him looking at her. She is his rock

[@Bateman61405]

JTs wife Jessica reached out years ago for Chris to perform at Justin’s birthday party I’m pretty sure. Theyve been friends since.

[@Chiro_ASMR]

The band is so tight Chris omg so powerful those runs move me to tears The female singer adds so much depth and soul And Justin’s willingness to take chances = The best live performance of all time. Thank you.

[@LayDeeTee1]

Talk about the "SWEET SPOT"‼️ It's so easy to tell that EVERY single person on stage is having the time of their life‼️ And that excitement spread to the audience‼️ And to those of us watching on TV too‼️ I go & watch this whenever I want to get HAPPY‼️🙌

[@sporty22011]

Michael- your enthusiasm is so infectious! You help all of us appreciate the music we love so much more deeply. I’m not a musician, I’m actually a tree climber, but when I have a bad day I like to watch your videos and your passion for music never fails to raise my spirits. Thank you so much for sharing your love, truth and passion with us!

[@avokevo5394]

It’s the eye rubbing for me 🤣

[@2ChukBuk]

The horns, the horns...oh yes. That made my Saturday morning. TYVM.

[@mrgmills70]

Every time I hear 'em I think. Otis Redding!

[@timbruno1926]

This is the performance that turned me on to Chris Stapleton. His guitar tone is what really caught my ear.

[@janegrossmann]

I love music, but i don't play. Having Michael educate me on how good this piece is was like going to church. This dude really loves music. you can see the light of music coming out of him and i felt inspired. Thank you, sir. you really have a gift for music, and the heart of a teacher.

[@terriresch1381]

Wow. You speak the truth. The musician/person who actually notices the facial expressions of all the other musicians and recognizes the meaning, well, you get it. That's when the magic is happening. There is so much going on that a general audience just isn't clued into noticing. Nice and thorough evaluation. Damn great performance. Kudos.

[@redstateforever]

I remember our local radio DJs talking about this performance the next day. It blew the doors off, no one wanted to follow that. It was the first time a lot of people had ever heard Chris sing, it was crazy.

[@pedrorodrigueziii4859]

My favorite moment is when they cut to Keith Urban and he makes the stank face because of how dirty good what he's watching is. Honestly this is musical nirvana. I can only imagine that final dress rehearsal where they all looked around in amazement at what they had created together.

[@josiesmith9318]

I am obsessed with this performance. I play it all the time and my family doesn’t understand my enthusiasm. This was so fun to watch you enjoy this the same way I do! I love this it makes me so happy to watch your reactions. Thank you

[@galescott-o5c]

It just doesn't get any better than this!! Just awesome...wonder how long they had to practice this song...Chris and Justin's vocals were insane! Can't say enough...😂😂😂❤❤

[@lenarobinson]

P.E.R.F.E.C.T.I.O.N!!! We just got taken to church. Doesn’t matter how many times I watch this I get goose bumps every time. 🙏Amen 🙏

[@northwestrider369]

That time when Chris joined John Mayer on stage. John tells a story that they decided to write a brand new song instead of just play one of their respective songs. Says they wrote it in a couple hours and they just get up on stage and play it. It’s awesome.

[@kellymccarthy5656]

I’ve watched this video more than once, and I get the chill bumps,Every time I hear Chris start singing! I feel like Justin is turned towards the band,so the focus is on Chris,and when it’s time,he does his thing...

[@myvintagesunburst7418]

Truly one of the greatest live performances ever , regardless of genre . I get goose bumps watching .

[@deborahfletcher9003]

What a performance!!! Michael, you made me listen to every instrument. My Grandson is just starting to play a electric guitar. At Christmas I bought him a new one. I showed him your website and he was impressed. I think you have another fan.