Holly Williams - Waiting On June (Official Music Video)

"This song means more to me personally than anything I've ever written. It's the bittersweet true story of my grandparent's life together from the beginning until the end. I wrote it from the shoes of my papaw to my granny, shortly after I lost both of them. The Williams legacy side is always focused on, and I'm unbelievably proud to be in the lineage, but I didn't know Hank Williams as a grandparent. He died in 1952 and Audrey was gone before I was born. The grandparents I knew and loved and spent so much time with were Warren and June White, from a small town in Louisiana called Mer Rouge. We compiled tons of old family footage to disperse throughout this video that was shot as a live performance. It meant so much to me to make this video, I truly hope you enjoy..."
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[@FatalRanger-fo1gx]

Thanks Grady smith.

[@graysonhoward1562]

Damn we all here already?😂

[@nohate8178]

You too ha

[@joemicer4816]

Me three

[@nicholasbegan7671]

All of us here. Grady Smith is great, but he’s not as good as this song.

[@graysonhoward1562]

Nicholas Began I didn’t like his top ten, but this is a good song for sure

[@dizzyrider6207]

I never knew Hank Williams jr. Had a daughter with such a beautiful voice singing such a beautiful love song. Thanks to a critic on KZbin named Grady Smith.

[@k9jekyll]

Grady; That’s how I found it. Crap, I’m still crying. Sounds like my grandma and grandpa. I guess I need to refresh the flowers at the cemetery now. And that is how I feel about my Bec. Love of my life that I want to grow old with.

[@charleedavis7621]

SHE IS’NT BO CEPHUS DAUGHTER, UN-LESS HANK WILLIAMS JR. IS HER MOTHER..

[@daltonwoolstenhulme8894]

im here same watched his top 10 and had to hear this one

[@cmorgancox]

Holly, if you never write another word, know that you've touched lives with this one. Incredible song.

[@Jae-lg6nv]

Just hit 21 years married with my man. I was so scared to get married and shaking during the ceremony. He paused the service and whispered in my ear "I choose you today and for always. You are my forever girl even if you bail. No matter what I am locked in." I breathed for the first time in my life and for once let go and never looked back. I choose him too. We are a united front and it is a powerful thing to lean into!

[@arjohnson85]

Whoever is cutting onions, will you please stop? 😢

[@cherryholmes52]

Makes me cry every time.

[@ralftheeskimobaby]

Amanda Johnson damn onion ninjas

[@jonallen2308]

Amanda Johnson I play the guitar, and I can't play this song without those onions making my eyes water....

[@packingten]

Amanda Johnson. This is HORRIBLE ....Makes me cry cuz its so bad

[@JennZ]

I cry every time I play the song, and even more when I saw the video. I think we all want to be loved like that. My great uncle just died this past week. He and my great aunt made it to 70 YEARS of marriage. How blessed they were!

[@dac232009]

My grandparents didn’t make it 70 years of marriage but 65 years 28 years grandpa would tell me how much he enjoyed every day that god gave her to him!

[@windellwallace]

Then there's a Song that stands out above All Songs. Gospel Songs Aside! Just heard " Waitin On June" first time ever. Where's the Kleenex tissues?

[@dozer1642]

Seriously, can you condense more of America in a song? God bless you Holly. Great video of how we used to be.

[@woundedknee7580]

yeah, Rest in Peace America. 1776~2008

[@woundedknee7580]

yeah, Rest in Peace America. 1776~2008

[@davidolsen2495]

It's sad. The destruction of the family in America. People wonder why are society creates so many broken people. The system is broken until we start valuing people more than money and material gains

[@nashbruce4196]

@David Olsen totally agree with you....except....the "broken society" is functioning exactly as it was intended to. It values material gains more than people. There's no "fixing" that. People need to people.

[@nashbruce4196]

@Wounded Knee no you don't get it

[@janpriddy3028]

Stephen Thompson on NPR recommended Holly Williams in an article about another American heartbreaker, "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman. I was born in 1952, always loved Chapman, and see unkindness too often these days-it was always there but I have had a lucky life. This song reminds me how fortunate I am to be married to my husband since 1974. Fifty years next year. Holly, you made me cry and cry. Feeling is good.

[@houndstooth3769]

Corporations didn't build America. Cities didn't build America.These people are the heartland. Where do you go when the heartland is gone. I've listened to this song hundreds of times, it still rips my heart open in a good way. No other songs. Thank you Holly and friends.

[@stinkyfoot99]

This artist is someone that should have been front stage and center on the CMAs. Holly Williams has real talent. This song is beyond amazing. I am just starting to learn how to play and sing this song and I can't seem to get too many verses into the song without tearing up! This is REAL country music. Thank you, Holly!!

[@crystalthompson7593]

stinky foot she's not main stream. It is a shame. Need to stop letting people tell us what good music is. This vibrates the heart and resonates with in the soul.

[@cmwoodys]

Quite possibly the most perfect, romantic real song ever

[@joegibbskins]

“Where the angels let me see her everyday” gets me every time

[@joependleton6714]

3rd generation story teller. This is a hit

[@AfricanGirl]

I love this song!!!! Yes & I am Black. listen to alllll forum of music genres. Talent is talent

[@jasonjacks5975]

A 500-page memoir condensed into one beautiful song.

[@acesnoopy]

This song is still making my eyes sweat every time I hear it, never heard a more honest and beautiful song

[@buby79]

"But the angels let me see her everyday"... Gets me every time :(

[@rosch99]

My previous profession included an ability to recognize natural, raw talent. This kid of talent actually inherited more than what was passed on! Not sure how that's possible but this girl is better at singing and song-writing than her ancestors.

[@RonaldChappell-lp7xx]

I've been a Williams family music lover from the 66 Sr. can tair your heart out.

[@toddturner1865]

This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes. I didn't know your grandparents well, only met them a few times. They were cherished friends of my cousins (their swimming pool can be seen in Warren's home movies in your video). Your mom and one of your aunts were, with my cousin Molly, part of the Sunshine Scatterers in Mer Rouge when they were kids. They held meetings that opened with the Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance plus an offering where they'd consider who in the town who might be sick, celebrating a new baby or whatever. Then, they'd deliver cookies or a card or some other way to scatter some sunshine. Years ago, I mentioned to your great aunt Genevieve how growing up in Mer Rouge must've been something special. "Oh, we never locked our doors. Somebody might need something!" Priceless! By the way, I saw Genevieve last Saturday and she looked great. She is truly a treasure and a delight.

[@KD-fs5lq]

I'm a 40 year old man and this song just brought me to full on tears. Brilliant songwriting

[@davegibbs6592]

Wow, one of my surf buds said I would dig this....thanks T Rex for making me cry.

[@cdinsb]

I cry every single time I hear this! What a masterpiece🦖

[@craigroberts1329]

One of the Greatest American Songs ever Written and Recorded. And your Voice could not sound any Prettier Holly. Thank You Holly for your Love Letter to your Grandparents ; and your Gift to all of us that get to listen to your Beautiful Song.

[@rockydog523]

You did it, I'm sitting in a parking lot crying my eyes out. Someone asked if I was okay, I started the song over again. Now two of us are crying. Starting to draw a crowd. It's turned into a moment of mass understanding.

[@levisbunkr]

That sounds beautiful

[@lukewelch2752]

Wow. I'm speechless. This is absolutely beautiful. I watched the CMA awards recently, and I saw many of the current most popular performers that night. Now, I'm listening to this, and there is no comparison. It says a lot about a a songwriter when they are able tear your heart out with a song, like this one does. Wow.

[@slowcreek172]

Completely agree

[@dustypeppers1358]

I guess you could say it's a ... family tradition.

[@danwashburn3527]

nothing better than a true love song. I didn't know my grandparents so much but watched my mother and father go through the last 30 of their 50 yr marriage before pops died. I'm sure Lowery was leaning up against that pearly gate with a shaft of grass hanging out his mouth waiting on Genevieve as well.

[@rufasgutz7656]

I'm 58 years of age, served my country in a combat roll seen and experienced things in my lifetime that I can't even begin to explain. But never have I seen moved like I was by this incredible young woman singing such a magnificent tribute, very well done young lady I hope you go further than even you could hope to dream. God bless you.

[@pamelaspradley3711]

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[@jbferrell1]

This is Holly William’s (Hank Williams’s Sr. granddaughter) latest song release “Waiting On June” (story about grandparents life) currently moving up the charts. Holly is an extremely talented singer songwriter as reflected in the William’s legacy.

[@CCRoxtar]

She gives her maternal grandparents their due, as those were the ones she grew up knowing. The ones on the Williams side both died before she was born.

[@lfw510]

This is on my short list of “greatest country songs ever”. Every word is perfect.

[@larryring997]

Tears flow every time I hear this. Holly, thank you for sharing such a loving side of your grandparents.

[@alcunniff1503]

Just discovered Holly via Ken Burns' "Country Music" series. She is a very impressive singer-songwriter, and I intend to explore more of her music.

[@michaelburke125]

No matter how many times I have heard this song, I am still floored. The gorgeous melody, subtle, yet powerful. But the true magic is the lyrics. Every word is exactly right and every line conveys so much meaning -- and love. This is as close to a perfect song as I have ever heard.

[@oldschoolmatt7396]

In 2012 I lost my grandpa, he and granny were married for 55 years when he died. Last year after 6 and a half years of waiting she finally caught up with him. I still miss them so damn much that I didn't make it halfway through this beautiful song before I started crying.

[@814das]

Song made me cry at age 58, age 60 and still now at 65.

[@acesnoopy]

I've shared this with everyone that I'm close with, this is real country music, the best ever

[@CrestviewScott]

Somewhere there are 104 people who have zero idea of what good song writing is. Amazing song.

[@darylewannabe1825]

The Williams family bestows yet another gem for us to enjoy. Incredible.

[@alexelton-wall3119]

I cry every time I listen to this. It is so beautiful.

[@Mr_Bob_Loblaw]

I used to cry drivin down the road thinkin abt Memaw and Papaw listenin to this song. Then I’d play it again.

[@audiethomas2765]

Holly thank you for this song I close my eyes and see my own grandparents again.

[@catlee6757]

A real masterpiece.

[@marshabryant9536]

I have a new granddaughter...I'm pretty sure she's named after miss June. Tremendous song and talent. I didn't even know about Holly Williams until I heard my Junes playlist.

[@814das]

Song made me cry at age 58 and still does the same at age 60.

[@LGF79]

40 here. Yup.

[@EZGrace]

Me too, every time

[@Will_be_alone]

Waiting on June. Beautiful song, Makes me cry listening to this. I lost my parents on the same day years apart. I film spirit's in the sky's. I've been homeless for a couple years and miss my mother very much, it feels like a part of my soul is empty. I reached out to this administration And was ignored and had everything taken from me. I don't want to die but I can't Live much longer. Being alone and walking All over the country. Being denied shelter in Various places and not settling anywhere. Thanks again Holly Biggest fan, will

[@theMatch111]

it took me 7yrs to get here, find this song, people don't know it, but they need to listen to songs like this.

[@shadow_-ek4hk]

Ms Williams i am 90% sure your grandfathers are super proud of you i don't think I have ever heard such beautiful and such meaningful music in my life please keep this up for the hearts that you touch and the good you bring to the world

[@stormqueen29]

Man, I have no idea how I never heard this before. Sitting here with tears rolling down my face, thinking of my mom and dad and the love they shared for so many years. They don't make a love like theirs anymore.

[@NotoriousEEBs]

You'd never know that I know this song by heart, because as soon as I try to sing along, I start bawling instead.

[@acesnoopy]

I love this music. She's the real deal

[@bamamoondog9039]

Finally A Real Country Singer. A Great Talent. Hopefully she will be a Superstar soon. Awesome !!!

[@tessgottschalk2095]

he played me this song on my couch, on a sunday-i’ve been begging him to sing to me until he finally gave in. i told him he could use my guitar. i had my feet tucked into the cushions behind him. i’ve never liked country music, but i’ve never loved a person more than him.

[@mrjblover1999]

I cry every time. So touching.

[@jamesbrown55]

Im listening with a face full of tears. Mission accomplished.

[@andrealynsongs]

This is the life I have dreamed about. Thank you for painting such a beautiful picture as an inspiration to us all. 🥰

[@QueenofNonSequitur]

Who the hell gave thumbs down? 😡 It's a beautiful song!

[@loganheringes4380]

Holly if you are reading this, I just want to say I think your whole family would be proud. I have been a fan of Hank Sr for the longest time. I think he would be proud of you especially. Hank has created some of the greatest country music singers in my opinion and you are no exception

[@jimmckelvey6913]

The best "art" is the art that speaks directly to you. It doesn't matter what the original reason for the song was or even what it is about if it speaks to you and your life. If "art" has some fire and emotion all the better in terms of songs. This song, by Holly Williams, might be the very best example I can think of right now about that type of art. Several years ago I saw Holly Williams perform this song in a song circle and Kris Kristofferson was to follow her with one of his songs 'round midnight out in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean on Cayamo. "How do you follow a song like that?," Kris said wiping tears away from both cheeks after she finished "Waiting On June." The thousand people in the audience where doing the same thing Kris was doing. What a song!

[@romulusremus7537]

I wish I could Like this song 1,000,000 times.

[@roymccarty6931]

Get back on the horse girl! You've been too long gone and you're better than I think you know !!🥰

[@rosssoutherland8118]

Very touching. I’m gonna play it for my momma and daddy ❤️

[@tinasmith-c8g]

Holly, it was so nice meeting you and your daughter today! I had to look you up and I'm so happy I did, this song is so heart-touching and beautiful! Thank you for sharing! What a wonderful legacy to your grandparents.

[@dannyanderson6515]

Holly you just made a grown man cry. Love it.

[@Bye1960]

I'm blessed to have known June and Warren White.

[@lukejones5327]

This is such a beautiful song

[@EZGrace]

Saw Holly open up for John Prine in Morgantown WV years ago, never heard this song, made me cry, and still does every time I hear to this day. Greatest song that not enough people know about. Thank you Holly.

[@1966marmar]

E.Z. Grace I’m from WV I’d love to have seen that !

[@davidterry919]

She can sing and write beautiful songs,not to mention she is sure easy on the eyes

[@taraarcher3079]

What a beautiful tribute, any dry eyes out there after listening to this one?

[@fishstickparty]

The fucking tears are welling 2 minutes in dear God.

[@TheWellEngland]

Thank you for sharing this absolutely beautiful story and song.

[@Prescott122]

You shouldn't make old ladies cry, little sister.

[@randywcurtis1035]

Holly Williams is beautiful and gorgeous woman singer ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@darnorneryyoutubable]

Holly you have the gift! Just keep being true to yourself and God will take care of the rest!

[@weezel32]

This should have been on the NPR All Songs Considered "Songs That Make Us Cry" episode. I often wonder if I have a soul. Listening to this is as close as I get to believing I do. Stupid dust.

[@kellyaraujo273]

Brian Turner Stupid Dust......perfectly said

[@adamcopeland5931]

I can't help but think of my dad's parents my grandma Ona and grandpa Red Copeland with this song it reminds me of them so much :(

[@quietwillow8911]

very beautiful song, as you listen to the song you can feel how much they loved each other. In these times that kinda love is hard to find..

[@rogerdewater7490]

This is such a beautiful song that reaches out and touches me like few songs ever have.

[@markhawley1070]

Holly Williams sings this story with such passion, pain, and soul. It makes you long for the days with your own grandparents. The summers with them. the love the family. When wedding vows meant something.

[@HowellHomeTeam]

I hate that I have to use speech to tell you I'm speechless. This is a masterpiece.

[@denniswilliams7802]

Such a beautiful song she paints a picture with her lyrics such a true love

[@gregcramer8779]

My sister in law's family were Hank Williams family....from Alabama....what a legacy!

[@lockednloaded7830]

What a heart-wrenching song! Damm

[@kingfarm4011]

I wanted to post to tell you how very much this song moved me. It makes me want to be a better man. I still can't listen to it without crying. In my opinion, the best song of the 21st century because it is so honest and packs such an emotional punch. Just stunning. God bless

[@bagdadder98]

Saw this live at the Grand Ole Opry. Amazing song. I cried in front of all of my friends, but it's ok because they were all crying too!

[@stringtwister7654]

How come I've never heard of Holly?? Wow first time in years that I've had chills just listening to a song! Wow Holly your awesome

[@SplerbVeebley]

Brilliant and beautiful!

[@acesnoopy]

One of the prettiest songs I've ever heard

[@deborahsinners3263]

Great song, story, life.💫✨

[@robertmcdonald1278]

Wow! What A soulful talented artist 🌞

[@andrewkling9530]

makes me cry like a baby

[@johnelkins4068]

The voice, it's life, thk u HW:)

[@mpec9405]

Sweet song and tribute to your dear grandparents. I am crying, so touching. They were a beautiful couple. So sorry for the loss of your sister. I pray she is at peace with your grandparents in Heaven.

[@davidscott7626]

Holly Williams is a treasure. Bottom Line, she is fucking awesome.

[@deannabates1575]

That is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your family’s story.

[@thefreckledcyn8826]

Grady brought me and Im glad I came

[@ShaunEJulian]

How am I just now hearing this beautiful song

[@harryosborne6103]

Yup, awesome song! Did it right, made me cry like a baby.

[@lifeinourrv]

One of the best songs ever in my opinion. Gets a tear every time.

[@joeljonesiam]

Wow Holly! Just wow. Took me right back to my childhood growing up in Louisiana and what a powerful story - and voice. It stands on it's own regardless of your last name.

[@nashbruce4196]

I don't like country music but damn this is a sweet song.