Home Free founder reacts to Children Go with Kenny Rogers

[@DiamondRioFan1]

I always like seeing the "double take" that Kenny gives Adam during the "6" part. It's like he's thinking, "How in the world is this Freak of Nature making these sounds?" lol

[@bryanpscolka7280]

You seriously need to do another song with Home Free. I loved when You were with them. Seriously. Chris, do another collaboration with home free. I would love to see this.

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

I love watching your comments and BTS info on the group. Only a member, former or current, can bring the meaning of the hard work you all went through making these songs and collaborating with one of the greats. RIP, Kenny. You have been loved and appreciated since you sang with The first Edition. And thank you, Chris, for all your hard work, as well as the other guys❤

[@katyb9532]

My man, this song is brilliant. And what an honor for HF to sing with Kenny Rogers! All of you together made this arrangement sound amazing. Kudos to your stunning arrangement of Angel We Have Heard on High! It was my favorite ever! Blessings to you and yours!

[@katyb9532]

Oh mercy. That email made me cry! You guys are a class act and we respect you for it! Thank you.

[@monalisa2662]

Wish you were still with the guys... would be great that you all had a reunion and you all dropped a song with the six of you! One of the finer moments for not only Home Free but for Kenny Rogers as well. RIP amazing one.

[@michaelsoper3610]

Thank you Chris! My 3 year old great nephew has been singing this song at the top of his lungs all through this season. Has all the lyrics down and belts the "How" full out, trying to match Kenny Rogers.

[@SBQDawn]

Hope you have an Awesome Christmas and Holidays.

[@janeelfgren]

LOVE this Chris. AWSOME💖💖💖💖💖💖 I miss you in Home Free, even though they are such a great group. I listen to Home Free every day. Merry Christmas Chris💖🌟❄️🔔🎄🎅🤶🧑‍🎄

[@antrazitaj5209]

You can see how much fun you had doing this with him. Also great arrangement, making a song that repetetive not boring is a challenge

[@LtKernelPanic]

Love this song. Saw your brother and the rest of HF perform this song last night.

[@MommaBird52]

Hi Chris! So good to see you! We love Chance but sure miss you ❤😊

[@franblakely6361]

I loved the personality of Chris..........and Chance does not have that. I have seem both in person, and Chris just brought it. Chance sort of looks shy or he like he would rather be anywhere, but on stage.

[@LincolnHawk-bk5yr]

Chris, this is my absolute favorite Home Free song.

[@Gurl_warrioR4God]

Love, love, love these times you go back and tell us all the cool things about these songs! Love all your songs you are doing now, too! You are so talented please keep up the good work! See you next time, Chris! ✌🏻😎👍😍🔥

[@leslieholland7843]

One of my favorite songs!

[@craigcornwell9576]

You are smiling ear to ear during this. It's so I obvious how excited you were.

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Love behind the scenes, so interesting to see all the hard work it takes to get what we see. A tragic loss, but he will live on in his music.😞🕊️ Happy Holidays.🤱🏻✨🕊️🎅🏻🦌🪅🪔🎁🎄🥳🎉

[@shercahn]

What a great experience! (well, the majority of it!)

[@terimingle8957]

This is one of my favorite HF songs!!! Thanks so much Chris! ❤

[@yvonnemager9085]

What a great Chriatmas gift! Thanks so much for sharing these insights with us 😊

[@marybryan4168]

Thank you for taking us on such an Awesome trip down memory lane. Please bring us more!!!

[@joywright8794]

Chris, you talked about the repetition, but the arrangement held enough variety that I found myself in anticipating what was happening and not a yawn in sight. I love this rendition you guys made. Kenny was a part of growing up years and it was fun watching you guys enjoying working with a legend. Every time I hear it I have a huge smile on my face. Thank you for now and thank you for back then. Merry Christmas!

[@julieyoungblood258]

My brother actually got to attend an event at Kenny’s home in GA many years ago.

[@susanadelson5936]

It’s really interesting to hear the story behind this collaboration. The camera person seemed to give you less “screen time “than the others, but it was nice to see more of Adam than we usually do.

[@cmitchell7347]

Always love the BTS info as only you, a former member of HF, could describe it. Almost all reactors only watch the finished video with no sense of what went into its creation. I try to share tidbits from your videos, perhaps things to notice, be aware of, etc. Educate those who I feel are seriously heading down the HF rabbithole. Quite a few go into watching this based solely on recommendations because of the season, sometimes a tad reluctant, and come away very entertained, loving the interpretation. Happy Holidays!

[@minneyruth]

That was so awesome ❤ what a great experience 🥰 how nice of Kenny to send you a message ❤ i hope you'll do something with Home Free again 😁 all 6 of you sound great together ❤️ Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@franblakely6361]

Loved the details.........of this, one of my faves.............and wish you were still with them! (YES!)

[@kristelwrightcochran2858]

I love this so much!

[@LorraineConsoliver-o5h]

Dynamics add such an irreplaceable element to music, and they’re so rare in a cappella music. Mostly it’s vocal layering, but here it’s both. I’d forgotten how amazing the dynamics were in this arrangement - incredible!! Thanks for another listen.

[@beckiramsey9561]

So awesome Chris!!🔥🔥I really love this one with Kenny! My Mom was a big fan of Kenny Rogers and I remember listening to her vinyl albums when I was younger. Such a great icon, I am sure it was such an amazing experience you all had performing with him!❤❤ You all are such great performers and the group still carries on!🔥🔥 Wish you a merry Christmas!! 🎁🎄

[@kingofhearts54]

Merry Christmas Chris!!!....Thank you for helping to create this Beautiful Group!!!

[@sandralorenz1796]

This is one of the first songs I heard Home Free do. And, just as a sideline, Austin will always look like he's 12. So glad this group became part of the music world. Thank you.

[@grandeprairie9268]

The best ending. I have listened to this performance at least 50 times and still get chills at the end.

[@rodconner9079]

The arrangement just so so good! Those memories are really something to tuck in and keep ... they'll mean the world later in life!!! This collab was the 1st full song my kids learned with HF ... and they're both proud of it! Happy Holidays and a VERY Merry CHRISTmas!!! Be Safe

[@karenblake6616]

A fun look behind the scenes, thanks! Merry Christmas.

[@JustGettinBy1321]

It's so fun to hear your memories & BTS info of these HF songs, all of which are great.

[@donnav3270]

Thank you for this! What a treat. Love you all. You’re amazing talents.

[@publicclammer]

Merry Christmas, Chris! You and all the others have brought me, and perhaps the world, immeasurable pleasure!

[@MrJdsenior]

Yeah, I knew that was a real kick for you guys. I could tell that the Oak Ridge Boys collab was a blast, too. It was fun to see the high frequency blast off. Two 'hair parters' Maxcell commercial reference' goin at, and with, each other. "That was me" in that silly voice...LOL. You are still having fun with it, apparently. Good stuff, the stuff of life. Your arranger nerding out was sneaking out here and there. :-) I heard all Kenny's stuff when it was originally released, and really loved a bunch of it. The loss of monetary gain in exposure missing the tonight show was probably a lot more than 15 grand, too.

[@roniboyd613]

Chris, thank you for sharing the back story. I knew some of it, but not all. I enjoyed watching you enjoying the song. 😊 Can't wait to see more trips down memory lane❤

[@denise_landry]

This arrangement is spectacular! I love these reviews so much ~ thanks Chris! 🖤

[@mommabird9891]

Thanks Chris. It's so fun to see the old videos and hear the behind the scenes stories. Merry Christmas!

[@glendamcgrady1244]

Thanks for sharing.

[@teresacartwright5406]

I first saw Kenny Rogers when he was still with his band "The First Edition". They had a TV show in the early 1970s called "Rollin'' on the River" that was taped in Toronto, Ontario (I think it ran for a year). I recall being envious of a classmate who'd gone to a taping with her boyfriend. I love this collaboration HF did with Kenny Rogers but I'm saddened to learn that his mobility was restricted. Thanks for the history and best wishes to you and yours in the New Year!

[@DanMcCall-g3b]

Merry Christmas, Chris Rupp. God bless you and your family!

[@kimberlygarwood-jl5om]

This is one of my favorite Home Free videos. I love it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@THESALUTINGMARINEFAN]

On another note ( lol no pun intended ) what went on the BTS of full of cheer, that has nw cracking up every single time I watch it

[@hdrider2113]

Love your reaction and break down, I’ve been following you guys since the sing off in 2013. You’re all amazing.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Merry Christmas Chris !!!! Thank you for this series. Have a wonderful & blessed Christmas Day.

[@sherikuykendall2621]

This was wonderful as usual. The way you guys rearrange songs to make them yours is nothing short of genius. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas on this glorious day of Christ's birth.

[@beadwright]

Hope you have a Merry Christmas. Such a great arrangement. This is one of my all time favorite Home Free songs.

[@amyfreedomluvr5277]

Thanks, Chris! Really love your commentary and memories on these old videos. Merry Christmas and best wishes for every happiness and success in the new year.

[@DeansMayhem]

I'm considering this your Christmas gift to me and all the Home Fries! Thank you! And by the way, the audio mix was perfect. Merry Christmas to you and the Rupp family.

[@tygerbrite]

Really enjoyed your presentation of this classic, and thank you for all you did to help create it.

[@tonyalongley353]

This is one of my favorite songs and videos. I always loved Kenny when I was younger, this was the best when you collaborated with him. All my faves in one video!!! Merry Christmas Chris!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@kmwwrench]

Although gospel is definitely not my jam, the arrangement you and Darren did makes me tap my toes, chair dance and sing along every time. So much fun. Merry Christmas!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Oh thank you for sharing so much of the background info, I really enjoyed it and your commentary.

[@mittalinemankinscott5287]

What a Stellar arrangement & blessed opportunity I imagine in some way made up for everything y'all went through! God Bless You Chris!

[@cowprez]

The editing is awesome with all those takes. Excellent! Great song as well. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@verawerner2683]

Ahhhh... Sou fã do Kenny e amo Home Free...Essa colaboração foi perfeita!! Saudade de ver você, Chris, com os meninos!! ❤❤

[@lindag4484]

I just went back and listened to /watched that video again, full screen. It' is outstanding! Kenney was great! Every moment - entertaining. From this to the Butts Medley (remix). What a spectrum of music, vocals, talent, and humor. I appreciate every bit of it and the hard work and extra effort you put into all you do --> excellence.

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

One of my fav collaborations y’all did! Love hearing the backstory and the ongoing comments!

[@bethcoussou]

Love when you go back and react to the old Home Free videos! This was a very special one with Kenny. I remember Kenny (a little) when he was with the Christy Minstrels (sp.?) Then with the Firat Edition . Yep! I’m old. lol we had the chance to see him in concert twice in later years (80’s and 90’s). Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas! Looking forward to seeing and getting the new Cypress Fyre album!

[@ladyfoot2880]

Thanks for taking us down Memory Lane Chris, and for the back stories here and there. Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and may all your dreams continue to come true throughout the New Year and beyond☃❄👶👼🎄🌟⛪🎁🎶🔔👣🙏🙌💪👍

[@nancywiebe3693]

Love these!

[@sharonmortimer3843]

I always really enjoy when you do this. You always say such amazing things about the song. I miss seeing lives from you. I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@beckycrabtree6651]

Love this arrangement!

[@nanadeborah8717]

Thanks Chris! I always love your input on the behind the scenes of Home Free videos . I'm watching this on Christmas Day. Always have to have this version as part of Christmas. It's amazing! Merry Christmas!

[@richb313]

Thanks Chris for sharing this Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@Rep2024-blu]

Still miss the chemistry Home Free had while you were with them. Chase is good but the whole feel changed when you left; glad you share your works still.

[@SBQDawn]

*chuckle did Jimmy just about loose his mind filming Kenny? I've always wondered if Jimmy hold's it together always or fan boys once in a while. Great arrangement ! I think Fallon Owes you guys !

[@glennvanzandt3011]

Loved this Chris.

[@SBQDawn]

ok need a review of how you did Shine and would love to hear you explain Why Don't We I love those 2 so much and I've been suggesting them to every reactor I know. so IF you have the time I'd love it if you did them.

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

hmm, do my own videos? spose i could. :)

[@matthewpattison8611]

If I'm not mistaken that Kenny Rogers said that his science teacher told him about home free not his choir teacher he said it once after the song had finished I remember him saying it

[@DiamondRioFan1]

actually he says it was his son's teacher.

[@ZacharyBallance]

I can clarify... my mother was Kenny's kid's music teacher! He was talking with her one day about how he was trying to book Pentatonix to collab with but their schedule was so busy. My mom asked if he had heard of Home Free, and when he hadn't, she suggested he look them up, as they had just recently won The Sing Off (which my family LOVED watching). And the rest is history!

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Extraordinaire ?! well we will let that go ... you did a great job growing what was a college project - turning it into a workable Vocal Group ..... it was good way back then, great when you got Rust and even after changes early on and of course with you leaving for personal endeavors - getting another THREE register singer similar skills as Tim Foust - though no one is. Other than your Pofah - good to have the reminiscing herein. GBjj

[@sallyintucson]

Kenny’s body may have been giving out but his singing voice wasn’t.

[@kimberlymoore742]

it would be nice to hear the song without the talking over it.

[@ChrisRuppOfficial]

then why not just watch the original video?

[@kimberlymoore742]

@@ChrisRuppOfficial where is it?