Huey Mack - Dear West Virginia featuring Brad Paisley and The West Virginia University Choir

[@itshueymack]

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[@ConservativeCE2]

Whoever is singing these vocals are extraordinarily terrible.

[@sarahharvey7571]

Dear West Virginia, Happy 103rd Anniversary of The Battle of Blair Mountain! Long Live West By-God, The Best Virginia! Thank you to all the hands that lit our way, thank you to all the feet that carried us here! ❤️‍🔥🫶🏻

[@johnsheppard4581]

You can take the man out of West Virginia but you can never take West Virginia out of the man. Awesome video and song.

[@NancyNNash]

AMEN ! You can take a girl and put her in the middle of Nashville, but she still bleeds blue and gold ! And every time someone says let's go... She'll respond... Mountaineers !

[@tracywilley1019]

Amen brother. Nicholas county girl here

[@VeralkekoaaliaswildBillHickok]

You got that right. The east could attract some country boys, but eventually because of their redneck side and their kinfolk, they'd be back in no time, because they're very proud of their roots. A city boy can't make no southerner in their state take their drawl, even if they're made to wear a suit.

[@buddysteele7624]

wow idk if you made that up but that was really prophetic

[@bonitadiablo]

Or woman!!

[@TheOdoyle72]

I didn't grow up in West Virginia, however I spent 4 of the best years of my life attending West Virginia University (2009-2013). I made so many friends and memories and this song makes everything come flooding back into my head. Thank you for the trip down memory lane everytime this song comes on. I miss Morgantown and all the people that helped to make Morgantown special to me.

[@1ajw23]

Same here, just a year later (class of 2014). SO much life lived in those couple of years.

[@markkiger5219]

I cannot imagine any true West Virginian who would not be moved by this song. The video really brings it home. Your step dad Eric is truly a great man. I had the honor to meet him long ago and you are blessed to have him in your life. Take it from someone who knows. It is never too late to come home. All the best.

[@bjgolden304]

Sorry I wasn't moved by it. That's not me being a a-hole. I just don't like the song and I won't say I will because I'm from WV.

[@psharp274]

I've been living in West Virginia going on 21 years.💚🧡

[@iss8504]

You don't have to be a WV to like this song. It's about hometowns, family and values. It's a real country song about rural life. I am a western Canadian from a rural farming town. I love this song.

[@ashleydawn9894]

I think it's a good song as far as tugging on my heartstrings there are few others that would probably go ahead of this one and yes I'm from West Virginia I was born and raised down an old coal outside of Beckley but don't get me wrong though it is a very good song

[@robertclark4779]

Yeah I cried

[@colinirwin8611]

From Ireland living in Morgantown. Love the people of West Virginia..

[@NYC-Gardener]

I wonder how many of us in that 30-50 range this punched directly in the feels. I know I am among that age group that was born and raised just outside of Morgantown in Preston Co, but had to leave the state for better job opportunities. I know I constantly think of how much I miss it back home and wish I could be there.

[@mocarpenter8836]

Damn near brought me to Tears!! 🥺🥺 HailWVHail !!

[@apj6033]

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[@cindycraig3164]

You're a Sisler? Where in Preston County are you from? There were Sislers up in the Whetsell Settlement where I'm from.

[@NYC-Gardener]

@@cindycraig3164 I grew up in Masontown. My grandma owned a house on W Depot street for decades

[@Bensalami69]

I grew up outside of Charleston & had to leave to pursue a better life in Cincinnati. I miss my family & friends there every day. There’s not another place like WV. I miss my mountain mama

[@mocarpenter8836]

There's a Reason why we call it Almost Heaven!! Born and raised in Fairmont. But my Beautiful Wife of 35yrs were blessed enough to buy a New home in the Cheat Lake aera in 2020. We left for 17yrs and lived in Pilot Mtn (Mount Pilot)NC. But have been back HOME for almost 15yrs. We will Never, Ever Leave Again!! Let's Goooo !! Mountaineers !! HailWVHail!!! Gr8 song Brother!! Keep that Grind, and You'll get there !! 💯💯

[@britainylinde]

Morgantown stole my heart when I was a little middle schooler living in Pittsburgh. I went to WVU and spend time in Charleston WV before moving away. I miss It with my whole heart. West Virginia is a special slice of Heaven and only those who live there understand. Almost Heaven 💛💙

[@geschoonover]

West Virginia will always be home. People from elsewhere, if they give West Virginia a chance, will fall in love with our home and embrace it as theirs, as well.

[@janiefox3458]

Morgan County WV here -- lived all over the world in the military - and I love WV the most. West Virginian by choice.

[@jennifercottrell951]

There is no one more proud than a West Virginian. Born and raised and I still call it home. We are all proud of WV, no matter where it takes us. Such a beautiful song Joey! Kudos to Brad for the backup in this song. Love our WV boys!!! 💙💛

[@dubsackken]

Had some strange urge to see if that guy Huey Mack I used to listen too on KZbin still makes music, was not disappointed👏

[@Mr68k]

I have left West Virginia TWICE in my life, and have always came home. I've been out of the country as well, and when I talk about my home...people get a sense of yearning to visit. Your song brought me tears to this Kanawha County resident. Thank you so much for this...God Bless you!

[@garymessengerjunior]

HELL YA was army veteran in west virginia, miss that shit so much

[@andrewjholcomb]

I grew up in Richwood West Virginia. In 10th grade health class we sat in a circle in the gym and were asked to tell something about ourselves that no one knew. Mind you most of the class I knew my whole life. When it was my turn to speak I told everyone I was born in California. Everyones jaws dropped and said really. I used to want to move to California but I knew it wasn't me. I live in Illinois right now and have been here 6 years to long. I miss the clean rivers and lakes. Here in Illinois you feel dirty after a swim.

[@ArtwithMrsWine]

WV born, WVU grade, and been living in NYC for over 15 years. This really pulled at some heart strings for me! Beautiful song!! And now I REALLY want to go to the Fishbowl!!!

[@williamhallii2756]

This song sure makes me homesick. I may live in Nashville now, but West Virginia will always be my home.

[@CStonePhoto]

This song is great! A young man moved from the country life of West Virginia to the Mecca of western debauchery to chase his dreams. Sadly, he’s realizing he left behind that fresh mountain air and an honest man’s work, for a land known for drugs, greed, and promiscuity. Come back home Huey, they says it’s Almost Heaven.

[@destiny4607]

I’m from Morgantown too, I want to go back to badly it hurts. This song really hit home 😢🫶 thank you

[@tinymahuta]

Watching from New Zealand. Not sure how this got into my recommended, but it is now in the playlist...dope!

[@tammylemasters4354]

Wow joey that is awesome proud of you. Ray

[@Aaron-fb1pq]

This song deserves more views

[@michaelgower2007]

Eric McGuire was the best radio host ever. Been to everywhere locally in this video. Damn. Good song and def pulls the heart strings. You got a fan, Huey.

[@far_out_in_the_country]

I love West Virginia

[@nicklawson2762]

I love it brother, made me and my momma cry ❤️ thank you for being you big homie.

[@TheJoshSpiroff]

Hits different for us morgantown folk. Congrats on making it out and not forgetting your roots.

[@colegiven1654]

I spent 20 years of my life in Winfield, WV. I left home for the army and eventuality ended up in Colorado. Out of all the places I’ve lived, WV has something special to it. I hope that at some point in my life, I live there again. Great video, made me feel like I was home.

[@philipmartin1162]

Let's Go! Great Song! Definitely showcases how most folks from WV feel about West By God! No matter where you go or what you do it calls you back. There is no doubt these country roads will take you home. God Bless and Best of Luck out there.

[@susanbello773]

Love the song 🎶 love my home WV ❤

[@milkymakes1]

I don't know how I'm just hearing this song. Man it brought back so many memories, and I still live in West by God Virginia. It's an amazing song! I love it.

[@slavetolove425]

The Love letter to West Virginia is beautiful. Makes me homesick for my version of your West Virginia. So much green … lotta earthy country roads to get lost on purpose on. … honoring your stomping grounds and your people with a tune … perfect xox

[@AnniceMichelle]

West Virginia has been my second home my whole life. I live just across the border now in Greene County PA, but family has deep roots in Morgantown right down to the building of that clock tower. As well as working in the coal mines.

[@deniseervin6947]

This song is so cool! I just moved back to West Virginia from Long Beach Ca. a year ago. Lived there for almost 40 years left when I was 6 and missed it every single day! Feels so good to be home. I am from a Fairmont originally but now live in Morgantown. My son goes to MHS and one thing I now for sure you can always come back home!

[@ashleydawn9894]

Anybody in these comments from Beckley or one of the small surrounding towns..... just want to give a shout out to my West Virginia Raleigh County natives I hope the Lord has blessed you all

[@shawnpennington3852]

Great song. From all of us in WV we hope nothing but the best for your career

[@oldiron02productions]

I feel all of this! No matter how far you go, WV will always be home. 💙💛

[@Dqzmngf7530]

From Fairmont currently stationed in Ohio. I’ve been away for over 25 years in the Army but still get to visit occasionally to fulfill my soul and belly with Pepperoni Rolls and Yann’s Hotdogs!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@timothylemley9219]

Proud to have been a cross town rival. I remember when popular came out you were the talk of the town. Big props man. You never changed from what I’ve heard. Glad to see someone from our age group make it. Beautiful song brother.

[@kevinwilhelm5233]

I’m from Morgantown , grew up here .. moved away for bit , but these mountains always call you home . I went thru MHS got into a fight right at the bottom of those steps also ,had many of fish bowls at Mario’s , played on those courts at Marilla and know who Eric was .. will admit never heard of you before this song .. but man it’s beautiful .. NGL eyes were welled up.. thanks man and WV will always take you back and be home .

[@vickietaylor8114]

Great video and song! I was born and raised in Fairmont. Left home for Colorado, but WVa , though, is "home". I cry each time I listen to this song...a longing for the country roads

[@angiegoff1422]

Randolph County here. Love the song and loved seeing Eric in this video. This tugs at your heartstrings.

[@HazelEyedVixen]

This is absolutely cool! It's such a small world! I had no idea my landlord had such a talented son! Small world indeed and it's always amazing when someone from our Beautiful state does great things, our state is always painted in such a negative way. This hit me right in the feels because it's always true, no matter how far we move away,WV will always be "Home" ❤💛💙

[@79carsar04]

Love your song and video! Of course Brad Paisley agreed to feature on it... great guy who loves West Virginia!!! Really felt this in my heart. I left Morgantown and ended up in California...never felt like I belonged there...15 years...but, just came home to Morgantown a little over a year ago and just have so much more peace in my heart 💙💛 I went to MHS too...it's waaaay different lol.

[@morganquilts]

WV ❤ will always be home. I had to leave for work but love going "home" to visit family.

[@6622charlie]

Absolutely love this song ! Great job. Great to see another famous West Virginian in song. Love Brad Paisley and the WVU choir !! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BigDawsTv]

This was super cool man

[@Micoolaw]

Whoah big daws come back to wvu

[@saucingslit5959]

Cool to see you

[@j2farmandoutdoors]

This song describes both mine and my wife's journey. Both born and raised in West Virginia. When we were younger our ultimate goal was to chase our bodybuilding dreams of becoming professional bodybuilders. We finally were able to make the journey out to southern California and spent several years of ups and downs pursuing our dreams in the bodybuilding industry. There were certainly good times but there were also heart breaking times as well. Although we had an incredible journey chasing our dreams and making life long friends and memories, there is just no place like home. Life is funny, you think you always will be better off somewhere else but there is no place like home. We moved back to the east coast. God Bless West Virginia Country Roads.....and proud to also say that I went to high school with Brad Paisley. Great song! Thank you Huey (Joey) and Brad! God Bless!

[@TrenchWars62]

Originally from Ohio, but went to WVU and I miss Morgantown/WV every day. Best friends and the best memories were made there.

[@dps1102]

Poignant song and video -brings a tear to the eye. Love it Born and raised in Fairmont-return often. My dad, a sportswriter, was dubbed “The Mountaineer” for his 30 year stretch-recounts of play-by-plays and columns for WVU football and basketball. Life recently took me to NC, but WV will always be in my heart, in my very bones 💙💛

[@lindamason4731]

Cold chills first line. Crying halfway through. Love it. The song is so perfect. 💙💛💙💛

[@stevehirzel6871]

Left 35 years ago and think of it every day. This song just breaks my heart. I’m sorry I left you WVa!

[@djfenstermacher2200]

Dude drove right by my house here in nestorville! Amazing song!! It was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥! Paisley agreed to do it with ya because he’s a West Virginian and I’m sure he sees something in you and knew this song would be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!

[@lisaparrish734]

Makes me proud to be from here, there aren't enough songs about this place and the amazing people here

[@lauriebugg4673]

I love this! The words are felt by any WV born and raised who had to move away.

[@monawilsonfloyd8713]

Just played for my Writing 8 class - we truly enjoyed it - West Virginia is the very BEST!! You are very talented - may you make it BIG!!

[@patrickpepper2490]

Love it. Gotta remember our roots. I had to go my own way to make it also now I’m a transportation manager at a college in Florida but nothing feels like when I go back. Looking forward to it at Christmas.

[@isaakjohnson3446]

Hey Mack this hit hard I'm from a small town in West Virginia called Petersburg I'm bout 3 1/2 hours away from Motown I've been falling your career since 2015 huge huge fan love your music

[@johncullers]

LOVE THIS SONG VERY VERY GOOD ...WE KNOW WEST VIRGINIA IS OUR MOTHER ... CAN'T LEAVE HER . Closes place to Heaven

[@traciefread4699]

I'm from WV and while I no longer live there, it will always be my HOME.

[@jonathanthechristian5558]

This song gets even better with time

[@chassieksmith]

I love this song! I am from Preston county and left to chase my dreams. The best part of the year is when I go back to visit everyone and see those beautiful mountains.

[@estherduvay4184]

Great song & kudos for using WVU choir.

[@vickietaylor8114]

Just refreshed and listened to this once again. Always touches my heart. I miss WV so much...had a great childhood there! Love this song!❤

[@richrobinette2117]

This song is AMAZING! It really hits home for me, growing up in West Virginia, then leaving, and now being back in Morgantown. There is definitely something about this place, that you can’t find anywhere else.

[@tombloom5223]

Great song...fantastic cinematography, and you will always have a home back in Morgantown...Great to see all the friends show up at Mario's ....Mikey had a good time......seeing the group that hung out at our house show up to the Fishbowl...(great memories)

[@Bsurb352]

Damn this hits home.. miss West Virginia and everything about it! 🥲

[@meddy26541]

This was BEAUTIFUL! Long time can, I saw you preform at 123. Your Aunt, known to us as Weezy, took me to jail one time. 🤣 I’ve been to your mom’s store and of course know Eric. We’re all really proud of you Joey! 💙💛

[@jordynmathis1030]

I only lived in West Virginia for 3 years, but those were some of the best years! This video brings back amazing memories for living in Morgantown.

[@173dddd]

Man, I miss those lush green hills. ❤

[@leighflorkevich9916]

So cool Huey Mack! Makes me happy and sad at the same time. Born, raised and still live in WV. I hate that so many young people sometimes have to leave in order to find work or fame or whatever they need in order to be successful. But one things for sure, we'll take you back any time because after all, you're family!

[@Doorknob922]

Marion county here and love the song great job

[@jskeens6616]

Born and raised in WV, moved to GA when I was 24. It’s been 4 long years now and I still long for home.. I’ll always be a mountaineer

[@wvuboy2194]

now i love take me home country roads and this! Lets go Mountaineers buddy!

[@xxstonerxgirlxgamerxx]

Wow! Love it I grew up and still am in wv for 28 years ain't no place like it it'd unlike any other state ❤

[@markbolinske937]

There is elite. And then there is this song. And then there is this video. Well done, King.

[@andreasmith8530]

Joey made me cry with the Mario’s fishbowl and then with you boys sitting around together. Plus definitely feel some Dear West Virginia thoughts in Tennessee. Great song!

[@bonitadiablo]

My Haitian coworker shared this with me because he knows I’m from WV! Loved it and shared with everyone! Well wishes for your continued success!

[@Toxicwastememes]

Way to go! Thanks for showing people the good things about our hometown!

[@gjgooding]

Sure is true. I would love to be back. Heart will always be there.

[@7toez729]

this song is amazing. gives me chills eveytime i listen. thank you for this song!!!

[@justinrogers1575]

I left West Virginia in 1999 when I joined the military, now I'm in the Philippines missing home everyday.

[@callieandtylerstapleton6252]

you miss west Viginia, i miss Stockton, California. i live in Saint Albans West Virginia, been here in west vitginia since i was 8.

[@vns371]

Beautiful, touching song, and so wonderful to see what you value.

[@stephencarter7328]

Man this song really hits home. I left Grenville WV to join the military, how I miss this state and my family miserably. It has now been almost 10 years since I have been home! Thank you for this beautiful song bro!

[@lindseypacella3840]

This brought a tear to my eye! I will always be proud to be from this beautiful state! Pretty sure she will always take back the ones who make her proud!!

[@adiputrafauzi548]

Take me back home I feel like I've been away for way too long I've seen the world, I've sang these songs I changed so much since I've been gone Sometimes I miss who I was those days There's so much that I didn't know There was you and me, those bright green eyes And those old country roads Dear West Virginia You been so good to me I'm sorry if I had to leave But I just had to chase those dreams Dear West Virginia I hope I don't make you mad When California breaks my heart I just hope you'll take me back I was supposed to be a big ol' star Like my friends but it hasn't come true Now I lie awake and I think about every mistake I can't undo Oh, traded in my heart for a couple late nights and a Hollywood life Why do I always have to try to be the guy that strangers can like I'm not who I set out to be I'm not the kid who used to dream All these lessons in my life didn't come too cheap California never really felt like me (really felt like me) Dear West Virginia (dear West Virginia) You been so good to me I'm sorry if I had to leave But I just had to chase those dreams Dear West Virginia (dear West Virginia) I hope I don't make you mad When California breaks my heart I just hope you'll take me back You will always be the one that got away from me You will always be where I found my hopes and my dreams dear West Virginia (You been so good to me) (I'm sorry if I had to leave) sorry if I had to chase those dreams (But I just had to chase those dreams) dear West Virginia (I hope I don't make you mad) When California breaks my heart I just hope you'll take me back Ooh ooh ooh Ooh ooh ooh Ooh ooh ooh Ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh Dear West Virginia I hope I didn't make you mad When California breaks my heart I know I'll be right back

[@kaymw0]

This immediately made me remember our conversation in 8th grade art class! Proud of you ❤️

[@mynindo_660]

Great song! I left WV for a military career but I still miss it such a beautiful place.

[@theadventuresofjerryandjes947]

West By God Virginia! Is my home also. And living in California. This song hits home. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@be.only.1]

Brings a tear to my eye and makes me miss WV.

[@megankinney9819]

Mohigan alumni 2011 ♥️💙 looks of good memories. Good job Joey!

[@Twinningtruthtime]

Originally from Chapmanville, living in Florida now, but we still own our home there! This song made me tear up! It’s amazing.

[@Mike-tk9wd]

Great Song! Mineral County here!

[@chriskinsley6682]

Love it being from Morgantown wv is a awesome place to live always remember the good times I had at mhs.

[@heatherlorraine4346]

Thank you for taking me back West Virginia!! ❤

[@Gryfont]

As a man from Morgantown but living elsewhere now, I can really appreciate this... well done.

[@dalebrown8330]

As a Morgantown native that moved to FL over 20 years ago this hit me in the feels.

[@kristenm3401]

Love this on so many levels ❤️ It hit different because I just happened to be here for a quick visit after being gone way to long myself. Dear WV… If AL breaks my heart, I just hope you’ll take me back.

[@alishacobb3405]

I too moved from west Virginia to Washington with my husband and children about a year. This song hits home. My entire family is in west Virginia. I never thought about living anywhere else. It has been a experience. I just wanted to say this song is great.

[@Micoolaw]

Fellow Morgantownie here. Fishbowl is goated, the shot at the lake house is all too familiar, Will is as cool as ever (ironically he’s been in some of my youtube vids lol), but, we’re missing a shot of university high…. kidding aside, I appreciate the effort you put into this. I love boasting about Morgantown and putting it on the map. I love showing it off and am very proud when doing so. Its a gem and we’re fortunate to have grown up there. Job well done man👏👏👏

[@crystaldanielle239]

Oh my goodness!! This little WV girl is in GA. My usual home sick state of mind. My family shared this with me back home. Fighting back tears to rush and say CONGRATULATIONS! That & AWESOME job! Even the video 🥰🙏 Perfect. Best of wishes!!! 💛💙