I BLINDFOLDED MY COUSIN AND INTRODUCED HIM TO CHRIS STAPLETON - COLD FOR THE FIRST TIME

[@OldManStache]

"Country singer singing a r&b blues type song." If that doesn't describe Chris Stapleton I don't know what does. The man doesn't really have a genre, but I think that's the best description ever.

[@RuppleberryReactz]

😊

[@busher69]

Agreed, the guy lives in no musical box.

[@kathylee1261]

Ray Charles was a R&B singer that sometimes sang country

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

Exactly!

[@willdickinson8135]

To be fair this is a straight up blues song. It doesn't get more blues

[@civlwrbuf]

Hearing this, I can honestly see Stapleton singing the next James Bond film opening credits sequence.

[@seangates1451]

He would be great for that!

[@michaelboen2314]

The orchestra is what's makes the bond sound

[@skullionchild]

Chris is his own genre. He is ALL of it!!!

[@sherrybaldwin2544]

You’re exactly right he’s from the hills of Eastern Kentucky, Born in Lexington but raised in Staffordsville Kentucky, We are so very proud of this young man, a really wonderful person!!

[@Rhondaandjames]

If Al Green came out with this song in the 70's no one would have batted an eye, and it would have been a number one hit.

[@tomemig7465]

I don't know if you've seen it, or if your cousin has, but Chris Stapletons, Sometimes I Cry, is amazing.

[@DavidD-u2z]

Yea man..the very early live version of it is one of the greatest live performances of all time

[@rachelcarter5282]

CrrrrrYyyyyyyYyyy

[@tomemig7465]

Live at the Bing Lounge, just Chris and his guitar, singing Sometimes I Cry.

[@elizabethrossi7604]

THANK YOU for doing this one again! You BOTH are fun to watch! It's really difficult to "classify" Chris Stapleton into a specific genre of music. But I don't really care! He's great no matter what genre he's in! Thank you again!

[@rubyemes]

Cousin has a really good ear. He guessed a lot right while blind folded!

[@wadehm63]

This is the first time I ever heard Chris Stapleton. I'm old school and outlaw country, (Hank Williams Sr, George Jones, Marty Robbins, Hank Jr, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, David Allen Coe). I gotta hear more of Chris Stapleton. Man that was good. I felt that. Been there.

[@TripletDad3]

Try listening to him with The Steeldrivers, especially If it Hadn't Been for Love.

[@karenwalsh1143]

Oh man, there's so much to discover with Chris Stapleton ! "ARKANSAS" LIVE AT CMT AWARDS "NOBODY TO BLAME" LIVE AT CMA AWARDS "WHISKEY AND YOU" LIVE AT CMA AWARDS "EITHER WAY" LIVE AT CMA AWARDS "WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TOO" LIVE AT RADIO STATION AND OF COURSE "TENNESSEE WHISKEY" LIVE AT AUSTIN CITY LIMITS... just a few for a start❤

[@tahoemike5828]

You'll like him, those guys would have.

[@carmengalliano415]

Your choice has changed my mind about Country Western music. I’m in love with his music

[@Dano_in_Texas]

The more I listen to "Cold"... the more I get serious Ready Charles vibes... especially with the orchestra strings in the background. Stapleton is just amazing.

[@supasoulproductions]

So far he has nailed Angelina Jordan being a kid and Chris Stapleton being a country singer. Pretty good ear, I'd say.

[@Red_Cupp]

He got Pete and Bas being older guys too

[@NativeTexan-fm5dy]

Love Chris Stapleton, and this was a fun way to watch a reaction video!

[@gwenj5419]

BB King and many other blues singers have the rasp. Chris sounds more country because of his twang.

[@aprilphillips3404]

You should do this more often. I love his reaction to Chris. I love things like this.

[@andreworlando7374]

I love this series of videos you do with your cousin

[@RuppleberryReactz]

😊

[@andreworlando7374]

@RuppleberryReactz I will be checking out your new channel too

[@WaddleAero]

“Country male singer don’t go to high” -Vince Gill is offended 😂

[@MrWhit30]

lol my first thought as well. But then Vince isn't todays "Country". We are old. So are Vince and the Eagles. The high lonesome sound is niche nowadays.

[@AngB517]

so is Chris 😆.....the vocal runs this man does, wow!

[@naloboy7450]

Bryan White

[@meaghanhoffmann5869]

Vince Gill ❤

[@tammydean3003]

Was a lead singer for the bluegrass band The Steeldrivers. Then also had a rock band called The Jompson Brothers also.

[@georgeyazbeck9157]

Seems like you have a good relationship with your cousin. Good cousins are a Godsend. Loved that you introduced him to Chris.

[@belindalee4626]

Chris Stapleton music pull feelings from deep inside your soul. You get chills and tears while he is expressing his hurt.

[@michaelweber9290]

If you’re gonna play Chris Stapleton for someone who’s not heard him before you got to hit ‘em with “sometimes I cry” that’s the move.

[@DavidD-u2z]

Yes!

[@AngB517]

This is generally my thoughts on Chris 'blues, southern rock, rockabilly, bluegrass, country (85% Outlaw Country/15% 'Mainstream' Country), soul' all together, there's an element of each of those in his body & soul. I know why he's classified Country, I just don't think there's a box to put him in 100%

[@ZoneXV]

I find it funny that he says he looks like ZZ Top but sounds nothing like em, but Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top has a really raspy voice like Chris. ZZ Top is also a big musical influence of Chris'.

[@robinmentzer7974]

What a fun way to introduce someone to Chris Stapleton's music. Be sure to tell your cousin when he listens to Tenn. Whiskey it' should be the live version from Austin City Limits.

[@brianmullins2110]

Dude you guys are great together, you’re on to something here. Keep up the great content

[@kevincameron8437]

This song shows the difference between violins in a song and fiddles in a song...Chris has the feels in everything he does...Great reaction.

[@exeterpeg4809]

Wow, Cous nailed it! Except for the singer and guitarist being different people. Loved this

[@cherokeedreams2519]

Chris Stapleton is so amazing! Old school country and blues are truly enmeshed together at the heart of it all. I am happy that Chris brings both to the table in such a phenomenal way.

[@chargedlt1]

I love this blindfold stuff… ears hear many things the eyes don’t recognize.

[@Jayhawk92]

Chris can certainly hit high notes. I would suggest the song "Higher" as proof

[@michellejackson6679]

Wish I could have seen his reaction when Chris actually starts playing the guitar in the second verse. But awesome reaction.

[@cravenmadness967]

LoL ... 'That band is SICK!, that band is Sick...' ... *Mr. L Boyd glances to the camera with that knowing grin* 'Oh, is that right?' Hahahhahahaha. Love it, man.

[@oliviarose5030]

Make sure he also listens to Chris doing the National Anthem. Doesn’t have to necessarily be for this channel, but I think he’d appreciate that video.

[@meganconnell-cox6425]

historically, country music gets it's sound from Southern (Black) blues, so you are on point with your "Genre" label/style of music/tone, etc...

[@TexanUSMC8089]

That's the best way to listen to music. You either like it or you don't. It doesn't matter what they look like. Chris can sing an old country ballad or a R&B Soul Blues song.

[@FeliciaPastore]

Loved your brothers reaction...priceless!

[@DougCates-z6v]

Mr.. Boyd, Your Cousin is Psychic! and you have both great taste in music. Great video!

[@jealousjelly1]

Great reaction! You have a very bright cousin.

[@Robingarlick]

Wow! That was Great!!! Thank you Mr. Boyd , I never heard him before so thank you!

[@steverobbbertmusic]

Mr. L Boyd, THANK YOU .. thank you, for introducing me to Chris Stapleton !! I'll be going down the Stapleton rabbit hole in the coming time. Absolutely amazing music and artist. Loved your reaction and face when the guitar solo hit at 5:35 :D

[@pudder68]

Wow what a great format.. I really enjoyed this Kudos to you sir... Hard to be fresh in this space you nailed it

[@tekknow-9419]

Chris Stapleton is not really a country singer, he's a blues singer that sings some country songs. Listen to most of his songs, blues or heavily blues influence.

[@joymiller4253]

🤩LOVE the idea of the blindfold - first listen!! especially to Chris Stapleton! Good job!

[@Mrs.Frankenstein]

This song is absolutely amazing ❤❤❤❤ the guitar solo gives me chills EVERY SINGLE TIME!

[@alysiam1]

Chris Stapleton wife Morgan is a great singer also, and they sing and write songs together a lot.

[@dylnfstr]

Has he ever heard Tennessee Whiskey or Sometimes I cry? Would love to see his reaction to them too if he hasn't. This feels like a cover just like Tennessee Whiskey is a cover of David Allen Coe's Tennessee Whiskey.

[@jlewis3203]

Love the way you did this with cuz!

[@sonialeaphart9669]

Oh, you should’ve done Tennessee whiskey that song is🔥

[@cristyrawks6325]

Chris Stapleton is singing straight up stone-cold blues on this song.

[@jestercat7723]

You have to show your cousin, Chris Stapleton's video "Think I'm In Love With You".

[@miconis123]

I want the whole world to watch that video and appreciate a love that lasts a lifetime

[@Cjamesj88]

I don't even like country, and I love Chris Stapleton. Glad your cousin liked it too.

[@jparker785]

He is amazing. You have to make people feel what you feel inside. 💓

[@carolgranados4892]

Check out his cover of It's a Mans World and Singing the National Anthem

[@lisahynes3967]

Great video! You and your cousin are entertaining together !!!

[@cindyphifer970]

Wilson Pickett is one of my favorite soul singers and I think his voice is raspy. Chris's guitar playing reminds me of B.B. King in this song and I love B. B. also

[@butterfly8464]

This song reminds me of the soundtrack from a 90s movie titled Rush. Most of the sounds were written and performed by Eric Clapton. Great movie and even greater soundtrack. Included Grammy award winning Tears in Heaven.

[@davealton3734]

If you look up his songs...you need to watch all the live versions, Chris kills it Live just like he did with Cold. Tennessee Whiskey Austim City Limits Live performance

[@lindaroselevin2191]

He is an amazing guitarist, too.

[@meganconnell-cox6425]

hahaha...i just watched your video all the way thru...from beginning to end......and in the end, you mention David Allen Coe. LOL...my bad! I thought I was giving some info and educating people I am NOT the only person who has this experience, but my second husband and I chose Tennessee Whiskey as the song we danced to at our wedding in 2016. I still get chill bumps when I hear his version.

[@CaraK-bw6bs]

Chris Stapleton is absolutely soulful! But also, thanks to his Tennessee Whiskey, I found acapella group Voiceplay who covered it. Incredible. I'm devoted to both Chris and VoicePlay! Who, by the way, has low bass singer, Geoff Castellucci who goes "sub harmonic."

[@nathanmeredith5308]

It’s so awesome to see people will introduce to Chris for the first time

[@tammygarnett6038]

My favorite live show was CMA awards Chris Stapleton and Justin Beber! Blows my mind every time I watch it!

[@peggysmith8393]

It was Justin Timberlake not beiber

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

What a great reaction! Your cousin is a great addition! And I've seen a few of these Cold reactions, and it occurs to me that Mr. Stapleton must be a Gary Moore fan. Great song, great video!

[@kenashburn5473]

A little trivia about Chris Stapleton - he originally moved to Nashville to major in engineering at Vanderbilt University but left at some point to pursue his passion in music.

[@robertgoudy3223]

Turn your cuz on to Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake doing Tennessee Whiskey live at the CMA Awards. Out of this world performance!

[@cococali6589]

he described Chris' thang in real time. great ear

[@danf1293]

Love the video; would love to see more blindfolded reactions like this! Great idea man!

[@jonsmith527]

This is SICK start to finish THANK YOU SO MUCH your cuso got it bro Stapelton BADD ASS guys

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

Chris is my favorite, and this is my favorite performance of his.

[@maxmacdonald7174]

Your cousin is spot on with the raspy voice.

[@jeremycolston8383]

This is the first time I’ve heard this. DAAAMN!!

[@annettebaldwin4605]

Me too!

[@2mexpesos]

Like these blindfolded reactions! Not sure if you will have more but if you do it surely deserves it's own playlist 😊

[@francescashanae5305]

"If you don't appreciate country music, you should appreciate this orchestra" 💀💀🤣

[@lisastover8792]

OMG, YOU HAVE TO DO THIS AGAIN, BLINDFOLDED.

[@armadillotoe]

That was my first time hearing "Cold." Thank you.

[@gibbswalls3088]

this type of serise should be a regular on your channel.

[@TexasRivermedic]

Dude, your cousin is nailing these blind reactions.

[@tubenamel]

It was my first time hearing this song too--it was fun to play along. : )

[@meganconnell-cox6425]

music history - in case anyone who DIDN'T already know this fact about Chris Stapleton's catalogue of songs.... his "Tennessee Whiskey" is a remake of David Allen Coe's. Listen to both - VASTLY. DIFFERENT. SOUNDS. TELLING. THE. SAME. STORY.

[@msjitter]

Mr. B, I can’t believe how much pleasure it gave me to watch your face watching your cousin. Your smile lit up my night and your cousin was amazing! He really nailed the most important aspects of the song. I loved it and I hope you do more.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

I was on my way elsewhere, but had to stop in for this. What a voice.

[@mommad8999]

Okay!!! This has to be one of the best top 3 videos I’ve watched on your channel. Loved his reaction and your reaction watching his reaction!!! Of course I will always listen to anything by Chris Stapleton ❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@Kim-hc5si]

Chris Stapleton is THE TRUTH 🔥🔥🔥

[@kenashburn5473]

You also need to check out Chris' "I Was Wrong" and his cover of "it's a Man's World". No doubt would make James Brown proud.

[@sp8cegh0st]

You have to get him on film with Tennessee Whiskey and any other Stapleton songs he gets into. I saw him live a year and change ago and he is just as good live as his album recordings which is obvious in this recording, but to be there in the stadium was another level.

[@skullionchild]

This is fun. With the blindfold. 🎼🎶❣️

[@mermaidsheart]

You really need to see him in concert! He's awesome. I saw him and I don't even know how many different guitars he played. Sounds just like his recordings. Dude is real!

[@mothermayhem96]

This is Appalachian Soul Music. People from our part of Kentucky are born with a melancholy bone.

[@cindy844]

I love that! Appalachian Soul Music ❤

[@lisaanncharette]

One of my favorite artists AND song. Thanks for sharing. You haven’t done a Gabriel Henrique reaction lately. With Christmas around the corner I’d love to see your reaction to his cover of Oh Holy Night or perhaps introduce your cousin to his cover of I wanna know what love is. You’d really blow his mind with that voice. Please and TIA ❤

[@simplyhookedbyjanet]

I really enjoyed watching this one.

[@karensmith1941]

Love Chris Stapleton's voice. Check out a tribute to Chris at the Academy Of Country Music with The War & Treaty singing Cold. Beautiful tribute!

[@markhaseley3304]

This is FUN! Thanks so much for doing these joint reactions. Loving watching this after work and you guys chilling and adventuring.

[@s1lentsamurai]

awesome reaction and choice to go with Chris. Surprised you didn't show him the superbowl national anthem as well

[@oldmanjankins8812]

chris and his wife singing i hope you dance..... OMG

[@cynthianayyar407]

This is great. Love the blindfold reaction. First time seeing this. Love it.

[@Bar-Buryin]

"If It Hadn't Been For Love" that Adele recorded is probably the most WORLD WIDE known songs that Chris wrote. O... And "Tennessee Whiskey" was written by Dean Dillon and Lind Hargrove and was made famous by the late great George Jones (The Possum). Always loved the original because my dad played and sang it a lot back then. Chris did a spectacular job on the song and played it the way Dean did, which is very different than the way Jones recorded. Either way the is a classic.

[@glennburch1081]

Make sure you have your cousin check out Chris doing the National Anthem at last years Superbowl. That will for sure blow him away. Then have him check out Death Row......... he should be done after that. Great reaction guys, TY.

[@timr5490]

When I heard this song I had no idea it was a country singer. Great blues song.

[@debbieslizoski4025]

"That boy got on cowboy boots" almost made me choke on my breakfast!!!"