A BRIT REACTS TO COUNTRY | Chris Stapleton - COLD at the CMAs

[@shawnroberts8650]

The State of Kentucky had a very bad flood this summer. Over 100 homes lost in the high waters. 50 or so deaths. As soon as the water went down. Chris Stapleton was knee deep in mud helping people he did not even know. He just drove to the mountains and help the first person he saw. That is a great thing that few so called stars would do. Very cool Mr Stapleton.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

His music transcends genres. He’s country, blues, soul, bluegrass, southern rock, all mashed together. I can’t get enough.

[@dorisreagh8865]

Absolutely 💯

[@SGTJDerek]

T be honest. In my opinion, that's exactly what music SHOULD be. Appreciation for ALL genres. Ice T said it way back when he started Bodycount.

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Country fans seem to think that any genre played whilst wearing a cowboy hat... is magically transformed into "country music".

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

@@Mr.Ekshin well, Chris describes his style as “real country music”, so…🤷‍♀️

[@Mr.Ekshin]

@@lisazaccardimeunier8378 - And he's wearing a cowboy hat. Need I say more?

[@michaelterry3885]

Yes this IS country music...! Yes this IS. Blues ...country and blues, just like rock... Are DEEPLY conected.... They're from the same DNA...same family.

[@bahriboy]

Nothing like your standard country

[@jasonknotts5001]

It's not country at all.

[@michaelterry3885]

@jasonknotts5001 lol

[@John-mh6mi]

He is once in a lifetime artist. No one is like him, some artist have been close but just are not on his level. He grabs your soul like no other artist I have ever herd before.

[@carolinegoss856]

“Shattered like a rock through a window”; the imagery is incredible!

[@jenniepowery5894]

I would love to see you fall down the Chris Stapleton rabbit hole. He's a once in a generation talent. I Was Wrong, Fire Away, Whiskey and You, Either Way, Sometime I cry. There's too many to list.

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Jennie nice meeting you here

[@chrisgates7738]

Absolutely. I stopped to comment 2 of those myself

[@florencemiller7826]

Trust me it's a very beautiful rabbit hole to fall into

[@chrisgates7738]

@@florencemiller7826 over the weekend I looked up and ordered every album he has released so far...my Tahoe will be rocking out

[@glennmorris371]

Death row

[@ryanmassey7231]

Jon you’ve GOT to listen to Starting Over, his fourth album. One of my favourite albums ever for both sentimental and appreciation reasons. Absolutely impeccable and infinitely impactful.

[@joshuawashington758]

"Starting Over" and "Traveling" are AMAZING albums.

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

His voice pulled you into his pain. He knows how to put emotions into his voice and songs 🤧

[@kenyonsgirl415]

Chris Stapleton is a BEAST! And yes, in my opinion, he's definitely more blues than anything. Check out I Was Wrong

[@ChiviA84]

Right....I honestly don't think he's country.

[@gregrios6044]

Chris is his own genre

[@debbiemoldovan179]

Yes! Check out I Was Wrong (Austin City Limits version)!

[@sherrijean03]

@@ChiviA84 people say this when they have only listened to his more “blues” songs… he has other songs that sound more “country” he’s even sang in a blue grass band called the Steel drivers That’s what’s amazing about him though, he really fits into several different genres

[@dorisreagh8865]

@@gregrios6044 yea,we need to came up with a new genre for him!!!

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Americans Country Music can involve all genres, bluegrass,jazz blues, rock, ballads, what ever you want that happens to be in our country including folk music!And rap!!❤❤ They are Americans singing what fills their soul!!❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@danette878]

You can literally throw a dart at his catalog and love the song it lands on!!! He has zero bad songs! I love his music I listen to him every day lol

[@wendi8446]

He's without a doubt one of the best singers ever. He didn't write Tennessee whiskey that was made years ago but most everything else he wrote himself. He's also a very humble man he doesn't forget where he came from.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

It touches the soul, Chris Stapleton’s whole delivery; his voice, inflection and emotion. Just amazing. Feels like home every time.

[@phuncc]

really made me happy to see him get so much recognition at the grammys this year, he truly is a fantastic artist all around

[@girlonfireproductions]

Between his voice and the strings this performance is KILLER… and then that guitar solo… 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rockwalls6837]

You are correct in that it definitely has blues roots. However, that is where country came from. A mash of blues, folk, and bluegrass. Stapleton takes it to another level. Unmatched.

[@shirleypearson8702]

He's in a genre all his own. They don't even know what to call it. He's got it all. Writing , singing and guitar.. he was writing for other artists for many years before he finally started singing his own music. He's very humble. Great reaction video. ❤🎵😊🎶

[@lukecollett5944]

Can we take a moment to appreciate not only his fucking amazing hat, but also the fact he is hitting those notes, without stretching his mouth, as a vocalist who has decent reach, I have to make space in my literal face to bring that kind of sound, I dunno if it's the big beard covering it, but he seems to just let this noise out from within, and only his clinched shut eyes show the effort he is putting in, love this track, well done for finding it, next thing you need to do, (as a reaction or just in your own time) is amigo the devil, cocaine and Abel, if you wanna talk about brutally honest story telling, amazing guitar, and just pure talent that needs some recognition within our generation, this is one of the places you need to be

[@FergusScotchman]

He's so humble with such an amazing talent that just grabs everyone listening and plugs right into a primal place inside them. Being juvenile, I am thinking about how women just swoon at his music. I can't imagine what it would be like to be capable of that. This is more on the side of old school blues like BB King and Buddy Guy.

[@TheRhonada]

His tribute to Greg Allman "Whipping Post " is amazing.

[@ps9292]

You can't just listen to his music....you feel it!

[@glennmorris371]

Chris grabs my soul with each song and twists it. I've seen him live his voice is insane. Second best live performer I've seen to Luther. 😊

[@Danny_R_]

Yea Chris stapleton is built different.. Love this guys voice.

[@litawells4264]

No need to apologize for rewinding and turning it up, I Subscribed because you did that, I was wishing you would do it again.😆🎶🎸

[@snodgrassgerald2352]

he's a generational talent. wrote 6 number ones for others ppl. 170 songs on the charts. now it Chris

[@davidturner2974]

Chris Stapleton is one of those artists you just sit back with and know how lucky you are to share the same air and planet at the same time with.

[@cassieevictoria]

Chris stapleton’s music definitely pulls from blues, soul, and rock far more than it does country, in my opinion. I’d say the most country thing about him is his cowboy hat LOL and the twang in his voice. Id love a full album reaction!! Traveller is amazing!!

[@kathrynstafford7099]

Memphis is a southern city known as the "Home of the Blues". Country music is southern music influenced by the blues sound of Memphis. It is country music. He is influenced by mountain music as well, especially being from Kentucky. He had a bluegrass band, The Steeldrivers.

[@volo1826]

The viewpoint of many probably because his more traditional country songs don't get as much mainstream praise.

[@paolagratsos6201]

There’s nobody out there like him. He touches part of your soul that nobody else can do. Listening to him is an addiction❤️

[@kathrynstafford7099]

Memphis TN is the " home of the blues" and it is smack dab in the middle of the south where country music began. It is 4 hours from Nashville,country music capitol. Country is influenced by Texas Mex music as well. Blues is country.

[@AdamsGoingGhost]

Now this is SOUL. I can physically feel songs like this, you hit the nail on the head with the spine comment. Love the variety recently JD 👏🏼

[@darleneharris5157]

Love 💕 all Chris Stapleton song’s!! He’s one of a kind singer!!! 💖Awesome!!!!!!

[@looneygardener]

Totally get you. Grabs your guts heart and soul at the same time. I know that familiarity thing. So rare! You love it immediately. Whew.

[@gk5891]

Country can be a very wide genre. "Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore" I consider his most stereotypical country style song and "Death Row" has the most traditional blues sound to my ear. Either way Chris still has a bit of that twang most associate with country in all of his songs.

[@birdielove1]

I was not familiar with Chris Stapleton….what a voice! Thank you Jon

[@audreysmith4348]

Deathrow, tennessee whiskey etc.

[@JasonHolt11]

This song in particular definitely has more of a blues vibe, but some other songs are more country leaning of his, just depends on the song but he pulls from a few genres like soul, r&b, blues, rock, etc on top of country

[@justinwilliams9410]

His performance at the Grammys made me check out his music. He’s so good

[@margiemcpeak9304]

Hi from your new subscriber in Charlotte, NC, USA! I saw you were reacting to Chris Stapleton & "Cold" and I had to check your channel/reaction out! Starting Over is his latest album & it's amazing! I've watched tons of Stapleton reactions & yours was the closest to my own in the way you looked, the comments you made & the whole ball of wax! Chris Stapleton IS NOT just a country artist. If he was, those violins would've been "fiddles", etc. (FYI: I've never been nor will I ever be a country music "fan". I can appreciate certain songs/performers but I grew up in the hills of Virginia & all my parents listened to was country. It drove me bonkers!) 🎸💯 Chris Stapleton's bluesy, gritty, soulful voice (along w/his badass guitar skills), the piano, the arrangements & transitions, and THOSE INCREDIBLE STRINGS (which add EVERYTHING to "Cold") blend together to make this an unbelievably special piece‼🤯🔥 I love most of his work; but, "Cold" is in a class of its own. Just like Chris Stapleton is his own genre. He's definitely a legend in our time! If you haven't already done so, check out these other great Stapleton joints: "Barely Alive", "Fool Me Again", "I Was Wrong", "It's a Man's World", "Sometimes I Cry" & "What Are You Listening To". Chris Stapleton's live performances are every bit as good & in many cases BETTER than his studio stuff! I recommend you take a giant leap into the Chris Stapleton rabbit hole & just enjoy the whole experience. I really like his work from when he was the front man with the Southern Rock group The Jompson Brothers ("Inside Your Head")! Take care. Stay safe. 🤘

[@robinhatcher8021]

Somebody please send Jon a cowboy hat! 🤠 . The reason your spine twists up is that the raw bellow from chris hits our animal instinct side. We can't help it.

[@iamtcolee]

Mans is jus timeless. He’s so many “genres” and so many sounds and such all in one raw pure person. Timeless totally timeless. A voice and musical experience that’ll never die.

[@Scott9379]

….. Take another Grammy Chris 🏆.

[@jb55364]

Incredible voice and tonality to his guitar too. Definitely blues/r&b/country mix

[@missourimamma_117]

Chris is a BEAST!!! Beast of a singer and total beast of a songwriter!!! Yes Jon, he starts out and says I'll take it easy on you, then you when you think he's got you as much as he's going to...he says ok, how bout THIS!!! I swear he rings out my soul when I listen to him!! I believe he is more on his game live than on an album with "all the help"!! Country is losing it's soul, they want Barbie and Ken kids! Give me this man EVERYDAY!!!! I love watching videos of people listening to him for the first time!! It's called "Stank Face"!!! LOL

[@willcityaway7971]

He does a cover of "It's a Man's World." Crazy good. There's a few artists in the less commercial country that have different strains of blues. Ashley McBride. Cody Jinks. Jamey Johnson. Some of the catalog of Willie Nelson is straight Blues. Chris was a very successful song writer in Nashville before his wife convinced him to sing. One in a generation voice. Either Way.

[@gertexan]

In the South the feeling you are trying to describe @2:28 is what we call "touching your soul" kind of music.

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

It's Country Blues with Soul baby!❤❤

[@卿峰童]

this performance is so resonating

[@christinecarter7800]

As I've said before, he's a singer's singer, and a musician's musician... A-once-in-a-lifetime performer.

[@rebeccadavis3522]

You know, I don't think Chris really knows how great he is, but the world knows!! WRITER, MUSICIAN, SINGER, HES GOT IT ALL!! Incredible preformance!!

[@florencemiller7826]

Yes very much so he's a INCREDIBLE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME ARTIST ❤️ I LOVE HIM

[@chrisgates7738]

Multiple talents without a doubt, he wrote many hit songs before becoming a performer.

[@jeanninebell7062]

No background vocals, just Raw Chris Stapleton! So freaking talented.

[@bloodmoon1956]

Ok,so he’s amazing.Absolutely love Chris,but let’s take a little time to listen to that backing orchestra.They are totally and perfectly in sync with Chris.Chris Stapleton…legend.

[@lauranievinski8323]

Hi Jon, Great reaction to this song / performance. I also saw your reactions to Tennessee Whiskey and Sometimes I Cry on your old channel. Chris is considered country, but you can’t compare him to most other country music that’s out there right now. You’re right; he’s blues, soul, R & B. He and his band are simply incredible. Do yourself a favor and dive in deeper to his music. You’ll be blown away. He’s done collaborations with JT, Pink, Sheryl Crow, Santana, H.E.R. and many others. You definitely need to check out his cover of Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters. His version is really something.

[@jcsmith3806]

Lol, I have been fortunate enough to know about Chris Stapleton longer than he's been popular to the masses. He tells such a story in 3 minutes, it is unbelievable. From the first time you hear it you never forget it. He is probably, if not the best but one of the best artists of this generation period. His voice, his writing, and his melodies are fantastic.

[@G17x]

Chris had a lotta Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Soul and Bluegrass influence in his music

[@rainerader1182]

This is soul, and blues. You feel it in your heart there is no other way of it. It’s reminds me of Billy Paul Me and Mrs. Jones, James Brown it’s a man’s world it just hits you in a way in place that’s universal to all of us

[@utethornburg7715]

Best voice in country hands down. I love Chris Stapleton. People that have never heard him are seriously missing out

[@barbarajohnson6026]

Listen to the words he is saying.His music know how to touch your soul if you have one. He can sing for me any day .I thank my dad for introducing me country music.

[@MjBrier27]

The fact that this hurts your body physically shows you really have a special feeling for good music and talent. It happens to me with certain voices.

[@tl3335]

Brilliant!!! Love Stapleton!!! THANK YOU!

[@montstagaming4025]

You take that minute mate I think I need one myself. I was shocked when I heard this for the first time I thought skills like this had been lost to time and technology its so reassuring that music from the soul is still out there.

[@sarahschultz6648]

When country feels bluesy, it can usually be considered as parts of other genres like bluegrass and country folk. He’s got folk roots with his other bands like The Steeldrivers

[@danielabatabogdanov8586]

nothing about this is country to me..

[@judywebster3395]

Yes, yes, yes! Please play more of Chris! I love watching you lovin’ the music! I’m with ya, peace

[@ElissaStark514]

We have you lot to thank for TONS British bands, i.e., Zeppelin, and sooo many others, who, like you, appreciated the good old blues even more than many of us did!

[@seangates1451]

Country, like rock, draws heavily on the blues but it isn’t usually this bluesy. Stapleton grew up listening to his dad’s record collection and there must’ve been a lot of old country, classic rock, and blues in there. He’s mashed them all together and made something completely irresistible. I mostly come to reaction channels to see people react to him. I stay when find I really like the reactor. I’d be here for any and all Stapleton reactions you might care to do. You seem very genuine and this felt almost like hearing the song again for the first time. Knowing you’re a blues fan, bruh… you HAVE to explore this dude’s catalog. Guarantee you’ll be glad you did.

[@Bruno-rm4zq]

a few seconds of listening and we are already into his magic. doesn't take much with a voice like that.

[@SparkimusPrime]

One of the best voices, maybe ever. 🖤 I’ve always said he’s WAY more blues than country. I’m not a fan of most country, especially new country, but Chris is so much more than that. I never thought I’d say this, but can you imagine The Weeknd’s vocals on a track like this? Is it just me that thinks that would be incredible?

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Carrie nice meeting you here

[@MegaJojje123]

I’d rather have Chris voice on a song like this more grit and emotion to it

[@SparkimusPrime]

@@MegaJojje123 I meant like together.

[@Professorxrh17]

He’s a blues artist man. He is from Kentucky though so it’s a mixture. Buts it’s blues music for sure lol.

[@nicolelombardo4081]

all your assessments are right on key😉....I had the absolute pleasure of seeing him here in NY on the Island before you all got on😉💨💨✌❤

[@redalex8794]

Take a look at the settlement of the US eastern mountain areas, ie, Kentucky, W. Virginia, Tennessee,, and you’ll likely see a common thread of old Scottish folk music and “country”, with similar instruments; fiddle”, accordion,et al, with similar themes of day to day life. Overtime, gospel & blues crossed cultures and was a natural integration for country folk. This genre and its audience has a lot to choose from. Thank you for sharing. This man is an extraordinary talent by any measure!

[@247ukfan]

COLTER WALL COLTER WALL COLTER WALL! Gotta check him out! He’s a legend!

[@matthewjones4794]

Wow this is incredible

[@leslieisaacs3080]

Chris is a melding of blues, country and rock. So special.

[@chuckrobinson1476]

If you like the blues listen to “I Was Wrong” and “Sometimes I Cry.” Both are insane and from his Traveller album I believe which is his best imo

[@tammyjackson3113]

That's Chris❤

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Tammy nice meeting you here

[@Deej496]

I get chills... Every.... Single.... Time... I hear this...❤

[@debbiecrawford7925]

Love Chris Stapleton. Great reaction

[@lightbluefresh]

Leading into the bridge i was like “oh Jon is not ready for this…” Good to see i was right.

[@JoYiSgUiTaR]

I’m going to see him live in July! He’s so good

[@JoYiSgUiTaR]

Update: Just Saw him live at Wrigley Field in Chicago, holyyy shit he was good

[@Hurricaneintheroom]

Country music encompasses many different types of music. It's always been about story telling and the trials and tragedies that regular people go through. So you have the people of the Grand Ol' Opry like Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Sr, Loretta Lynn, etc.to the Outlaw country music by Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, etc. to the blue grass songs like Rocky Top by the Osborne Bros, Bluegrass Boys, etc., Bluesy side of country music like Chris Stapleton, Ray LaMontagne, etc., Ballads like with Marty Robbins, Sawyer Fredericks, etc. Country is not just one kind.

[@ruthfoster1579]

Awesome!!! Just getting into Chris Stapleton and can’t get enough

[@wl9170]

Jon this man, Chris Stapleton, has it all. Not only do I love his voice but the way he plays his guitars. His timing is impeccable and I don't even know how to explain it. Please listen to Death Row and Barely Alive. His wife, Morgane Stapleton is an equal talent and theirs is a love match.

[@traceylee62]

Like the branches of a tree.. Country music has several branches that stem out from the inside core of country music, like.. the blues, country rock, bluegrass, soul, southern-folk, Jazz etc etc... They all have some influence from southern Gospel Baptist church music.

[@anniem169]

So glad to see you reacting to Chris again! Your reaction to Sometimes I Cry on the Rock Reacts channel made me your fan for life!! Listening to Chris is, indeed, a whole body experience!

[@miguelrecio7464]

Glad you'd mentioned Ray LaMontagne! Same pain and soul on both voices! CS is truly an amazing singer, my recent addiction! RLM is also a brilliant singer songwriter, almost poetry. (The first two albums are awesome)👍

[@ChrisTJ-Music]

MORE CHRIS STAPLETON ON THE CHANNEL PLEASE !!!

[@thaddeuspinkney5823]

Love Chris. I ama blues loved and I agree that this is an instant standard. I love everything I have heard from him.

[@dawsunn8033]

SO HAPPY YOU REACTED TO COUNTRY!!!

[@jerkyturkey007]

Love your different perspective from uk angle, also the vibe of your studio, that icy bluish purple, great contrast to the video with the eye catching movement, very nice touch. Liked, subd. Looking forward to more content. By the way Chris Stapleton fascinating character, an overnight success...that took 40 years, the man has been through the wringer and more than paid his dues head and shoulders above the rest, outstanding talent.

[@malianelson5082]

Welcome to the Chris Stapleton fan club!! He sings from his soul you feel it every time. I Chris Stapleton. Love your reaction video Keep up all your great work ❤️ He will be the ledgend of our time ❤️ Listen to I was wrong Tennessee whiskey live.

[@charitymills8099]

GOAT!!!!!comes from home state of Kentucky!!!!!💖💖💖💖💖country is soul!!!!

[@juditharrington3502]

He is unique...dresses country, rock and roll hair, sings soul...blues...his music is a gift to us.

[@Pilot545]

I was literally just telling my partner this today. Chris is DEF more blues! He can do strict country but that man is blues!

[@agtcodybanks]

Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, and Colter Wall (to name a few) are all country artists you should check out! Country (like most other genres) gets a bad rap by what dominates the radio.

[@buddystewart2020]

You are correct, this is blues. People that say this is country, know two things about music.....jack and shit. That being said, I love this song and a lot of other Chris Stapleton songs, he's just more blues than country.

[@colinbennett3433]

Chris Stapleton has been the best male singer (IMHO) for the past 8 years I have been listening to him. I saw him live in Dublin 2 years ago and he was on a par with Freddy Mercury for pure stage presence. He has 4 albums out with Starting over being the latest. He is country, blues and soul. Simply the best, and his wife can sing well also. I feel his live sets are even better then his recordings. I can't understand why he is not a bigger star in the UK.

[@vickybrackin7483]

He is definitely Blues and country!!

[@TomN_D]

Blues is the foundation of the majority of most music genres. Yes, he crosses all styles. The strings are delicious in this piece of art!

[@nancyfranchetto938]

I’ve watched a lot of reaction videos for this song and yours is the best!😊

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Country music is bluegrass, blues soul , storytelling at it's best!❤

[@janetfrancis2228]

Good Ole. Country Blues !!!!!

[@KyleH2000]

I get chills every damn time I hear this song