Chris Stapleton... TENNESSEE WHISKEY | Vocal Coach React/Analysis | this man... is even better Live

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

This song is so amazing, and Julia is so radiant and informative. You're killing it, Julia!

[@stpetie7686]

You're both killing it. In fact, I was watching your Nirvana analysis while you were giving this comment. Love you two Ladies.

[@jasonlangstraat3385]

Elizabeth, after you reacted to this song I was so anxious for Julia to do a reaction! I love that the two of you bring education, along with entertainment and enthusiasm, to your reactions! Julia thank you so much for this one, I have enjoyed it immensely and will watch it numerous times! Hope you got the bug out at the end!

[@McLeod2022]

@@stpetie7686 I was watching the exact same!... first Elizabeth's Cobain unplugged react and then Right Away to Julia.

[@daltonv5206]

Hey my two favorite voice peeps. Collab when?

[@ianwall3620]

Legends speaking of legends!

[@abigailstanglin1611]

From what I’ve heard Chris actually had a good deal of stage fright, so to help him his wife goes on stage with him as his background singer. That way instead of looking at the crowd he can look at her to maintain focus.

[@thecapturban]

Yup.. right on the money, Morgan got tired of everybody making a killing off his songs too😁

[@faded2283]

I’ve also heard that’s a rumor. Not sure what’s true. But he did perform with a band long before he got such huge exposure.

[@agdtec]

I saw an interview with Chris and his wife and he confirmed, that he did have stage fright and she helped him. he has gotten better with the stage fright though

[@garymaidman625]

@@faded2283 he actually performed with two bands. The first is a bluegrass band called the Steeldrivers and the second band was a rock band called the Jompson Brothers. Before these bands he was a professional songwriter, similar to the Brill Building of the 50s and 60s.

[@faded2283]

@@garymaidman625 Great info! Thanks

[@thecapturban]

That "backup singer" is his wife Morgan Stapleton..and yes he has written countless songs for country artist, but when he redid this one Morgan was adamant that he HAD to sing it himself, he was worried about his stage fright and she told him .."just sing it to me!!"

[@mattopgenorth4897]

At least spell her name correctly

[@scotty2307]

I really enjoy just watching how Chris and Megan look at each other.

[@timothyhoehn4912]

If you like the live performance, you gotta watch him and Timberlake at the CMAs. Also, the female vocalist is his wife.

[@McLeod2022]

Best part of that is watching that live performance, JT turning his back to the crowd to look at the band, CS pointing to JT when they were deciding who'd take the next lyric... and of course you get to see Timberlake's Soul and hear Chris's amazing belt at the end with I CANNNT drink you AWAY! On my Staylist.

[@TheSyncos]

You should probably check out his live performance of "Sometimes I cry" from the bing lounge.

[@nickcarrizales5019]

hell yes he goes crazy in this performance

[@garymaidman625]

Not to mention his live performance of I Was Wrong from the same set as this video.

[@russellhackworth5226]

I love how this is a such a tribute to his wife. He's not performing it for the crowd, he's staring at her the whole time.

[@bluescreenfilms305]

He’s amazing, I was truly captured by your beauty. I mean that with the upmost respect. ❤️

[@LadyWingingIt]

This is by far the BEST reaction video I've seen! You share so much technically which is exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you so much!!!

[@scottwickstrum6977]

This was an exceptional breakdown! I'm going to share this with my brother who's much more likely to understand and utilize your information. I never realized so much knowledge even existed about this subject. Absolutely amazing. Thank you.

[@suze6083]

Honestly you are the first coach reacting to a vid, who made total sense to me. You truly know what you are talking about and as for Chris Stapelton, you’ve analyzed his approach perfectly. Actually I just randomly came across this and only watched it since I wanted to see Chris’s live performance LOL However ended up enjoying your explanations immensely. Well done.

[@TaverenTech]

I'm not the biggest Country Music fan, however, I could listen to Chris Stapleton all day long. This performance is just fantastic. And I love Julia's breakdowns and technical explanations of vocals.... its why I watch so many of her reactions.

[@garymaidman625]

I would call Chris Stapleton more blues than country.

[@roxannekabotsky2997]

I have learned so much and been exposed to artists I had never heard of before. Love your reactions and Elizabeth from "the Charismatic Voice."

[@barn_ninny]

You're excellent. This is the most teacher-y reaction to this song I've seen. Congrats!

[@RandallMorris222]

Thanks, Julia! I always love to get the education. Even though I'm not a singer myself, it helps me to understand and appreciate what my favorite singers are doing to make me happy!

[@TheDarinw40]

I must admit... Here is a vocal analyst that actually analyzes his vocals.... Many terms I was not aware of until I watched this wonderful woman... Thank you so much for this

[@johndoyle6697]

You're glowing listening to the music. Love your reactions and analysis. Thank you. I could listen to you all day.

[@au009044]

I love your knowledge, passion/ enthusiasm and those smiling eyes whenever you hear something you enjoy. Thank you for sharing.

[@Plums72]

As someone who has been singing for quite a few years, with no teaching, and who loves to sing this song, the breakdown of the riff and tips on attacking it were amazing. Thank you

[@ronniebenoit4081]

I'm glad you finally listened to this music...it's beautiful and enjoy dancing to it with my spouse

[@invinciblefeelings1439]

As always very informative and enjoyable 😊 Thank you for this reaction 🙂🔥

[@randallshuck2976]

She is not just the back up singer she is also his wife Morgana.

[@garymaidman625]

Morgane*

[@randallshuck2976]

@@garymaidman625 Give me a year and I will eventually get her name right. Sorry.

[@edwinsemidey1992]

The smile on your face speaks volumes . thanks for great reaction

[@scoobyj803]

thank you for teaching me more than I ever knew about music your are a beautiful person inside and out.merry christmas from Oregon

[@jaxtracrat1775]

In my humble opinion your "nerding" is very appropriate. I have learned so much from your reactions and analysis. Thank you ;-)

[@Jay-pq6rk]

You've said it yourself: Edda James's I'd rather go blind............ but from Joe Bonamassa and Beth Heart Live in Amsterdam. Maybe the best rendition of the song for me. Please consider doing that next

[@aryanmia4963]

*Etta James

[@PittDaddy]

Joe and Beth are just amazing, no offense to Etta. Their version of I'd Rather go Blind can make you cry.

[@marisagettas]

Chris' backup singer is his wife, Morgane. And they have 5 kids together. Imagine the music the Stapleton's will make 😍😍😍

[@livewire42]

Probably one of my favorite songs of all time. Chris Stapleton was incredible with his previous band The SteelDrivers too!

[@scottbourret1190]

There are some great videos of Chris performing this song. I've only seen him once live, and fortunately it was in a smaller venue which allowed for really enjoying his performance.

[@hollymartin3724]

Fun to watch different vocalists breakdown this song! All have different parts of Chris that they love! The backup singer is his wife and does an amazing rendition of “you are my sunshine” where Chis sings backup for her! It’s awesome!

[@roguemerlin1969]

That wasn't a backup singer, that was his wife of many years Morgane. Chris had been in music for many, many years as a song writer, backup singer and guitarist before his wife convinced him to give solo a try. She would go on stage with him to help him get over his stage fright. You can see the love in their eyes throughout the performance. Chris doesn't do regular music videos. His label kept asking so he agreed on some non-negotiable conditions. He would pick the message and write the song. He would have say in the direction and production of the video and that he would not appear in the video singing. A lot of the message is in the video itself and would be better understood without too many pauses. You can always go back after the video to add your analysis. Love your reactions and keep them coming. {Don't know how you haven't discovered Chris Stapleton, live, before now.}

[@garymaidman625]

That is his wife AND a backup singer. That is her role in the band.

[@erichbrough6097]

His mix of twang and soulful, brassy 'cry' tone is truly like no other - living legend! 🙌 Btw thanks also for the explanation of twang - no idea that the 'false' folds were involved in that production.

[@Cajunmichael]

The very best of singers have the ability to make you feel the song, Chris has an abundance of this ability.

[@DanceBisboDance]

Yes!! I love me some Chris Stapleton! I highly recommend the song Fire Away by him, it’s so good!!

[@yzScott]

Amazing incredible song, but needs a tiny bit of a warning...

[@randallshuck2976]

The video for the song makes so much difference in the understanding of the message.

[@yzScott]

@@randallshuck2976 Just grab a hanky.

[@GunGnome_]

It’s David Alan Coe’s song

[@yzScott]

@@GunGnome_ Fire Away was written by Chris and Danny Green. Tennessee Whiskey was first recorded by (but not written by) Coe. But why tell us here? We're talking about Fire Away.

[@TheSeeking2know]

Love the brreakdown and the music. The points on his great voice, the excellent harmony support from the backing vocalist (loved their interaction including looking at each other to visually synchronize), and the explanations of husk and so on. I would add his tasteful and appropriate guitar playing and solid band completed the picture.

[@pauldowlan3285]

Thanks, Chris is amazing. Love your knowledge !!!

[@damienbeatty5327]

Not surprised Julia, yet again another amazing job. I just caught the last 8 minutes as it is only 7 a.m. here. Also, very nice counting. Take care and see you at the next one!

[@randallshuck2976]

Any time you can catch him live you will find that he is better than studio recordings. He gets energized by the audience and the others in his group(my theory). The fact that he doesn't need technology to enhance his voice or performance is his secret. He is a throwback to the "old timey" performers who just had loads of talent.

[@jasonmcewen436]

I would like to recommend you see a live performance of "I Was Wrong", also by Chris Stapleton... unreal. Thanks for another great breakdown. Always awesome! Cheers!

[@Deerhunterjs]

Holy hell that was an explanation on husk. It got me thinking though about vocal fatigue, is that similar and is there ways to speed up recovery time from it/combat against it before it happens? I'd love an explanation or video on that if possible.

[@XcessPain]

Watching you feel this was so awesome

[@Si1v3rmane]

You're so pretty 😁. Love the reaction, as always. Love this song

[@daviddavison6391]

I love the detail. Don't always understand it but enjoy it

[@timosman3959]

His voice mimics the lyrics. "Smooth as Tennessee whiskey, sweet like strawberry wine, and your warm like a glass of brandy..."

[@Justme-tx]

Chris and his backup singer have blended serval times, she was pregnant that night with their I think 3rd child.( I think) And yes it was a great night. If you ever get a chance watch the whole show. Austin City Limits.. I grew up on it It’s the Texas version of the Grand Old Oppry.. Ever great Texas music performer has played it one time or the other.

[@joeholahan7619]

Love how he ques his wife to harmonize by just making eye contact with her! Amazing performance!

[@davidben76]

Yes Chris and Justin At the CMAs PLEASE!

[@mikebeasley9793]

ONLY A PROFESSIONAL SONGWRITER LIKE CHRIS WOULD HAVE THE GUTS TO SET THE WORDS OF A COUNTRY HIT TO THE MUSIC OF A BLUES HIT MAKING A NEW HIT FOR US ALL TO ENJOY!!!!!!! BTW CHRIS'S VERSION OF TENNESSEE WHISKEY HAS JUST BEEN CERTIFIED DIAMOND. PERIOD!!!!!

[@RadioactiveLobster]

I'd love to hear a reaction to some of Chris's stuff from when he was with The SteelDrivers. It has a more Bluegrass sound to it but it's all amazing. Sticks that Made Thunder, Midnight Tears and Can You Run are some of my favorites.

[@RickNavarrordn]

I love Chris Stapleton and I cannot watch Julia without smiling and at the end, being a bit happier then when I started.

[@briarus1000]

i got to see him[them] live as an opener for guns and roses in nashville and it was awesome. the first time i heard "daddy doesn't pray anymore" i had to collect myself.

[@stvagus]

Hey, you're jnspiring me to pay attention to other accents. You're doing well and I'm learning. You're making the best possible you got this

[@brentpace2239]

The only thing better would’ve been watching the live collab with Timberlake at the CMAs. It’s a musical masterclass honestly

[@rosstucker4301]

I swear, Julia is such a treasure! I started on the show just enjoying watching someone talk about something they're passionate about but now I love learning totally random vocal technique stuff that I can never implement as someone who has never sang a single line in the correct pitch. I hope she gets half the joy from doing this as we do watching it!

[@jvoxfox]

I love doing this and getting to share it with all of you :)

[@BenjoReacts]

To simplify the analysis of what she is saying. Simply put……. This man is SANGIN’

[@garypaykel6199]

His back end singer is his wife and her voice is tremendous !

[@aryanmia4963]

Back end singer- sounds weird, lol!

[@jd6pack4141]

Great analysis as always. You mentioned Etta James, "I'd Rather Go Blind". You should check out a cover of that song by Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart. Two absolute blues legends. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3arqIKViqqjbaM

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

I love that performance! Beth absolutley crushes it!

[@c0ntrolledchaos]

i love this song, chris has such a powerful voice with effortless ease. you have such an adorable smile btw, you can tell that the music really hits you in the way that only musicians will understand XD

[@TanyaQueen182]

Also I am not a singer, but I do love singer reaction videos like this. Every one that I've watched (that was a professional singer at least) all mention what you said about the "Dirty Gliss" have mentioned the forward placement of the breath and the how he pulls back like that. so so cool.

[@marcbauder1002]

As always Julia awesome job and I loved the bloopers at the end

[@RG049]

Great analysis. Please react to Alter Bridge - Words Darker Than Their Wings live at the Royal Albert Hall ❤️🙏. Their singer Myles Kennedy is a vocalist that you should definitely check out. He's also the singer of the Slash's (Guns n Roses) solo band. He's one of the greatest rock singers of this generation.

[@zackguitar07]

I second that! Myles has an incredibly powerful and clean tone to his voice! He’s spoken in interviews about how working with a bel canto coach helped him develop his technique and keep his voice healthy. The high note at the end of that song is life changing.

[@RG049]

@@zackguitar07 Yes my friend. Myles and Alter Bridge is simply amazing! I would love to see her reacting to them ❤️🙏

[@garybarlow5447]

Julia, there is a mashup version with Angelina Jordan singing I,d rather go blind that is great.

[@Timmobalecoli]

Chris is awesome. I crash at his song ´Fire Away´. He made that and even made a video, whcih he normally doesn´t do, to create awareness to mental issues. I would love to see you react to the video version. Protip! don´t wear eye make-up while watching it coz it will run, i promiss. Great reactions, thanks for that.

[@robertnewport8288]

Amazing reaction. Thank you!

[@Macbeagle]

One of the greatest country blues performances ever

[@JensRandolff]

Great reaction and analysis. Chris Stapleton is generally better live so pick his live performances over his studio versions whenever possible. The lady singing with him is his wife, Morgane. She frequently performs with him and is an amazing singer in her own right. He didn't actually start out as a singer but limited himself to songwriting. He has written and co-written over 170 songs, among them six number-one country songs, earning him nine ASCAP Country awards, including the Vanguard Award. His songs have been recorded by some of music's biggest stars, including Adele, Brad Paisley, and Dierks Bentley. He has co-written songs with Vince Gill, Peter Frampton, Sheryl Crow, and Ed Sheeran, to name a few. He also wrote some songs for feature films, which are included on their respective soundtracks. In 2007, Chris Stapleton started as the frontman for the bluegrass band The SteelDrivers, which is how I first learned of him. In 2010, he started a Southern Rock band called The Jompson Brothers. In 2013 he started his solo career after being signed by Mercury Nashville. He surprisingly did not become an overnight success. However, He eventually did become well-known and has been unstoppable ever since. He has received numerous awards and nominations. He is the recipient of five Grammys, seven Academy of Country Music Awards, ten Country Music Association Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, two iHeartRadio Music Awards, and some others. I would recommend his live performances of Sometimes I Cry at the Binge Lounge, his Austin City Limits performance of I was Wrong, his impromptu cover of James Brown's It's A Man's World, his tribute performances to Prince and Aretha Franklin, any other live performance, as well as his music video "Fire Away." Be forewarned; the last one is a tear-jerker, no matter how tough you are.

[@JamesPinto19]

Love it when you talk MP HP.

[@christinaalgate4899]

Sometimes I Cry is awesome. He also does Nothing Else Matters is really different.

[@SeanBressie]

Interesting you mention "Rather go blind", there is a Mashup of him singing "Tennessee Whisky" and Angelina Jordan singing "Rather go Blind". It works so well! It is almost at a million views also.

[@lifeofupendi]

I could listen to Julia going in detail about vocal technique for the rest of my life

[@garricksmalley1733]

Loving this reaction and the breakdown. Between you and T.C.V. I wonder how many singers would have cameras stuck down their throats? 🤔😄 Any chance the two of you could come up with a list of the studies you would like to see done? Maybe we here online can help you come up with the people and money to do them.

[@srudine]

(Hiccup) 🤪If I took a shot of strawberry wine every time you said 'vocal quality' your strawberry blondness might (er, would) blind me...yes it would, yess it woould! I really enjoyed your breakdown of Chris' delivery elements. Thanks Julia!

[@karensimons6885]

You must see him on Farm Aid, introducing his band in song. He sings the whole thing!😊❤️❗

[@martin6181]

If you liked this one you ought to check out Chris Kläffords version of it, just for comparison ;) Second, since it's christmas time you just HAVE to react to the swedish band Sabatons "Christmas Truce", the song is about the spontaneous christmas truce 1914 during the first year of WWI where the german and british/french soldiers for one day stopped shooting, came out of the trenches and celebrated christmas together. It's a song filled with both beauty and sadness and, imo, one of the best songs to celebrate the Spirit of Christmas released in a long time.

[@timthompson9724]

Merry Christmas from Nashville !

[@ki11atj49]

would love to see you react to more country music there are a lot of great vocalistin country that a lot of people in other countries don't get to see because it's more of an American music genre

[@feralgrandad4429]

Maybe you could check out Catra Khan's fantastic, layed back cover of this song? It's on of Chris's favourite covers 😁

[@imweakfordeaky]

Chris Stapleton’s “twang” is both technique and his natural accent - he grew up in Appalachian eastern-Kentucky. (Staffordsville, near to Paintsville, in Johnson County, Kentucky)

[@dennisarmstrong4720]

Need to listen to his "cold"

[@fta206]

Sometimes I Cry and Cold (2021 CMA)

[@joseluismarsal2889]

Your reaction is so sweet 😍 like a strawberry wine 😍😂

[@davelewin59]

His wife Morgane is singing the harmonies !!

[@darquemode1165]

Hard to believe that this man did not consider himself a singer when he started in the industry. Thankfully he did step out behind the mic. Iconic voice!

[@Hammy_lucas]

need to see Chris Stapleton - Sometimes I Cry (Bing Lounge) so so so so so so good.

[@McLeod2022]

Julia had me dialed in, as always, with the analysis... but the "bloopers" at the end made me snort laugh quite unexpectedly. Me staying Classy. Thanks for the review. Chris and Morgane's NPR Tiny Desk concert shows how connected they are vocally... she's always looking at him and he's singing to her. But then on Death Row (which I believe was sampled into your transition to the bloopers) he sings alone, which is completely fitting, as a man in a dark cell all alone with just his thoughts.

[@dalebuck7168]

I love how he looks at his wife Morgane (who is very pregnant) when they do the chorus.

[@mikeregister6016]

Certain models of electric guitar are also said to have “twang”. Most typically, the Fender Telecaster is said to have twang, for the same reasons Julia describes here.

[@raytheuglymusician2453]

I’m so glad I wasn’t the only one who heard Etta James, everyone asks if I’m playing one or the other when I’m playing the other and not the one lmao

[@NeliosRan]

Please review Chris' Tiny Desk. I have a feeling it would be one of your favorites as it is mine.

[@zackguitar07]

That’s a killer performance! I’d love to see Julia react to “More of You” from Tiny Desk because you get the full picture of his voice with his just him, Morgane, and his guitar.

[@TanyaQueen182]

Nothing beats watching people react to this song. You've got a new subscriber in me. Now can we talk hair? Because you and I have the same color, but I ruined mine with too many dye jobs and now it's sorta brownish. I want it back like yours lol. But for real, great reaction and I can't wait to check out more of your videos!

[@veritasx4813]

Definitely check out Chris Stapleton. Sometimes I cry. Live at the binge lounge. Thank you.

[@rolanddeschain965]

" or maybe not, I don't know what your limits are" sound advice lol

[@larryclark4297]

That is Chris stapleton's wife on stage singing with him too Chris did it attribute to Garth Brooks and sang shameless on an award show for Garth and made Garth cry 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Imurai]

Another free vocal lesson. Yayy!

[@jvoxfox]

😄

[@gypsyroad.8113]

PHANTOM BLUE..... TIME TO RUN..(music video)..

[@reneew8082]

The back up singer is Morgan his wife they’ve been married since 2007. They have a handful of children. They have been singing together for a long time.

[@mellokeith]

I’m sure it’s already been mentioned, but the backup singer is his wife, Morgane. She’s the one who encouraged him to start a solo career.

[@chrisosborne3679]

This is totally random, and has nothing to do with the song, but you have got the prettiest hair I've ever seen

[@capstan50g]

Great analysis and insight on this performance, Julia! I especially enjoy Chris's guitar playing in this performance: not flashy, but very musical. If you like a great bluesy performance, and I know you do, you really need to listen to Shoshana Bean singing Make It Rain at The Theater At Ace Hotel. Remember when you heard Haley Reinhart singing Creep? It's like that.

[@musdanielsyah5050]

Thank you..great reaction julia,..now please cek and reaction..Tennessee whiskey (song cover by Cakra Khan)..raspy and Amazing voice 😊

[@32a34a]

One of the true originals with twang and distortion was of course Wanda Jackson. She rocked country and Rock and Roll back in the early 50s. A true pioneer in every sense of the word.