Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey/Drink You Away (CMA 2015) [REACTION]

[@cgrenier53]

When you make a room full of pros look like fan boys and girls, you are doing something serious. Great performance. Best ever on an award show.

[@sunshynff]

Great way to put it!! Easily in my top 3 live performances of all time, up there with Heart doing Stairway to Heaven in front of Zeppelin themselves. Two very different performances and artists, but both give me goosebumps to this day!

[@eileenprine2052]

OH MY GOODNESS....I FELT IT

[@kalanhitchens8782]

@@sunshynff the same are my top two. Then prolly Halestorm in the live room and/or jimmy Kimmel

[@Gnomojo]

This is really the truth. To play in front of your peers is daunting but they lit the floor on fire.

[@rowdy2nite]

You ain't lying, everyone was rocking out.

[@davidwilkes9691]

It’s one of the greatest performances on an awards show and a great story of how it came to happen. Chris told his wife that he was a little nervous about doing this show and she told him to invite one of his friends to perform with him. He didn’t want to ask any one being the humble guy that he is. His wife said ask Justin. And pop goes the weasel!

[@RogueRxyce]

oh wow! hahah what a story

[@lydiabentley3413]

David. Thanks for that information

[@robmiller6634]

9But 99kni9 imo k9nkk9 9kkkkkkk. But 89 9n

[@rpkinchen]

History Made!

[@rickmcintosh5787]

What would happen if these two giants went off on a world tour for 6 months, (with Chris's wife)? They would never have to work again, and it's not like they have to now, but the sales would be off the charts.

[@tiffanyi5645]

I’m a R&B, Hip Hop, Soul, black girl from the hood in Brooklyn and I swear these songs and this performances spoke straight to my HEART!! That’s how I know country music and the music I grew up on got the same grandparents cuz I FEEL it baby!!! 🙌🏾

[@Eye_That_Opens]

Well this is more country blues which has both black and white roots-- This is everyone's music.

[@rickmcintosh5787]

@@Eye_That_Opens Don't agree with the country blues belief, this was pure music, no matter the race that enjoyed it, who couldn't enjoy this?

[@jeremymcneeley6284]

Soul Speaks to us all sister!❤️

[@lisacox3750]

@@rickmcintosh5787 You don't have to "agree"...it's a fact. This song is more of a blues song. And black people were always in country and blues music. It's not racist to acknowledge that. Black history in country and blues has almost been erased at this point. Every "American" genre has black roots mixed in it. Country and blues were created from the mixture of the cultures of the early Africans with the Irish and Scots when they got to North America. But it's a shame that when you acknowledge it people get upset and say "well... everything isn't about race". It matters...because the true history of things are steadily being erased especially if black people are involved. So...yes it matters!

[@JasonMoir]

This is one of those clips that you can watch 100 times and it keeps getting better.

[@birdland85]

I'm at 8 and going strong.

[@carlaharrington5120]

MY fave part of this incredible performance is watching the biggest and the brightest stars of Country Music reduced to giddy teenagers during the performance!!

[@deanarjones9114]

Been watching every time it comes up since I watched when it happened and I’m still not tired of it.

[@lunagal]

The band behind them are Justin’s band…Tennessee Kids. The woman is Chris’ wife.

[@brianfreeman8431]

I'll just never get over how special it is what Timberlake does here. This was Stapleton's coming out party to the country music world and Timberlake got that from the jump. He's a MEGASTAR that's out here playing 3rd wheel to Chris and Morganne Stapleton because he GETS the moment. It's so f'n good.

[@debraspurlock6448]

Timberlake and Stapleton together are gold.

[@TonyLoraMullins]

I'll soon be 69 yrs old. Ive seen B.B.King, James Brown, Bobby Rush. And in my blues catalog, Chris is right there with them, for me. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joe4302]

May be one of the single greatest live performances of all time.

[@daveconstantineau9304]

Totally agree

[@drt9424]

On man...that was fantastic!

[@rogerkelly7988]

The greatest live performance on the CMAs of all time this one broke the internet great reaction again thanks

[@JIsaacMardis]

I watched it maybe ten times in a row the day it first came out, and I’ve probably heard it another hundred times over the last couple of years… fricking iconic. And now he goes and does it again with H.E.R. for Hold On.

[@snookerlad147]

Chris is the goat, his voice is unmatched!!!!

[@flutetubamorg]

This is seriously one of the top live performances ever. When the band flips out at the end you know you've had a special performance.

[@mv4919]

JT's band (Tennessee Kids) probably have more fun than any band playing. A cool thing was incorporating Stapleton's 3 core band members and seeing hugs and high 5's.

[@robertmcveigh3653]

The performance was OUTSTANDING! Watching the Country Royalty in the Audience was PRICELESS! But THE BAND WAS AMAZING!!!!

[@joshuasimmons2982]

8 minutes is NOT long enough. This is that performance that you don’t want to end. That you keep on watching. Don’t worry about running those runs back again and again. We all do it. Chris is on ANOTHER level and it is OK to appreciate greatness! Keep doing what you do.

[@Angiecbd]

I have a coworker who grew up predominately on R&B, hip hop and 80s/90s pop music. When I played music at work, she would usually request R&B, hip hop, reggae, or soulful music. I tried to play a variety of music for the variety of people. Boy, when this song came on, she would get up and SING! She absolutely loves Tennessee Whiskey.

[@danmcconnell5941]

One of the all time great live performances, they showed the rest of Nasville and the country music business how to do it

[@t0dd000]

Justin has balls for going up on the stage with Stapleton. Justin has a great voice, but ... it just pales when you stand it up next to Stapleton's. So, very confident of him.

[@lydiabentley3413]

I thought the same as you but I really think Justin held his own but like you said Chris Stapleton is a hard act to follow

[@trever2244]

I kinda wanted chris to sing Justin's part so I can hear him belt it out.

[@notevenalittle8363]

True but Justin is a more seasoned performer while Chris is so humble and it shows. All in all a very balanced (and bad assed) performance and aside from Christina Aguilera's "This is a man's world" in honor of James Brown the best I have ever seen and heard. Probably better because they killed both songs.

[@annahanu1808]

Agree.

[@beamspickett]

Interesting comment, considering Justin's considerable career as a performer.

[@tessib.1043]

Yes.. it is Chris Stapleton’s wife. And she has an amazing soulful voice herself! I remember when I saw the show and I agree, they blew the roof off!

[@iangall76]

That wall of sound. That bloody band is incredible.

[@pernskyw1289]

Let's not forget that is Justin Timberlakes band "Tennessee Kids" You can hear them in background chatting it up. That's not the microphone picking up the audience. They where absolutley digging this big time

[@paultucci2628]

"You can't listen to those runs once." Agreed!

[@thebackyardbear]

Every person on stage that night was ON POINT. The entire band was groovin' in a way that I don't think I've ever seen. It was one of those moments where the stars aligned just perfectly... and its on video. One of the only other modern live performances that rivals this is Heart's tribute to Led at the Kennedy Center.

[@KW-um9ow]

Yes!! I watch the Heart tribute on repeat too. Magic!

[@kyoarthfael8083]

*angel of good* no no they have the absolute truth

[@chrissiecruise7196]

Absolutely! Heart did an amazing tribute for Led Zeppelin, and Robert Plants voice/style is hard to cover properly

[@bubbaturner7934]

Perfection

[@jutwilton7363]

Try chris Stapleton and his wife morgane singing "Amanda " his voice is amazing but I think you will be really surprised how beautiful her voice is also x

[@adrienne1958l]

Yes ,thank you!

[@bobbysmith6602]

Agreed

[@saunlehar7849]

Yes! Amanda for suuuuure

[@jonkeau5155]

That song is a piece of beauty! I also like “Can You Run” which he did as a member of The Steeldrivers!

[@madkow007]

Morgan does a great 'you are my sunshine' with chris on backing vocals...very bluesy kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHXanmtplK-jesk&ab_channel=ElektraRecords

[@scottdarden5808]

Glad you decided to listen to this. After Fire Away. I didn't know if you would ever listen to Chris again.

[@sentosaco]

Stapleton's voice is the pinnacle soul of modern day country music.

[@sharonmullins1957]

Bluesy country. His voice encapsulates both....................perfection.

[@InsubordinatePatriot]

That smile of yours haha awwww please do CODY JOHNSON - GOD BLESS THE BOY i sing it daughters all the time

[@jared699]

It was this performance that turned me on to Timberlake. I always had just thought of him as a boy band wannabe but he's legit. His album Futuresex/Lovesounds was on rotation on my Spotify for a good couple of months. And damn, dude can dance.

[@robseplex9964]

Futuresex/Lovesounds is an absolute classic. Untouchable album. Definitely in my top 10 all time favourite records. And you have to hear it as an album track after track. It's one complete body of work.

[@balcinovic21]

Hands down best live performance at CMAs. Period.

[@godimlarge]

It’s insane how good this performance is. Like… INSANE. The whole band is straight up jamming.

[@hollygolightly1302]

The whole band put some church up in that performance!!! Gives me the goosies! Yes she is Chris's wife. She has an amazing voice.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

What's great in this video is JT's band is so tight and really getting into it! Like you said, "they are really vibing in the back," and they love Chris' singing - everyone. And Justin is always professional.

[@ARavenCalls]

That band sealed the deal.

[@danrue3263]

I agree

[@12gjazz]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 I am 68 yrs old. I have been to a huge amount of concerts and enjoy a multitude of artists and genres. I think if I was able to be there for this performance, I would have gone outside of my mind. Every human being from the sound and lighting techs to JT and Chris Stapleton, Chris’s wife, background vocals, OMG the band. This was IMO was just INSANE.

[@garyhunley5545]

Yes ma'am, that is his wife, and thank you for the review my lady!

[@RevMichaelWilsey]

THIS WAS A STAND-IN PERFORMANCE

[@michellejackson6679]

I've watched many an award show in country music... I will say this is an amazing performance... but I get upset when ppl say Justin is better than Chris.. I don't think Justin would ever say that... Justin is a country boy and the reason he's so great in this song is because he has his country roots and is a good singer... I don't think he would ever say he's better than Chris though. To me they absolutely complimented each other singing this song ..and Chris's wife right there.. this was so amazing.. should go down in the CMA'S Hall of Fame... absolute greatness.

[@diezeloutfitters]

The world needs another Chris & Justin church session... yes, they took us to church!

[@sharonmullins1957]

That was Chris' wife. Loved this. They were such a great trio. Your responses were wonderful.

[@JamilaGomez82]

"He got drunk!" I HOLLERED!! 😂😂

[@loreedavis5988]

I have never cared for country music but I’ve always loved Justin Timberlake. These two together, just wow. Absolutely gorgeous!!! 😲

[@kenmahoney5255]

Still can't get passed that smile of yours little lady. Great song, even greater reaction.

[@kiwigirl6135]

She is stunning for sure, 1,000 watt smile…

[@LiquidShadows]

LOL! Exactly! They weren't singin', they were SANGIN'! Love your reactions! They're so genuine and honest.

[@worldsokayestguitarist7298]

I’m not a Timberlake fan. But, the harmonies that get put together, in this performance, are incredible. The horns add amazing depth. I’m not sure this is the best awards show performance, ever. But, it’s the best I’ve seen in the CMAs.

[@ricardoelsewhere2805]

I don’t think a live performance gets any better than that.

[@hectorcartagena2870]

When Chris hits the high note on Justin song, I replayed 3 times. Add to all the other times I replayed that for a grand total of 1,692 times 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Hands down one greatest LIVE performances EVER.

[@laurabondurant5096]

Time stamp please

[@hectorcartagena2870]

@@laurabondurant5096 9:04 ish

[@laurabondurant5096]

Thanks, Hector!

[@sharonmullins1957]

I love Chris Stapleton!😘

[@notevenalittle8363]

You know JT knew they killed it when he ends with a simple "Thank you." No fan fare and he and the Stapleton's leave the crowd wanting more.

[@rae2737]

JT was having the time of his life. That's what music is about. The band is no joke.. on point.. phenomenal. They were having fun together and everybody was feeling it down to their bones. People having a good time together. MORGAN she is an awesome singer. Everything about it

[@davidbailey3565]

I would marry this woman at the drop of a hat if she is as genuine in real life as her reactions.

[@timromines6706]

All I could think after watching that performance when it aired was “Holy crap!” & “I would hate to have to follow that.”

[@williammashinski6510]

Old soul and blues music from new artists….nothing ever gets worn out. These guys are good!!!

[@rickboone1090]

That night was the first time I heard CS....jumped out of my chair and the whole performance...one of the best CMA's I've ever seen....👍

[@aaronthomas7664]

They KILLED this SO hard. Epic

[@dtchouros]

This had MEMPHIS all over it. You loved that back up from the Memphis Sounds. They are famous for backing up MAJOR talent. JT war born and raised on the Memphis sound. Chris would be part of Beale Street the moment he set foot on there.

[@claramckenzie6558]

This performance kicked the @$$ of all awards shows that year and many others since then; names don't matter.

[@deanarjones9114]

You know it’s good and you’re good when a room full of peers act like fans at their first concert

[@FlorianHaehnle]

A legendary performance of a great artist. Bravo👏

[@sunshynff]

Yes, in 2015 Chris was very new to the public, his debut album had just blown up. He's been in Nashville as a song writer since the early 2000's, and had a band he'd play with at small local joints on weekends for extra money. It was his wife that talked him into writing and releasing his own music. If you notice anytime his wife is on stage with him, depending on how early in his career it was, he often looks right at her, for 5-10 seconds at a time. That's because his stage fright with any crowd bigger than a honky-tonk was really bad. His wife is an accomplished vocalists and said, I tell ya what, I'll be your back up singer, and if your anxiety gets bad during a song, just ignore the crowd and sing to me like you do at home. I can hear the "awwwwww"s from the ladies as I just typed that...lol.

[@bryanhutton206]

This is the greatest duet on any awards show.

[@matthewmurray4159]

Probably the best award show performance ever. They tore the roof off that place.

[@thomasswindle8288]

Greatest award performance ever.

[@robertmiddleton9085]

Welcome to the rabbit hole of Stapleton's talents.

[@TheDeecue]

Ya know, there ain't nothing like good songs, great performers and one hell of a horn section to get you on your feet. That one will go down in CMA history...when the rest of those great artists who are sitting in the audience and they're gobsmacked, you know it's the real deal.

[@brendascott-price3818]

Yes she is Chris'wife Morgan. I loved it!

[@taylorfremont]

I nearly lost it the first time I saw this! Thanks for another stellar reaction!

[@melaniehoran8529]

Yes that’s his wife. And this performance is one of my favorite mashup!!

[@shelleyking8450]

Chris's voice is a velvet-wrapped chainsaw, cutting right to the bottom of your soul.

[@cherylh.1910]

How this two met Chris told the story on Joe Rogan Podcast show. Justin saw Chris doing a cover on KZbin and loved it. Justin’s birthday was coming up so his wife got in touch with Chris and asked him if he and his wife would like to come to party and perform as a big surprise for Justin. They went and the rest is history. I saw that performance live and when it was over my daughter and I got up and said there is no more to see, even though that was about half way through the show. It literally was the best performance I have seen.

[@Rehd66]

I say this every time. This is THE BEST video ever put on KZbin. No live show can ever top this.

[@FightingIrish327]

The greatest cma awards performance of all time by a long shot

[@mikeholton9876]

1 take, live. and it comes out just Stupid Good. you're right everyone killed it. for reference, the crowd shots are practically all country music performers, some of them are legends, and they looked like kids at a concert.

[@OldSchoolParatrooper]

Well dang it all! Can't make jokes about Timberlake anymore. Two voices I never thought about going together just elevated that song so far above what I ever thought possible

[@K3mbusm]

One of the most legendary performances in music history!

[@dalebrussell7894]

Without a doubt, in my humble opinion, the best award show performance ever!

[@briankimtaborek713]

Chris Stapleton is an American Treasure!

[@patwelch8187]

I've tried Jack...Jack Danials.. I've tried Jim...Jim Beam ... I've tried all of their friends !!

[@cheryljackson5659]

I love that bar!

[@jerrycoe765]

Those little runs of Stapleton's makes you keep hitting that rewind. Then Justin breaks out with I can't drank you away 😭🤣😉😉😉🤣 i

[@darlaharrelson6487]

Yes it was his wife and they tore that performance up. The band was so excited about their performance that they can be heard if you listen closely.

[@mv4919]

Props as first person I've heard mention Stapleton's wie, Morgan. One could argue this song's a trio in many places. As much obscene talent Chris has, JT shows he's also a generous and special showman. He gauges his harmonies off Mogane, probably cues more off her than Chris, and drops half, if not a full octave in places to create more space for Stapleton. Not to mention, JT's interaction with rhe TN Kids + Staplton's 3 core band members. This is mastery, respect, unreal talent, and joy.

[@sacredlovetarot1971]

And that my friends is how to take the world to church 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Bryella831]

If you don’t give stank face while this listening to this.. are you really listening? Lol best CMA performance ever.

[@fayejones6740]

I loved this performance. This gets to you down deep. Wish I had been there. Could you imagine ? Wow!!! BTW I’m 73 years old.

[@elizabethallen4353]

My favorite part - "Sing it Chris!" head dipped back while Chris lets loose. Chills!

[@l8tapex]

so good I get tears of joy every time... knowing that his peers are blown away.

[@rnergy]

WOW! WOW! WOW! Directly to my soul!

[@fatooshtkd]

Oh my Lord have mercy !! I'm so glad I lived long enough to hear THIS !! AND share it with you Rogue......

[@maureenwagg5305]

He is the only man I've heard that can stretch the single syllable word "warm" to thirty minutes. lol

[@kimrobb381]

Greatest example of how a jam session explodes when everyone really gets into it. And the crowd of artists understand how exciting this can be. They want to be part of it. Band is loving it!

[@leroyll1144]

Dear LORD thank you for such a Naturally beautiful Woman who enjoys Great Music & Song!!! Chris's Original Tennessee Whiskey song is Pure Art!!!And thank you Rogue for coming into my life!!!!

[@terrimanuri7944]

Killer Song went straight to the Top‼️

[@1719456]

Oh yeah!!! Bloody Mary for sure.! Gotta have that stalk of Celery.

[@sean_b_drummer]

I'm just mad that these two didn't do a tour together! 😍🤩😎

[@francoisobasi1310]

Chris and HER is a classic

[@christielysdale1815]

I forget how much I love Justin Timberlake

[@mattalexander7585]

Hahaha I checked to see if my phone was set to 1.25x speed like a second before you did

[@RogueRxyce]

🤣

[@priscillajames6142]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! You Don't have to be a certain race to have. God Bless them Both!

[@tonimlentner1255]

Loved this. Try some other of Chris's songs. 1 Death Row. 2 Daddy doesn't pray anymore. 3 Sometimes I Cry. 4 Millionaire. 5 Either Way. 6 What are you Listening to. 7 Nobody to Blame. You will throughly enjoy all of them. Another great one is Joey+Rory - When I'm gone. She passed away from cervical cancer in 2016.

[@mrbenmall]

Saw an interview of CS. He was a newcomer when this happened. He said the next day his life changed forever. Yes, that's his wife.

[@BasicTruth1109]

I'm shocked that I haven't seen you do any reaction to"We Are The World" or any Michael Jackdon song! The Greatest Performer and Greatest Entertainer ever!!

[@fortheloveofking]

I saw Jewel in the audience. Do Foolish Games.

[@sandyca1106]

Yes, that's his wife! Loved your reaction, and the performance was amazing!