Kelsea Ballerini - half of my hometown (feat. Kenny Chesney) [Official Music Video]

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LYRICS:
Half of my high school got too drunk
Half of my high school fell in love
With the girl next door
In their daddy’s Ford
Half of my main street’s mini skirts
Half of my main street’s dressed for church
It could use some rain
And a fresh coat of paint
Half of my hometown’s still hangin’ around
Still talkin’ about that one touchdown
They’re still wearin’ red and black
Go Bobcats, while the other half
Of my hometown, they all got out
Some went north
Some went south
Still lookin’ for a feelin’ half of us ain’t found
So stay or leave
Part of me will always be
Half of my hometown
Half of our prom queens cut their hair
Half of them think that it ain’t fair
The quarterback moved away and never came back
Half of my family is happy I left
The other half worries I’ll just forget
Where I came from
Same place where they came from
Half of my hometown’s still hangin’ around
Still talkin’ about that one touchdown
They’re still wearin’ red and black
Go Bobcats, while the other half
Of my hometown, they all got out
Some went north
Some went south
Still lookin’ for a feelin’ half of us ain’t found
So stay or leave
Part of me will always be
Half of my hometown
Half of my hometown
Back roads raise us
Highways they take us
Memories make us want to go back
To our hometown, settle down
Talk about that one touchdown
Raise some kids in red and black
Go Bobcats, while the other half
Of my hometown was in the crowd
They knew the words
They sang them loud
And all I wanna do is make them proud
‘Cause half of me will always be
Knoxville, Tennessee
My hometown
My hometown
© 2021 Black River Entertainment
#KelseaBallerini #KennyChesney #kelsea #homh
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[@hannahhomoky4069]

Okay, the end where you flashed clips of your younger self performing shows definitely made me tear up. I’m so proud of you, Kels 😢

[@kennychesney7852]

Hello thanks for your comments and supports, your comments and constant supports have brought me this far. Keep supporting❤️ Please send me a mail via [e-mail]

[@ivanwithrow2772]

@@kennychesney7852 fake garbage

[@tommycrocco5815]

hey

[@tommycrocco5815]

@@kennychesney5044 hey

[@chrisbishop262]

your cute

[@MikolFrachey]

So emotional. I Don’t like the fact that a lot of people say that she isn’t country. I mean she totally represent what country songs are about. This video is so personal !! Good job Kelsea!!!

[@thundertv1431]

She’s always been a country singer country folks just don’t like her music and don’t wanna call her a country singer

[@TheLwaller09]

You just gotta roll with it if you're a fan. The same thing was said about Taylor Swift for years (but they didn't hate all the money and exposure she generated for the genre!) before she crossed over...and Shania Twain before her...and Faith Hill, etc etc. And those women are now icons in country music, including Taylor at the ripe age of 32. All she has to do is keep making music people buy and like. Nobody saying that about her is saying boo about Kenny singing with her, and Kenny had to endure much of the same BS the first 10 years or so of his career...and guess what? Now he's a legendary artist who still has years to keep churning out songs. She will be fine, just keep doing what she likes and sing what she wants that true to herself. That's what people connect with.

[@michelledermgrdichian]

i agree with you she is what country should be

[@carmenbryant7139]

I love this song

[@kennychesney7852]

Hello thanks for your comments and supports, your comments and constant supports have brought me this far. Keep supporting❤️ Please send me a mail via [e-mail]

[@jasonligons6865]

I'm a black man that grew up on r&b hip hop and rap I was in a relationship for 30 years and it ended I was very depressed and riding home from work l was flipping through the radio and this song was playing I heard it downloaded it and by far this is the greatest song I ever heard I let everything go that that was painful inside of me I thank God for letting me here this song unbelievable greatest song ever

[@mercedes4302]

God is good 🤍

[@TheAmericanDreamed]

Why do people feel the need to say what color skin they have I thought it didn’t matter we are all the same

[@myrnamuhasky7443]

Hey man, it's 10 mo later...I pray you're good?

[@wileshakinlaw]

@@TheAmericanDreamedthe first part were he said he grew listening to r&b and hip hop if I’m not mistaken he was basically trying to say he doesn’t normally listen to this style of music 😅 I hope I helped

[@amberfaigl6296]

When she sung, "still talking about that one touchdown" I don't know why but that's when it really hit me anyone else?

[@ieshamaethomas6050]

Tip: don't watch this when you're due a period I am sobbing. One of the most beautiful country music videos I've seen

[@monsemayorga8812]

😆 I got super teary eyed

[@emilyaxsom3245]

Ugh I should have read this earlier.

[@thatburgessgirl]

Read this. Watched anyway. Crying. It’s fine.

[@MariaK222]

Same

[@Taylor_xo]

Watched this whilst on my period and of course I cried

[@ClayWalker]

Loved it! No matter where life takes us, we will always be a part of where we grew up.

[@ilarysoderlind4226]

THE Clay Walker commented 😳

[@gaiaschirru8274]

The legend is here

[@shannonmccarthy5620]

Clay!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ i loved it 2!

[@savcon12]

Amen to that!!

[@kellistephenson8243]

Yes and wow Clay even recognized a great song❣️

[@jolandamiller2248]

Me moving from Michigan to Tennessee at the age of nine and now I'm 12💀 and that's where all my family lives 🥺

[@naedrentsek895]

Absolutely has a Chesney sound to it.

[@milkdrumk]

This song hits so hard for any small town kid who grew up and moved away but still loves where they came from. Getting to visit home and drive the backroads again as an adult and still feeling happy and comfortable. I love this song so much and it brings back all my happy memories of growing up a small town girl on a farm. Even though I'm in the 'big city' now, I'll always love where I came from. And I absolutely love this song and video!!!!!!

[@montsecordova8494]

Absolutely, I feel so identificated

[@schultefam1349]

Yes that is me I loved it in my small little town

[@emmaking8596]

yesss i moved from a small ct town when i was 14 that i lived in for like 10 yrs

[@seanpendray9763]

@@emmaking8596 I'm a big city kid (miami) and believe it or not it resonates with me....every big city is made up of small towns...

[@tammysarratt2130]

Exactly

[@ashleyzubeck1171]

okay, but is anyone going to talk about how GOOD Kelsea looks as a brunette!! SLAY GIRL! So happy for you & love this video!

[@laceynantz4750]

She looks amazing!!!!

[@matthewlocke9225]

LITERALLY! I usually prefer blondes but Kelsea needs to keep her natural brown locks!!

[@kennychesney5044]

Thanks so much for your wonderful and beautiful comments on my post, it’s my greatest pleasure having you as an amazing fan and I would love for you to send me a direct message via google hangouts using my email address or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my private number that will be indicated below. Also I want you to keep your good work going as a great fan and I promise to always bring more and more entertainment your way. When sending a text add your name so I can know who you are because I don’t usually reply to unnecessary messages. Hangouts:[e-mail] WhatsApp: ‪ ‪[phone]‑5603‬ ‬ Will be waiting for your amazing reply 💝

[@smalltownboy8149]

you look cute

[@tommycrocco5815]

@@kennychesney5044 Hey Kenny can u email me about ur # and Kelsea Ballerini #

[@chrisirwin1043]

Kelsea and Kenny,, What an absolute gift to the world!! YOU TWO SOUND AAAAMMMAAAZZZIIINNNGG together!! dont let this be the only duet of you two sharing the love in this big old world!!

[@mandyhall4862]

“Half of our prom queens cut their hair Half of them think that it ain't fair The quarterback moved away and never came back…” 🥺❤️

[@DestinyAtchison]

Seeing Kelsea as a mom is too pure 😭❤️ She’s gonna be a good momma one day!

[@ghostboylogan]

I know 😭😭😭

[@keplerts]

I believe she is already a momma.

[@kristyw8180]

@@keplerts yep. To a dog named Dibs.

[@kennychesney8971]

Thank you so much for following & supporting my music 🎶 ,🎵. I really appreciate your kindness and support you have for me, love❤️💝💕 you all my fans. You can contact me on my email address.. [e-mail]

[@disponible5145]

@@kennychesney8971 g hi hi

[@kristyw8180]

Kelsea is the little girl all of us were who sang in our rooms playing guitar til 4am, writing songs and pretending to be Terri Clark. So it’s really cool to see her “make it” and get to duet with the BIG stars like Reba and Kenny. What a dream come true.

[@kristyw8180]

@jessica mcdaniels Is English your second language?

[@kristyw8180]

@jessica mcdaniels just asking Bc you so easily misunderstood my very understandable comment on the video. I never said “she’s a little girl”. Sorry you can’t even comprehend your first language I guess? No need for a friggin essay about your family history, I don’t care. You should learn about the history of America though, since you seem to think English is the first and only language used.... yikes.

[@briannasmoore6685]

Hey same my Dream is to be a singer but people are saying I can’t so I think I might gave up my dream because people say I’m not a good singer and they think I can’t do it and I’m just to be a singer like the music I like country singer but nobody think I can so thank you for this song I live in a small town

[@tommycrocco5815]

@@kristyw8180 hey

[@tommycrocco5815]

@Kenny Chesney✴️ hey how r u

[@anitayawson5718]

25 April 2023 Thank you Kelsea and Kenny for this great song. It brings back memories of my little hometown in Port Chester, NY. A long time ago memory. Thank God for having the chance to make new one's wherever our feet land.

[@TabbyComer-if3qk]

I graduated May 21st 2023 and I miss it but I know it's just a part of life and I will never forget all the good times

[@Lvlyssa]

I really love how she never put down one decision over another. One wasn’t better then the other. She would be happy in ether life, but made choices that lead to where she’s at and is glad about it. Beautiful video!

[@tommycrocco5815]

@Kenny Chesney✴️ hi anything new also btw want my # or something to talk

[@wooshoo8033]

I agree alyssa

[@briancostello9189]

Awesome memories

[@proudtobeachristian286]

Jesus loves you ❤❤❤

[@danaholley7487]

I have a feeling this song will be played at every future graduation ceremony for those attending school in Knoxville, TN. You absolutely made them proud Kelsey!! A stunning song that everyone can relate to!!💞💞💞

[@JsEllie2]

Or reunions.

[@abigailkoors]

True

[@chesneykenny3092]

Hello Fan, How are you doing? Thank you for being a fan and linking my page & music,may God bless. You

[@chesneykenny3092]

@@JsEllie2 Hello Fan, How are you doing? Thank you for being a fan and linking my page & music,may God bless. You

[@nikkil314]

Not even just there either. I'm in AL, my daughter is a senior this year, varsity cheer captain for the Bobcats whose colors are red and black. I cant hear this without crying

[@TacoStacks]

Not every town is the same but every town has the same feelings.

[@grantstevens8099]

I know most people try to outgrow and leave towns like this... but being from Los Angeles, I can't help but wishing I had been from a town like this. What a beautiful song.

[@kelseaballerini4342]

Hi there🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹happy new year to you 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel and checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞

[@racheallynnwoodward759]

How long have you Been my fans

[@robbiecollins7887]

Me being a 2021 high school graduate, this song hits different. Because in the fall I’ll be leaving the place that’s so familiar and warm to somewhere that’s fresh and new to start a new chapter in my life.

[@jaidyn888]

I felt this so hard! I got chills for most of the video. Things are changing so much and reminiscing on where I’ve been and daydreaming about where I’m going literally feels like this video for me

[@robbiecollins7887]

@@jaidyn888 YES 👏🏻

[@x0tinknpinkx0]

Cherish your highschool memories. It makes you half of what you are. Your twenties are about finding who you are. Whether you stay or you go back home it can be emotional letting go of everything you know to go to college. College is fun too. You truly find out who you are as a person.

[@robbiecollins7887]

@@x0tinknpinkx0 Thank you ❤️

[@iMmarkymark]

I moved away for about 10 years and came back home. Family is all about gone now and have very few friends left and it makes me sad to know that I missed out on those 10 years I was gone. I want to leave again to escape this town of memories because life just isn't the same any more.

[@Elizabeth_Sherwood247]

this song makes you stop and take time to reflect on how your childhood has made you into the person you are today; it also hits a point that your hometown is always in your heart and will always be with you no matter what.

[@athenaabehwy4084]

Good or bad.

[@Lv1Magikarp]

Spot on, exactly how I felt listening.

[@chesneykenny3092]

Hello Fan, How are you doing? Thank you for being a fan and linking my page & music,may God bless. You

[@tommycrocco5815]

hey

[@paladinsix9285]

Our childhood is a part of who we become. I envy people who can still relate to their hometown. I grew up in Seattle, parts of my family lived there since the 1870's, but Seattle changed even more than I did during a couple of decades of service in the US Army.

[@Chris-qv5mc]

My six month old son LOVES this song. Today was the first day he literally yelled with happiness when it came on CMT so I had to share in the comments my son’s good taste!

[@gifiore1]

Every time I listen to this song I invariably get touched deep inside, and always shed a few tears. And I am a grown Italian man. Beautiful. Well done Kelsea!

[@karyssataliasingh1889]

2:50 Kelsea as a mom is so heartwarming. It’s so cute to see how her family would look like. Luv u Kelsea! #KelseaBallerini #KennyChesney #halfofmyhometown

[@KanyinsTv]

Quick reminder that God will never put weight on your shoulders that He knows you can’t handle. Whatever your going through just be patient and see why God made you wait. It may be hard but it’s all worth it 💫.

[@jonnajohanson2276]

I’m still in my hometown. This song makes me think of the place it used to be xxxxx years ago. Beautiful words.

[@halienobles5143]

I graduate next year 2023. So excited but scared to leave my howetown. My howetown is always a part of my journey.

[@kendramccord7836]

Never forget where you come from. Your roots is what makes you who you are. Homegrown will always be where your born and raised, it’s who you are at heart. ♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸

[@kelseaballerini7056]

Hello Kendra I hope you’re well. Thanks for the support with your likes and comments, I’m forever grateful. I was just going through my comments. how many of my shows have you attended? I will like to get to know you more if you don’t mind. Text me on my private tour mail [e-mail] or my private number 3164136946 Hope to hear from you soon. Be blessed Kelsea Ballerini

[@lexikhan3105]

@Kelsea Ballerini Jesus Christ is My Lord, My Savior, and My King, but as for you, Kelsea, and for Carrie Underwood: Sizdǝn ötrü can vermǝyǝ cümlǝ hazırım Sizdǝn ötrü qan tökmǝyǝ cümlǝ qadirim Üçrǝngli bayrağınızla mǝsud yaşayın! Üçrǝngli bayrağınızla mǝsud yaşayın! ღმერთმა დალოცოს დონალდ ტრამპი

[@pedaldownpetalsup]

and you never have to stay to be who you are. The town is not you but a part of you.

[@antoniomosca_98]

@@lexikhan3105 it make me remember Emma Walker.. 🥺💔

[@racheallynnwoodward759]

@@antoniomosca_98 where are you supporting me from?

[@Senaleb]

I love that she's openly singing about starting a family. Need more music showing the good side of being a mom.

[@elaineburt5795]

Absolutely, lately all i hear is the negative side of motherhood, but there are ups and downs to everything. My mother wasn't perfect, but she did her very best and that was good enough. She's gone now, and i miss her everyday, this beautiful song made me cry, smile and remember her. Thanks, Kelsea and Kenny. 😊

[@brianhurt3271]

I'm a country radio programmer and each each on my show I give my own "award" for best song of the year. This is the one for 2021. Last year was "More Hearts Than Mine" by Ingrid Andress. The ladies are killing it.

[@jamesknight3438]

What station?

[@TyGame-sl4dk]

Oh really

[@jamiepippin3892]

No they aren’t

[@jcruz4605]

Miranda lambert aswell

[@kabitaghosh2181]

@@jamiepippin3892 they are :)

[@johnphillipfarley8681]

BOBCATS’ Refugio Texas State Camps 1982 “ Still talking about that one touchdown “ ♥️😉 Quarterback Kent Harris moved away 🤣🎼 Thank You Kelsea for making me FEEL 🌹♥️🌹♥️🌹❣️🙏🏼

[@kaleyheinrich9573]

"Raise some kids in red and black, Go Bobcats" ...Going on 4 generations of kids in red and black #prideandtradition . This video is incredible . Thank you for constantly giving back and remembering where you came from. ❤

[@DrMariaHarrietStackTV]

Amazing collaboration with two of Americas greatest country artists Kelsea Ballerina and Kenny Chesney ..Kelsea Ballerini's stunning Red Dress, Red Lip Stick, and Make up is perfection and so striking...and the theme and title 'HALF OF MY HOME TOWN makes everybody smile about their best times..

[@starlettchesney9957]

She is a man stealer kenny chesney is my fiance

[@DrMariaHarrietStackTV]

@@starlettchesney9957 I just bought a fabulous short red dress as I have the same colouring as Kelsea .I love how Kelsea loves her fans as much as we love Kelsea....congratulations on snatching Kenny Chesney from the Home Coming Queen!!!

[@tommycrocco5815]

@@DrMariaHarrietStackTV hey

[@tommycrocco5815]

@@starlettchesney9957 hey

[@starlettchesney9957]

@@tommycrocco5815 hey

[@wescourtney9679]

"..and all I wanna do is make them proud.." Man that hit me hard.

[@penelopevelazquez816]

My daughter moved to Houston TX she from anderson sc she tells me all the time how she miss home her home town

[@UpchurchOfficial]

This song is so amazing, this is the ONLY song in the past 2 years I’ve heard on the radio that I can’t stop playing

[@ifnotdreams3718]

you and Clay both commented this both of you are as real as it gets!!

[@jakemasser8490]

Ryan Upchurch you like this song that's crazy I like this song too it reminds me of my old town

[@michellel128]

well i love lots lol this is one however u have some good taste 🙃

[@moparkr]

wish i could say the same, during the past 2 years this is the only song WORTH playing. in salt lake city utah, FM 104.3 over the past 2 months i have heard it twice, extremely disappointed, such an amazing song that is just not getting played here.

[@masonlevicagle2817]

I agree

[@HeyItsHeather89]

IM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS MUSIC VIDEO!!! HER HAIR, RED DRESS AND HER MAKEUP! 😍🥺

[@cahilpeterson4978]

Hello Dear, How Are You Doing, Greetings To You

[@kelseaballerini7056]

Hello Heather I hope you’re well. Thanks for the support with your likes and comments, I’m forever grateful. I was just going through my comments. how many of my shows have you attended? I will like to get to know you more if you don’t mind. Text me on my private tour mail [e-mail] or my private number 3165311081 Hope to hear from you soon. Be blessed Kelsea Ballerini

[@faithbrewer1703]

@@kelseaballerini7056 not real

[@tommycrocco5815]

hi

[@jbuffet8]

I enjoyed my high school experience. However, I had to leave for a while. I went down to Austin, TX, but I returned back to Kansas City for my family. I love my hometown. God Bless to all that do.

[@RYang-fz1ve]

And this… ladies and gentlemen, is your Music Video of the Year 2021! Love you Kelsea! ❤️

[@shandra6216]

Being in the military now away from home, this song hits me hard in the feels.

[@evanelliott9880]

Thank you for your service!

[@sunnysojourner6607]

Same, Shandra! Mil spouse here, and this song gets me all choked up & missing home. We do our best to make each temporary home as homey as we can, but our hometown holds a special place we’ll never forget, tender memories forever forged in our hearts. ❤️

[@user-ow9wc1yz2l]

سلام خوبی عالی هستی

[@GenXGolf24]

Thank your so much for your service it’s takes a lot of courageous do what your doing

[@mrsshaddox]

Military wife (Ret) here. Thank you for your service!

[@carriexoo]

I'm gonna say this 19 hours before it starts...I'm gonna cry like a baby. And I already know that it's going to be a heartwarming emotional music video❤️🥺 UPDATE: I cried like a baby!

[@theresahernandez5436]

I cried like a baby too great video 😊

[@inanutsjel]

Same 😭😭😭

[@tommycrocco5815]

@@theresahernandez5436 hey

[@tommycrocco5815]

@@inanutsjel hey

[@jessicafallen9778]

Happy birthday Kelsea Ballerini 🎂 🎈

[@valentin3037]

This songs hits hard when you moved away from your hometown and know youll never come back

[@kinetic006]

My school. My street. The memories. Haven't been home in a decade. Thank you. Congratulations on making it.

[@bryansoto2443]

I left my little hometown 8 years ago, when I was 21 & this song makes me want to move back and settle down and let my kids experience all the things I experienced growing up there. One high school and everyone was at our football games on Friday nights. I miss it so much💙

[@marys3127]

Bigger (cities) are not necessarily better. But you already know that. I have lived in Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami. I have also lived in small towns. Moving back to a small town. The experiences are genuine, along with the people. 😘

[@kennychesney2255]

Hello 👋🏿 how are you doing

[@davidclements796]

I've been gone for mine for over 30 years. I still call Kentucky home and it's the most important fact you can get about me. I'd go back in a heartbeat but I love that boy too much.

[@abigailkoors]

Amen same. I feel it.

[@RomeoChessGameVlogs200]

Yeah same here I miss those experiences so much

[@mikebaumberger4921]

You never forget your child hood memories your future is so bright your going to make so many more stay grounded

[@jamiegarcia7582]

Half of me will always be Redlands, California. Go Wildcats. Wow I miss my hometown but had to see what else is out there.

[@MissTKnox1]

Love this song, "Go Bobcats" (Class of '82). STILL in FC and raising two Bobcat Grandsons!

[@andreamccabe7170]

Class of ‘90. Left for a while but found my way back. There’s nothing quite like Fountain City. 🐾🐾

[@joellacreggerf4628]

Once a bobcat, always a bobcat! Class of 82 here also.

[@kaykovo1]

Class of 2011 ❤🖤

[@TXParson]

Class of 85! Living in TX but my blood will always have red & black in it.

[@johnallen3497]

@@andreamccabe7170 Class of 89 here. I don’t remember an Andrea McCabe so I’m guessing that’s your married name? I looked in my yearbook, and did find an Andrea who was a year behind me. (this isn’t my real name in case you’re wondering)

[@tori357bo]

All the feels. This song hit me at the heart level. It’s why I gave my parents a sign that says, “no matter where I go, this is home”

[@SallyBeard]

How sweet! It must be one of the things they treasure most.

[@pbsimons1]

This song perfectly encapsulates the insurmountable struggle felt by anyone whose ever lived in a small town, and also had a dream. Do I leave the comfort of my hometown, the familiarity, the friends, the traditions? And then move to the big city with the bright lights and the world cuisines and the many things to do? And why do I gotta sacrifice my life and my upbringing for a second-tier level of happiness elsewhere, when really I'd be happiest back home? But then if I do stay home, I've got to give up on the success I could only have by leaving? Why the heck can't I have it both ways. And sometimes when I find myself caught in this struggle, I stop what I'm doing and go listen to this song. Thank you Kelsea.

[@r0.m1]

I'm not into country music for that long as it's not that popular in France. Got into it last year when studying in Quebec but man... this song is incredible when it comes to the lyrics.. I can feel my tears coming...

[@anthonycantu348]

In an interview she talked about how she grew up listening to Kenny on the radio and to colab with him was a dream come true

[@catherinewiedman-smirnov5146]

Being from Knoxville and moving away after high school, this hits hard. I recognize so many of the places they showed! It makes me miss my (our) hometown.

[@seanpetree9662]

Same .. but still living right in the heart of FC

[@tommycrocco5815]

hey

[@kennychesney2255]

Hello 👋🏿 how are you doing

[@jessewodell]

Same! Went to Bearden, but spent a lot of time at Central! Crazy video lol.

[@forestcatkay14]

@@jessewodell hey another Bearden!! Man it feels forever seeing that name. I moved out west just after 10th grade and boy do I miss Knoxville.

[@ashleymarks3726]

part of me will always be Waveland Mississippi.

[@AndrewSonier]

Who else was crying during this great song

[@jacquelinemarie6860]

*Me a military kid who constantly moved and never had a hometown growing up* can't relate, but still made me cry 😢 so beautiful!

[@KUYAFAITH]

The Most Awaited Music Video, Finally is Coming this Week! 🇵🇭

[@noahgreen6292]

True

[@KUYAFAITH]

@@noahgreen6292 Thank u.

[@shadowsanddust2]

What video?. Did it come yet?

[@stevensond685]

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[@michaelwebber7068]

I grew up in Knoxville . I moved away . I miss it so much. This song brings me back every time I here it.

[@inkalange1358]

I see my school every day. Its in my hometown.. And my kids there... This song bring all the memories of my childhood back. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marahlongmire5504]

Knoxville native!! So proud of my hometown!

[@brianking1970]

I'm twice your age but this song takes me back to my high school days. Still living in my hometown of Asheville N.C. Thanks for the memories Kelsea!

[@tacbear]

I was born in a small Alabama town, we moved a large Alabama city. When I was 13 we left Alabama and moved to Florida. I started High School in Pensacola Highschool, we moved to Milton , FL and I went to Milton High, then moved to Tupelo, MS where I graduated from Tupelo High (that is 3 different Highs School's for those that are counting). After High School we moved back to my Home Town, then I joined the Air Force. While in the Air Force I lived in Abilene, TX, Stuttgart Germany, The Republic of Turkey, Khartoum Sudan then Hampton, VA. When I got out of the Air Force I went back to my Home Town where I Retired at 53 years old and at 61 still live!!

[@bethfaceplays]

Thank you for reminding me why I never want to go back to MY hometown. They're all still stuck in high school and popularity contests.

[@unknown-ry1tf]

Thinking of Emma Walker. Rest easy angel 💜

[@jpgillain]

So very true... We always go back to basics, family and friends. And sometimes hometown too. Great song. Great story.

[@alexcortez830]

Life moves so fast, enjoy every moment!!!

[@yourdaddy8513]

Thank you for the song God bless everybody from Las Vegas Nevada to Milwaukee Wisconsin this is for the hometown

[@itsmechai24]

I just moved out of the only home I have ever lived in for 25 years to a new city. This song hits so deep. I will never forget my hometown, high school, and friends i made there over the years.

[@NewyorksMagic]

"And all i wanna do is make them proud !" that part speaks to me so much because where i'm from not a lot of people make it to be successful, productive members of society and for me that's always been huge, i want to be the example. Love this song.

[@MatthewCSeuferwindowsheaven]

Williamstown,West Virginia will always be Home!

[@kelseaballerini4342]

Hi there🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹happy new year to you 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel and checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏

[@ahstiasummers5583]

Every time I listen to this song, I'm reminded of my high school. I graduated in a class of 90-ish. While I don't miss about 90% of it, I do miss the general carefreeness. Your primary worries were about passing your next test, impressing that boy/girl you have a crush on, and finding a part-time summer job. You saw the same few hundred people nearly every day, on the same schedule. The biggest worry in the world was failing a class, social isolation, or your crush turning you down. Now that I'm a Junior in college and classes have gotten wacky due to COVID (my friends and I all started as Freshmen, some continued to Seniors over COVID while others held back to repeat classes or take medical leave), I miss the general carefreeness of high school and the ease of finding and meeting with friends. Everyone has full time jobs and are moving away, so contact will be much harder. Out of all the friends I made in college, I don't know how many I'll still be in contact with 5 years from now whether because we were friends due to circumstance or other life responsibilities pull us away until we don't talk anymore

[@treahhuber5940]

i cant believe her and morgan wallet grew up same town same year

[@amandahelton4546]

They didn't. Morgan Wallen is originally from Sneedville. Unless they met each other after he moved to Knoxville.

[@getgriggy5586]

@Amanda Helton I think that’s what she meant but yet it is interesting

[@04mach1speed]

I absolutely love this track. So damn good. I do wish Kenny sang a little more in this.

[@kevinfuller3627]

Kenny's harmonizing in the background most of the time. They're so tight, you almost can't tell.

[@joshflowers8959]

Can't say anything but the best song ever. If you are listening to this you are a legend

[@JenniferHollenbeck-yt5yf]

My Hometown colors are purple and gold in the town next to me are black and red. I relate to the song so much.

[@jeretso]

I miss my hometown!!!! Thank you Kelsea👏

[@dotsybeal5349]

I love it. My granddaughter does to she is like the only song that she listened to for years after her mom pasted away.

[@Gravyman-hd7uj]

My mom lives in a small town in TN. One of the poorest counties in the state. She's really active in her church and comments every year around HS graduation time that she hopes that some of these kids stay home.

[@Aylanna773]

GO VENICE VIKINGS! This song means SO MUCH to me! My old best friend and my cheerleading head coach used to sing this song in the car on the way to and from cheer practice! Oh my gosh I miss them SO much!! We changed the words to match our high school football team and at the end Venice FL. Oh how I wish I could go back to that time, things could have been a little different! Shout out to the Venice Vikings and ALL of my friends from the Venice Vikings, and you are truly my family I miss you all so much! And to my old head coach, best friend, boyfriend, and my brothers football coach and our friend... I won't name name's... But I miss you all so so much!! GO VENICE! And congrats to my old cheer team this past year in the competitions! You guys looked great! I saw pictures on facebook! I love and miss you all dearly! We will see each other again someday! ~Ay

[@ronrice1931]

Now that's how you sing a sentimental song: straight up, no tears. Great song, great lyrics, great singers. Sobbing still.

[@markwysong1403]

I just saw Kelsea and Kenny Chesney play this song in Lexington, Kentucky. This song pulls on my heart strings. A beautifully sung duet. This is a fantastic song. I can’t stop playing it. By the way, you were amazing, Kelsea!!

[@jellyrcw12]

You never realize the good ol days while you're living them

[@donmurray8632]

You make us East Tennesseans very proud sweetheart!

[@KatieB-fu5to]

Fun fact: she had a purple bow on her shoes when she was in the chs cheerleading uniform to honor the memory of Emma Walker.

[@tommycrocco5815]

@Lily Armstrong hey

[@tommycrocco5815]

Hi

[@kyndall.k1]

time? :)

[@tommycrocco5815]

hey

[@Abby-cd7st]

That’s really cool

[@camyallen-posey6485]

Who else's favorite song artist is Kelsea ballerini

[@rshrsh5420]

They say that you can’t go home again. After thirty five years I finally did. The small town in Ohio pretty much was just like I left it. Knowing who lived in what ever house you just passed and if you had went to school with someone in their family… Most of the stores and businesses are still in the same place, with a few “new” things. What I don’t miss the most is the snow and the cold winters.

[@skylermarie5036]

this is so great she and my mom were the ones who made me write my own songs

[@jeffbrannon2724]

Can't get enough of this song...we are all half of our hometown!!

[@Aylanna773]

Absolutely!

[@randoman5235]

I spent 10 years in Knoxville, some of the best times of my life. This song brought me right here, way to go!

[@kennychesney2255]

Hello dear how are you?

[@mcintyretyler89]

My farm land.. for what she holds beneth that dirt, what she grows and when it don't it hurts. Just a good man livin proper. Hell what the f is awarded oscar

[@dianahuckaby4547]

Makes me miss my small little backwoods Texas town. It isn't much but it's home and it's family.

[@mimifarrage453]

I grew up in a small town but moved to the big city 9 years ago after high school. I still remember my hometown of Taber, Alberta whenever I hear this song. Especially when she sings "Cause half of me will always be in Knoxville, TN.", I tear up every time. Never forget where you come from.

[@franksavage8897]

Going to HS at central with her really makes this hit hard. I left 12 days after I graduated for the Army and haven’t lived in Knoxville since. But still my home town!

[@pinupdollsarabeth]

When she says my hometown" Knoxville Tennessee." I change it to my home town Los Al OC ,my hometown ❤️

[@Evansm1986]

This song and video is everything to me. I’m 35 and chose to leave the North Carolina after college and leave those that meant the most to me to travel most of the US and do contract work as a nurse for 5 years before going back to become an NP and get my masters and doctorate at Duke, which led me back to my home. However, I’ve always felt like I was meant to be somewhere else and out chasing my dreams helping others around the world. But I always felt like I was watching those friends and family I loved settle down and create families while I had failed relationships but chased my dreams and at times it felt lonely and I felt envious of those back home because a part of me always wanted the family life. This video and song helped me find acceptance in closure in knowing that I made the right decision to chase my dreams and grow and become the man I am today. Thank you for this song and sharing your musical gifts with us all Kelsea. I discovered you in 2015 by accident after a 5 year relationship ended, Apple Music was new and randomly played your song “the first time” when I was driving listening to suggested music and through that song not only did I discover an amazing artist but I found healing through my heartbreak. You are truly a one of a kind and an amazing songwriter and singer Kelsea! Thank you ❤️

[@blakecavallaro5558]

This song hits different when you're heading back to your second year of college soon

[@macielupo1296]

I love you kelsea Ballerini

[@laceytriche8334]

Me and my sister love's this song so much.

[@alexanderdean1117]

Half of. My home town is where home is on earth