Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bless the Broken Road (50th Anniversary)

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on September 14, 2015 with founding members Jeff Hanna and Jimmie Fadden plus Bob Carpenter and John McEuen. They are joined by Sam Bush on mandolin, Jerry Douglas on dobro and Byron House on bass. Taped for PBS to be aired next March 2016. Record by Rascal Flatts

[@samsquanch1996]

Rascal Flatts owes this band everything.

[@lastchance3552]

Saw them perform this song last night in Knoxville Tennessee, and it was one of the most moving concert moments I've ever experienced. Simply beautiful. Thanks fellas.

[@glittereagle88]

The songwriters of these gorgeous tunes never get the public credit they deserve. Thank you for this one. Will share your talent with others.

[@lopilkderlll]

Just saw them perform this song last night and it was beautiful. Best version by far.

[@cathw898]

Beautiful, and with that harmonica 😍

[@javierdiazsantana]

I haven't been blessed yet with finding the love of my life... but i was blessed of hearing this song. It changed my life

[@AudioFileZ]

These harmonies and Bob's honest brilliant vocal...breathtaking!

[@sylviastubben1635]

Such a fabulous song! It is good the back story behind those great lyrics, thank you for writing it!💗🙏

[@patlytle1128]

Excellent!! Great song!! Outstanding performance!!

[@J.B24]

I had no idea this wasn't a Rascall Flatts original song! How cool!

[@georgealexander1011]

None better than this version!! Always a favorite of mine.

[@ritaprice1859]

You are sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@higgy82]

Every version is better than this trash.

[@markratliff1000]

just straight out beautiful. touches your soul

[@gracebrunlopez3976]

I love this song.. Original is perfect. 😍

[@timotc50]

I've heard the LP. I even own it.Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Acoustic". Still listen to it today.

[@cindy-leahweisner7662]

WOW! The original is just magical.

[@JPF941]

Thank you for posting

[@johnrel5736]

Just came to pay respect🤗🤗💕

[@candiekane12]

Me too!😊

[@RC0307]

Beautiful!!! 🎶

[@juliebowlin249]

My wedding song...❤

[@debrabish1494]

goosebumps we used to sit at the feet of NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND in the 70's at the fiddlers conventions Debra

[@tapeinosG5011]

This song was originally recorded by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on their 1994 album Acoustic. The first version to be released as a single came out in 1998 by the Country singer Melodie Crittenden under the title "Broken Road." Her recording reached #42 on the singles chart. In 2006 she recorded the song a second time as a member of the gospel group Selah. Crittenden commented on the song in publicity materials: "I got married to an amazing man at the age of 34. It isn't that I didn't want to settle down before that, I just hadn't met 'the one.' It seems society kind of puts a stigma on those that are single and thirty-something or forty-something. Let me tell you, don't listen to everyone else. God's timing is perfect! He has a plan for each and everyone of us. 'Bless the Broken Road' talks about all the different roads one goes down to find their true love. It could also be about how you met your best friend or how you found the Lord. When I would get lonely and frustrated, waiting on my husband to come along, I always tried to remind myself of one very important thing. God is in control! He's always been there and always will be. I am so thankful I handed God the reigns because, with Him, I knew I'd go down the right path." LyRicS I set out on a narrow way many years ago Hoping I would find true love along the broken road But I got lost a time or two Wiped my brow and kept pushing through I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you Every long lost dream lead me to where you are Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars Pointing me on my way into your loving arms This much I know is true That God blessed the broken road That led me straight to you I think about the years I spent just passing through I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you But you just smile and take my hand You've been there you understand It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true Every long lost dream lead me to where you are Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars Pointing me on my way into your loving arms This much I know is true That God blessed the broken road That led me straight to you Now I'm just rolling home Into my lovers arms This much I know is true That God blessed the broken road That led me straight to you That God blessed the broken road That led me straight to you.

[@denise298]

Beautiful. Amen to that. 🙏

[@veeeforvendetta]

I own that cd-bought it in the 90's when it was relieved..one on my favorite cd's ..I really like "The First Step"

[@veeeforvendetta]

I also have-had? a cassette tape of the NBDB..with this song on it.

[@MrStraga1969]

I loved "Hello, I am Your Heart"

[@lukeroberts8816]

Prefer this over the studio version. Only knew this song through rascal flatts but this version is incredible

[@TristanandIsolt]

I saw them outdoors in St. Cloud Minnesota at a free concert. They did this and it was wonderful. However, hearing them do Mr. Bojangles was a freaking religious experience.

[@gbflater]

Love Bob's voice. Would like to hear do more covals

[@gbflater]

vocals. lol

[@chadbeermann2744]

See "Stand A Little Rain".

[@edwardhanson3664]

Very nice.

[@michaelmathis1961]

I saw my only big band at the Midland Mall in Midland , Texas way back in the late 70's. It was held on the parking lot and these guys, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, sounded just like they did on my LP's! A great and unique sound! They did not sing this one of course. lol

[@JeremieFromScience]

AWESOME! =)

[@GrinnenBaeritt]

It is great to finally hear the original version, I admit I'd only heard Melodie Crittenden's version from watching "Dawson's Creek".... both very emotive, whoever sung it.

[@jeronimonoguera3061]

¡¡ INSUPERABLE!!

[@merlepollock2558]

when did nitty gritty dirt band start

[@stacysfolly]

rascal who??????? i don't think they can touch the dirt band

[@DavidHarrell-m7j]

None can do it like rascal flatts

[@melaniewadkins218]

Sorry, Rascal Flatts. Bob Carpenter OWNS this song.

[@jst601]

BLESSED the broken road; not BLESS the broken road. Actually, the song title is THE BROKEN ROAD. BLESS is ebonics, people. Get educated; better yet, get educated & use it.

[@dorotadonigiewicz1876]

whisperthis to be fair the diction from the band when they sing is IMPECCABLE.So i don't how can people get it wrong :/

[@ravens4lyfe960]

Tell the artists who titled it. Because its actually listed as bless the broken road

[@lizzybeth22]

rude comment

[@fernandocamarillo3708]

Ohhhh God!!!!!!! You people!!!! You need a hobby!!!!

[@josephmulpeter63]

good but not as good as Rascal Flatt's version

[@susanperry5469]

Totally disagree.

[@rnbsteenstar]

I love BOTH!

[@jimjordan6967]

It is okay to be wrong without shame. It takes courage.

[@Dionysia6498]

In my opinion the original is always better cause lets face it a remake is in a huge part just copying someone else… very little originality to that…

[@josephmulpeter63]

@@Dionysia6498 doesn’t bother me as long as it’s a good song, rascal flats have much better vocals, they may had written a good song but aren’t the best at performing ig

[@higgy82]

Thank god Rascal Flatts recorded it because this was terrible.

[@DavidHarrell-m7j]

None can do it like rascal flatts