Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey Live in Austin! I was sleeping...

[@jride632]

That's his wife. He did this song with Justin Timberlake and they also sang Drink You Away at the CMA. It was epic!!

[@janflewelling6277]

I agree that performance is amazing, although Drink You Away pales in comparison to Whiskey.

[@EdNagel-y6w]

Phenomenal version!

[@jasondufresne7005]

Round 2 with the CMA performance would be great.

[@sukioki6983]

I must be the only one that doesn't like the one with Timberlake... Not a fan of him

[@jerlynneallison6361]

It. Was. EPIC!!!!!😳🤯😍

[@tcar904]

He was actually writing songs for other singers and his wife convinced him to sing. He didn’t think he was good enough. Crazy!

[@janet5992]

False. He was singing with Steeldrivers before he was married

[@CharleneAntrim]

Thrilled she did and excellent wife she supports her man and his VOICE is amazing and ORGINAL which is RARE now a days

[@tylerscott9741]

He does a cover of James Brown's this is a mans world that is absolutely phenomenal!!!

[@rayj1011]

highy recommended to BP

[@busher69]

I'm a 73 year old chrome haired white guy - James Brown - was a 100% music machine. That brother had it all. I can listen to him any day. That dud just flat stood on the gas !

[@joannsudderth664]

Very awesome

[@aaronz9410]

That’s his wife Morgane. She is the one that pushed him to sing. He was an incredible writer for years but had huge stage fright. She helped push him through the stage fright.

[@teresacarpenter8402]

He wrote"drink a beer" luke bryan,🎉 "you should be here ", cole swindell

[@LauraHalvar]

Him and his wife have 5 kids also! What a pair! ❤

[@michaelasay8587]

Too many kids

[@christielysdale1815]

@@michaelasay8587Then, don’t have 5 kids. You don’t get to decide parenthood for others

[@betsybabf748]

@@michaelasay8587 Just because you can't handle raising and earning enough money to raise 5 doesn't mean other adults are also incompetent and can't do it.

[@patriotoftruth]

Stapleton's voice is like James Brown, Al Green and Merle Haggard all mixed together in Heaven. Perfection

[@theresaneeds4514]

The lady singing with Chris is his wife. You can't really go wrong with any Chris Stapleton, but please check out Cold - live at the CMA awards.

[@starfire6122]

You haven't seen anything yet..try ..Cold...live at CMA awards....pleaseee, pleaseee! 💞✌️

[@lanettezunica7314]

Gotta check out COLD. CHRIS IS FIRE

[@HeisenburgABQ]

Yes!!!!

[@gailw415]

This guy is awesome. He’s one of the few artists where he’s live performances are better than the studio. Check out “I was wrong”. It’s from the same concert in Austin city lights.

[@karrieweldon3682]

@@starfire6122yes live country music awards!! best ever

[@DWilsonLPN]

This is actually a Country song that he turned into blues. This is the best cover of this EVER!

[@debkennedy7371]

That's his wife singing harmony. Mostly known as a songwriter, when Stapleton started performing, he got stage fright so bad that he said having his wife on stage with him helped him get through it.

[@belvagurr403]

Love your shirt!!!

[@valkyrie1066]

Stage fright is REAL and has nothing to do with musical talent. there are lousey musicians with no stage fright...and also fabulous ones that have to DEAL ith the stage discomfort. ❤

[@Cristi81272]

That is Mrs Morgane Stapleton. She's brilliant all on her own, but them together is ✴MAGIC✴

[@kimzwolinski9919]

“Cold” live performance at Country Music awards 🔥

[@carolcoker9862]

Yes that is a must

[@angelabennett-engele1977]

YES!!!!!

[@SuzanneDigiacomo]

Soul isn’t the word for Chris Stapleton. He transcends everything and sends you to another planet. I simply love this man and he can sing ,sing,sing! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@judymurray191]

He definitely has SOUL!!!!

[@jessicahouser4823]

"I was wrong," "Cold" and "I think I'm in love with you" are amazing songs as well. He doesn't have a bad song. I read a quote from his wife where she said, "When you hear him sing... you'll know why we have 5 kids." Lol... totally true.

[@lethaoliphant8051]

lol now 6 kids

[@lilywright8009]

That is amazing!!

[@lincolnlewis6979]

Anything from Chris Stapleton is great...can't go wrong with any song you choose

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

(Sometimes I Cry) 😢 is another Chris Stapleto's great songs!😢❤😢❤

[@Danny_R_]

This!

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

​@@Danny_R_🎸🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

That Is His Wife!! He's Singing to Her!!❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🎸🎸❤🌹

[@bonnievonbraun6276]

No whiskey will ever be as smooth as Chris Stapleton.

[@curlygal7315]

Sometimes I cry, Cold, and “I was wrong” are filled with and dripping with soul! ❤

[@vivii794]

Absolutely, the live performances.

[@snezzevp]

His version with Justin Timberlake is insane! Live version. Chris can sing like it’s nobody’s business! And everything he sings is honest and believable. He is Legit and in time will go down as one of the greats in my opinion.

[@Kathryne0816]

Chris was invited onstage at someone else's concert to sing James Brown's "This is a Man's World" and not only thrilled the audience, the looks on the band's faces is priceless. If you've heard James' version, you will be astonished at Chris'.

[@Kissywelker]

Yes this one!!! A mountain of soul!!!

[@MrRdh567]

National Anthem by Christ Stapleton will bring you to tears.

[@garytalley4376]

he killed it... absolutely perfect!!!

[@Prozak63]

"Sometimes I Cry" live is dope as well.

[@hollygolightly1302]

You have got to see the CMA awards performance with Chris, Morgane & Justin Timberlake. The harmonies are amazing! 2 songs Tennessee Whiskey & Drink You Away! You won't be disappointed

[@kevincameron8437]

" I didn't know he had soul like this"...says every first time listener to Chris....Great reaction and Chis is a singing and writing machine!!

[@MaryannTurton]

Chris is soul, blues , country, rock, and any other damn thing he wants to be! Can’t tie him down into a genre! Just sit back and enjoy brother!

[@jamienelson7735]

Its time for you to go on the Stapleton journey!!! I am here for it

[@markoehler2752]

“Whiskey & you” “drunkards prayer” “sometimes I cry” “cold” nobody else in the world like Chris.

[@jeanelliott3395]

Fire Away by Chris is an amazing, heart breaking song.

[@rebeccaparsons7543]

Yes!!!!!

[@williammaguire5475]

Absolute best song ever

[@glennsmith8390]

From the second he sang the first word you could tell he had soul. Took you 1/4 of the song to recognize it. His vocal control is super natural. no one sings country-soul or blues better than Chris Stapleton.

[@timmorin69]

Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa singing "I think I'm in love with you" at the ACM awards is a MUST WATCH!!!!

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

He sure does have soul to him!

[@ladygator19831]

Welcome to the world of Chris Stapleton!!!

[@juliagrant3299]

Time to go down the rabbit hole which is Chris.

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

Stapleton is an enigma. He is rock, country, blues, soul, and more. The man is unique, to say the least. Awesome is not the best word to describe him, because I feel he is more than that. Meet Mr. Bad Ass Artist.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

Chris was the first to win 'Album of the year', 'Male vocalist of the year' & 'New artist of the year' at the Country music awards in the same year, 2015. There is a KILLER performance of him & Justin Timberlake doing Tennessee Whiskey that is a must see.

[@rebelfish4931]

Written by Dean Dillon in 1981 (one of the best songwriters ever) for David Allen Coe. George Jones did a cover in 1983 which made it to #2 on the country music charts. However, Chris Stapleton made this song his forever with his brilliant interpretation.

[@traciemack6168]

Chris did indeed make it his own, but...The Possum, George Jones sure 'nuff did it justice! I would love to see you react to I Don't Need your Rocking Chair by George Jones. You can't put that Possum in a cage! 🙃🙃

[@rebelfish4931]

@@traciemack6168 George Jones is one of the most iconic voices in country music. He could tell a sorrowful story and leave not a dry eye in the room. He Stopped Loving Her Today is one of those stories.

[@traciemack6168]

@rebelfish4931 True that! He Stopped Loving Her Today has been dubbed the greatest country song of all time. Hard to argue with that.

[@brandonlollis1506]

Cold

[@hippodancer73]

Chris is a great mixture of blues, soul and country. One of the best singers currently out there.

[@dorisg.3]

Chris is one of the best and wonderful with his wife!! 🙏🫶💖

[@denisetowe895]

Anything by Chris is worthy of a listen….“I Think I’m in Love With You”, “White Horse” “Cold” “Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” are just a few of my favs. I have every album and they are always in rotation with whatever else I’m listening to that day!

[@quintondees4501]

That's his wife and she has a hell of a voice as well

[@reneelee8870]

Country & Blues actually go hand in hand.

[@janflewelling6277]

Hadn't seen your post - just typed in the same thing. 👍

[@kathydurow6814]

I sometimes think of country as white man's blues. Probably not accurate, and it's been highlighted that country isn't just white, but sometimes that's how it feels.

[@ginger7044]

the best whiskey is sippin whiskey 🥃

[@robertstrohm2412]

The lady is, in fact, Chris’s wife and he is singing it to her. Chris was a country music writer for years with many hits under his name. His wife talked him into going into the scene as a performer. Obviously she knew Chris’s singing talents long before we did. Great reaction man I love the way you feel the music deep in your soul. ❤

[@artimusbranesample9072]

The lighting- sadly- highlighted every bit of her profoundly unnecessary implement surgeries. She used to be really pretty. Now, I'm worried about how she sees herself, frankly.

[@Bijou2013]

I laughed so hard when you were like - oh Ive seen this, no biggie. 😂 There's no cover on earth that can prepare you for the awesomeness of Chris Stapleton!

[@barbtylor1989]

LEGEND One of the best.

[@newharlemrenaissanceproduc943]

"Tennessee Whiskey" is an American country song written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove. It was originally recorded by country artist David Allan Coe for his album of the same name, peaking at number 77 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1981.

[@dianaspears571]

And made a hit song by the late great George Jones 💞

[@jmiltier-pu9dd]

Also done by George Jones

[@chrisdutton2975]

The melody for Chris's cover is taken largely from an Etta James song called "I'd Rather Go Blind". Coe's and Jones's versions sound very different.

[@MRKNIGHT]

But it’s is very similar it Etta Jones “I’d rather go blind” from 1967.

[@jonsawmiller5306]

Also recorded by Willie Nelson

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Country Blues with Soul baby!!❤❤

[@Sawdoff2]

Chris is his genre. I Was Wrong from Austin City Limits, COLD live from CMA Awards is Absolutely Amazing. The mash up with Timberlake, another CMA Awards off the charts performance.

[@christinascallion6557]

Thankyou for sharing all music to all people. Music builds more bridges than hate and ignorance can ever destroy

[@LadybugLuv]

Chris Stapleton-Death Row!!! My favorite by him.

[@creinicke1000]

Agree one of the best.

[@ibrandieshay]

He brought back the old country sound. Omg! I love listening to him. When I first heard him, I seriously thought ole Willie’s voice changed a lil bit. But now we know “Who’s going to fill their shoes?” (George Jones) OMG! Old country just hit different. Johnnie Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, Dolly, Kenny Rogers, the Statler Brothers, Alabama, Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty Tammy Wynette. Check out Ray Stevens the squirrel went berserk. Hilarious!

[@CSF77733]

So happy to see you enjoying all genres of music & seeing what we see in Country. Country has Soul. ❤

[@lucinda44]

Him singing I Was Wrong live at Austin City Limits. My all time fav Chris Stapleton song.

[@janiceervin428]

This song!!! Once you hear him sing this, you can't unring the bell!!! You won't forget:) It hits the ceiling! It's rock enough to have a great riff, it's blues enough to hit the groove and country enough to tell the story!!!!

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Chris Stapleton is one of the best song writers there are!! His wife heard him singing and convinced him to sing professionally!! Country Blues!!❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@Lunzatis_Palemoon]

Country Music has Blues roots, so it's more a case of Country going back to it's roots than Country Blues in a way.

[@flutterby5ep]

I have never heard this singer or song before. Just wow his voice gave me the shivers. He is amazing

[@musicfan8688]

Can't believe Sometimes I Cry isn't mentioned more here.

[@jeremymaloy8654]

“Cold” CMA performance! Outstanding!

[@ericglover7773]

Best live performer I've ever seen hands down. His voice is better live. His guitar playing is insane.

[@royalfish1980]

You've got to check out the live mash up with Justin Timberlake at the country music awards. Its one of the best live performances of any music I've ever seen. Insane. Its Tennessee Whiskey and Drink You Away.

[@dianaspears571]

Yes indeed, I was totally blown away by that performance.

[@karencastjohn2269]

That was his wife and they have 5 children. Check out his version of The Last Thing I Needed The First Thing This Morning! It was recorded in the 80’s I believe by Willie Nelson and written by Kris Kristopherson.

[@jenslittleplace1391]

Best awards show performance I have ever seen!

[@stoicsceptic8420]

@@jenslittleplace1391up there with Led Zeppelin’s induction into the R&R HOF

[@t.nobody120]

Yes agreed do that!!!

[@johnniebradley3101]

You have rock, pop, country, soul, r&b, rap, etc. And then you have Chris

[@michellehorn1711]

He also does a duet with Patty Loveless.....You'll Never Leave Harlan... It is amazing and their voices together......Have mercy!!

[@amberdavis7179]

Morgane sings back-up/harmony on "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive," too. That is a must listen!! So much soul from Patty and Chris!! It will move you like nothing else!

[@michellehorn1711]

@@amberdavis7179 I had forgotten about her singing on this one as well!! They are amazing!!

[@Mssteph239]

Chris is EVERYTHING ❤️‍🔥 you will not find a bad song in his entire catalog! Go down this rabbit hole

[@JasonFuller-k4e]

If you want to see how much soul Chris Stapleton has check out him doing It's a man's world

[@Butiaman]

He used to play in a rock band called the Jompson Brothers. Before he went solo he played a bluegrass band Called the StteelDrivers. That's where he gets his sound from. I hope this helps you understand Chris Stapleton a little better. I love the long runs he does. He's got a killer band playing with him as well. Oh my favorite song by him is Broken Halos. It really helped me when my mother passed away.

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

When he sings "Cold " at the CMA awards show 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

OMG 🔥When He Sings "COLD" at The C M A awards! It's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marilynbrockington8213]

All of his music is awesome.

[@kellivaldez8340]

You can’t go wrong with Chris, but “Cold” is an amazing one!!

[@seangates1451]

BP, this is a rabbit hole you need to go down. Chris never misses. Not even ONCE. Re: this song, yes it’s an old song, and the original arrangement was quite different, but Chris plays it as a blues song, using the same chord progression as Etta James “I’d Rather Go Blind”. So he really reinvented the song.

[@maryalbrecht5602]

That is his wife singing harmony with him. I Was Wrong is another great song by Chris.

[@CarrieCinTN]

Sometimes I Cry, its just...all the feels. So good

[@squirehobbs6754]

Chris was a member of the Bluegrass group The Steel Drivers before going solo. They have lots of great songs with him singing lead you have to check them out for another new venture...great stories in all their songs.

[@gwenivere73]

I love love love this song. Chris Stapleton has an awesome voice.

[@CrashCourseFarm]

Chris Stapleton, long time idol. . Is BB King ... does it make sense now .... he has emulated his style and love of blues

[@rhondadonald7315]

Loved this reaction! Dive down the Chris Stapleton rabbit hole! Everything he does is gold!

[@johnturner4939]

We played this at my mothers funeral. She loved chris stapleton. ❤️

[@tinapatterson5022]

So Sorry for Your Loss, ❤

[@autumnday2255]

Everything he writes and sings is amazing

[@loribrown3777]

BP Chris is a whole rabbit hole worth taking… I Was Wrong, Sometimes I Cry, Cold, and Fire Away are where I would start and his live performances are always the most stellar examples. You will love it all. Teddy Swims is another to checkout he started with covers on KZbin and has recently gained significant popularity SO MUCH SOUL both of them.

[@KimLander-rs4lf]

He has a beautiful voice he has written beautiful songs for him and others he has collaborated with many and all but this one lady are absolutely amazing

[@davidmertz2095]

Anything from Chris Stapleton - he can sing the phone book and mover your soul.

[@saundrasprings1443]

His rendition of a James Brown A Man’s World will blow your mind🔥🔥🔥

[@mikepiccione886]

I can't help but to think of mark brosard when I hear Chris Stapleton's voice they sound so much alike they're both awesome

[@richardvasquez664]

Sometimes I cry live from the Bing lounge. Talk about soul !

[@Shortsac72]

I mean this in the absolute truest manner of no disrespect.. I'm just sn ol back woods country boy... "Who This Is?" busted me clean up laughing. This is exactly why I love these reactions; that's something I would NEVER have heard with my own ears. I know different culture have their own sayings or lingo; I'm so grateful that I'm being exposed to it. LEARNING! And; whelp... Chris ... all that needs to be said 😆

[@RonnyWestberry]

that is his wife morgan. she is a recording artist herself. once his career took off, she sang backup and help him and helped him with his stage anxiety issue. they got 5 kids so far ! he was previously a member lead singer and songwriter for an award winning bluegrass group the "Steel drivers". before that and during he was a songwriter in Nashville and wrote hits for other artist. he met morgan working the front desk at a recording studio.

[@MizCriz46]

They were both songwriters. She actually had a recording contract before he did.

[@newgrl]

If anyone here is interested in Bluegrass, "Steel Drivers" are awesome.

[@jPrince2345]

He has big BIG soul... Check out, "Sometimes I Cry" live next .. you're ears will run away and hide! When I hear him sing, "Sometimes I Cry" I ALWAYS cry!!!

[@lanettezunica7314]

Sometimes I Cry, and Cold…are right up there with Tennessee Whiskey

[@trollman591]

Country meet Blues, Blues meet Country. A match made in Heaven,

[@bryandamkaer3646]

Ultimate slow dance song that sets "the mood" Chris nailed this one

[@its1ofthosedays562]

I’m convinced this dude could sing Mary had a little lamb and it would be fire.

[@soniatwinkle2707]

I think he has sung it on jimmy kimmel (I’m English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 so could be wrong 🙈) it was with a late night host

[@irmacavazos8186]

I like him and Stevie Ray Vaughn did sing and played "Mary Had A Little Lamb"

[@christophervincent8420]

As everyone mentioned, she is his wife. What a lot of people didn't mention is that he was offered contracts for record deals. He refused them all because they didn't want to include her in it. He lived in poverty for years until someone signed her along with him. Fact

[@rhondaburkhardt6816]

It’s A Man’s World is phenomenal!

[@BrianMorin-t3c]

Watching your amazement and the disbelief that you in not exploring Chris sooner. Chris as a solo artist just brings his heart and soul out for all the hear and see. He in my opinion is going to be remembered for generations to come.

[@Grammaadell]

He’s the best!

[@pamb2734]

His National Anthem is amazing as is Tennessee Whisky!

[@shawnwatson3025]

"I was wrong" from this same show is amazing!

[@laurac3804]

Definitely have to listen to Chris Stapleton's Broken Halos-- amazing song.

[@AliciaLynn2]

I saw Chris in concert 3 years ago and it was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to and I’m a concert junkie. He’s an absolute amazing performer and a must see if you get the chance.

[@dherald1532]

One of the best musical performances ever was Chris and Justin Timberlake singing Tennessee Whiskey and drink you away. Totally awesome! You need to watch that one also.

[@cathyorlowski1951]

All of his songs a Wonderful.

[@Danny_R_]

A little tip when you listen to Chris Stapleton music, and I think most people would agree. Is to do him live. His studio stuff is good.. But his lives are great. His voice really shines through on his lives.

[@markwatson450]

Awesome song, awesome artist and awesome reaction!!

[@desireezachry8086]

Not a huge country fan but that man has the best male voice I’ve ever heard

[@HadassahChavivahZeltzer]

Love him Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisbateman5358]

Gritty, soulful, R&B rendition... Chris and his wife Morgane (pronounced Morgan) really did an excellent job on this classic song made famous in the 1980's by George Jones & David Allen Coe. I loved your reaction (as usual). Great job from the best reactor out there.