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!!!!!😳🤯😍

[@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

[@aaronz9410]

@@teresacarpenter8402 and many many others, he has written for Josh Turner and George Strait too.

[@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

[@lincolnlewis6979]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@patriotoftruth]

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

[@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.

[@Cristi81272]

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

[@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

[@markoehler2752]

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

[@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. ❤

[@pattiblount2046]

You’re a good boy! Clean!

[@microwavedsalad893]

Wrong, wrong and wrong. I wish people would stop spreading this lie. He was the frontliner for the Steeldrivers for over 10 years before he went solo. He did not have stage fright 🙄

[@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!!!

[@dianaritchie8857]

He is amazing singer, this song and his voice give me goosebumps. One of my fav songs ever. ❤❤

[@DWilsonLPN]

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

[@charliefisher4044]

This was a huge hit for George Jones back in the 80's. He does it country style, Chris does it blues style. I love both versions.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

“Cold” live performance at Country Music awards 🔥

[@carolcoker9862]

Yes that is a must

[@angelabennett-engele1977]

YES!!!!!

[@cat101doodle4]

Tennessee whiskey was sung by several artists but Chris brought it back in the most amazing way ❤ of course with his wifes support ❤

[@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!!

[@mztweety1374]

He covered Metallica, Prince, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin and killed em All. I love him to pieces! He can definitely come to the cookout😂

[@bonnievonbraun6276]

No whiskey will ever be as smooth as Chris Stapleton.

[@MrRdh567]

National Anthem by Christ Stapleton will bring you to tears.

[@garytalley4376]

he killed it... absolutely perfect!!!

[@curlygal7315]

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

[@vivii794]

Absolutely, the live performances.

[@BookerDishes77]

Chris Stapelton's voice is a country music equivalent of listening to actor Morgan Freeman reading you a book. He brings it, you feel it and it resonates your memories.

[@Prozak63]

"Sometimes I Cry" live is dope as well.

[@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.

[@timmorin69]

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

[@cheriemarcomgatlin8311]

I think Chris Stapleton was a black man in a past life. He has SO much soul. Much love from a Detroit girl, raised by Don Cornelius, Soul Train.

[@elenadejesus7489]

Used to watch Soul Train. Loved it.

[@John-z1f8z]

He's still black!

[@Firefly-e2b]

Turn that music down! But Dad! It’s SMOKEY!! Lolol Yeaa Cloud 9 would come on and even if we were drivin down the road we’d stop the car n get out n dance lol I remember seeing the Supremes at the state fair about the time they just started makin the circuit

[@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

[@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!

[@rpmorgan6562]

Try Death Row by Chris stapleton

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

He sure does have soul to him!

[@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.

[@dalegerbec7301]

My wife and a couple other couples went to see him a few years back in Columbus Ga. I didn’t realize how bad the seat were. They sold tickets basically behind the stage. The sound was so horrible a few of us went down a few rows and sat on the stairs. At the end of the concert he apologized and they called out the sections and asked us to stay after the event. Everyone was lead back stage where everyone got to talk to the whole band takes pictures etc. it was really something special. He is not only a great talent but a better human being.

[@jamienelson7735]

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

[@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"

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🎸🎸❤🌹

[@bobelliott9426]

This dude can flat out write songs, and SING!!! I love the way you feel the songs and performance's. He wrote these Hits: "If It Hadn't Been for Love" | Adele, "Miles to Go" | Alison Krauss & Union Station, "Homesick" | Sheryl Crow, "Whiskey and You" | Tim McGraw, "Your Man" | Josh Turner, "Come Back Song" | Darius Rucker, "Drink a Beer" | Luke Bryan, "Front Porch Thing" | Little Big Town. Just a few songs he wrote for others before he started performing. Enjoy!!!

[@maryalbrecht5602]

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

[@rhondahoughton790Canada]

I am 52 and a country singer by the name of George Jones did this song and it was my father’s favorite when I was a kid

[@ladygator19831]

Welcome to the world of Chris Stapleton!!!

[@juliagrant3299]

Time to go down the rabbit hole which is Chris.

[@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!!!!

[@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!

[@johnniebradley3101]

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

[@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

[@wandamiller4473]

Get it, chris hell, yeah, he's a good singer.I was hasn't been I was

[@m.cigledy6769]

This absolutely is blues, with a southern accent.

[@dorisg.3]

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

[@hippodancer73]

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

[@Mssteph239]

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

[@jeanelliott3395]

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

[@rebeccaparsons7543]

Yes!!!!!

[@williammaguire5475]

Absolute best song ever

[@vickismith4180]

This song was the ringtone on the phone of my 88 year old neighbor, a black man born deep in the East Texas Piney Woods. He loved the blues, a can of Coors Light, and a fine woman by his side. RIP, Rufus. 😇

[@sheilaparker3025]

East Texan here!!!

[@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.

[@billie417]

The tune in Tennessee whiskey comes from Etta James "I'd rather go blind"......absolutely beautiful!

[@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

[@viggycat8592]

Chris Stapleton's voice is LIKE Tennessee whiskey! Sooooooo freakin' smooth! Love him!

[@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!!!

[@mommad8999]

It’s A Man’s World, please!! He’s phenomenal ❤

[@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 🥃

[@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

[@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.

[@shawnwatson3025]

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

[@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 😆

[@rebeccaparsons7543]

"Fire Away" from Chris Stapleton is sooo good. The lyrics and the harmony get me every time!!!! Even when it's live. Chills!!!!

[@kellivaldez8340]

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

[@tacop11]

I can’t believe you haven’t reacted to Chris Stapleton before now. I’m not a big country music fan but when I first heard Chris, I heard the blues also. Chris is a special kind of singer.

[@lucinda44]

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

[@ericglover7773]

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

[@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

[@BOOMNERD51]

I don't drink any alcohol anymore, but I stll love these bluesy songs that reference it. He's amazing! And so is his wife!

[@JasonFuller-k4e]

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

[@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!!!!

[@desireezachry8086]

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

[@HopefulCanadian]

I’ve never been into country but I could listen to Chris Stapleton sing the phone book to me 🫶

[@ShelbyMinor-g1u]

There is nothing this man can't sing. Everything you feel in your soul.

[@jeremymaloy8654]

“Cold” CMA performance! Outstanding!

[@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.

[@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.

[@timturner9136]

YOU GONNA FIND THAT CHRIS CAN SING ANYTHING, ANYTHING AT ALL

[@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.

[@CarrieCinTN]

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

[@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 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alanhembra2565]

He slays the song “Sometimes I Cry” just him and a beat up guitar.

[@johnturner4939]

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

[@tinapatterson5022]

So Sorry for Your Loss, ❤

[@debztribe5]

Happy you reacted to this. He now owns this song, as this is the best anyone has done. IMO

[@Qmocean]

Chris was a decorated song writer in nashville, but crippling anxiety kept him from performing. His wife convinced him to do it, but he needed her to be on stage with him to keep him calm.

[@donnaewe3692]

When it comes to Stapleton, always go with live versions when possible. You won't be disappointed. Thanks BP! ❤

[@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!!

[@CSF77733]

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

[@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!

[@karlwalton3133]

Bro, I really appreciate your honesty of all types of music. I stop listening when artists are like “it’s rap or it’s trash” or “it’s country or it’s garbage”. I love and appreciate good music and good voices of any genre. I have lived in Arkansas my whole 42 years, and we have a melting pot of all kinds of music thankfully.

[@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.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

8:18 It was a country song, originally. Chris made it blusy - now everyone covers his version, but no one does it better. Chris also plays the lead guitar. His wife, Morgan Stapleton, sings beautiful harmony.

[@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

[@nathalielevesque7284]

I'm not a country fan, but I'm a Chris Stapleton fan. He has sooo many amazing songs. Cold, Higher, White Horse... the list goes on! Love it!

[@nathalielevesque7284]

Such an amazing, sexy voice.

[@CrashCourseFarm]

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