Rihanna & Jennifer Nettles - California King - ACM Awards 2011

[@TrinaSarah93]

This is actually one of Rihanna's best performance :) Sing RiRi :)

[@CoryDeStein]

This arrangement really highlights Rihanna’s vocals that produced pop records don’t always do justice. I was really blown by these ladies.

[@Kjoyner2013]

Even with a lower mic Rihanna still ate. 😻

[@natty318]

Jennifer is amazing!!!!! The performance of her and Beyonce doing “Irreplaceable” is INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andreagraham5385]

Only because Beyonce was on there keep telling yourself she's amazing y'all always got to pump yourself up

[@shichyseven5556]

Beyonce is shit singer.... Bad attitude😂😅

[@Mudblud]

Idk mang. The harmony at 2:48 still gives me chills. I just enjoy music. And if you're a great live singer, that's even better.

[@JekylViovicente]

it's soo perfectly perfect. so orgasmic to ears. 🥰😍😻

[@historyraven99]

Good ear! Gorgeous harmony!

[@joycedominguez8997]

That's what brought me back to this. Great duet. Wonder whose idea that was

[@AKAM49]

I’m back again….this was beautiful

[@privatethoughts85]

Jennifer is such a great vocalist. So for Rihanna to be up there and more than hold her own, shoes just how much she's grown as a vocalist. She most def gets my respect for this one.

[@mellynumerounooo6908]

privatethoughts85 Except Rihanna didn't hold her own at all. She got vocally destroyed on her own damn track. LMAO.

[@jesusduarte2410]

mellynumerounoo o shut the fuck up

[@EthansTarot]

@@mellynumerounooo6908 her mic volume was literally way lower …

[@fontanabanana]

@@mellynumerounooo6908 it was a country music award show. She wasn’t going to show up the country singer. Use your brain.

[@Badgalriri2.0]

@@mellynumerounooo6908 no the hell she didn’t, her voice is weird

[@dayak.syntiew6182]

my man Nuno..u are the best of all time...theres no other artist in comparison with u...

[@andreagraham5385]

Hope you talking about Rihanna

[@heloise218]

I love the way Jeinnfer dances each time she sings

[@andreagraham5385]

You can tell you people are some really big haters she didn't dance for **** cause she can't dance rihanna was the beauty the talent the dancer get your lying **** up outta here y'all always pumping**** up just a bunch of lies and haters you love the way she danced she wasn't even dancing cause she can't dance

[@heloise218]

⁠​⁠@@andreagraham5385your comment is literally the hate comment here 🤣

[@xanshinetv]

After 8 years, I keep coming back to this duet. Solid arrangement. Huhuhu! That "California dreaming" at 2:48 ❤

[@tiapongen4390]

2023... Same and here again.😜

[@missbumblebee8633]

They both did a great job and complemented each other well. Why is it that in order to give one woman a compliment another one has to be dragged through the mud??! Jennifer and Rihanna are very different, yet equally mesmerizing in their talent, strength and stage presence.

[@andreagraham5385]

I'll tell you why because Rihanna is the beauty she's the talent and you people have no talent you have to incorporate yourself around us to look like anything and you just lie over and over to one another and other people to make yourself look great and you're not and will never be

[@joanpeterson8041]

I feel that they both did a great job. Jennifer is hard to compete with though. She gives her all on every song she sings. She seems like just a sweet person and very likeable. She is my favorite female artist.

[@andreagraham5385]

Of course you'll hate an **** would say that y'all need to tell yourself that she's hard to compete Amongst other Y T that's the only thing she can compete with rihanna got the sex appeal the look the color the voice and you people has always and will always be freaking haters of what's real and you have to lie to yourself to sleep at night keep lying cause it'll never be true

[@flyvanessa85]

It's only now i realise this is a great song. they made it so much better together.

[@andreagraham5385]

Rihanna was the only one to listen to or to look at try again

[@fernandomeliani]

One thing you’ll always know for sure is that if Rihanna has her short wig on she’ll SANG.

[@MrCDM9]

They both sounded really good. It was not a competition people. It's Rhianna's song so she'll of course sound the best and closest to the original. Rhianna took the back seat on this one since it was a country feature. Rhianna belted out perfect vocals but of course Jennifer has a stronger voice and louder sound. Neither did better but the complimented each other's voices well. Good performance!

[@missbumblebee8633]

Very well said.

[@kolbymiller9977]

@@oldworldstarkeo to compensate, lmao. I love me some Rihanna but Jennifer is a much better vocalist

[@mrnoname7370]

@@kolbymiller9977 you can very much tell they lowered her mic. When Jennifer came in suddenly Rihanna got quieter even though she was still singing loudly by her expressions. And right after when Rihanna sang “in my California king” as she was singing her voice just got louder

[@Leonardo-wv9cr]

Sorry aber du hast keine Ahnung. Obwohl Rihannas Mikrofon leiser war, hat ihre Stimme trotzdem locker mitgehalten. Die bessere und bessere Stimme hat definitiv Rihanna ! Ist am Ende auch Geschmacksache . Rihannas ist erfolgreicher als sie und auch Beyonce !!

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

Rihanna did do better though. 💀

[@iago07]

I LOVE RiRi’s confidence here. She’s so comfortable. And her presence is strong. She has continued to grow leaps and bounds since this performance!

[@highonimmi]

Damn! Those harmonies were tight af!!!👍❤️

[@andreagraham5385]

Didn't hear no harmony just heard Rihanna

[@ienstar93]

Forever the best version of california king bed

[@Whorianna]

The original is better, yk when it's Rihanna alone abd her mic isn't lowered

[@jvitor.csantos]

Simply great, two wonderful voices together

[@ambrosia9]

song reassignment.....personally

[@Dleef100]

They both showed up to perform a perfect performance, AMAZING!

[@awhallowmyth099]

Rihanna has REALLY improved over the years. Although I've recently realized that Rihanna's songs are very difficult to sing, I've seen "better singers" than Rihanna struggle singing her songs. The thing about Rihanna is that she has very unique voice, whereas Jennifer has the "stereotypical strong country voice" something that doesn't dimish her talent, but makes her a bit less interesting to hear, she's still a great singer.

[@AKAM49]

Rihanna songs are so hard to cover, it’s something about her tone I can’t explain it

[@АмелияПонд-й7ж]

​@@AKAM49👍

[@kadiahall11]

This is electric. Very dynamic performance from both. They clearly enjoyed being around each other. Outstanding crossover. Music is it yall. Remember music.

[@Biianca97]

Rihanna is the queen, I love her, her voice is so powerful. Both are very talented, I love the performance

[@vickidenton3996]

Just wow..stunning performance by two stunning females..unbeatable💜❤

[@iago07]

RiRi hit those high notes!😍

[@andreagraham5385]

Those of us that knows that Rihanna did a hell of a job these Y T can't compete in no way but they have to make theirself look as if they can and lie to one another we all know the truth

[@fishingguru4914]

I listen to this on repeat ❤two beautiful voices meet

[@sandraleecaseyburban]

Rihanna is very young and very beautiful. She has made her mark already representing cosmetics, etc. She also has done a credible job with her music. She is a pop star, there is no denying that. Jennifer Nettles represents a durable musical talent that made her skyrocket to the top. She is a superstar. Watch her on Duets where her talents shine. In this performance, Rihanna got lost at the beginning - maybe mike, maybe not but with Jennifer by her side, she recouped and did fine.

[@rashadhaughton22]

Say what yall want to but this live performance was amazing & one of the best in History 🔥

[@Wynguard23]

Still giving me goosebumps :)

[@saint1on1]

This is a beautiful performance, it's been years since I visited it and it eats even more now. Rih did that!.

[@tunirdas3513]

Rihanna’s voice🖤❤️🖤

[@lizmorugger24]

I just love how Jennifer took over the song sorry Rhianna I like you but Jennifer killed it love her voice

[@cotaitcirce9]

Two VERY different artists coming together. Rhianna is amazing and has her own unique style. Jennifer Nettles has her own sound... They're making a huge statement - coming together - showing that country isn't all white bread and pick up trucks - but a great medium for storytelling of people of all ethnicities

[@Change2be1]

Since I have seen Jennifer on Duets she is so great and has so much compassion.

[@zacharyconyers4691]

Everyone who says rihanna can’t sing should refer to this performance.

[@davisantos6991]

Rihanna supremacy

[@rogerjunyentbatlle8532]

Brutal voices!

[@lucioconte1727]

Nuno Bettencourt from EXTREME.....one of the most important and best guitarists on the planet

[@Moisesgamesn]

E ele trabalhou com Rihanna por mtos, mtos, mtos anos.

[@suzanneemerson9787]

Yes, absolutely!!!

[@salotetupou7824]

I cant believe im just seeing this duo now. My 👑 RiRi and favourite country singer Jennifer Nettles😭😭😭❤❤❤

[@grahamharper8114]

Rihanna suits short hair, shows her lovely face better, she's so beautiful❤

[@SIMFLlX]

Rihanna's mic is definitely turned down which is sad cause I would love to hear more of her than jennifer in the harmonies.

[@diway18]

simflicks! She can't even nail the harmony part....In order to be a great harmony vocalist, being technically perfect is a pre-requisite. That is why back-up singers are screened very carefully. It's like gathering all the best resources and still have to pick which ones are the best of the best...

[@mellynumerounooo6908]

simflicks Rihanna's mic isn't turned down, her voice is just weak compared to the other singer.

[@douglashiggs1159]

mellynumerounoo o her mix was lowered

[@jesusduarte2410]

mellynumerounoo o that’s not true Rihanna sang this live many other times and never sounded this low

[@Whorianna]

@@mellynumerounooo6908 go watch Rihanna preforming it alone and then come back here

[@lorenarodrigues1945]

omg PERFECT!!! Jennifer queen!!! I love her voice!!!

[@ambrosia9]

song reassignment

[@LPWLUVGOSPEL]

Rhianna is so talented!

[@SharloMarieRoze]

If ppl have nothing good to say about Rihanna then try keeping ur mouths closed its no secret that she isnt the world's best performer but she can still sing and perform and credit should be given where it is due and she sang the hell outta this song along with Jennifer!! #IRepBimHard!! #236StandUp!! #RihannaNavy!!!

[@Leonardo-wv9cr]

Obwohl Rihannas Mikrofon leiser ist, wirkt ihre Stimme kraftvoller weil sie auch eine sehr Kraftvolle Stimme hat . Wenn Rihannas Mikrofon genau so laut wäre, hätte Jennifer gar keine Chance ! Als die nebeneinander gesungen haben, hat man das gemerkt , dass Rihannas Mikrofon leiser eingestellt wurde . Warum auch immer . Trotzdem Rihanna war besser . Ist am Ende alles auch eine Geschmacksache . Rihanna kann für mich keiner toppen😍💯

[@DavidSmith-qo1se]

I still keep coming back to this video every so often. No disrespect to Rihanna, but Jennifer Nettles blows this performance away. And kudos to the song writers Priscilla Renea, and co-writers Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, and Alex Delicata for creating a phenomenal song I can never get out of my head... even if I wanted to. Every man wants a woman who feels this way about him.

[@TheEric0009]

Two beautiful women sharing eachothers company singing a beautiful song.

[@andreagraham5385]

🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣 Rihanna was the only beautiful woman up there stop lying

[@quuntavious]

Rihanna did really good she held her own but you can tell her mic was lowered 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@brookemartin6101]

Just an observation, but at 46 sec. Jennifer puts her hand behind her back (I can only assume) to adjust the volume up on Her mic, so if Rihanna felt that her mic volume was low, and or Jennifer was overpowering her she could very easily have adjusted the volume on Her mic, But, Who knows maybe she Didn't feel like Jennifer was overpowering or out-singing her, Rihanna maybe could have even felt out of her comfort zone as she was singing with a Country singer. 🤷‍♀️ Just My thoughts. 😁✌

[@jonathanallen1330]

@@brookemartin6101 there’s someone in a booth in control. They don’t control their levels. Someone screwed up

[@quinn7779]

They def lowered Rih. They had to also add extra layers of vocals to Jennifer’s “California dreamin” belt to go up against Rih😭😭😭

[@quuntavious]

@@jonathanallen1330 thank you LMAOO 😂

[@quuntavious]

@@brookemartin6101 the sound engineers lowered her mic and ofc she’s not going to make a scene about it on stage 😂😂

[@evitamal]

I think that rihanna's mic is lower in volume than the other singer or is it just me?

[@KrystleIrvin]

Wow what a find this was so good

[@LPWLUVGOSPEL]

THIS IS A GREAT DUET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@affluentmindmatrix]

the haters are stupid...rihanna took back up for the second verse so jennifer can sing. they both did a GREAT JOB!

[@BBBYpsi]

Two very pretty ladies with great voices collaborating I prefer Jennifer Nettles but Rihanna's great to

[@SilverSingingMethod]

She is not a great singer. Deal with it.

[@affluentmindmatrix]

@@SilverSingingMethod lol i said that 6 years ago when i was stupid. i don't even remember commenting on this hahaha

[@brentthompson1607]

@@affluentmindmatrix lmao rihanna can't sing for shit. Another example of how beauty is valued more than talent.

[@HM-ky3yi]

@@brentthompson1607 she still gets paid idiot

[@lucasjamesmusic]

This is a brilliant performance, they sounded great together!

[@MichaelSmith-td4fg]

I love them both!!! It's an awesome duet!!!

[@ChgoBull23]

The difference is Jen thoroughly enjoys entertaining and has the vocals to sing anything, Its not work to her, she has more energy than an 18 yr old and lives the song she sings.

[@mywgb]

jennifer is so underated!!!!!! wow she can sing anything any genre!!!!! wow n i love r&b but she is jus great!!!!

[@Wynguard23]

*Super power performance*

[@lindak.3833]

Wow, that was great!!!

[@lsplan23]

Her and jrome are amazing there voices are sooo strong duets!!!!

[@MarcGulli]

Nuno the greatest guitarist ever

[@suzanneemerson9787]

Absolutely!!!

[@kadiahall11]

Jennifer is so much fun to watch. A true performer. :) Nothing but love for the lovely Ms. Nettles.

[@snowyneos]

I love you my son and my husband (NH).

[@nikofabian1829]

I like this era.. And i watched in 2018

[@Tware8100]

Jessica doesn't take a backseat to anyone she performs with. Her vocals are outstanding.

[@AKAM49]

This was such a masterpiece

[@MusicIsAmazing4567]

They were both amazing!

[@jesusduarte2410]

Rihanna’s mic was lower and still sounded better than whatever then whoever fuck that other girls was we Stan a legend and she’s even sounds better today.

[@kolbymiller9977]

Lmao

[@isotope526a1]

Jennifer was the perfect lady on this... took the lower harmony, acknowledged Rhianna throughout the song, true class...

[@edwu8253]

im blown away by jen nettles kickass voice

[@yohanatanadoniyahbenjamin5920]

Why Rih mic was so low tho???

[@eleniathen]

Jennifer is amazing !...

[@chrishoff334]

GET IN THERE JENNIFER!!! MAN I LOVE THAT LADY...

[@ZiAD-io3yk]

Both did a great job ♥️♥️♥️

[@calkinst6890]

i would agree this is one of the few times I've like her doing something live. I was going to go further, but I'd rather be nice today. And might I add, as ALWAYS Rhi-Rhi looks absolutely stunningly beautiful.

[@westonhalstead8636]

Along with many of Jennifer’s covers and duets, I prefer her versions. She does them so much better usually.

[@Blackpaper92]

I like this duett :)

[@missbumblebee8633]

I love how Jennifer is always ready to die on stage. A real passionate lady!

[@uncgirl]

🤣🤣🤣

[@shaunb105]

Totally different singers and they both sounded great!...love jennifer~!!!

[@Bull_Rich]

Jenn started as a rocker ... watch her fantastic performance of ,, I'll Be Staying Here With You.AVI (be sure to add the AVI)

[@johannademaria5461]

Excelente dúo👏

[@JackinRI]

Nunno and that ax...steals the show.

[@FokiHun]

Sometimes.. a song is purely awsome.. and this song is. Doesn't need a good voice to sing.. The song itself.. It's saying what it has to say about love. And thats beautiful. Not the ones singing it. That's what music has.. as a secret, what a lot of people seem to be missing.

[@naokohunter]

Both ladies on their vocal A-game! Hot damn!

[@Witzend1]

Did anyone notice Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme playing the awesome Lead Guitar on this one??? Wow!! Love Jennifer too.

[@suzanneemerson9787]

Yes! He played for Rihanna at that time. Loved Jennifer appreciating his solo.

[@primersofficial4177]

Watching now 2022

[@gymnast606]

Omg I love Jennifer!!! If I wasn't looking at my iPod I wouldn't really know when rihanna was singing lol all I cod here is amazing mom to be Jennifer nettles I wish I had a voice like hers and carrie underwood lol

[@amarsink1302]

Amazing 💞

[@tksn93]

i think this is one of rihanna's best live performances :)

[@jawneblaize]

She sure did...that's class!

[@ReluctantHerow]

country singers can really kill during live. they live and breathe live singing

[@glennkaraka9037]

i hear the power in rihannas voice

[@tonisastreborrell3892]

Sencillamente profesionales y elegantes

[@sarahjane3410]

omg i never saw this and just love it!!!!!!xoxo

[@12cowwoman]

omg, she totally overshadowed Rihanna... this was awesome!

[@gossegosse77]

two really grat voices!!!!!!!

[@ParisianPaddy]

Jennifer looks and sounds THE BEST x)

[@roosy940301]

loveyou riri

[@lafaelove19]

Riri smashed it they bth sound gawj

[@oxcjsmommyxo]

Jennifer is awesome, you hardly even know Rihanna is even singing with her. I love that Jennifer can sing anything and with anyone. I love her!

[@LPWLUVGOSPEL]

Rhianna and Jennifer both did a wonderful job! Why people hating on Rhianna??? Why must there be competition? sad!!