Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance (Reaction!)

[@MarioCrosby]

One of my wife's favorite songs. She would always give me this advice; I wish I would have listened to her more. Lost her three years ago to cancer. Still crushed and miss her every day.

[@reneelee8870]

I'm so sorry, praying 🙏

[@MarioCrosby]

@@reneelee8870 Thank you, it's appreciated.

[@sandiee4247]

So sorry 😢❤ 🙏

[@anthonyhampton5904]

Prayers for you

[@kathynicholson103]

Praying for peace and healing for you and your family

[@scottdarden3091]

Lee Ann is singing this for her daughter Aubrie Sellers, my little cousins Jason Sellers daughter. Aubrie is the big sister.

[@chrisyoung4654]

I worked in country radio in the 90s. Jason was one of the nicest and genuine people I met during my time in the industry! I hope he’s well!!

[@glenketchum6379]

She sang this at My Fire Dept fundraiser festival in early 2000, It was chilly and raining, fairly small crowd. The chief and I told her if she wanted to cancel because of the weather we would understand. Lee Ann replied "Are you kiddin", I came here to sing and I'm gonna go SANG!! And she nailed her whole performance!! I LUV this woman to this day!!

[@GDWC78]

This was played at my daughter's wedding. The sight of her and her wife will be forever be burned into my heart. I hope they dance forever.

[@Cissy777]

I hope they do too❤

[@cindycarpenter6633]

This is how my precious daddy taught me to live, dance whenever you can. I really miss him everyday.

[@tira2145]

Its not just about dancing, it's about taking chances.

[@jen7916]

Ohhh….this song had to have got you in the heart. It does every time I hear it, and my kids are full grown with their own kids ❤ My son was 8 and my daughter was 1 when this came out….seems like yesterday, not 23 yrs 🥺 And now, even though they are 7 years apart, they are each others protectors and it is the best to watch 🥰

[@shellyjackson3887]

I shared my first dance with my son, when he was 7 years old, at a school dance; to this song. He is now 29 years old. I dedicated this song to him and every time he hears it he says "this is our song mama!" He and I will dance to it at his wedding! He was a challenge as a kid. However, he has grown in to the most amazing father (3 little ones), human being, man and son! God was definitely listening when I prayed that he would be okay! Thank you for doing this reaction!

[@garyzink1927]

They played it at my friend Rob's funeral, a young teacher. Hold those you love close. Unbelievable reaction. Peace from Northern Michigan.

[@njbar873]

I was getting ready for my wedding when this song was released. However, one person was not going to be able to attend, my grandfather. So, I went to his graveside to tell him that I was going to miss dancing with him at my wedding. When I got back in my car this was the song playing on the radio 😢❤

[@ruthjohnson5137]

I was driving to work and heard this song when it was first released. I had to pull over and listen. I have two sons and this was exactly what l wanted to say to them for a life lesson. I got them a cd each and enclosed a letter telling them how much I loved them and to heed the words in this song. I now have a Grandchild due and will do the same. I couldn't have expressed myself any better . This song said it all.

[@vickiroman189]

I have never heard this one without tearing up. It is so beautiful and inspirational.

[@chris92660]

I danced with my daughter at her wedding to this. I still tear up to it. She danced!!!

[@scottbradley7631]

Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgan have an amazing cover of this song.

[@sourgir-wh6xd]

😭💭 This came out in 2000 and I'm STILL sitting here crying over the lyrics lol. I have 2 daughters so I guess it hits differently. But I have 2 boys too so I think of them as well lol

[@gracygrace.mp4]

Lol, I love how we are just suckers for heartwarming moments when we are older. AWESOME.

[@jedroueche8161]

You have to check out Lara Fabian. Her "From Lara with Love" Live concert songs, "Adagio", "Broken Vow", "You're Not From Here" and "Quedate" are phenomenal. I can almost guarantee you will fall in love with her, and her voice...

[@coaldustgypsy1851]

My mom is and has always been my biggest cheerleader, confidant, supporter and closest person to me. I grew up in a household where she worked 80 hour weeks just to support my younger brother and me. She was still married to my now deceased dad who was addicted to drugs bc it was too expensive to get a divorce. We never did without. This song came out when I was in college at Marshall University. We went to a small concert where Leann Womack was one of the performers. Mom really wanted to go so I got tixs. I had never heard this song before as I was listening to all the late 90’s-early 00 music college kids listen to. It was close to my graduation and when Leann got ready to sing this song somehow Mom had found a way for her to say that before I play this song I want Jenna to know Mum dedicates this song to you. She is the only one who calls me Jenna and I call her Mum in loving ways. I cried. She cried. We just hugged and listened to this song. Now, I am a successful attorney with my own practice. She is married to a fabulous man but I am still her little girl. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it hadn’t been for her encouraging I dance. I’m going through chemo for breast cancer while still working and she still plays this song when taking me to all my appointments. I don’t know what I did to deserve my Mum bc lord knows I was a hellraiser but she never gave up and that makes me continue to dance.

[@carmenhuddleston4236]

My older son is 19 and younger son is 4. I love watching them together. It does my heart good to see my older be so loving with his little brother ❤

[@sephyhk]

Chris and Morgane Stapleton did an acoustic cover of this for a fundraiser. FYI. Show Ali that one. She'll love it as much as you will.

[@emileebacon9422]

My mom found a stuffed bear that played this song years ago (like 2009ish) and gave it to my uncle (her brother) after a disc collapsed in his back. Which required surgery and him relearning how to walk. This was after having cancer twice, after being in remission for 7 years it came back. The chemo and radiation had weakened his bones which caused the collapse. When he first heard it he stood up and walked to the kitchen to get a tissue. This was the 1st time he had stood up unassisted after surgery. Years later he ended up with another type of cancer in one of his eyes and had the eye removed. We lost him almost 1 year ago and it has been one of the hardest things to go through. While we are incredibly sad to have lost him we are also incredibly grateful for the 20 years additional years we got with him after his first diagnosis in 2000 and only being given a 5% chance of survival.

[@gagirl0499]

I would sing this to my daughter when she was little, she turns 24 tomorrow. So proud of her, graduate school grad!!

[@TNgirl546]

I am a mother and I dedicated this song to my little girl - she is the youngest. I dedicated a song to each of my kids. You are so beautiful to me to my first daughter and forever young to my middle child which is a boy.

[@jasongilbert2379]

Keep up the great work buddy:) this is a beautiful Song!!

[@kimking6036]

I had 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Your girls may fight but they will defend each other. We were taught you protect each other. They will take each other's toys, clothes and make up. But that's all a part of beening sisters. Tell them to say they're sorry , give each other a hug and let it go❤

[@Vomamo]

I danced with my mom to this at my wedding. She passed away last year and it will probably always bring me to tears now, but it's so lovely.

[@tammyree6200]

The background is sung by a group called Sons of the Desert! They were a favorite of mine but are sadly no longer together. They have a great song called "Everybody's gotta grow up sometime" it's fun!

[@audracrawford8836]

I love this song so much… I used to play this to my twin daughters (now 30) when they were little… was played at my daughter’s wedding by my request.. gets me tearing up every time I hear it…

[@MLynn1987]

Your girls are so adorable. Yes, such a proud papa!

[@Mr05Chuck]

Lee Ann’s beautiful eyes makes it quite easy to keep the eyes up Seb.

[@colepinkston2347]

Been loving your country journey, man. And love that you’re not shy to talk about your faith. Would love to know your top 5 or 10 country songs you’ve heard to this point.

[@quintondees4501]

I like seeing you get more and more into country music. Impossible not to, if you listen long enough. This one is timeless

[@greglane8092]

This has always been a song that touches me everytime I hear it. It was EXTREMELY popular when it was released, and won many of the country Song of the Year awards. It was even so popular that there was a pop version released that was mixed to take the country sound out of her voice. Amazing song.

[@katttmandoo]

I lost my mother in 05 around the age of 21 when my oldest who is now 19 was just 1 1/2-2 yrs old, my youngest never even met her. When I graduated High School my Mom dedicated this song to me and every time I hear it it makes me bawl. Sometimes I can hold it together some and get through the song, but most times I cannot. There are a lot of songs that remind me of my Mom but this one here, holds a very special place in my heart.

[@lunarose698]

The little girls in this video are the singers actual daughters, which I think is a beautiful touch.

[@YachtMaestro]

Watch for the girl & the baby. Those are actually Lee-Ann's daughters. They loved being with Mom on that shoot.

[@delainenewman7640]

This song came out during the time i was going through divorce with my kids' father and everytime it came on the radio i would say a prayer that, as they grew & got older (they were only 6y/o & 1y/o at that time), that this song would resonate in their lives; it said so much of what I wished for their lives inside the feeling of failure I was trying not to drown in. They're 30 & 25 now, and I believe they HAVE "danced" (and continue to) whenever the opportunity was there. I thank God every day for His mercy & grace poured out in our lives. This song still brings me to tears, but over the years they've become happy ones, and not the ones of failure as they used to be.

[@shawnagodfrey5031]

Love this song always have and it has such a great meaning behind it. Love your work. And 2 Beautiful Girl Dad songs are Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle and I Loved Her First by Heartland.

[@lollylolly8186]

I was looking for this comment. That song still makes my husband tear up even now our girls are adults.

[@rozequinn1519]

A life-affirming song with an uplifting, timeless message, it’s based on the narration of a mother expressing the wish that her children will step out and embrace life, and take a chance on love and faith.

[@Tinkerbellstune]

I’ve only recently discovered your channel and I’m loving the country journey you’re on. Imo country music is the BEST music in the world 👍🏻

[@theappalachianambassador8284]

Sons of the Desert layer so much depth and beauty to this gem.

[@Niecee65]

I gave this song to all 4 of my kids...the message is so meaningful

[@laurashelton5942]

The two little girls are her real children. They both have her beautiful eyes

[@waynestriplin3621]

Let those tears go - you never know whose garden that you are watering- Love the channel

[@krw73]

Beautiful song. Since you're on the Chris Stapleton wagon, he covered this song for St Jude's telethon with his wife and it's amazing

[@tinajustvig5921]

This song meant so much to me when my husband passed away at 42. It made me feel like there was more life left fir me. I married again in 2004 and he recently passed from cancer. Songs have so much meaning for so many different reasons.

[@kathynicholson103]

Praying for peace,comfort and healing for you

[@ChanelStuff]

You should learn the song and sing it to them every night before bed. That would be a great dad/daughter thing to do and they'll remember that their entire lives and cherish thise moments ❤

[@ElizasGrammy]

You might just be my favorite reaction channel. Good job.

[@jwmson7791]

Your reactions are the best Sebs! ♥️

[@randyandtheroad]

Back ground vocals was done by Sons of the Desert who include Drew (lead vocals) and Tim Womack (lead guitar), Lee Ann's brothers. The two little girls in the video with Lee Ann are her daughters.

[@ronmarttabletleffew6642]

Gladys Knight also covered this!! Both versions are beautiful!! ❤❤🎼🎶🎤🎸🎃🧡

[@mavfin8720]

This song still hits me in the heart every time. My girls aren't as young as yours, but I had 3 little girls, once upon a time, when this song was new. They are 29, 26, and 25 now. As a dad of daughters, here's a bonus: I know you like Lzzy...try Dear Daughter.

[@elizabethseals2001]

This was our senior song in 2001. Wow.. I'm old. Lol

[@twenty1sportscards790]

One of my favorite songs ever. Never gets old.

[@stephenlynn7442]

I know this song, but it's my first time seeing the video. Thanks for posting. Keep up the good work, Boss, I really enjoy watching your reactions, especially to country videos.

[@raymondjohnson2616]

@sebsduran, this song was recorded as an anthem to her girls who are in the video with her

[@janetmcneil5503]

I love you so much... you are not afraid to show your emotions and to profess your undying love for your family... stay humble yet strong... much much love...💜❤️💜

[@aliciaburchard1235]

Ironic I am watching a reaction to this song..22 years ago today my son was diagnosed with Leukemia..this song was playing on the radio in the room when he was getting his 1st chemo treatment..it wrecked me. Couldn't listen to this song for a long time. My son beat his cancer but this song still brings tears to my eyes.

[@carriewilliamson1444]

Martina McBride - God's Will Martina McBride - Independence Day Martina McBride - I Have Been Blessed

[@pamkowaski1608]

This was my sister and her daughters song. My sister recently passed away and this was played at her funeral for her daughter.

[@WendyStone-jy7er]

Danced to this with my Daddy, on my wedding day, in 2001.❤

[@JeffDorman-j4g]

Backing vocals done by Son's Of The Desert.. Her brother's band if im not mistaken...

[@StephanieCrabtree]

I have always loved this song, but thanks for the reaction!! Wow...I needed this. I am not a parent, but life has been hard lately and struggles are making me bitter and annoyed and thats not me. Positive and different is good and I need to get back to it!! And you daughters are adorable!!

[@hayseaglets9966]

the music video features Womack singing while in a blue room, as well as playing, with her two daughters. Other scenes feature her oldest daughter Aubrie carrying her youngest Anna Lise into a gated area to watch a ballet show somewhat reminiscent of "Swan Lake".

[@kellysimmons8437]

Another really great song by her that I know you will love because it's faith strong is Something Worth Leaving Behind.

[@jensme1]

I think every mother who had a baby in 2000 boy or girl, sang this song to them I know I did. And that baby is now 24 and a fireman.....it still brings tears to my eyes to this day

[@ThorneJr]

I send this to my daughter every 6 months or so to remind her. As I do with Lives' heaven song

[@lianabaddley8217]

Listenin in from All The Way up in Sandy, UT lol. Just to give You a Happy Thought. Sure we have close to 900 inches of that ummm lovely hopefully waterpacked snow. Up there(at least at Snowbird and Alta). But. Yesterday April 9th we finally had our first day over 70 °f. !! I'm not gonna jinx it though by saying that next season that starts with an S and ends in a G is here yet though. By the way My Girls are 3 years apart. They are now 22 and 20 and still Love hanging out together and sometimes, Yes they'll pull out their "microphone" and Sing, Dance and just Twirl together! Still makes my Momma Heart Smile!

[@PJnTEXAS1]

Precious gifts from God, love the video and love watching you watch your daughters. Nothing more precious on this earth. 💖👯‍♀👨‍👩‍👧‍👧🤼‍♀💖

[@westridgerunner]

What a wonderful reaction, blessings to you and yours 🙂

[@LisaD-1969]

Chris Stapleton and his wife did a cover of this for the St Jude’s Children’s Hospital. It was stunning!

[@kevinsharpjr]

Sons of the desert was an 90's country music band who had some great hits , like Hands of Fate , Whatever Comes First, Leaving October Behind, what some people might not know is they were the original singers who did "Goodbye Earl " before The Chicks record it due to some legal problems with their labels Sons of the desert never officially released it as a single , you can find the Sons of the Desert version on KZbin.

[@beaumontmuni4294]

They grow up fast ... I have two daughters too and they played together all the time and have their own families now. This song always gets me right in here ❤. Its pretty deep.

[@jessicaowens3458]

Just be a best dad you can be! You can do it, I believe in you and and your famiy deserves it.

[@Cissy777]

As a mother with two daughters and a son, I hope they ALL dance when given the choice ❤

[@ronmarttabletleffew6642]

So glad you loved this!! You're doing great! ❤🎉🧡🧡🎃🎤🎶

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Beautiful song, a parent speaking to their child about the hopes they have for them!!😢❤❤❤😢❤❤❤❤

[@annek1226]

Back then when it came out there was a tribute book and a CD together I got it for my son and daughter for when I am gone. My daughter passed from Covid two years ago. It now goes to my son who has come a long way in the last 10 years.

[@davidphillips4476]

This is just an AMAZING song.

[@jjellybelmo4]

All of my kids have a song, this is my oldests song. Daughter: I hope you dance. Daughter: My wish- rascal Flatts Son: I've been watching you- Rodney Atkins Daughter- Wild one- Faith Hill Daughter: Brown eyed girl- Van Morrison Son: God gave me you- Blake Shelton You should listen to each, thinking about your girls ❤

[@judycole854]

The little video of your daughters is precious. I think the oldest favors Ali but the little one is all you. Beautiful girls, and I can tell, the apple of their Daddy’s eye!

[@jameswhite6201]

Great song well done..but Chris Stapleton version for st.judes is above and beyond this

[@kurtzbomb]

agreed.

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Mr. S., This is a most beautiful song/ performance with some of the Best lyrics ever written.. Those are Ms. Lee Ann's Daughters.. ♠W.G.

[@deborahlewis656]

This was played at my son's high school graduation in Alaska😢❤

[@Itsakindamagic]

This song always gives me goosebumps.

[@marinefireman219]

Another song you will absolutely love is called To A Sleeping Beauty by Jimmy Dean (yes, the sausage guy). It's a song he wrote one day after watching his daughter sleep. You will absolutely love it

[@lisadickson250]

I like the background lyrics: Time is a wheel in constant motion Always rolling us along. Tell me - who wants to look back on their years and wonder Where those years have gone?

[@billbitterman9487]

I would suggest Little Miss Magic as a perfect father/daughter wedding dance. I I’ll never forget sharing that dance when my daughter got married 20+ years ago

[@lorawiese5897]

Cal Smith-Country Bumpkin....is a song that warms the heart. Does not seem to ever be listened to any more but truly a beautiful song. Wish more people would jump on this song.

[@lydiag6245]

I love that song !

[@royperkins9176]

Love this. Thanks

[@michaelaburns8416]

You have a beautiful family. Great reaction. 🩵 This is one of my favorite songs.

[@newgrl]

I love this song. On the St. Jude Radiothon from a couple of years ago, Chris and Morgane Stapleton do a very stripped down version of this song. Just those two and one guitar. Totally worth a listen, even if you don't react to it.

[@Utubememar18]

Damn it! Be the BEST dad you can be to those daughters. You don't want to find out the result of not being great in all aspects of being a dad, husband or mother even. My experiences weren't great & sat on the sidelines a lot. This hits the emotion strings different for me but I encourage all parents to listen to this song be great parents.

[@steveeverett1736]

the point is that there is GENERIC country and quality country -meaning there are songs taht stand out not JUST because of the music but because of the lyrics or the story behind them. There are songs such as Gods Country by Shelton, and In Color, Montgomery Gentry with Our Town which stand out above the rest. I'd also suggest the song Girl Crush by Little Big Town ( a beak up song related from the other side)

[@gretacarrick5934]

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” HEB 11:1

[@ataurus2at]

Your girls are adorable!!! I've always loved this song!

[@BirdmansPlace]

Sons of the Desert are pretty phenomenal themselves. Got a few good songs including "Whatever Comes First" and "Leaving October Behind."

[@DonavanDell]

Sebs, you’re a good dude and a great reactor! As a fellow Utah dad I really enjoy your channel. You still need to check out Sons of the Desert by themselves! “Whatever Comes First” “Hand of Fate” “What I did right” or “Everybody’s gotta grow up sometimes” just a few suggestions! Keep up the good work! Go Utes!

[@angelskunk2206]

I’ve always loved this song! Gets me in the feels and makes me think of my son ❤ Another great song to check out sometime is In Your Time by Bob Seger. It came out in the mid 90s and I believe was written for his son Cody who was a baby at the time. I don’t think I’ve ever made it through the entire song without becoming a little misty eyed.