Tim Foust's Touching Tribute to Chris Rupp

Paramount Theater - St. Cloud, Minnesota
May 8th 2016
I SUCK at videoing (definitely prefer photo taking) so sorry the camera tends to be all over the place.

[@shannamcmellon572]

A man that can openly cry has a place in my heart. ♥️

[@janeelfgren]

Totally agree. That is strenght. He's not affraid to show that real men also have feelings, they don't always have to be tough.

[@jerrybutler605]

Watching this 3 years later and I agree with you. 💯. Listening to this made me cry.

[@todderickson2435]

EXACTLY what I would expect from a Home Free tribute: touching, hilarious, and genuine. THANK YOU CHRIS!! You gentlemen are all world class!! ❤

[@JacqueHouston-xf1ks]

It takes a real man to share his tears with others! YOU'RE A MAN TIM!

[@joellenmotleyreeves8557]

Tim Foust is the most talented bass singer alive, in my opinion, and the sexiest without even trying.

[@menaroark8619]

Jo Ellen Motley/Reeves that right there is one of the most true things I've ever seen

[@dbeazrn3934]

FACT!! 😍😍

[@sharonhasse8015]

Awesome tribute. I am so glad I discovered Home Free. As a new widow at 70, this band has been a lifeline for me. And Chris's new sacred solo music has blessed me beyond measure.

[@dianeritthaler7792]

Thank you Chris for starting Homefree. Love you guys♡

[@nancyschaeffer569]

Home Free is the best group ever. I listen every day. Love them so much.

[@deborazahn996]

I love a tender hearted man

[@minomokwa744]

only tender hearted men are REAL men (if woman let's them) Love to you.

[@joycelindsey6334]

Amen to that Debora

[@angelserenade]

Wait this is the first time I saw this and this is the first time I've seen Tim being so emotional! It shows how strong their bond not only as a group, but as a family! Omg.. My heart... My poor heart.

[@wolfmaster3033]

Am I the only one who wants to give Tim a hug when he started to cry?

[@honeybliss1053]

No. I wanted to run up and hug him too.

[@michellebastian8923]

Heart breaking to see Tim cry.

[@Hannah-Ellie]

No not at all. I wanted to run right up there

[@nicolemitlyng4433]

I want to give tim a hug when he starts crying

[@warfwogclipsandmusic8225]

@@michellebastian8923 i know im a year to late, but im crying now too

[@patriciawoyczik1657]

WOW Tim that was a great tribute to Chris! You are so right..that your group means so much more to many of us then just music

[@alexgraffigne7526]

Somebody give this man a hug !! 😢

[@jenniferstream5742]

Chris, it has been seven years since you and Home Free walked into the lives of a small group of teenage musicians and their music teacher....you, Rob, Tim, and Adam changed our lives immeasurably that night. I am somewhat of an adopted mom to many of my former students, given that I was their music teacher from fourth grade through graduation. While I do believe I make a difference in the lives of many children, YOU BOYS.....Well, I cannot put into words how grateful I am to you for inspiring my students to NEVER give up on their dreams. In only a few hours, you knocked our socks off, performing for a tiny audience in our enormous Glenn Miller Auditorium. Then, through a simple act of kindness, you sat with my small-town high school kids at the local Dairy Queen until well passed closing, sharing your stories and teaching us a little about life. You boys had a profound influence on each and everyone of us that night. I want you to know that because of you, I took a group of Colorado high school students to NYC, where we performed at Ground Zero. We dreamt of that moment and made it happen, knowing what it actually looked like to achieve a dream so hard-won. We were even granted the opportunity to work with an Assistant Director of the New York Philharmonic! Chris, we respect your new dream and know you will pursue it with everything you are. We wish you all the luck in the world! Home Free, (including Austin and your newest member), please know you are essentially the "mascot" for all 327 of my current students in Fort Morgan, Colorado. You will always be remembered lovingly by a group of now-twenty-somethings as friends and role models...as men who have remained true to their humble beginnings and loyal to their pre-Sing-Off fans. Best wishes and love to you all! Jennifer Stream

[@AmyMFry]

Jennifer Stream Jennifer, this is the oat beautiful letter EVER. Congratulations to you and your students for making it to the Ground Zero Memorial! You must be a wonderful inspiration to your students as well!

[@jenniferstream5742]

Amy M. Fry Thank you! I meant every word...and I am the one inspired every day by my students! They give my life so much meaning!

[@gamer197730]

Jennifer Stream since you’re a music teacher, I was wondering if you can tell me how to sing without my throat hurting? I’ve heard people say, sing with your diaphragm, but I don’t know what that means or how to do it. I know what my diaphragm is and where it’s at, I just don’t know how to sing with it.

[@mrmacgregorshomestead233]

Beautiful! Thank u for sharing

[@esperhickman6502]

Jennifer Stream, that's a beautiful letter you wrote about Home Free. You are a part of their success! Thank you! I started listening Home Free music just last month. Though I've listened to the famous song of Lee Greenwood "God Bless the USA" with the Home Free rendition. It hits all over in our emails. Then last month January this Austin Brown "Unchained Melody" was on my YT feeder, I've watched it like a hundreds of times. So, that was the beginning for me to keep on tuning in to Home Free!

[@markgirard647]

The respect and silence of this crowd in the right places shows everything you need to know ...very profound.

[@monalisa2662]

You guys are more than outstanding musicians... you are outstanding human beings. We listen to your music morning, noon and night. Your fans love you to the core because you are the real deal... God-loving heart and soul American good ol' boys. We miss you Chris!

[@jennifermcdaniel3808]

I am so glad.i came across you guys on u tube I have not stopped listening to you since I found you. Thank you all so much for being a Christian group and showing people that Christian can have fun and love the Lord. My hat is off to you all. God bless you all

[@patriciawoyczik1657]

Just one more thing...so sorry that Chris decided to leave..but he will still do great things with his life! You could not have found a better person to take his then Adam Chance! He is fantastic!

[@esperhickman6502]

It gave tears to my eyes while watching Tim's tribute to Chris. I love Home Free.

[@katyb9532]

My gosh. I have not stopped crying since Tim started. What a class act these guys truly are and will continue to be.

[@renee2292]

And this is why.... We love Tim (and Chris) 💕

[@lisereid5262]

OMG.....how do your say goodbye to someone who has been with you for so long.??? this had to be so touching and tough for all you boys....we'll wish Chris the best of luck, and very prosperous future. But I'm sure Home Free will carry on. Be confident in your group......you guys are wonderful. And again thanks Chris for all your wonderful songs. Best wishes.

[@sueoorbeck4887]

That was such a heart-felt tribute. I still miss seeing and hearing Chris perform with HF

[@carlyyoung3481]

What a wonderful tribute to such a great person. Chris will always be the reason Home Free exist. What a gift Chris has given to Home Free to us. Great job Chris! We love you.

[@conuregirl007]

Man, that sure was touching. What great words he said about Chris. They are obviously a close-knit group. I just love them! I wish Chris the best.

[@chrismorin1318]

I'd heard about this video, but somehow never came across it until tonight. Bless Tim's tender heart. For that matter, may the entire Home Free group be blessed. Chris and Adam got the group started and through perseverance they've created a group that unapologetically shows their patriotism and their willingness to take on sensitive social issues head on and with such grace. They're more than "just a band" to me and so many others. They kept us entertained and mostly sane throughout the pandemic. They kept their noses to the grindstone and kept finding a way to put out videos and wonderful music. They used their "time off" to do some personal projects on their own channels. And somehow have come out the other side an even stronger, more cohesive group. We Home Fries are truly blessed! ❤

[@Karenswalk1207]

What a great tribute to Chris. When Tim made the comment about Austin I lost it. I haven't laughed that hard in years!🤣🤣🤣

[@helengardner8097]

Thanks Tim, You had a very hard time doing this for all of you , You Were AWESOME ! A big thanks to Chris for being so dedicated and all the hard work he put into making Home Free The Group you are today ! Love you all you are so AMAZING !! I Really hope someday to meet all of you in person !! Take care Keep on doing what you are doing !! I can tell you are all so very close friends !! May God Bless and be with you always !! LOVE TO ALL OF YOU !! Helen

[@shawnadillman979]

Every time I watch this it brings tears to my eyes..... I feel for Tim the whole time!

[@erinmcdonald1151]

Never Thought U Would Ever See Tim Cry So Much OMG Seeing Tim Cry Makes Me Cry

[@Beachgrl1717]

Very touching tribute! Blessings to your future endeavors Chris & be extremely proud for your achievements. We love you guys! 🙏Praying for blessings on your journey forward Home Free!

[@karenbiberstine226]

Omg I cried like crazy! I love HOME FREE!! Good luck Chris!

[@heidiscarano728]

Awww - Nothing better then having someone tell you what you really mean to them. Very Beautiful.

[@dianeritthaler7792]

Loved when Adam told Tim to suck it up. Love how down to Earth and funny you all are. I went on a Cruise and didnt get to see Austin. I want a refund. Lol

[@myavonplace6189]

What a wonderful tribute for an incredible and talented man You created a legacy Chris and i am following your solo career. God bless Chris and HOME FREE

[@kbee6078]

I just found Home Free about one month ago. So glad I did. How had a never heard of you guys? You are the real deal. We love you all! ❤

[@Noway00141]

TIMMMM YOU ARE AMAZING MAN, FULL OF RESPECT, LOVE YALLLLL

[@mindylafler3456]

OMG! Tears! Toughest thing in the world to me has always been seeing a man cry!!!!! Oh, BOY! I can't even deal when my husband cries from a movie. Yep, he cries and he's definitely a man. Nearly 30 years together, 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Such a man that after he had paid our mortgage off 2 years early, he went back in debt to purchase the one across the street for my daughter and three children. For her, never to worry about someone taking that security from her. A man. I didn't rediscover Home Free until late last year. I was trying to figure out where Chris was, and who was this "new guy". I got yelled at by Home Fries, that's for sure. I MADE my husband record all of Home Free's performances on the Sing-Off. Last year, I was thinking about that, and decided to LOOK for them. Well, it was easy. They were there all the time. I just hadn't looked for them. So, I never got to "know" Chris. I do hope he is successful in his ventures. Sincerely. Thanx. I appreciate this video immensely. Some people forget that their favorite celebrities are real people. These gentlemen are real people. Thanx, Mindy

[@sherylheilig8411]

Home Free is just that for me. With your music I am home, free. Thank you all for your dedication and hard work.

[@rosemurphy8296]

Tim I’m crying with you what beautiful tribute to Chris Rupp love you guys very much and I’m thankful to have came across Home Free you have such a beautiful heart 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️💣💣💣

[@kellykellogg9451]

Wow. I just came across this video. I had no idea that you guys ended your group. But from watching y'all together, I know you'll never end your bond. Now I'm a 55 year old man who loves music and loves to sing, and I am literally in tears after watching Tim (who is actually my favorite) be so transparent as to pour his heart out in front of God and everyone. Chris, Godspeed in your endeavors. You five amazingly talented men are truly a gift to the music industry and to aspiring new vocalists. God bless you all.

[@JasmineG96]

They didn't end the group, Chris decided to persue his own projects and left Home Free. They brought in Adam Chance as a 5th singer and they are still working their magic

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Tim can really put in to words what the HEART says in sincerity ! Bravo.

[@janeelfgren]

Well done Tim. I love this speach.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@doralevitt2879]

I love these guys so much, if I didn't come across them looking for Christmas songs on KZbin- I would have never have found them! God bless them always, and praise God that Chris is now singing for the Lord!

[@barbaragravely920]

Tim and Home Free means more to people then you know. Thank you guys and a wonderful tribute :)

[@ruwangimunasinghe8123]

oh man i'm tearing up... such a heartfelt message

[@yohalliar4625]

Sometimes words can’t express the depth of what your feeling. This is one of those times for me when all I have is tears.

[@hannahburns2435]

I never thought I would see Tim or anyone from home free for that matter cry

[@nikkibanning176]

What an amazing tribute, and so well deserved. Love Home Free and Chris.

[@donahill112]

When I heard them the first night on the Sing Off, I said "it's not who is going to win but by how much!"

[@ecdevera2455]

Yes, Home Free as a flawless singing group has enriched our lives, no ifs and buts.

[@jennyharris1379]

Love everyone of you boys,you have given so much pleasure to many.Love Tim's soft honest heart.Chis will do well with what ever ever does because he is tenacious and very talented.I will follow you all no matter what.

[@mletgrice63]

...Yes, Home Free is a perfect name which means different things to different people. To me it means great voices with huge talent and very easy on the eyes! We can laugh, cry, oooo, ahhhh, totally relax and enjoy beautiful music! ♥️🤩✨

[@lmarchand3387]

This is an awesome group..even song is so from there hearts...i am always listening to them..i thank you guys for great entertainment..bless you all...🤗

[@mletgrice63]

😢 This is wonderful! Tim is awesome! ♥️

[@geckotunes661]

Imagine Tim being you’re substitute teacher

[@fionaedwards6216]

I think I'd died and gone to heaven, instead of into a classroom😍😍

[@melaniejanssen6090]

I would have f**ked up every class just to get detention.

[@brandeemarie420]

crazy to think the founding father is gone..but as long as Home Free keeps going..for eternity (lol) then all is well. but wow, super emotional and I've only been listening to them for a few weeks..and i dont even like country. amazing..

[@PatricesProjects]

Same here, on everything, except I have only been binge watching them a week, 2 years after you. If that makes sense.

[@janewestpoldskrvseth]

OH YOU MEAN A LOT FOR 15 YERS AND YOU STILL MEANS A LOT TO US FRIES HUGS FROM NORWAY 🫂🫂💞💞💞💞AND THANK YOU CHRIS AND THAT YOU ARE AWSOME ALONE SING WONDERFUL SONGS 💞💞💞💞

[@cathyopthof8136]

This man is the best bass singer in the world, soooo talented, so freakin’ gorgeous, but he also is Hilarious!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@erinmcdonald1151]

I Love Chris So Much And I Felt So Sorry For Tim Getting Choked Up , Hell, Chris Was Like A brother To Them And A Literally Brother To Adam , If He Didnt Teach Adam To BeatBox They Wouldnt Be There , God , I Crying So Much , They Are My Second Family So When Chris Left I Felt Like I Lost A Brother , These Guys Are My Brother *not literally haha* I Hope Chris Has A Great Career Going For Him Now And That The Guys Dont Have To Experience This Again , Esepically With Adam , I Love You Guys , Stay HomeFree And Never Change 😔😔☺☺😟😟😞😞😭😭😭😭😭

[@DarlingLJ]

Thank you so much for posting this!!

[@HoneyandMe]

This is wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing, Chandra.

[@lalub1678]

This is so sweet! Thanks for sharing!!

[@mariablanco3151]

Yes all of you enriched my life, I enjoyed your sound deeply. I'm sure your work is priceless

[@dianesilas5252]

You guys are the best of the best! ♥️👏🏼🙌🏼

[@edithteague9427]

This was awesome. I'm so impressed with Home Free you all were so close. I love the fact your feelings are strong

[@monalisa2662]

Tim has a beautiful soul... his wife Jenika is the luckiest woman alive! Chris and his brother Adam are a gift to society... Home Free is the best musical group out there! I have been so blessed to listen to their music every day which has lifted my spirit during some really rough times in the last five years... I have met these guys and they are the real genuine deal... I love them all heart and soul. They really are the best group ever! I for one... miss Chris tons. Thank you Chris for creating and giving such a magnificent rich gift which has blessed the lives of so many.

[@christineflannigan9818]

I love you guys, what a beautiful gift

[@yvonnegrivas5589]

Stumbled across you guys while i was searching for 'Elvira' ( i was in the mood ) n bam! I was in love! Sorry to see Chris go... Felt bad for Tim ...hard to get thru a speech like that... Wont be the same but i will keep watching n listening! Good luck to you all!

[@patcarver3490]

What did Chris do!? What was said What happened to make him go?

[@jacquiebarbani2057]

Great tribute from a great man!!!

[@sharonsantos9192]

Very touching...thank you for sharing

[@palyne]

Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@minneyruth]

I cry every time I watch this 😭

[@jbsurge9812]

I'm not gonna cry. I'm not gonna cry. 😢😢😭😭😭

[@chandyree08]

Jacob Brungardt good luck! I always tear up when Tim doubles over

[@jbsurge9812]

Chandra Parry I always start tearing up when he mentions how much Home Free means to us. Because, Home Free has been an absolute blessing in my life and Chris Rupp is so inspiring for giving his all. I have a band that I want to make something great out of and Chris really inspires me to work hard and try to make something out of it. I ❤️ these guys.

[@fionaedwards6216]

I'm going to cry 😥😥

[@provalkryie8198]

This made me cry that tim cried 😢

[@Jacy8284]

Thank you, Chris!!!

[@bethlindow6835]

Yes, thank-you so very much

[@musicmastersofchanhassen2397]

Chris - I stumbled across a video on KZbin of Home Free about 6 months ago ago and I am hooked on all your music. I learned that you and Adam are from my son Jason Leimer. My husband David Leimer was senior choir director at East High School following after Dale Lammie. I was wondering if you and/or Adam were in David’s choir. David passed away from colon cancer in 1998 but if he had known of Home Free and the tremendous success of your group he would have been so very proud. Thank you Tim for that beautiful tribute to Chris and Chris I wish you continued success in your new adventures. God bless all of you for filling our lives with your beautiful music. From Ellie Leimer

[@erinmcdonald1151]

These Guys Are Like My Brothers , My Mam Had A Miscarrige A While Ago And I Had No Where To Turn Except To Home Free , So If The Guys Or Anyone Sees This I Just Want You To Know , Dont Change I Treat These Guys Like Family And As Soon As Chance Came In I Treated Him As A Brother And I Still Do To Chris ❤❤

[@annemayseyfried8907]

This still gets me...😢

[@MaryEllen505]

Thank you for filming and posting. My husband is a professional photographer and videographer... yeah it's tough.

[@Stephen_KB]

I could listen to Tim read anything with that bass voice

[@karencramar554]

Yes - I love you all!

[@RWEncourageandLaughter]

That's beautiful

[@joycejohnson7164]

miss you w/home free chris

[@bevshanks7016]

There voices are so beautiful They arnt hard to look at eather

[@brianstampley5747]

AMEN

[@MommaBird52]

I thank you all ❤

[@staceygaspero7035]

I love home free it's sad to see you go

[@lindalepage2302]

Oh. My. Stars.

[@Hockedipockedi]

Tim is a true comedian lol

[@lizeakin6069]

If you leave home free you lied to us, you said you would never leave them. I hate you!!! I've listened to all of you over and over and loved it. But you do it together so much better. I won't follow you anymore. My heart is just broken, i can't even enjoy your music now.

[@angiepellar6441]

❤️

[@jenniferschwien3288]

❤️❤️

[@ingridfrisinger9522]

Home Free=Life

[@KayNolte]

Wow.

[@mattieboy7477]

Cinematography is the art of taking videos. Photography is the art of taking photos. A cinematographer is a " video taker".

[@chandyree08]

Uh...ok?

[@Southamericangirl42]

Touching..

[@christineflannigan9818]

Keep singing 🎶

[@lauracarmer3407]

This is a beautiful rendition of this song, thank you. This is not GLAD's song, though. This song was written and first performed by Michael Kelly Blanchard - and I think he sings it most beautifully. It feels sad to me that you don't even mention him in your comments at the end of your song.

[@cindyknudson2715]

This video has no song. ?

[@elviepadua7795]

Tim Foust is the only bass singer who can sing and belt out high notes too...

[@46wireboy]

You're wrong about that. Why did you even say it? How about Adam Chance? Hint, he sings with Tim Foust. Or Avi Caplan. How about Geoff Castellucci? See where I'm going here?

[@jonathancole9008]

Wow