Toby Keith Angry American | Metal / Rock Fan Reaction with Maker's Mark 101

A couple of metal / rock fans react to Toby Keith's Angry American, hearing it for the first time. We also check out some rather bland Maker's Mark 101.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

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[@sherryarflin726]

It’s not rock. You missed the best line of the whole song. God Bless our Country and our Troops.

[@vcat8136]

I knoooooww!!!! 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@barbaravance6774]

Right???

[@ambercurry5020]

Keith really did talk through it

[@lynnbeck6877]

Exactly ! Shut the f--- up guys !

[@lordfrostdraken]

Its the american way

[@caw7007]

Dude, you were talking during the best line! “We’ll put a boot in your ass. It’s the American Way”!

[@susanwahl6322]

That’s one of the problems with reaction videos. Either run the video or talk.

[@kdkay4039]

I’m a HUGE FAN of Toby Keith. He did untold numbers of concerts for the troops deployed overseas. He put it on he line, went to a war zone, and SHOWED UP for the TROOPS! Our service member, DESERVE far better, than they received from our government! I love y’all’s reaction! This is from a VERY VERY PROUD ARMY WIFE!

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

There's a long history there... Metallica even wrote a song about it. "Disposable Heroes." Sorry, my rock roots are showing. - Keith

[@mellymom1121]

Toby preformed this several times for the troops and they loved it. His other song American Soldier is a heart breaker.

[@traceyvavrecan6714]

I served 8 years in the Army Reserve pre- 9/11 and American Soldier always makes me stand a bit taller.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

We'll add that to our list, then.

[@armywife1641]

Toby only got shit from the media... everyone I know loved the song.

[@joshuagross3151]

At this point, that's a badge of honour.

[@karencox3118]

On march 24 2001 his father was killed in a car accident and then later the 9/11attack happened so it was a tribute to his fathers patriotism and 9/11. It only took him 20 minutes to write this song.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

I've heard other artists say that about other songs. When they're inspired, they're inspired, and it just pours onto the page.

[@eirrenia]

Yep it was one of the many Country songs inspired by 911. Another for your to-do list, please: Toby Keith - Beer for my Horses ft. Willie Nelson

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Added to this list!

[@giarogers]

Great suggestion !

[@tyleringle268]

@@BourbonCountryReacts Aaron tippin were the stars and stripes and the eagle fly is also a great song!

[@KPOPEOMMA7]

Yes this song was released in May 2002. This is my favorite patriotic song. Toby is a huge supporter of the military and does lots of shows for them🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@libertybell8852]

It's so sad that he's battling cancer!! I hope they found it in time to give him some more time and hopefully, remission!

[@KJandBJK]

You guys were talking during one of the many best lines in the entire song! "We'll put a boot in your . . ." Can't believe this is the first time you heard this. Have you been living under a Rock, or what?

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

I've been living without country music for exactly all of my life prior to starting this channel. - Keith

[@757optim]

@@BourbonCountryReacts It's never too late to appreciate "the good stuff". ; )

[@shaungriffin150]

Alan Jackson “ where were you when the world stopped turning that September day “ is a good one to check out

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

We'll add that. Is that a 9/11 themed song?

[@rickswhiskeyjourney]

@@BourbonCountryReacts yes!

[@barbaravance6774]

Oh that's a great suggestion!💕🙏🇺🇸

[@98nh3609]

excellent suggestion. Both that song and this one captured perfectly the gambit of emotions this day will forever elict.

[@giarogers]

Guys - just checking out your previous video's - my heart hurts in hearing this with what is going on now with Afghanistan. God Bless ! And THANK YOU to ALL our military branches and the freedom they provide to the USA !

[@suzg4928]

It's heartbreaking and so wrong. I know we can't be there forever but we really just undid everything all of our military and citizens of Afghanistan worked so hard and died for.

[@davidgrantham3287]

He actually sang that song for over 3 years before he recorded it. It was a request from the commandant of the marine corps

[@leeleemarch6718]

you managed to comment during the best line of the song...

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

We sometimes do that. We're not very smart. But, we are enjoying the country music you guys are showing us.

[@jwmson7791]

Yes this was after 9/11. This was the beginning of the feud with the then “Dixie” Chicks. Natalie Maines spoke against Toby for his patriotism on this song and his support of our military. She was extremely outspoken against Bush and our military response to the attacks. She even wore t-shirts with F U TK . Needless to say country fans didn’t appreciate her remarks and country radio completely stopped playing their music, hence them dropping Dixie and becoming simply the Chicks.

[@757optim]

I won't listen to them.

[@naomiwarner7117]

They went to Europe and bashed our President, is what made Toby so mad! They had a big battle over it. Toby is very patriotic. Please pray for Toby for he is fighting Cancer! Thanks!

[@jwmson7791]

@@757optim I haven’t since this happened, some 20+ years now.

[@vladyvhv9579]

Even Vince Gill took jabs at them (coughing/sneezing when having to read "Dixie Chicks" during awards shows). Everyone sided with Toby, and we're happy to have washed our hands of the group.

[@dianpitts5063]

@@757optim me either.

[@warrenburlingame1172]

When this song was released they wanted Toby to perform this on a 4th of July TV celebration. The news anchor Peter Jennings refused to let it be played because it was too violent. With 911 coming up y'all have to react to Alan Jackson where were you. I'm so glad to find this channel. Y'all are just a couple good ol boys that I would like to hang out with

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

No comment on Jennings.

[@757optim]

@@BourbonCountryReacts His first name is a euphemism.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

you made me lol

[@markalumbaugh2756]

Toby Keith is absolutely Country. Might have great fun with "I Love this Bar" and "I Ain't As Good As I Once Was."

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

We have requests for those already. We'll add votes.

[@barbaravance6774]

Have you been there? We went in Oklahoma. 💕🙏🇺🇸

[@janethoffman4197]

This always makes me think of the pride and unity after 911.

[@justcallmesuzzie]

This was the military's battle cry after 9/11!!! Toby Keith was not sure he wanted to release the recording but he was encouraged by the US military and it became their battle cry! I remember it so well! My family members were on their way home when 9/11 hit from the Gulf and their ships turn right back around as I got the call they were not coming home on 9/11 while I was at work. My family members on that ship were ready to kick butt!

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

It may have been early, but over time, I'm told that pretty much every vehicle in the inventory from tanks to MRAPs rolled with Five Finger Death Punch. - Keith

[@bradwine228]

I actually forgot that this song is also called 'Angry American'. The official name for this song (on the CD I own at least), is 'Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue'.

[@candacep1032]

My son had this song memorized at age 3. He very much impressed my visiting friends from Scotland. Both my sons had the National Anthem & America the Beautiful memorized.

[@knockoutking3764]

Toby Keith is AWESOME! I have seen him 5 times in concert. He is a really nice guy. I pray for him since he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. This song ROCKS!

[@penmann86]

Glad you liked the song. Thank you for your service!

[@redstateforever]

He wrote this song out his own personal feelings, wasn’t going to release it. But after some folks heard it, they encouraged him to play it for the troops, Toby did a lot of USO tours, telling him those guys needed to hear it. It became a huge hit. A lot of folks feel this way.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

I really appreciate artists that do USO tours.

[@18bigegan]

Toby said the Commandant of the Marine Corps James L. Jones had a very strong reaction to this song and told Toby it was his duty as an American citizen to record this song.

[@I_give_up_already]

Every veteran (me and my son included) I know loved this song. Toby put into words what a lot of military personnel and veteran’s were thinking!!! No it’s not a rock song!!

[@firefighterchick]

He wasn't going to record this song. He was only doing while performing for the troops. The Commandant of the Marine Corp asked him to record it so his Marines could listen to it whenever they wanted. Yes, it was in response to 9/11.

[@jerrih2749]

Toby Keith was supposed to appear at the Capitol 4th of July celebration after September 11th and was going to sing this song. Peter Jennings from ABC News was hosting and said he couldn't sing the song because it was too angry and combative. Toby said if he couldn't sing that he wouldn't come to the Capitol 4th. When asked about it at an interview later he was asked about Peter Jennings. He said, well he's Canadian. And left it at that. As far as he was concerned, if you weren't an American then you probably wouldn't get the sentiment of the song. I have heard that Toby wrote the song specifically for the troops and did not intend to release it to radio. However, one of the higher ups in the Marines (?) told him he needed to release the song to the public. It actually changed radio in that other songs edited out inappropriate words, but you couldn't leave out the "Boot in the Ass" part of this.

[@danielslover8669]

You have hit the nail on the head. Unfortunately there don’t seem to be boundaries in country music. They do the same thing nowadays with pop and rap.

[@barbaraschlicht1438]

Yes made after losing his father in a car accident and the 9-11 incident

[@florenceglenn4627]

I’ve heard it. I love it and RIP Toby

[@Judy-iz6cr]

R. I. P. Toby Kieth 😪😪😪😪😪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@user-vl4fx5wf1q]

RIP Toby Keith!!😢😢❤❤

[@katm4335]

Yes Toby wrote this song in response to 911, he wrote a couple patriotic songs after 911. Toby is very big on Patriotism, the U.S., and the military. his father served. Toby does a lot of USO tours and spent a lot of time overseas with the troops. As far as y'alls comments about rock and country not being so different. With new Country they aren't. Country music always tells a story. But in newer Country music there are plenty of Electric Guitars, lots of drums and heavy Solo's. Keith Urban is one of the most famous Country singers, but he is also one of the best Guitar players on the planet, and his songs generally have heavy guitar solos. Y'all should check out: For You, God Whispered Your Name or Out The Cage. Brad Paisley is also a killer Guitar player, some good songs of his are: Remind Me, He Didn't Have To Be, I'm Gonna Miss her. Tim McGraw "Live Like You Were Dying", Luke Bryan "What Makes You Country", Rascal Flatts songs: Banjo, What Hurts The Most, Bless the Broken Road, Life is a Highway, Changed, etc.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

I'm dying to hear some good Brad Paisley due to my WV roots. And I've been told by people that knew/know him, that he's a monster on guitar. We haven't had a ton of requests for him, but we may listen to one of his tunes anyway. Dustin keeps track, and if we've had more than a couple of requests for Brad, I think we'll see one soon. - Keith

[@katmit69]

@@BourbonCountryReacts Brad Paisley and Keith Urban and really close friends and when the 2 of them get together with their guitars, its amazing. They have a song together called , "Start a Band'.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

@@katmit69 That might be a good one for us to react. We'll add it to the list.

[@barbaravance6774]

Luke Bryan was an asshole to Aaron Lewis. He told ge he wasn't really country. Because he's not from the South. Which I find pretty funny given some of his choices.

[@katm4335]

@@barbaravance6774 Aaron Lewis a so-so country singer at best and a Major trouble maker has called Brantley Gilbert, Dan and Shay, Luke Bryan, Tyler Farr, Sam Hunt, Florida Georgia Line, Maddie and Tae, he's called them Moth** Fucke** and worse and says their music is crap. That's pretty high powered list of Top Country Artist to go after. He doesn't like anyone who doesn't sing the same boring crap he does or doesn't drop his name in a song, that's the only reason Jason Aldean isn't on that list. He's Pathetic, and thrives off pot-stirring and negative attention.

[@sandramason6795]

Country rock cross over! Great song! Best ever!

[@holliday0191]

It's just damn good music. Toby a great American.

[@ashleihawkins2750]

He does a ton of USO tours and charity

[@freckles7184]

You talked through the best line of the song! But that’s okay, I love your reactions. Keep em coming. ❤️

[@sarahthomas9153]

Toby Keith works extensively with the USO.

[@Dogma5769]

Yeah, you might want to go back and listen as you were speaking during the best lyric of the whole song. I enjoy your reactions.

[@Nicole_Jewell]

On March 24, 2001, Toby's father, Hubert Keith (H.K.) Covel, was killed in a car accident. That event and the September 11, 2001 attacks prompted Keith to write the song "Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue (The Angry American)", a song about his father's patriotism and faith in the USA. It took him 20 minutes to write the song. Keith noted that the song was written with reference to the war in Afghanistan, claiming to be indifferent on other conflicts, "but you don't have to listen but once to the words to understand that the song was strictly for Afghanistan". "I have no stance on the Iraq war," he continues, "but the second [that I say], Ι have no stance there, I'm not smart enough to tell whether we should be in there or not". At first, Keith refused to record the song and only sang it live at his concerts for military personnel. The reaction was so strong that the Commandant of the Marine Corps James L. Jones told Toby Keith it was his duty as an American citizen to record the song. "It's your job as an entertainer to lift the morale of the troops," Jones said to Toby Keith. "If you want to serve, that is what you can do. As the lead single from the album Unleashed (2002), "Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue" peaked at number 1 on the country charts over the weekend of July 4.

[@lenawright1857]

Wow! Thanks for all the info. I love Toby Keith's music. Some is absolutely hilarious (the video for "Beer for my Horses" trips me up! As a former police officer I knew several guys that fit the bill for inept partner but was a true friend). Others get you in the "feels" as my teenager would say. 😏 Anyway thank you once again for the info 👍.

[@Nicole_Jewell]

@@lenawright1857 you're welcome. I'm a huge fan of his. And know a lot about him and his songs. I've actually seen him live 6 times.

[@lenawright1857]

@@Nicole_Jewell that's awesome 😎👍!

[@cindyphifer970]

Toby's great and I love this song. Hope you show the original video

[@tomword5619]

I saw a video about one young soldier who was a POW, I think from the 507th ambush but that part I’m not sure of, would sing this song to his guards, Toby heard about him and went to his hometown at his home coming celebration. There are some Videos of it.

[@glenketchum6379]

Great reaction! So far I like the channel. My daily sipper is Evan Williams Black label. It's very inexpensive but defiantly not CHEAP!

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

I'll put that on the list, I know we'll have an Evan Williams reaction coming up.

[@sadiekincaid5310]

Actually when Toby Keith went over to do tours in Iraq and Afghanistan he didn't go with the USO. He actually paid to fly his ban, himself and maybe one or two other artists over there to perform for the troops to help keep their morale up. His song Courtesy of the Red White and Blue (The Angry American) he never intended to actually release to the public he only intended to sing it for the troops but someone high up in the Marine Corps persuaded Toby Keith to record the song and release it on an album so that way everybody could hear that song. Toby Keith's not only does a lot for the military but he also does a lot for the community around Moore, Oklahoma where he lives. Any time there is a tornado in Moore, Oklahoma he takes in the pets of people affected by the tornadoes until they can get back on their feet in some place to live that allows pets. Toby Keith runs a Dog Rescue on his land that he owns in Moore, Oklahoma and that's why he takes in dogs who's families have been affected by tornadoes.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Very, very cool info!

[@andrewbaack796]

Bingeing y'all's video...drinking beer and rejoicing about Putin getting embarrassed tonight...y'all got y'all a new subscriber

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Thanks!

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Dudes, MY LIST, GOD LOVE HER.

[@gingergaia]

two hilarious videos by Toby taking place in bars are: I'm not a good as I once was" and " I love this bar" Toby and Brad Paisley are country music's kings of comic music video's. Must for any country reactor, # them! once you do them the request will roll in. Thanks.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

We've gotten a lot of requests for more Toby tunes, but I've added these two to the list.

[@gingergaia]

@@BourbonCountryReacts Thank you, I really appreciate it, been awhile since I've seen them reacted to.

[@LadyGator1983]

OK, I finally got you guys names right to which one belongs to who!

[@MaxPayne.]

Keep kickin ass boys.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

We'll be at this for a while. We genuinely have fun doing it.

[@98nh3609]

Regardless of views on the singers or their political view. This song and Courtesy of the Red White and Blue by Toby Keith r.i.p. Showcased the two ends of the emotional spectum directly following these tragic and horific events

[@6dkershaw]

Toby Keith's Beer for My Horses and Trailerhood Other 9/11 related songs: Alan Jackson's Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning Darryl Worley's Have You Forgotten

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

These are all on the list, but I've added request tallies to each of them for your mentions of them.

[@ralphwillis2248]

You talked through the best parts of the song.

[@lisapop5219]

Damn, you started talking at the boot in the ass part! Yes, it was post 9/11 Edit yes Toby has done many USO tours and he didn't forget the ones outside the theater but still overseas

[@judithbush939]

His Father died shortly before 2011. He wrote this originally for the troups. One of the commanders sais it needed to be released for the public.. It would raise their spirit. It turned oy=ut to be big hit. Yesm he did many tours in iraq and Aghanistan/

[@cathybrown8334]

You talked over the best line. Respect please Respect.

[@andylafferty3782]

The USAF version is good. The “ man we lit up your world” part video is a huge bomb going off.

[@alesiaking5578]

You talked right through the best parts

[@mariaallenherbert5869]

Dammit! You talked over the best part! Pause if you're going to talk guys 😊

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Sometimes we will, sometimes we won't.

[@mariaallenherbert5869]

@@BourbonCountryReacts lol ok. I thought you were looking for comments and suggestions like you said. *UNSUBSCRIBED* enjoy youtube fellas.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Gotta love the internet.

[@wordgiesworld5483]

He did catch some shit from it well after it killed the charts and airplay. Dixie Chicks, who were anti-Bush and anti-war were his biggest critics. I saw him on this tour and the live version was incredible. The pyro and confetti were cool and all, but that horn section for as small of a part they played, was on fire!

[@marythompson558]

He sang this solely for the armed forces. Higher ups asked him to release it to the public.

[@jameslalley3787]

The only crap he got was from the Dixie Lix and they got barred from the radio ! Their songs were dumped and America never forgave them !

[@maryblaylock3219]

Love it!!!

[@jessarhodes6196]

Came across this video looking for a rock/metal version of this song. Guess it doesn't exist yet.

[@Jackie76305]

Y'all should check out Darryl Worley- Have You Forgotten, I Just Came Back From A War, Unsung Heroes. You're welcome 🇺🇲

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Added votes for all those, thanks!

[@rono1506]

Tonight I am doing a BCR night listening to my favorite ones

[@nickiepennington3285]

Toby Keith's Ain't as good as I once was is a fun one. Also I love this bar.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

We'll add those to our list.

[@soflovixen]

Dixie Chicks gave’em some🐂💩 bout it but back then we was all “sticks & stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” so…🙄

[@michaelgolliher888]

He’s playing for the troops

[@holgerschussler9107]

I was a LRRP in the 80s!

[@user-bl9ek3hg2q]

Toby Keith has great patriotic music among his songs.

[@billyray6913]

Great reaction. I almost saw him live in Baghdad but my helo was taking off. Lol

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Short show for you then. But at least for 60 seconds or so, best view in the house. - Keith

[@lynnbeck6877]

Yes , it previewed soon after 9 / 11

[@Teresia12]

Yes September 11. It is so God awful what had happened now. My late husband spent 20 years in the Air Force. He went to Vietnam twice. He would be so pissed if he wad still with us. I'm kinda glad he's not here to see it.

[@kathieovercash8414]

Amazing song.

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Bryan Adams & Jason Aldean did Crossroads together, and Bryan said, the only thing country about you guys, is your hat.

[@MaxPayne.]

High West and Buffalo Trace are my favorites. Bulleit is damn good as well.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Keep the bourbon suggestions coming! Do you have a specific suggestion from one of those distilleries?

[@tinamorgan3311]

You want some crossover listen to some Bradley Gilbert and Eric Church. These country guys rock out.

[@cyrusmcintosh3051]

Yes sir he did a tour that was strictly military bases after 9/11 because we were going to the middle east. I lost my left hand and my sanity. Stay strong brothers. 🍻

[@robinmcpherson7981]

He's a Country Artist.

[@TexasMagnolia]

LOL…There has been electric guitars in Country for decades. Waylon and Merle were master guitarist…that’s why they had to fight to get their music played on Country radio.

[@elizabethstanford6826]

You're right the President wanted to take the song down because he thought it would only escalate the American people to go after Bin Laden even faster and harder but Toby Keith said he'll no. He didn't want to disrespect the President but he would not take the song down because the world needs to know that if you come after any American's that you will be dealt with one way or another.

[@timeforchange3786]

Have y'all reacted to Faith Hill's Take Me As I Am?

[@maritamcnichol8849]

you need some Garth Brooks ( not covers... his live videos. He doesn't put much on youtube other than live) his wife, Trisha Yearwood is great also.

[@MikkiHjalmquist]

This is the one I said Courtesy of the Red White and Blue

[@dawngreenhill5971]

There's also Darryl Worley have you forgotten

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Added another vote for that tune.

[@dawngreenhill5971]

I live here by 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles grew up here I come from a long line of military my husband's ex military his father used to work at the Pentagon so yeah when you're overseas that little piece of home stuff that you're familiar with means so much to you

[@melindahorne2730]

Y'all talked thru the best part...ughhh...lol. he said, "We'll put a boot in your ass, it's the American way." Y'all should pause before talking every time...lol...just to be sure u get the best parts. Enjoying the reactions.

[@dawngreenhill5971]

Now they're southern rock as well with a mix of Blues Country and rock and roll

[@Michael-jl6no]

where yall from?! like your videos

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Indiana

[@rickswhiskeyjourney]

@@BourbonCountryReacts fellow Hoosier here. Love the show concept. Dustin, and I are brothers from other mother's! Lol Kentucky Headhunters "Walk Softly On This Heart Of Mine" "Dumas Walker" How about some Four Roses Single Barrel, and Single Barrel Cask Strength

[@lesaedmondson7867]

Yall you need to listen to more toby

[@tyraildye8402]

Love the reaction Yeah it was after September 11

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Thanks!

[@KFlexFantastic]

I’m literally drinking makers right now lol. Proud leftist supporter of our glorious military. My grandad was sick the rest of his life after the first atom bomb test, my great grandfather was a green beret, and I couldn’t have more respect for them if I tried. Got a few friends with bad ptsd from Iraq. I love our country, doesn’t matter how I lean politically.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Years ago, I worked for a guy that had one of those bomb-test pins. Crazy stuff.

[@kathyneuman5613]

Yes it did.

[@lazariwoods3236]

Would have liked this post but you talked over the best line in the song. The one that caused trouble.

[@michaelgolliher888]

Yes

[@dalefleming6427]

A couple of Toby Keith songs I think you would really like and they are funny, "I Ain't as Good as I Once was" and How do you Like my Now"

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

We've got both of those on the list.

[@lindadobranetski6302]

Dixie Chicks gave him hell for using curse words.

[@IIIIDCIIII]

Yeah it came out right after 9/11. That’s the reason for the song. Alan Jackson wrote a song too.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Cool. It makes sense.

[@reneejoeh]

Florida Georgia Line has some great country songs , Must Must watch video for May We All feat. Tim McGraw , other good ones are Cruise, H.O.L.Y , I Love My Country

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Added to the list, thanks Renee, keep them coming!

[@oldasgold]

I'm a rum drinker so I know scrap about bourbon, but uh.... Dwight Yoakam (I'm A Thousand Miles From Nowhere) might get me to switch .

[@brendaniccoli7825]

Yes it did come out after 9/11.