Sugarland - Stay (Reaction)

[@EtzEchad]

A little trivia: Kristian Bush, the guitarist, almost called off the filming of this video because Jennifer Nettles was crying so hard. He said that it tore him up to see his friend suffering so much. It's a powerful song.

[@candancealot]

True that. She does show so much pain while singing

[@mikeholton9876]

im so glad they made this, its a powerful message to women that they dont have to be tied to a man (or vice versa)who isn't true to him/her. remember, if you have a guy or girl thats cheating WITH you , next thing you know he/she will be cheating ON you. if you're thinking about cheating, all i can tell you is this, (and i coined this) "yes the grass is greener on the other side of the fence , but all it gets you is more yard work".

[@lonnieadams7841]

Kristian Bush said in an interview once that when they recorded this song, he recorded his part separate because he couldn't be there when she did her part. This was written as a reply to Reba's "Whoever's in New England", but it was inspired by Jennifer Nettles best friend who was going through that situation.

[@southernyankeerobinson2334]

@@mikeholton9876 My wife always says...."The Grass is always alot greener on the other side...because it's fertilized with bullshit!"

[@VetNavy]

Beautiful singing and the feeling very heart felt. However, this resonates with the introverted suitor(s) as well. Giving one 100% in what appears limited choices. This song represents my life but without prospects to feel the void.

[@Dubbersdad]

I could listen to Jennifer Nettles sing the phone book! Love her voice!

[@thewangster123]

How good is Jen ? One of the best ever :-)

[@blaisejunker6404]

Her Oh, Holy Night will melt your brain.

[@exhibits49]

Man, you are so right!!!

[@digitalclinique843]

I totaly agree!! Shes extremely gold

[@ritahopkins8544]

I agree

[@aaguns1965]

She wrote this song during a divorce and when she started crying it’s real. The production team wanted it left in because of the emotional factor. Beautiful song.

[@briand1972bd]

She kept breaking down in tears during the filming of the video, so they decided to include her real tears in the video.

[@cristinajohnson7576]

Her guitarist actually had to make them stop filming to let her compose herself and finally said enough..

[@lonnieadams7841]

@@cristinajohnson7576 don'tcha just love all these "hearsay" stories that no one verifies?

[@Mark-sd7fc]

I’m a 58 year old man and this makes me cry every time I watch it, you can see the pain in her face , wish I could hug her

[@Tgunns81]

I'm a 40 year old man. I can't listen to listen to this song with out crying. Almost baling.

[@razzledazzle8631]

.. you are what is wrong with society today .. ..women read your shit and they hate it it .. step up , be a man and lead you goddamn beta male ..

[@SuperD1960]

@@Tgunns81 I’m 62 and the tears welled up in my eyes when she started crying

[@MrALAVOL99]

I'm 52 and I can't make it through this song with crying like a baby

[@pureau79]

Jennifer Nettles... no other voice like hers.

[@Roar_Restored]

She's so beautiful too!

[@thehighlight843]

@@Roar_Restored I was gonna make that same comment

[@cbobwhite5768]

Also..........Martina McBride...........and ...for those too young to remember, Little Brenda Lee.

[@jasonjewell4199]

I would also put Allison Krause in the mix with Martina and Jennifer

[@Enfield-1853]

Her voice is capable of singing pretty much anything.

[@meemermarie1977]

“Go rest high on that mountain” is a sad yet beautiful song by vince gill

[@icysteve46]

I cry for her pain every viewing of this video. Up side. I Googled her and found out since this song, she has been happily married to her second husband for 11 years and she has a son. So everything has been going well for this beautiful and talented woman. And that makes me happy 😊

[@cherylhowe1541]

I feel Jennifer is under rated. She's so good showing emotion with her voice.

[@YayoNicola]

Yeah, the first time i saw this was on VH1 at like 6 o'clock in the morning. I think it was early '07 and I had got up to watch some videos.. This was the first thing I saw and I was shook... she was nervous to bring the song to her partner, and he was like, you have to record it. And they did it, got thru it, but when it came to the video... those were authentic tears, real breakdowns... real "I need a moment" situations... after she had broke down three or four times he said they had to stop because it was making him emotional. And this is why I loved the song.

[@mikerozman5472]

Her partner is her brother

[@nataliemeyer1587]

Yeah she was going through a divorce at the time and all the emotion is real. He actually had to do his part separate because he was ready to make them stop because he hated seeing her like that. I didn’t know he was her brother though, I thought they were just best friends.

[@ftrevino4493]

@@mikerozman5472 Kristian Bush is not her brother.

[@angelameindl1472]

No, the beauty of this song is that she made the decision. Screw waiting on him to decide, choose happiness, choose pride, choose self respect. ...then pray for his wife that she finds clarity and strength.

[@hothamp]

She recorded this when she was going through a divorce with her ex husband whom was cheating on her. The guy in the song is married and she is the other woman. When she wrote it she wrote it from the perspective of the other woman whom her husband was cheating on her with.

[@Gutslinger]

Ah.. That's interesting. I would've liked it better had she kept it in her own perspective. I always disliked this song because from the singers perspective, she's a homewrecker and just as wrong for her actions as the guy she's singing about.

[@cParman9]

@@Gutslinger but who is to say that the woman in the song knew that he was married before she fell in love?

[@Gutslinger]

@@cParman9 Shouldn't matter. Once you become aware of that fact, you should cut it off. If you're still wanting to continue the relationship with that knowledge, then that's not love to me. I see it as lust.. If you love someone, including yourself, you'll do the best "action," which would be cutting off the relationship in that situation.

[@kfedup27]

"The song was written four years ago and inspired by Reba McEntire’s 'Whoever’s in New England,' which was written from the perspective of a wife whose husband is cheating on her. Nettles knew countless songs written from that viewpoint but none from the other two people involved. She says most people don’t realize that even the person who is doing the cheating gets hurt as well." Source: www.cmt.com/news/1578707/the-story-behind-sugarlands-stay/

[@jamiemiller6156]

This is not true. As mentioned below, it was inspired by a Reba McEntire song and was written as an exploration of the point of view of the other woman.

[@kyote8177]

From CMT: Sugarland’s “Stay” is the first of the duo’s chart-topping songs to solely be written by singer Jennifer Nettles. Although she has never lived the storyline of the song, she knew the subject of betrayal is something everyone could relate to, yet she wanted to tell the story from a different viewpoint. The song was written four years ago and inspired by Reba McEntire’s “Whoever’s in New England,” which was written from the perspective of a wife whose husband is cheating on her. Nettles knew countless songs written from that viewpoint but none from the other two people involved. She says most people don’t realize that even the person who is doing the cheating gets hurt as well.

[@vincelobulu4681]

"Scumbag" is the right word. Such raw emotion in that woman's voice. Awesome reaction.

[@victoriabachlotte3321]

Jennifer Nettles certainly evokes the deepest emotions from your soul! She evokes emotions you never experienced two on your own... Makes you feel that you have lived the story alongside of her! She brings every story and every song to life. I so enjoyed watching your beautiful face change as you listened to her voice and listen to the story unfold. You have a new fan!

[@jeffbaker634]

Jennifer Nettles has a beautiful country voice. My favorite song from Sugarland is "Love Your Baby Girl" I'm so glad you're expanding your love of music. Seeing you hear a song for the first time takes me back to when I first heard it. Thanks Sushi for sharing your reactions.

[@crackerron2591]

Fire Away by Chris Stapleton. MUST SEE!

[@badboybhyren]

I've been asking for almost 2 weeks Ineed some help maybe she will hear us and react to "Fire Away By Chris Stapleton

[@hectorcartagena2870]

Gotta do this with the VIDEO.

[@crackerron2591]

badboybhyren I think she’ll get to it very soon

[@allis7664]

The official video

[@crazycanuck2578]

90% + of these country singers are singing from true life experiences. A lot of these songs words you just can't make them up especially when most of them have lived through the good and bad times, and that is what makes country music country.

[@user-rh9of6yq2p]

TOO SUSHI another awesome video. I love the emotional heartfelt reaction you have on these types of songs. You’re a very beautiful woman and seeing the caring, loving emotions come out in you make you even more beautiful. I look forward to more of your videos to come. Thank you.

[@sundayze]

Can't help myself, I cry every time I hear this song and brooks and dunn's Believe

[@The2009Royals]

You have a beautiful soul inside and out. Great reaction videos.

[@DanielFrost21]

Sugarland has a lot of great songs. Their first hit was 'Baby Girl', about a young woman trying to make it in the music business, and her parent's love and support.

[@markfrazier4901]

I’m an old country boy happened on your videos by Chris Stapleton watched this one you have a good heart think I’ll subscribe

[@rickrick4992]

This is the first time I've seen your Channel. I've watched a couple of clips and I appreciate your authenticity. You got a great heart!

[@liamjohnson1014]

I’m also very surprised as to how many artists you have not been exposed to. Growing up our parents shared the older songs that they loved . It’s great to see you appreciate the power and story telling of country songs . Keep up the great reactions

[@chantellecline6945]

Love Jennifer Nettles, she has a great voice and this song is a great show of that.

[@hectorcartagena2870]

Jennifer Nettles is such a dam powerhouse of a singer. She has so many awesome songs. They use to be a band of 3 but one member left after the first album I believe. Thanks Sushi for the reaction. Please do more country, we have so much for you to dive into, the catalogs of music is endless.

[@stevehughes2482]

The HEART and the SOUL of Country music. One of our greatest voices and ain't we lucky to get to hear her...!

[@cherylann9781]

I love watching your reactions to Country Music. I grew up with it, so the story telling is something I look for in all music. It so so fun to watch you be surprised by the story telling. It's what makes Country music.

[@pennhills13]

Jennifer Nettles - O Holy Night/Hallelujah Get ya in the holiday spirits!!! And also, her voice is just 🔥🔥🔥

[@turbotat5274]

Jennifer Nettles can make a man cry just singing HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS. And sushi your heart is a wonderful to behold. Makes me keep coming back. Reminds me of my days working at 2055 L St NW, and how all the black ladies took care of me to get me thru the hardest days of my life. I see every one of those faces when I watch your face. You’re a winner and a keeper! 😎🐾🇺🇸🙏

[@johnlane6459]

Jennifer has an incredible voice....in my top 5 female vocalist of all time 😍

[@PDBenkert]

I love watching your videos. Unlike so many reaction videos that have no reaction and a lot of opinion, you show true reaction to a video that says more then just words. Keep it up.

[@amedy3586]

You know there's some heart-wrenching songs out there at bring some to tears but not me but I'd still Hit me hard in the heart but the second that she starts to break down crying man that's that's one of the times I actually will have tears coming down my eyes cuz it's so real

[@brockcole4048]

Love how you show emotion in your videos. I appreciate knowing I’m not the only one.

[@michellecarter3306]

Hey girl!! I'm new but I love your videos. And I'm a new subscriber!!! Keep them coming. God bless you!!

[@darrenirwin7342]

One of my favorite songs. And I love your review

[@TDY4536]

Great reaction! Glad the song touched a heartstring. Jennifer has a powerful voice that can carry emotion.

[@bobsherrill2672]

The best country music video EVER. Jennifer Nettles "Stay". She won so many awards for that performance.

[@martyluther4224]

I felt so sorry for her doing this ,When she was really living it. To live it and bring it out this way she has more strength, and self respect then she knows and Im so proud of her for what shes done and the way she did it. Beautiful!

[@suzannecampbell2260]

So glad you have discovered Sugar Land and the beautiful talented Southern gurl Jennifer Nettles. I love her she is awesome. She also has now proper husband and. Little boy. I’m so happy after what she went thru. ❤️❤️❤️

[@markatkinson4043]

This son was written by her from a real relationship. She like a true artist gifted us with a harmonic display of her personal and alto real snapshot in her life. I could be wrong but I think her intentions may not have been to produce this song. Lucky for us she decided to show us herself as real as it gets. Real tears. No acting. Great song.

[@jeffkubik5452]

I love this song so much. It brings a tear to my eye every time I listen to it, Jennifer Nettles has a really great voice

[@a.j.9797]

I have cried to this song so many times. It is definitely powerful & I love the message!💕

[@acebufkin3135]

This song was actually written by the 3rd member of Sugarland. The tears and emotions came from knowing what her friend had gone through.

[@theoriginalamberrose5855]

This SONG. I seen them in concert.. this song started and the crowd over powered her and made her cry.. it was amazing experience ❤️

[@nunyabiz1266]

If like this try listening to “his hands” it’s a duet but Jennifer is so powerful in that song.

[@tomuchcamoflauge]

it's not really a duet. it was recorded solo and the live performance with brandi clark is the main video for the song.

[@NerdRN]

IDK how this vid was in my feed but liked it! You have gorgeous hair! Stay safe!

[@texascreekcowboy1587]

One of few songs that can bring true feelings from the listener.

[@swedegamer83]

Jennifer Nettles has an amazing gift and Sugarland is one of my all time favorites. So many songs, I don't which ones to tell you to react to. Pick one, you won't regret it.

[@sersastark]

Jennifer Nettles has a voice that kicks you in the lungs. That powerful.

[@kcctradio5751]

Jennifer Nettles, great voice! You can feel the emotion.

[@randyfogle5520]

This song is incredibly powerful for uts raw and vulnerable quality

[@melindaatha2665]

My daughter went to college with Jennifer. I have a bunch of her songs before she became famous.

[@meganlynn83]

I adore this song and love to sing it! Her voice is very different than most female singers and I absolutely love it!

[@tiffanylundy5918]

This song hits so hard when ur promises forever and then they change thier mind it hurts enough to die

[@coreymcdonald2163]

No joke, I cry a little every time I see this video. Jennifer Nettles is an amazingly beautiful, talented woman that needs to realize I’m the only man she needs 😉

[@razzledazzle8631]

you are what is wrong with society today .. ..women read your shit and they hate it it .. step up , be a man and lead you goddamn beta male .

[@foxisms]

Nailed it again...."Sushi"!! I don't lean towards country...but how could anyone ignore this lady's pain??? She sings this song as though she actually lived it! That's rare!!!

[@michaelmesser7837]

I could sit and listen to you all day long

[@patrickpost494]

You know she can sing when she makes you feel sorry for this guy's "side chick".

[@amysewell8141]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 name one other song that makes u feel like that. “Does He Love You” by Reba and Linda Davis is a beautiful song too. It’s a similar topic but doesn’t even come close to evoking this much emotion.

[@JeffJones-ke7cr]

She is the side chick.

[@terriertz6837]

I don't feel sorry for the side chick at all. When you go messing around with a married man, you get what you deserve.

[@bluezealous5598]

@@terriertz6837 I mean the thing is when did she found out in the relationship she was the side chick, a couple days, a few months, possibly a year. If it was quite a while before she found out, it would be hard to accept that for them. Plus if he's promising he's leaving the other woman and she loves him of course she's going to believe him.

[@terriertz6837]

@@bluezealous5598 I understand all that, but the guy is a cheater & a liar. The guy's cheating on his wife, he's lying to his wife & probably the side chick. Once that information is revealed, the side chick should know he's no good & run for the hills. Once a liar & a cheater, always a liar & cheater.

[@whitewalker57]

She is the mistress. He has her convinced he's gonna leave his wife. But he doesn't, and shes had enough finally. Unfortunately, they never do leave their wives. Lesson, don't hook up with a married man, or vise versa.

[@grahamm4814]

Love your reactions :)

[@Mommy2Laila]

One of my most favorite Sugarland songs! So powerful!

[@1966lerch]

Been binge watching vids and love your honesty, so does my wife. Stay you girl.

[@Alacarte0421]

You have to do Evanesence - My Immortal!

[@brettcutajar7452]

Couldnt finish watching To Sad smoked a joint ,gonna check one of your other reactions.Keep up the real reactions!Respect from Toronto

[@johnnyklein520]

I liked the fact that you were able to see and feel this song. It's a heart breaking song

[@cbobwhite5768]

1:45 Here's Jennifer at a live event. You can tell her voice doesn't need any help from a sound board, in a recording studio.

[@native4329]

Omg the raw emotion she portrayed in this video got me in the feels.

[@caseyb4425]

I'm curious to see how you'd react to "Girl Crush" by Little Big Town.

[@SAGE_Dust]

Casey B yes !

[@wanitalane7802]

Then she'd have to react to Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) singing it. So much pain & beauty in her style.

[@justin4360]

The thing about of powerful voices and sad part is that most them come out from emotion and feeling. They singing the song they way they are is cause they mean it.

[@jengarc77]

The part you talk about where the person presents themselves as an amazing person is what I call a whoo person in the whoo phase. I totally feel ya

[@robertswaney9758]

Sugar land. And. Little big town. They are both really good

[@badboybhyren]

I love this song. I loved your reaction to it. Yes she has a powerful voice. With that being said Chris Stapletons Fire Away video is also not only a powerful message but an even more powerful voice. I will be here everyday until this song is played lol.

[@davidpietarila699]

I M a firm believer that music is mankind’s greatest invention.

[@wa1pahu]

Thank you for your reaction. Sugarland is a great group.

[@kevinfix2837]

I love the video of her doing Red Dirt Road at the Brooks & Dunn tribute concert.....Amazing!!!!

[@mikegilland797]

Been a long time since I've heard this song... 😢... Too many memories....

[@joeysc6404]

You ain't lying bro!

[@WasntMeJB]

Love the constant uploads Sushi, keep smashing it

[@TOOSUSHI]

Thanks Brodie !

[@starzzz5452]

Great reaction. Keep up the great work. I subscribed

[@srbell1986]

Such a simple, yet powerful video. You can really feel her pain.

[@markluxford510]

If you're ever in the mood for a little more Sugarland to check out, I recommend "Stand Back Up". I don't believe they ever made an official video of it, but I found a great video that has the lyrics to the song. What a powerful message..

[@ty-c8503]

I am a year late with this comment but what gets me the most is the singer feels this song she literally cry’s. This singer is amazing.

[@tadaoentertainment]

Jennifer Nettles is one of my faves!! Thank you!

[@tstat121]

Hey sushi you should do whiskey lullaby by brad paisley

[@TheKerberoses]

She did

[@3GCMusic]

This one gets me EVERY TIME!

[@brookebaker6265]

Such an emotional song. Great reaction.

[@brookebaker6265]

While I'm at it thank you for yet again saying exactly what I needed to hear at the end. Thank you for the dating advice.

[@stanzaloan3454]

A woman's emotional pain is never superficial. It's goes so deep she'll be forever reminded on any given day at any given time. A man's guilt is like a heavy boulder he has to carry for the rest of his life. He may not be the victim, but everyday he wakes up to one and has to bare it because it's now killing him to

[@kfedup27]

This song was inspired by the Reba McEntire song, "Whoever's in New England." Jennifer Nettles wrote it from the perspective of the "other woman." Reba's song was released in 1986 and is well worth a listen. It was also Reba's first video.

[@jasongilbert2379]

Check out Stuck Like Glue Next by Sugarland... Totally upbeat song!!!

[@puteraslayer]

Yess I love you so much thank you so much.

[@thatguy8515]

Do "In Color" by Jamie Johnson.

[@blfields95]

Great song

[@jimihudson1666]

Nice choice. I like the high cost of living.

[@josephgebo5025]

You owe it to yourself to here this.

[@msaks61]

I cry every time ! I love sugarland.❤

[@kronosrogers1182]

When I read this my brain went "YOU SHOULD'VE SEEN IT IN COLOOORRRRRR"

[@garymclean1576]

Loved your reaction 🙂

[@shirleyallen5178]

I'm beyond this point years ago and it still makes me cry

[@mattsmith-bl2bg]

Me too, and don't call me Shirley.

[@shirleyallen5178]

@@mattsmith-bl2bg 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikeb9214]

I've listened to thos a hundred times since it came out...the song is sad, but I lose it when I see her eyes full of tears, I cant handle it. Ugh

[@chrissmyth6024]

One of my favorite songs ever I'd like you to hear that it's really good

[@kevinkeener3216]

My now wife used to blast this song when we were in the very early stages of our relationship. When I was younger and I couldn't make up my mind and understand that she was the one. We have been married now for 12 years and have been together for 17.

[@Robin-ln2lb]

This was done in one take because Jennifer was so upset.

[@jeremywallace4832]

No it was two takes and Kristian wouldn't let the director do anymore because he saw how much it was taking out of Jennifer.

[@Brusseldudes7180]

I honestly love your reaction to this one

[@jeffgarner6060]

Just met Sushi this evening and have enjoyed her channel immensely. I particularly like her reaction to the music; shows she has heart & soul. Some suggestions: Anything by Patsy Kline, "Grampa" by the Judds, "Almost Goodbye" and "Bubba Shot the Jukebox" by Mark Chestnut. For R&B try "It's All in The Game" by Tommy Edwards, "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" by Merl Carter, "Since I Fell For You" by Lenny Welch, anything by Bill Withers and anything out of MoTown from the 60's and 70's. Heart, particularly their rendition of Led Zepelin's "Starway To Heaven"