Upchurch "Nutshell" (Alice In Chains)

[@darcyrosewilson]

When I first heard Ryan sing this song, I was homeless after my children were taken by the state. I didn't have anything left in me to fight but I wasn't ready to give up. Here I am 15 months later, I signed a lease for an apartment for a year with enough room for my children. I still see them three times a week and Im fighting harder than I ever have for them. I managed to keep employment even though I lived in my car for 5 months. Thank you for your help to inspire me through this song and ur music. Update: My 6 year old with be back in my custody full time on October 20, 2020. I have been fighting so hard but its so worth the fight. He has been with me 4 days a week.I'm still fighting for the others and it shouldnt be long. Thank you for all the positive comments. I really appreciate all the love and support. For you assholes that said negative comments or said I was a junkie, it was actually because of their father. He was an alcoholic, I had no choice but to leave my children with him while I went to work! DCF was notified that my children were in the care of an alcoholic and they were taken the next day. Its been about 2 years and I'm closer than ever to getting my children back ❤

[@rachelcosgrove2048]

Amazing!!! Good momma .... get your babies and never look back!!! Proud of you. Much love... ♡

[@keriharness2973]

Me too, same situation. Lost my kids to the state and I'm fighting to get them back, and I've been listening to this song over and over. It has helped so much. So I know whatcha mean

[@bethlewis1307]

I am going through the same thing. I know exactly how all of you feel. Absolutely loves Upchurch's version of this song ❤

[@mikecummings5922]

Darcy Rose Wilson keep fighting, never give up.

[@Yourboyjb637]

I feel u darcy rose wilson i. Fighting the state right now trying to get my babies back keep going strong

[@joshbrown117]

Upchurch is one of the most talented artists today. Great cover.

[@carlh9103]

That tribute at the beginning speaking for us southern folks is such a true statement that ppl forget about grunge music. I was raised in it im 32, all 90s music was such a gift. Were the last of them buddy

[@lllcageslll7911]

I truly wish I coulda experienced the 80s-90s so bad man.

[@travismiller1484]

Nothing to do with the south. Us up north in Indiana grew up on this

[@carlh9103]

Yall are already implied. I was talking about it being nice for someone to recognize how big it was in our area as well

[@walshy2116]

So you were 8 when the 90's ended? You even remember it? It was my favorite era that's for sure. I was out singing in bands and drinking and getting wild in the 90's, but I'm a tad older. Either way it was a great era non the less and I I'm glad you like it too and got to experience what you did!

[@noahshipman2056]

It's just a backwoods thing my man. I was raised in the country in the Midwest and we also jam out to everything in between.

[@8KB24-81]

You just gained a fan. Bring back the real music. This is heart warming. Breaking. Soothing. At the same time. RIP. Layne.

[@mmiles55]

So many blessings in this post. God bless you

[@jrclarke920]

F**KING AWESOME...........takes some balls to do a cover of one of the best vocalists of all time and you sir absolutely nailed it!!!!

[@bradwies4036]

I never thought someone could do this song justice as a cover. Boy was I wrong! Brought me chills like the original

[@LuluMcRod62]

Yeah he did!

[@deliaedgett357]

#ohfukyeah!

[@coreywebb662]

Fantastic job! Very well done. Layne would be estatic.

[@bobbibarb5694]

I have said that absolutely NO ONE could replace Layne. You have proven me wrong. Alice in Chains should hire you to be their lead singer. Absolutely incredible! Kudos!

[@FWagner-e4w]

❤ ... " The Way that Layne Staley Sang ... GRABBED YOU & MADE YOU LISTEN TO WHAT HE WAS SAYING... ...HE MADE YOU ACTUALLY FEEL THE WORDS..."

[@Crystal-ib2ub]

Layne Staley is the epitome of a one of a kind vocalist

[@Crystal-ib2ub]

✔️ Out mad season

[@josephducher3487]

Not his words though

[@ye6973]

@@josephducher3487Layne didn’t write a lot of their songs but he wrote the words for Nutshell. So yes, they are his words

[@ilyanna19]

I'm 48, I cut my teeth on AIC - my all time favorite band - and you've done a fantastic job covering one of the greatest vocalists ever.

[@mustachedad8393]

Love the zia u from NM

[@kristi9101]

I agree 💯

[@brentvanwie1961]

I'm 36 aic was my childhood church has talent

[@ilyanna19]

@@mustachedad8393 yup yup

[@augustblood6810]

Same here, it's a great cover of a song very difficult to match vocally. But also the guitar solo is really good too.

[@paulagnew1201]

Still here. Still loveing church. He's still keeping me going with his music.

[@jsteeps5966]

Layne Staley was the definition of a one and only. This song cuts to the bone, and got me through some real dark days in my life. I appreciate your cover, for it is incredible.

[@SunshinePsalms]

Yes

[@weylandemmett7808]

Yes sir Layne's my idol.

[@benr7569]

love seeing replies like this :) I'm sure Layne would appreciate

[@micaelwhite1835]

This song got me through 2 years of covid-19 isolation God bless

[@BriannaHarness]

5 years later and this is still my go to for the bad days 🖤

[@AlexBryant-kl6un]

Absolutely. ❤

[@floorsinbower8612]

Heeyyyyy it's you! Not many people get to make the person who sings their favorite song fall in love with them lol hope all is well with you two

[@thatgirlintexas9065]

My absolute favorite version of this song. @ryanupchurch did it best. I love you Bro. ❤️

[@wford8987]

Begone thot. Sell your OF elsewhere.

[@jonnyboy5357]

Fkn ehhh

[@raychelcaliber4941]

LEAVING THIS COMMENT ON THIS MASTERPIECE OF A SONG SO THAT EVERYTIME ONE OF YALL LIKES IT, I WILL BE NOTIFIED AND REMINDED TO COME BACK AND LISTEN TO IT ONE MORE TIME

[@courtneylove7590]

This is the song that you can put on repeat and just sit back and listen to this masterpiece

[@rodneyleeboggs4016]

Fuck yeah. Turn it up!!!!!

[@AdventuresofaMystic]

It’s that time again my friend.

[@rodneyleeboggs4016]

Classic masterpiece at that

[@M.Miller262]

imma comment just so you can come back to hear it 😏 I gotchu 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@conniecostner9665]

Daaaaammmnnn! I got chills listening to this. RIP Layne Staley, you left us to soon!!!

[@billbored8277]

I love seeing a younger generation into Alice in Chains.... fuck yea, warms this old heart.

[@Hadrian1776-f2t]

14 year old aic fan here

[@connornoess4143]

I’m 15 just bought a aic shirt🤟🏻

[@MrPhantom237]

20 year old fan here. Loved dirt since I was a kid but I’ve been heavily listening for 2 years now.

[@danielhuellen5149]

I love them sci e 14 now 22 always will listen to them

[@tcmetro2066]

Yes love you too

[@jamestabor9800]

Used to listen to this song years back when I had nothing, fishing to catch food, struggling all around and now I sit here with a job finally, bills are paid and no more drugs listening to this song with a smile because I pulled through

[@brodylogsdon9231]

Hell yeah, keep walking that line

[@fartslappinhonky]

God bless you brother

[@dieselnut2369]

I know I don't know you but I'm proud of you . Keep knocking down those walls .

[@rickety_chaos1094]

@@fartslappinhonky congratulations bro keep it up

[@zkgarage1939]

Great job man. You where meant to stay here.

[@markauman4556]

Upchurch I'm a sixty-year-old man and I want to tell you it's nice seeing a young man like you caring on country and rock and roll rock on brother

[@diddyfaplord]

He ain’t carrying on shit, he makes shitty cringe rap for try hards and blow hards

[@AnneMarieBibby1966]

I'm 56 tomorrow and couldn't agree with you more!

[@ConstanceSueHasSomethingToSay]

52

[@quantumthuglife4444]

This!

[@UndeadSoulGaming]

26 and been listening to this man since the beginning, amazing music, amazing voice. Keep it up man!! We all love your work!!! :)

[@mmmeyers13]

Upchurch KILLED this song, one of my absolute favorites.

[@jessicakimberly4613]

Layne would probably come up and shake your hand and say thank you. Thank you for keeping real music ALIVE! I'm coming up on my 1 year celebration of recovery from IV Heroin and Fentanyl and this song is what got me through the worst of my detox and mental battle for months after getting clean. I quit cold turkey and vanished from the earth to try and give myself one last chance at freedom and this song kept me pushing. Thank you Upchurch. Your cover gives me chills like I just heard it for the first time every single time I listen to it. It's a multiple times a day thing for me now! 🙏😇💯❤️💪

[@travisfrembgen7596]

Congratulations on 1 year!! Amazing achievement

[@vickilynnvale8869]

That is absolutely huuuge! Congratulations on your sobriety! 👌😁✌

[@jessicakimberly4613]

Thank you guys!

[@ConstanceSueHasSomethingToSay]

If no one's told you recently... I'm proud of you. Recovery is the ultimate battle..

[@mrs_maverick1121]

Congrats!!! That is awesome!!!

[@joshuablovsky1744]

Man I'm honestly blown away how amazing this guy sounds.

[@Not_your_mom1986]

I normally hate songs covered by another artist but he absolutely killed this! Layne has a crazy vocal range and Church nailed it.

[@tinamarietaylor3346]

Same

[@whatabouttheearth]

😂 it's fucking autotuned.

[@Jackzay90]

@@whatabouttheearth Instagram filters to make you look like you're hot, pitch correction to make it sound like you can sing...what a time to be alive.

[@whatabouttheearth]

@@Jackzay90 Some people don't play that shit, you should check out Corey Taylors interview absolutely blasting artists who use Pro Tools with auto tune on stage

[@Jackzay90]

I know. I don't even hate people using pitch correction. It's used subtly to correct minor intonation issues on virtually every studio recording for decades now. What I hate is there are so many people who somehow don't hear it even when it's aggressive as hell like this. It can be used artistically, but this is an example of it being used to try to make someone who can't sing sound like they can.@@whatabouttheearth

[@michelledrake8204]

Ryan Upchurch, your voice is golden...So good to listen to your music. Thank you so much. This song is getting me through a very rough patch here. 💗💗💗💗

[@elizabethluker8356]

What a beautiful tribute to Layne!! Church, the similarity was stunning. Rest in peace, Layne. I pray you are finally in peace.

[@brie6889]

My dad was my best friend. He passed away on May 8, 2010 to an overdose. I was 17. Today, July 16, 2018 would be his 53rd birthday. He loved Layne Staley, and I grew up around this music playing constantly: we lived outdoors for the most part; camping, hiking, fishing, etc. His last few years, he lived in a trailer park in Snohomish, WA, and I was away from him mostly because of my mom. But when I was with him, we spent so much time around the fire at the river, with our fishing poles in the water, our Mexican buddies lighting up joints, all of us just having a blast. Every time I hear this song I'm instantly brought back to the river, to the bonfires, to a comforting memory of my father holding me closely as a teenager, a kid. I really love this. Update: 2020 this song still brings me to tears every time ❤️ amazing I've found the community of love in a KZbin comment section is all the comfort you need sometimes when life gets hard

[@T_rev208]

Damn that is badass I live in Idaho and I have been through that area

[@susansimpson72]

Brie X00X very sorry to hear that may you always know he is with you!

[@brie6889]

Trevor Schifano I lived in Coeur d'Alene for a couple of years, what part did you live in?

[@brie6889]

Susan Wiggins - Simpson this is very thoughtful of you, thank you. Gosh this song is beautiful

[@susansimpson72]

Brie X00X no problem I am an addict in recovery, on my 1 year clean was diagnosed with cancer. I been fighting to stay clean 10yrs Nov 2018 and Cancer 9 years October 2018. I unfortunately am terminal stage 4 but medical marijuana giving me the days I have. Love to you 💝

[@michaelzimmerman8285]

I’m a disabled vet and this song reminds me to keep fighting....even when my family thinks there’s nothing wrong with me. My war will never end

[@off-roadnpew2183]

IED?

[@johnnybasqez461]

Hang in there brother , people who don't even know still care . stay strong and positive !

[@spetzzx]

We feel for you brother man. Sometimes we find along the way that our family isn't who we originally were born with,

[@EternalGrey420]

Keep strong brother i promise there's a light at the end of the tunnel it just takes a while to show up thank you for you're service you've done more than the average citizen does today

[@tiffclemons9197]

Amen...Bro!! God Bless n Love!! 💚🙏🙏👉💪

[@alanarturdemitrovfernandes1161]

wtf!!!! your vocal is perfect. nobody can replace, but if there was one to replace him, it would be you. wow..... its going directly to my playlist

[@Zaudunyani]

It's so hard to cover Alice, but this nails it. The emotion is there in full. A brilliant tribute.

[@Dacid-mn3ko]

Well I guess

[@BJAntonio46]

yeah with all producers work and auto tune. this is a disappointment to them

[@Jackzay90]

@@BJAntonio46 I don't hate people using pitch correction. I hate that there are so many people that somehow can't hear it even when it's aggressive as hell.

[@michaelfontaine101]

I agree he killed it!!!!!❤

[@Jon-e9l]

One of my fav covers

[@motherofhounds3837]

This had me bawling. I love AIC so much, especially this song. I have to say, I think Layne would love this tribute. You nailed it Ryan, well fucking done.

[@markblalockii]

10-4

[@markblalockii]

I agree with mother of hounds and the others I lilked there response

[@andrewkrogman6111]

i couldnt agree more, well said

[@Ep0nz]

Upchurch called addicts like layne the lowest of the low. Layne wouldn’t want some half assed cover by someone who thinks like that.

[@motherofhounds3837]

@@Ep0nz You know what? Addicts are the lowest of the low sometimes. The thing is, they are still people and they can change and they can atone for the things they did wrong. It's really difficult to be the loved one of an addict. Think about Layne's Mom, she found him 2 weeks after he died. Layne systematically set up his life so he could feed his addiction and die on his own terms. That's really selfish too.Layne was a very sick man but I love him to this day and always will. Ryan understands all of this. Seems to me the only person who doesn't understand this, is you. I am an addict in long term recovery, I just celebrated 9 years on May 12th. I am still, all these years later, gaining back trust and respect of the people I hurt the most. Nobody thinks as a kid "When I grow up, I want to be a heroin addict". You have no clue what Layne would want. None whatsoever.

[@staygold902]

Big shoes to fill taking on this song. Honestly have a pretty closed mind when it comes to people covering this song but damn Ryan did a good job here

[@ahhhhhhhaahahahahahahahaha6232]

Me too Andrew. I am amazed at how good he did this. I loved Layne, so I don't usually like covers but he nailed it.

[@Italianboy120]

Aaron Lewis did a pretty good cover of it too, look it up

[@sammyevans5279]

Dallas Green does my favorite cover of this song. Layne is my favorite vocalist of all time

[@benr7569]

Exactly my feelings

[@susansoper7688]

Ues he did

[@Redpandaswc]

Great sound! Not only that I can feel the sound of your voice that does not happen often!

[@michaelzimmerman8285]

Upchurch…I don’t know if you read these but you singing this song save my life. I posted a few years ago and the love and support is overwhelming! From a disabled veteran….thank you!

[@garywright8073]

Thank you for your service! Creeksquad HBVA

[@Randy-v9x]

Thank you for giving so much of yourself. Both of my sons also

[@killakaponegaming114]

I usually hate covers of this song but church did it justice 🥺 💯💯

[@katiehudgins5106]

Layne has been my favorite singer since I first heard him when I was 14, I'm 37 now still feel the same way. This is my favorite cover of an AIC song. It's beautiful! I collect Layne memorabilia and I love the painting you have in your videos, keep doing what you are doing 💗

[@AsshHWhole]

Layne is Ålways With Us.. Ålways Shall Be.

[@WallStreetG]

Bro slayed this jam

[@Hippiechick123]

5 years later still love this so much and listen to it regularly!!

[@triplebossydeluxe5851]

This gave me chills. Not even kidding. Such an amazing voice, and I can hear the emotion in your voice. Just wow.

[@LuluMcRod62]

Just like Layne Staley!

[@jimjag122]

Irelynn Carpenter once he did the intro I was blown the fuck away!!!! Heard alot of remakes-this one tops it for sure

[@aleshakane5402]

Ryan I love this omg

[@easybby0608]

As a person who loves Layne and Alice In Chains, I also was heavily addicted to heroin and crack cocaine for over 12 years. Today I am 31 years young and am five and half years clean and sober and this young pulls on my heart so much. Upchurch you’re the man brother for recreating this master piece of a song!!!

[@doniphan72ify]

Stay clean my friend!

[@yahwehrapha987]

Stay strong. Jesus saves

[@michaelhowell9990]

Congratulations uk u give this struggling drug addict hope that you can beat it if you want it bad enough but uk I've spent all my adult life a drug addict and I don't know if I'm meant to do anything else I know that's a bad thing to say

[@easybby0608]

@@michaelhowell9990 6 years ago I thought the same thing brother… I know that feeling. But again it has to start with the desire to change champ. It’s cliche but it’s true my man. Sometimes turning to others and asking for help may be the only option left. Prayers sent brother and if no one told you they love you today I will 💪🏻🙏🏻

[@lindapawlowski8560]

God bless. I started out on tabs, moved to herion, then moved to subcu in my legs. Got on methadone worst place to go. Got on suboxone for like 8yrs and detox myself off. Horrible.

[@michelledrake8204]

This song is helping me get through this long, long night...Thank you!!!!💗💗💗💗

[@dyna_devildawg4809]

very hard to cover such a special song like this, but he killed it.

[@jeffhamrick2016]

I agree cheers 🍺 🍺 🚬

[@quantumgigavsigmaraven1745]

agreed.

[@TheDONGaming101]

Honestly my opinion I feel the lyrics more when I listen to church’s cover idk man he’s just different

[@kashaangela5041]

I can hear the love and respect that Church feels for Staley come across in Church's voice with this cover. Not to be presumptuous but maybe even the sadness...ya know...I don't know, I can't say. But I can say that cover was an excellent idea executed perfectly. Nice. Unbeknownst to himself, what Upchurch said of Lane Staley's music is the an absolute truth of his own...

[@alexbentley486]

@@TheDONGaming101 he sounds better

[@joecool495]

wow. This cover hits hard. As a disabled veteran who suffers from PTSD, Anxiety and sever depression these words hold so true. I was never and I mean never an Alice in Chains fan although I knew of their music. This is by far the best cover I have ever heard. I listen to it every day and it just keeps getting better and better. Thank Ryan for keeping it real! As long as you lay down the tracks folks like me will keep on listening.

[@genewilson6262]

🙏

[@sharonbyrd8625]

Yeah, u cannot really replace Layne Staley, but this song, makes me cry.

[@theogkaleb4150]

Hope you’re doing well! Happy Independence Day and God bless you, the South, and America

[@sarahbushell5347]

Wish you all the best as I have bad anxiety and panic attacks since 2010 when all my family started to die one by one

[@brewskii16]

Thank you for your service!

[@mrchrischrischrischr]

You nailed this, and that's saying a lot. Because Layne Staley could really sing. I never thought anyone could cover this song, but you really did it justice. It was beautiful.

[@chrisheck8883]

I agree with you Kris Ager

[@master_baiter1873]

Maynard does it better.

[@Chxnceit710]

Lost my daughter almost 2 years ago now getting ready to go to jail. Thanks UpChurch for getting me through all my hard times.. 🤘🏼

[@IDSnowman]

Damn guy. Sorry for….well shit everything you said. I have no magical words to help but I do hope you’re doing ok.

[@Chxnceit710]

@@IDSnowmanThank you.. means a lot

[@OlHeavy]

My cousin died of a over dose. He struggled with addiction his whole life and this song always makes me think of him. Miss you Chad!!!

[@ozmarocker626]

Chad loves you man more than you ever knew his demons were just too string remember that

[@sukooze]

damn, chad is my dads name. struggled with addiction his whole life, been out of jail my whole life. he just went back to serve 12 years. RIP to your friend. im sorry for loss.

[@johnnygreenjeans4908]

I’ve lost all my friends (OD)this past 10 years. Over 15. Including my dad and this song always hits right there. Keep both heads up

[@Stacie-XO]

❤️

[@jakesmith9597]

Sorry for ur loss

[@hoppy24501]

I lost my parents a month apart from each other in 2021 and this song really somehow hit different. Felt like I shared that pain with someone 💔. Thanks upchurch! Keep on keepin on

[@mud5377]

Rest In Peace. My sincerest condolences, friend. They're forever right there with you, I hope you're able to find some peace in this life. It never gets easier, the grief of such a loss. We simply grow strong enough to continue moving while carrying that burden. Much Love

[@SonOfGOD937]

🙏🏻

[@franknstein878]

Sorry for your loss 😔

[@jburche2]

Sorry man, I hope you are healing

[@rachelconner88]

P d L))like 1l

[@santoparfano1910]

I remember listening to Alice almost 30 years ago OG. You, young sir, have nailed this song. I just started listening to your tunes Ryan and I'm impressed bro...

[@Jakepez93]

L

[@looneysponge]

I agree! He’s got skills!

[@letsroll9406]

Same instant fan. And I'm not a fan of many things. This is saying something.

[@shdwwzrd69]

2024 who's still here and been saved by the music

[@tony21obrien]

Hell yea brother

[@calank923]

Been clean off H since 2018. Would sit in my room and listen to Aic all day praying to get my shit together and get clean before it killed me. If you really sit and listen to the lyrics just about every song is Layne warning people of drugs and how he was trapped just like many of us. Just wish he would of found the help he needed his voice can never be replaced/duplicated

[@gregthompson9434]

Me

[@Keraxu]

With you man

[@joshuataft5541]

Definitely. I keep coming back..I remember when Alice in chains came out with it when I was really young...they are awsome but man Upchurch did a great job with this recording..and ive always rooted for church cause I'm a small town vt guy who grew up happy hidden away in a small town... I am blessed to have done so..I neber had kids but if I did I woukd be proud to raise em in a small town.... Blessings to you and your fam❤

[@jenniferquirk3485]

Never thought I would ever except anyone else doing this song besides Layne but damn Church you nailed it! AIC was my first concert ever and this gives me the chills the same way!

[@kimberleymcginnis5966]

Killer song

[@WhistlinDixie]

❤️

[@ianjames5388]

“Layne made you actually feel the words” Well said mate

[@ThomasWilliams-uq9lo]

5 years later and still great. Thank you Church.

[@ChristopherMcCoy-e6b]

Huge fan of Upchurch, he's one realest talented artist's of this generation, can't wait to see live one day .

[@tjbikeco.2166]

I wish this song would never end!

[@amandadeal2942]

Amen

[@669neverdone]

Every time I repay it. It’s like it’s brand new.

[@travisanderson11]

I had no idea Upchurch was on this level vocally. Beautiful performance

[@GrayAreaMedia]

Same. Came correct af

[@andrewthompson3204]

Have a like

[@natemurray311]

Damn, I don't get into rap really or hip hop but I can respect this guy. And you got a voice!! Nailed it.

[@playinwithfirecustoms7954]

If Layne was a southern boy, this is EXACTLY how this song would have originally sounded....

[@domadami3567]

Check out rooster

[@tweeks37]

Dude, I would have never imagined comparing anyone to layne. You set the new standard for this song. Laynes gotta be proud of this. Gave me chills

[@shanerobison3392]

Cap, nothing beats Layne

[@samurai215]

Just got home from your show in Reading PA. I was pleasantly surprised to hear this song live. The whole show was amazing, and when we left, everyone was yelling USA, USA, USA! Amazing.

[@nickc4404]

Was and always will be an Alice In Chains fan. Layne Staley was a huge inspiration to me. You absolutely MURDER this song. Can't believe how amazing you sound. Layne would be proud as hell man. INCREDIBLE voice!!!!! I've watched this cover at least 75 times now and still watching it in 2021.

[@ashleygardner8486]

#agree💯💯💯

[@tacolander_offroad7032]

Same 👊

[@Beardedtreeguy]

Amazing how he owns this man

[@sharonbyrd8625]

Layne was always first, my true love after Layne is Scott Weiland. Sounds strange, but they call to me to play, u know?

[@fast97z24]

I just discovered this and I am BLOWN AWAY. This is on the level of Hurt by Johnny Cash and Simple Man by Shinedown so far as Im concerned with how covers go.

[@redpearson98]

The last time I heard this song was a year ago after my father's funeral. He always was so captured by the messages of men like Layne and Chris Cornell because it was the only time in the world he felt understood. Thank you for this

[@deborahbrown6679]

Definable....it peirce s your ear touches your ❤

[@meredithgrubb7027]

Im so sorry for the loss of ur father skin. He had excellent taste in music.

[@pilarmartinez8163]

2024...and still listening to this gem👊💯

[@mansoldworld]

always and forever

[@BLatch337]

Same here, he knocked this song out the park👍🏽

[@pilarmartinez8163]

@@BLatch337 💯 he did

[@jayden4853]

yepper

[@kyleeconnley5781]

Always brother

[@Darin-yv1fx]

WHAT ABOUT THE LEGENDARY UPCHURCH!!!!! COUNTY BOYS ForEVER!!!!!

[@emkay888]

I just found this kid today, when I heard AiC chords I was like no he didn’t! But he did & he sang the shit outta it. Layne would be proud. Rock on kid.

[@MrJD2you]

My 19yr old son heard me playing this not long after i came across Ryans music, he was like 'WHO'S THAT?' told him, and he was straight onto his phone to add to his own playlist. From 1 generation to another, thankyou Ryan for your music. Much love from a cpl Aussies mate 👍👍👍

[@stevewarnock919]

Glad to know he's making an impact for more than just me down under!

[@hawkpilot2312]

Oh shit, more aussies listening to Upchurch!

[@valnangel02]

Sometimes I can’t get enough of this cover I can repeat over and over again while out for a drive in my truck. Love you Upchurch!

[@justinhlisic762]

Alice is still my favourite band of all time. Layne and the band would be proud of this cover. I enjoy it much as well. 👍

[@justinhlisic762]

He does a song called: Simple Man. Listen if you haven't yet. Incredible. 👍

[@nationwidemac]

Can i come for a ride with u in your truck and get dinner, or we can take mine 🤠

[@nikl4630]

I've had this and Rooster cover on repeat for 3 hrs now Fuggin. I just cant stop listenin

[@angelbristolb7730]

Same

[@Blaines-smallengine-repair]

Kurt and laynes music saved my life from drugs! Glad I kept pushing for the results I needed to survive and be the father I needed to be almost 2 years clean thanks to hard work and dedication. God bless yall

[@divinemaniac7983]

Out of every single cover to this song, this one hands down takes the cake. Well played sir, you just made history.

[@Melissa-yd8yl]

I love how you can sing anything and it sounds perfect

[@theinsaneunknown]

We missed so much good music that group was capable of. Thanks for appreciating good music Ryan.

[@AnthonyWhiffen]

This got more views than the original version shout out church mane he's really something else much love

[@mud5377]

Damn Church, reached out and touched my soul with this one. RIP Layne

[@partriotsfight5039]

Holy Shit Ryan, This is hands-down the absolute best cover I’ve ever heard of this song and the best cover of Layne Staley’s voice I’ve ever heard bro. I really hope that Jerry Cantrell has seen this

[@camilled.mcdonald4139]

I agree!!!

[@jessenash33]

I like it better than the original hands down best cover iv heard

[@kevincoady5248]

@@jessenash33 alright slow down my dude, better than the original, not close. Layne Staley is n was one of true most talented vocalist to walk our planet and while this is great. Auto tune n effects r all over it, Layne sang JoF in like 1 take per song.

[@scottwoods2621]

Ryan , ty sir !!! 🙏 2022 ...I'm 51 ..had a below the knee amputation on right leg!!! I'm a music 🎶 man !!! I love Alice, Layne was fucking amazing !!! I listen to all of Alice, even through my rehab to learn to walk again with a prosthetic...rip Layne and Mike.......Upchurch u got me through as well ....2022

[@scottwoods2621]

Very awsome!!!! Awsomw tribute to the whole band 😎🤘

[@bratshats]

Holy crap, I never thought a cover like this was possible, and it blew me away. I was a teenager in the 90s, so AIC has been my favorite band, and never thought I would hear a cover that could hold a candle to Layne's unique vocals and range of emotions. Absolutely blown away.

[@jarodscroggins7368]

Nails it!!

[@tsunamisun2369]

He uses autotune here, Layne never used it.

[@bratshats]

@@tsunamisun2369 I'll give you that one, though it's a pretty subtle use of autotune. I take it he used it for recording Creeker 2, where his voice emulates the gravelly tones of Layne throughout (autotune can only do so much before sounding obviously like autotune. In this case, it's subtle, and even with it, it doesn't take away from the fact that 1. The emotion is most certainly there, and 2. Find me someone other than Aaron Lewis to pull off this song successfully. NOBODY can pull off Layne, but some subtle autotune isn't going to negate the fact that this cover is very well done. He kept the sound, he kept the emotion, and chose not to make the cover "his" by tweaking the score/time/notes)? I normally DESPISE autotune, as I've been trained in piano, cello, guitar, and bass, and feel post-production tends to take away from raw music anymore, and it tends to ruin it. But, just because you state it's autotuned, isn't going to make me enjoy listening to this cover any less, because it does not blatantly take over his voice, nor does it take away from the song. It's still pleasing to the ear, and almost every long-time AIC fan I have played this for has enjoyed it. He's obviously not using T-Pain's, Carly Rae Jepson's, or the Disney Crew's autotune guy. It's not glaringly obvious, so I'm not seeing the huge issue.

[@tsunamisun2369]

@@bratshats Of course it's not a huge issue. Anyone can do what they want. I just see all these comments about how it's perfect and I know that he used autotune, and most people don't. If you listen to the original there's much more of a human element to it. To me, that human element is more important than "perfection". EDIT: I do actually know people personally that can "pull off" this song, It's actually not that difficult technically speaking as long as they have the emotion behind it.

[@Jakeya66]

@@tsunamisun2369 kinda like the debate on who does Hurt better. Cash's version is fantastic, maybe even better to some. But it doesn't touch the human element part that the original artist put into it.

[@TaterTotRiot]

Still one of the hardest songs to listen to if it's a day where I'm stuck in my head. RIP Layne and very nice cover Ryan.

[@michaelmassie2868]

The best nutshell cover out there.

[@charlesahiegel]

Aaron Lewis live or Staind Unplugged is better in my opinion.

[@demondawg80]

@@charlesahiegel hands down Lewis has best cover

[@deanbrahh1ner]

@@charlesahiegel aaron lewis is the lead singer of Staind mate

[@dragonthibodeau419]

A fucken men to that my guy

[@wesleybullock814]

Dude.... Mad respect.... I'm 51 and was listening to Alice when this album came out....

[@LilmoePeep32]

I applaud anyone still paying tribute to Layne in this era. Job well done.

[@seasgarage]

Ehh, it wont be for another 200 years till layne actually dies. AIC will always be a top band. Very gripping lyrics now days.

[@chriscole9893]

Listen to this song on the daily

[@davebunch5493]

seas garage Amen to that Brother!!!! Layne lives on

[@kevinmartin6214]

Truer words can't be spoken

[@bdizzzzy]

Long Live Layne Staley 🙏

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

68M views, the fourth highest on Upchurch’s channel, proves just how awesome Ryan’s cover of this song is. Only someone who’s done the hard yards can do this song justice.

[@marilynkoon414]

No matter what, no matter when, and if it's Ryan or Layne singing the song, I will listen to it till the end of time, Much love my brothers...

[@issiahamelse-pippenger1620]

Preach 🫡🙏

[@SusanaSilveira-vm6hg]

Hello sweetie

[@joshdorsey5022]

Nobody can sound like Layne Staley but damn, Upchurch sounds so good singing this song too. I think Layne would be proud

[@WhistlinDixie]

He definitely did the song Justice. 💜

[@nathanbuse2470]

Most definitely would be church always puts his all into what he loves between this and rooster Layne is smiling in heaven

[@irazethedead2663]

I honestly wish he would stay in this lane for an entire album. His voice fits that genre perfectly.

[@asher666]

Country Rap & Updated / Remixed Covers

[@reginageorge8080]

Agreed, it’s hard to find people capable of covering layne and he does it justice

[@andrewi6445]

This is about 1 millionth as good as the original. Sounds like every country singer that's trying to sound country. 😢😢😢

[@cameronjohnson932]

@@andrewi6445 idk I like this version a lot better honestly

[@WhistlinDixie]

I think so also. Id like to see some acoustic songs done by him and just a stool. Calming voice.

[@N8PooreOfficialMusic]

Still jamming this in 2024 and will be for many more years to come

[@ObjectionHearsay]

Same here!

[@ObjectionHearsay]

Oh snap I just realized who I was replying to 😅 Hey Nate!

[@N8PooreOfficialMusic]

@@ObjectionHearsay 🤣🤣 That's hilarious hahaha

[@gagemcmurrin3489]

Could listen to this on repeat. Makes me feel like my dad is still here with me when I hear it..

[@melaniecartwright2409]

I understand, My dad has been sick, he's 72 and I've been a nervous wreck, it's so hard. I'm so lucky he's still with us because I can't imagine Life without him 💔I'm so sorry about your dad,one of the worst things to go through, at least, you've got some good music to listen to, to ease the mind!! My thoughts are with you ❤

[@gagemcmurrin3489]

@@melaniecartwright2409 prayers to your family as well. Good music makes life so much easier. It's crazy how it works.

[@Austind-jd3yk]

Man I lost my dad at 9 years old and everytime I hear this song I hear him saying to keep goin and to not give up and get depressed so I get everything your saying it’s hard losing your dad like mine was my best friend but u can’t stop goin it’s ok to be sad and miss him but it’s not ok for u to give up cause in the end you just wanted to make proud of the kid he raise but I’m praying for u cause ik what it is to grow up with out a dad it’s hard but don’t give up he’s watching over u and protecting u

[@amandascobey6881]

I hear you

[@johnkonieczny728]

Same fella….. same..

[@stevenpattishall8232]

Damn dude you definitely hit the nail on the head with this one, thanks man it really means so much to hear a southern bro singing this from his own

[@chadilaic74209]

Dam son I can’t believe I’m hearing this for the first time. Shit gave me goosebumps. You smashed it fugin.

[@rhondabrooks1210]

No doubt!!! Unbelievable!!!

[@whitelightning8344]

Fuggin*

[@graysoncadman5171]

You should listen to the original version you can hear the pain in lanes soul threw his voice

[@christoperyourkonis6510]

Check out the Alice In Chains unplugged version 10/10

[@hollerladytx6213]

Right he has that affect lol 😆I'm hooked

[@dionnadunn3681]

Wow just wow I just barely listened to this cover and damn man it sounded and felt like Layne was right there! Absolutely best cover ever!

[@danielblaylock5566]

Who's throwing this down in 2024?????¿??

[@trayno67]

Me right now skin

[@cindyfrasheski3910]

He kills it

[@jaynesc29]

Upchurch!!

[@gagesistare1997]

yessir 🤟🏻 lost my dad in a car accident jan 25th. this song just hits different

[@JakeLongsine-ic8kc]

First play

[@codyvance325]

The most underrated Layne cover to date hands down. Rip Layne Staley

[@AsshHWhole]

Reign In Power Layne

[@michaelhaerle6922]

So true

[@kymberlynnethompson9306]

UpChurch has got IT! IDK What 'IT' is ... BUT he's 'Got IT' He's definitely a 🌟 Oh Hell Yeah! Ryan is a7 Bonafide, Country, Rap Star🌟He's a Heavy Hitter & he's 'The Influencer!'💕💖💕

[@pikin2]

This vid has 32M views - it's not underrated

[@Omnib88]

Wrong, better check out Aaron Lewis of Stainds cover....undoubtedly this is an amazing cover but still not the kinda lungs Lewis has.

[@djh8898]

This gave me chills. Excellent job Upchurch. I think Layne would agree. Not many can give this song the justice Layne did, but you certainly did.

[@rubyblue9920]

I also got full body chills the FIRST note! This was well done

[@BeenScratching]

Agree!

[@sethhilyard9520]

I think all these guys would be proud of him!! Like I wish they all were alive it could get back together Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, and you can't forget about ole Eddie vedder those guys are what made that type of grunge what it was. You ever get a chance listen to the song sunshower by Chris Cornell 👍👍👍👍😰

[@scorchedearth1894]

That was really impressive. That guy that Alice In Chains hired to sing can’t even do that.

[@PunchLine-Studio]

Finally someone gets it! Thee King of the South… Mr. Ryan Upchurch… God love em! I sure as hell do💯

[@colewilmoth246]

RIP Layne :( this will forever be my favorite song.

[@markstringer8939]

Mine too!

[@billyg2768]

Me 3

[@ajburke1654]

Me fourt

[@crazycatladyjo2688]

Me 5

[@hellrzr_6158]

You killed this dude. Alice in chains is one of my all time favorites. This video reminded me of sitting around with my buddies drinking and playing guitar singing Alice in chains.

[@mesoangarrie9338]

Bruh you need to stay doing songs like this CHURCH this shit made the hair on the back of my neck stand up brother. Keep up the great work!!!

[@i_amChrisJxmes]

Dylan Fletchall gave me goosebumps too lol

[@ejh__3608]

Amazing really love just stopping and taking a minute to really appreciate how amazing upchurch is, he is going to be one of the greatest in every game

[@mom2my3children]

i agree this was great. Loved it.

[@jaycombs6292]

Church you should sing you have a damn good voice

[@stevenmashburn9792]

Great job Upchurch you got talent an deserve your props!!! I like a lot of your shit!!! An I'm from the woods to Arkansas!!!

[@purplepumkinX]

Anyone still absolutely blasting this cover in 2024?!? 😍😍

[@dylanburns1351]

This song makes me homesick for a place that doesn't exist

[@happyhappy9126]

Dylan Burns..... I am 39yrs old, I totally understand what your saying. These songs I lived , loved, and made memories to growing up! Oh how I wish, I could just have some of that feeling back that these songs bring out in me! A Time, A place, A smell, A memory.... When you close your eyes and your there again.. you see the past, your living it for a split second. You can get lost in it, but then you open your eyes and realize "that was a piece of the good world, the good life, you'll never be there again or have those feelings the exact way again. When a writer and a song can Rush your body, full of emotions and bring that out in you WOW.! Job well done!

[@kennethholloman6896]

I am here

[@philipscoggins9827]

A friend of mine passed away last year before that the last time I saw him. We both agreed it might be the last time we see each other... his last words to me were. KEEP A LOW PRO,DONT GET TO COMFORTABLE AND Dont get attached to Anyone that this time would come End Hate x z covid-19 prelock world WIDE... he was mescalero Dineh Apache.... His name was Alburt Sombrero Nac Road man of Tuscon Az.... R .I.P.... ANGELGRIP 🦅🇺🇸⚡

[@kennethholloman6896]

@@philipscoggins9827 sorry to hear but hang in there .there is a light

[@philipscoggins9827]

@@kennethholloman6896 THANX I'm k. IN QUARANTINE OUTSIDE 24/7 posted on 40acres.. in the thick of it all. ANGELGRIP lockdown

[@JohnDoe-hd2hf]

Upchurch brother, please keep covering Alice in Chains, you have the perfect voice for it.

[@BrickInTheWall82]

Please don't.

[@coloradoseeker8994]

John Doe no doubt! best cover of this song EVER!!!

[@Claymore1977]

+Sawtooth_Jack Lol yep, definitely found the hater. Wow you're really just trolling all of the comments on Upchurch's songs? Wow how pathetic. Seriously, get a life dude. Your OWN life. Stop worrying about other so much.

[@shuglovemagnolia4157]

John Doe fo sho!!!

[@toddfoster8639]

It takes balls to attempt one of the greatest songs by one of the greatest vocalist ever. You sir have my respect. You nailed it!!!

[@breezy0414]

He sure did! I've never heard anyone else be able to pull it off but he NAILED IT. I love it! And I love Ryan ❤

[@NickGilbertkideazy1704]

I’ve became a addict 5 years ago when I watched my mama die I’ve been in recovery for a year now I’ve had 2 slip ups but it pisses me off when people say addiction is a choice not a disease I battle that shit everyday all day I wake up thinking to call my dealers up but I can’t cause I’ve been doing good cause I’ve got my own place now

[@georgenel9556]

@@NickGilbertkideazy1704 addiction is a disease,a sickness.Defs not a choice

[@2PieceandABiscuit]

@@breezy0414 check out the Alice in chains over band Facelift there singer sounds so much like Layne it'd insane but Upchurch definitely did this justice, I was pleasantly suprized

[@breezy0414]

@@2PieceandABiscuit i definitely will!

[@VickyBurch-s8l]

You're a true inspiration to others who think just cause you come from a certain place automatically you're a failure. You get that. Work all week just too be broke!!! Don't EVER STOP SINGING

[@sherry123169]

Lost my 2 brothers , almost lost my sister buried countless friends and I've been sober for almost 6 years now. 1 day, 1 hour 1 min, 1 sec at a time! RIP to all the empty chairs💗

[@bethwhitehead2888]

Lost my only brother. Forever changed me... Stay strong.

[@timsmead6103]

Keep on keepin on.👊

[@Sneaky5o7]

Love you! You are here for a reason! Never forget that! ❤️

[@carolcorder344]

You did it. 🌹

[@jenninscho1980]

💜

[@laureneli4961]

You made it your own, but paid such beautiful homage to the original. And that’s what performing a cover is all about. Stellar job. ❤️

[@chandlercook930]

This is music not that mumble shit, when the lyrics flow through you like the Mississippi you've got your self sum music 🤘

[@jlynnhaines8918]

Amen

[@jasonbrown9748]

Fuck yes

[@baptistbelle1822]

Hell yeah brother

[@dijiopie7463]

Amen brother

[@yoopersen]

Do you realize how stereotypical upchurch is? “I’m so country” “my jacked up truck and my dip” horrible

[@LarryDotson-s6l]

Couldn't be sung no better... Absolutely beautiful.... Much love and respect

[@littlebillb4168]

This is one of the most moving songs written. I hate people who try to cover songs and ruin them. This cover is haunting. This is talent.

[@WhistlinDixie]

Agreed....in all aspects. 💜

[@SpadedForLife4716]

Really dig the intro Upchurch. Speak from the heart not a script

[@dennisbrown2106]

You killed this bro. Layne would be proud bud. He’s smiling on you.

[@angelbracy9815]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@robsneaker4368]

@Philip Messina wtf

[@GaryCavallaro-mc5io]

Oh No There Goes Tokyo... Oh No Godzilla... This thread turned into Comedy Central !!! Lmfaoo... RE: Mr. Sneaker 🤣

[@nicoleclements512]

I love this song i wish found a luck guy

[@GaryCavallaro-mc5io]

@@nicoleclements512 more Alice in Chains 🎶✌ kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHWWaIOFdpZkgbs

[@KyleWeber-i4o]

Ryan and Aaron Lewis are the best in history to cover Layne period. A lot of people try but Ryan and Aaron take it!