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

[@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

[@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!

[@joshbrown117]

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

[@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 💝

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@conniecostner9665]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@VoidKoreAI]

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

[@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 😎🤘

[@trashplays5253]

This needs to be on Apple Music

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@Darin-yv1fx]

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

[@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

[@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!! 💚🙏🙏👉💪

[@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.

[@BropingPrice]

Song of the decade

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@cristian9045]

Please add on Spotify

[@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

[@tjbikeco.2166]

I wish this song would never end!

[@amandadeal2942]

Amen

[@669neverdone]

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

[@joshuablovsky1744]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Hippiechick123]

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

[@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.

[@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❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@dyna_devildawg4809]

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

[@jeffhamrick2016]

I agree cheers 🍺 🍺 🚬

[@quantumgigavsigmaraven1745]

agreed.

[@kyleeidson8388]

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]

@@kyleeidson8388 he sounds better

[@RichardLee-yk4fo]

One of the best songs ever ❤

[@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

[@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.

[@ThomasWilliams-uq9lo]

5 years later and still great. Thank you Church.

[@kailianaredding]

add this to spotify pleaseeeeee🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@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]

❤️

[@elizabethluker8356]

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

[@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

[@AlexisChallis-io6fr]

This song really hits home. i love the melody and the rustic sounds. thank you upchurch for coming out with this.

[@brandonyonker7789]

He didn't come out with this... He did an amazing job on the cover but this is "Nutshell" by Alice in Chains....

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@KellymarieSnider]

Mr Upchurch I feelbthis song when you do it you got soul coming thru

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@8KB24-81]

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

[@Melissa-yd8yl]

I love how you can sing anything and it sounds perfect

[@killakaponegaming114]

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

[@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..

[@shawnalebechuck6807]

Wow!!! Incredible. 🤯😮‍💨

[@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.

[@BrandiBad14]

I was seriously upset when I seen you covered this. Layne is and will always be untouchable. So I stuck around and listened and I'm shocked at the way you captured Layne. He would dig it. Its artist like you that keep music moving in a forward motion. Thank you for that. Much respect from Texas.Bbad

[@jamesbender1967]

Hell ya BrandiBad14, you're definitely the authority on what Lane would've liked lmao If anyone knew him its you, even if you were born after he died. Lmao gtfo

[@veewwg1wga902]

I feel you

[@sebbach3747]

Jerry Cantrell wrote most of the songs...the sound is his..he doesn't get the respect he deserves from the Layne sycophants..think of how much more great music we would have gotten if Layne could cop himself on and stop wallowing in his drug induced haze

[@MaGnAtA7]

@@sebbach3747 But Layne wrote Nutshell, mate.

[@BrandiBad14]

@@sebbach3747 ì realize it was Cantrells magic but nutshell was Laynes doing. Regardless of who did what it was Laynes vocals that brought me back every single time.Cheers..😎

[@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

[@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.

[@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 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@subliminal6or7]

Dude holy shit you sound like Layne my honest opinion is this is as good as the original

[@locolaroco933]

Call me Subliminal when I saw the preview on Facebook I thought the same thing

[@subliminal6or7]

Most definitely the best cover of nutshell I've ever heard or any Alice n chains song for that matter

[@locolaroco933]

Call me Subliminal agreed, I wanna hear a cover of this from him kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLUi5VrZ9iaprc

[@subliminal6or7]

Hell yeah that would be badass I would like to hear him sing pearl jams Jeremy or even flow

[@jeffbezos5846]

Call me Subliminal ya

[@krimsonhaze327]

Mad respect to Upchurch.. it takes huge balls to even attempt to sing an AIC song since Layne's voice was so iconic and unique.. but even more respect since he crushed it. 🤘💣💥

[@anneunderwood3088]

Mad love

[@anneunderwood3088]

Amazing... Miss hearing it live

[@brandoncherry1651]

He did pretty dam good remake

[@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!

[@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.

[@divinemaniac7983]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@derrickrobbins7044]

Bad ass dude for real this is the song of all us 90s babies and this song really will take you back to your roots and the life we lived church man thank you bro words can’t explain how good you done

[@zacharyinman3]

Derrick Robbins Help me beat my friend in subscribers

[@tania7470]

I was 15 when this song was released (1996) and I'm n 80's baby. The song was written in 93' so technically it brings us 80's babies back too. Js ❤

[@lamboscrilla210]

Derrick Robbins no kidding I've been going through alot lately and this is one of my favorites

[@LadyChaos1992]

Derrick Robbins for real!! I was born 2-5-92 and I felt these lyrics in my soul!

[@krakka8132]

Ford Girl I was a Sr in Hugh school wheen this came out, you couldn't be at a party and not hear it. And I was born 76, so all you young pups should respect yo I really elders! LMFAO!!!! Ryan Upchurch has MAD SKILLZ!!! No argument there. He could do a entire album of grunge covers and still SMASH IT!!! Keep up the great work Upchurch!

[@jacobgray751]

Man can sing that song. Truly humbled artist

[@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

[@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

[@colewilmoth246]

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

[@markstringer8939]

Mine too!

[@billyg2768]

Me 3

[@ajburke1654]

Me fourt

[@crazycatladyjo2688]

Me 5

[@BoomBoom-oh1wq]

I’ve seen them live, so good to hear the new generation is listening 🔥💯🇦🇺

[@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!!!

[@Nexushuggah]

I am old enough to say I listened to this when the EP was released. You did a great job man.

[@wesleybullock814]

I'm 51....ditto

[@mikegreene2527]

Yep! 44 years young here! I wore the ep out! This song is one of the most important songs on the soundtrack of my life. Thank God I have come out of the dark times in my life when heroin was my best friend/worst enemy, and my only comfort. I feel Layne's pain, and I know that anyone who's ever been in those shoes has had some very intimate talks with God, and I know God feels our pain. I said all that to say this...I believe God has wiped away every tear from Layne's eyes and taken him away from that pain, and is now showering him with the love this world couldn't give him. His music has forever changed my life and I still listen to it and draw strength from it. Although we never met, we know each other well. RIP brother.

[@Kyle3231981]

Same here. 80's baby raised on 90's alternative music. The 90's had the best music!

[@DV87777]

Same here brotha

[@robbyluper1921]

Love it upchurch your the shit country rad and fuckin rock bro do your thing

[@groovyone7361]

Thank You for not dabbling into drugs. We don’t need another GREAT Person dyeing. You are Gifted Ryan. Keep it real. SKINS!!!! Hug your mamma!!!...💜☮️

[@danielanglin9439]

wish I could meet this guy. I would love to sing a song with him

[@perfectneveryworldrosemake2444]

Refused drugs slept in Peace but my mind wonders... Does he, hugs

[@Kendallhess]

dyeing

[@garygregory4395]

You got it bro

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Still good 3 years later

[@gageherbert5995]

It’s 2020 and I’m still listening to this song anybody else listening to this

[@deano3575]

I’m sitting in my 97 k1500 z71at 12 am after hanging out with my buddies drinking a Mountain Dew and listing to it

[@andygames4036]

me

[@nickrussell3962]

Me

[@alexisendicott6589]

Gage Herbert me

[@kelseystein1900]

All the time!!

[@theinsaneunknown]

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

[@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

[@joshisbell293]

Having one of them days…… my go-to song, light it up and ride

[@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]

💜

[@ianjames5388]

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

[@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.

[@Ccarmalita]

I love this more now. I know I can't. fast forward.

[@mud5377]

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

[@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. ❤️

[@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

[@Ccarmalita]

Boop boop! You know you feeel it!

[@Ccarmalita]

Don't lie!

[@Ccarmalita]

Muhahahshsshhhzhah!

[@laurenheinzman5617]

I wish I could “like” this a hundred thousand times over. Alice, and Layne particularly, cuts to my fucking soul and has meant more to me than any other band/singer….Ryan, I ALWAYS notice your giant picture of Layne behind you in your KZbin videos. You absolutely killed this cover….Layne would be so proud, fuggin ❤️

[@drewjanssen6890]

Yeah Lauren, when this came up as I was scrolling I thought it would be a total disgrace to the original and that nobody could do this song justice, but Upchurch absolutely killed it , you have great taste in music btw

[@realisticprepper8849]

This song, a joint, a full tank of gas and a long dark highway. Perfect

[@roseary9198]

No headlights?

[@realisticprepper8849]

@@roseary9198 low beams 😂

[@Voorhees707]

Hell yeah

[@joshthomas6923]

Rain fallen n mud knee deep

[@hillbillytv3301]

Fr cant tell you how many times i just constantly rode around when i was in a bad mood just smoked a blunt listening to this song

[@derricklewis9099]

I clicked on this expecting to have a nice chuckle about "someone trying to do this song". Instead I heard someone that really understood it, and payed a legitimate tribute. Nice Moves!!

[@heathersherrer6581]

My jaw is on the floor

[@jakemcnichol9787]

I thought he was going to butcher it, absolutely killed it tho

[@22000camaross]

Man this artist is amazing, he can do anything all the time! It's crazy what he can do!

[@zoekrantz7388]

????

[@ryanwanecek4574]

This is terrible

[@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!