Whiskey Myers "Ballad Of A Southern Man" VS Cody Jinks "Must Be The Whiskey (REACTION!!!)

[@migueltrejo3973]

Cody jinks hippies and cowboys would’ve been a better comparison

[@timriley6496]

Miguel Trejo I second this

[@jlopez97122]

I fourth this

[@mfarrjr89]

Fifth

[@kale5294]

6th

[@kale5294]

Then it would have been one of Whiskey Myers' all time greatest songs vs one of Cody Jinks' all time greatest songs, agreed.

[@nathanmayfield7842]

Even if Cody jinks doesn’t win y’all should really look into his music. He’s got amazing talent

[@cpouch870]

I think a stronger matchup would've been Whiskey Myers "Stone" vs Cody Jinks "David". You guys gonna keep doing this tournament format? I really like it

[@LostInVegas]

Yes sir!

[@cpouch870]

@@LostInVegas yeah, definitely need to do another Jinks song. I don't see how Must Be The Whiskey won on the patreon poll, he's got a lot more better songs

[@rhath4129]

Agreed love Cody, but definitely not one of my favorites. Somewhere in the middle would of been another good selection

[@cpouch870]

@@rhath4129 yeah, almost any other song I probably would've recommend over it, but I also think as a whole, the Lifers album came across as more commercial. There's only a few really good songs on it I think.

[@madisonhynek9928]

I was gonna suggest David as Well. But I think it’d match up better with Broken Window Serenade imo

[@ronitsethi831]

Honestly loving how diverse your videos are and I’m so glad y’all have a better setup 🔥

[@jasonstagg9238]

Yall need to do Uncle Lucius-keep the wolves away

[@youniquerenaipierson4310]

Every song someone recommends this song lol

[@alminstall79]

@@youniquerenaipierson4310 because everyone needs to hear it

[@jamesbarton4968]

Great song, would love to see them review this song

[@ridinrankfilms688]

i wish they would reveiw it

[@T103168]

For sure uncle luscious

[@brooklynwalls6500]

Gonna be honest haven’t watched the video yet. I know both songs and I’m voting Ballad of a Southern Man. Love that you’re giving Texas Country some love though!

[@kwilliams8727]

Very true

[@williamroot2874]

I think you mean red dirt

[@zachguy334]

Red dirt orginates in oklahoma.., but us texas boys do it better😂

[@lariatpersonified52]

As nothing more than a kid from Arkansas who feels these kinds of songs in my soul, it gives me goosebumps to see someone from a different cultural background who can take something from what their hearing and be able to apply it to their own life. We probably have different socio-economic, political, and religious backgrounds, but when music is real, real people relate to it, no matter what.

[@downriveroutdoors7755]

Sploop Shoop hello fellow Arkansan.

[@lariatpersonified52]

@Salena Broyles I'm holding down The Fort over here!

[@Bodeesafa]

Love it bro, great take and I totally agree.

[@ScottyScott70]

Woo Pig Sooie!!!

[@CGJ703]

Ryan Bingham south side of heaven

[@sapperwolfe885]

Colby J he’s a cool guy from Hobbs nm. I’m an ag teacher and Ryan cape through southern New Mexico State fair to help some kids with their animals

[@deltason5159]

Man, should have gone with Cast No Stones from Cody.

[@lmb25315]

Great song. Cast No Stones, Last Call for the Blues, Fast Hands, Church On Gaylor Street would have been better competition.

[@davidprescott6719]

No stone or alone

[@crossedrifles6005]

CT Smith They play Texas country but not songs that are similar.

[@LPCliftonMusic]

David Prescott I agree. Cast No Stones is one of my favorites and Alone is a musician’s song but it also speaks to others on different levels.

[@deltason5159]

@@crossedrifles6005 I didn't say anything about a similarity. I just think Cast No Stones represents Cody's music better.

[@kenw6691]

Colter Wall Sleeping on the Blacktop : Guaranteed Playlist

[@keithjones5309]

Have to do the Brewery Sessions version

[@0ly001]

Kate Mchanon

[@danielschu3152]

Guaranteed

[@typeterson4630]

Me and big dave as well

[@michaelmarshall3451]

yes thats a great song

[@jerredwayne8401]

Whiskey Myers is out of my home town. Watched them play a private concert in a field for about 20 people before they got big. Sounded just as good then as they did when the record came out

[@BeerBreath702]

Jerred Boshears Tabs bad ass. I can’t wait till they come here to Vegas. A few more months!!!!

[@jerredwayne8401]

Love that southern rock

[@to13726]

You sir, are a lucky fella!

[@clintonbruning]

Palestine?

[@jerredwayne8401]

They are based out of Tyler now. The show was in tecula. Between troup and Jacksonville

[@pokes9895]

Also check out Whiskey Myers first breakout song "Lonely East Texas Nights" it's great!

[@Smokealotofblunts]

Listen to that everyday. Their best song.

[@joshuareid7383]

I'm Not the Devil or Cast No Stones would be a lot better comparison to the Ballad of a Southern Man.

[@chuckturner6984]

Or "David."

[@TexasMagnolia]

Gonna be hard to beat Whiskey Myers. Thank you for putting Texas Country out there.

[@jakehouck5367]

Honestly y’all chose the most commercial song by Cody jinks...gonna have to do him again sometime.

[@Peen_Man]

Yeah I think headcase is the best song off that album.

[@dknicely1]

the song was voted on by fans on Pateron

[@drusmithwick7081]

@@dknicely1 And almost every comment on the poll was complaining about Must Be the Whiskey. It edged out I'm Not the Devil by like 2 votes

[@bdubs3819]

Same thing is happening to dream theater. It's a shame. Oh well

[@LittleHoneybeeHome]

Yup. Still a good song but not the one to compare

[@Jhenley7]

Should have done the "Mamma Song" by cody jinks.

[@alexa3634]

A Henley yes

[@randyripley4532]

Would be a more even comparison

[@chasetaft9807]

Cody Jinks - somewhere in the middle would have been a much better match up. Love the format!

[@dolfan78]

Chase Taft That’s my favorite Jinks song

[@bradymcfarland8819]

Love the channel! Bad song choice for Cody Jinks tho. Y'all should do - Cast no stones - Somewhere in the middle - David - Mamma's song Keep it up fellas. Gang Gang.

[@scottmccaig6185]

somewhere in the middle is what they should have done

[@daniel_millican]

Somewhere in the middle

[@themysteryofgodliness6574]

Somewhere in The Middle hits the feels for real!

[@METALLICAAVENGED]

Yeah I like Cody Jinks more as an artist (my favorite, actually), but this song, being the main single to this album really isn't as raw and exciting as most of his music. Like y'all said, it really doesn't do him justice like Loud and Heavy. So long story short, I love Cody but Whiskey Myers wins this one

[@madisonhynek9928]

METALLICAAVENGED loud and Heavy doesn’t even do Cody justice

[@randallglass2030]

Ryan and George I'm really digging the new format. This is two really talented artists in Whiskey Myers and Cody Jinks that unfortunately don't get a lot of mainstream radio play. Keep up the good work fellas.

[@jonathonholdridge5701]

Y’all should also give a listen to -Somewhere between I love you and I’m leaving by Cody Jinks

[@flare21amg]

When just comparing these specific songs, I think Ballad of a Southern Man easily wins this round. I do think there would have been some better Cody Jinks songs to compare to. That being said, Ballad of a Southern Man really touches fairly close to home from me. I am originally from the South and now living in the pacific northwest I often think most people don't understand my roots.

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

Wow, I feel ya, sister. I was a southern girl in Seattle for four years. I'd laugh when I'd go into stores and realize I was the ONLY woman wearing makeup, which was pretty much always. The lady in charge of the PTA had full sleeves of tats on both arms, something that would have given full on aneurysms to the ladies I grew up with, bless her heart! Finally got out of there, couldn't do anymore rain/cold (I moved out the last day of June, with my heater still running at night. Yeah, no). I'm back down south, people are friendly, now I'm the one without makeup half the time (divorced and not looking, lol), but it's sunny and warm. Again. I know it's beautiful country, but life is short, live where you love if you can possibly get away with it, and if you already are, then I'll send you some sunshine anyway, can't hurt! 😁

[@0ly001]

Jinks being probably my favorite country artist but between these 2 songs Whiskey Myers wins.

[@evelynsmith7076]

EXACTLY!!!

[@Uamigo500]

Thank you gentlemen. Ya'll just keep getting better and better.

[@dylaneady9767]

Theres a bible on the table cuz he bled for what we had..... great reaction guys.

[@jeremylilly1054]

Dylan Eady some of my favorite lyrics ever

[@dylaneady9767]

@@jeremylilly1054 Heck of a song writer.

[@amandalittle5310]

I love your videos. It is so refreshing to see someone else look so deeply into music genres. Especially Texas red dirt ♡

[@Norman-Bates]

I think this is my favorite KZbin channel... I've been here since I'll mind of Hopsin 5 Reaction and this new format has peaked my interest immensely...I can not wait until we get back to RITTZ, dude is so slept on it's criminal...✌️

[@devinwhetzel3693]

Hey guys. If Whiskey Myers wins y’all need to play either Virginia or Stone in the next round. Two of the most beautiful songs! Keep showing Texas love!

[@jeremylilly1054]

Devin Whetzel or Reckoning

[@MrApache1999]

Or trailer we call home! I love both the songs you listed though

[@YourMom-dw7bb]

Or even broken window serenade

[@ShoeGal0519]

WHY are you guys making me cry??!!! Watching this in my car on my lunch break...always entertaining...but when y’all started talking about grandma....ah memories of my grandma came flooding back...whew y’all got me! Definitely never expected that! Y’all are great....love your message...always entertaining. Looking forward to seeing you guys grow!!!

[@brianmather7059]

Unfortunately, there are 20 or more Jinks songs that would've fared better in this tournament.

[@jonathonholdridge5701]

Really enjoying this new setup!! And I feel that y’all would really enjoy the song Proud Souls by Jason Boland & The Stragglers

[@jessekoehn2943]

Agreed !! But needs to be off of the live at Billy Bob's album

[@boc4334]

Should have picked Cody jinks somewhere in the middle.

[@Cld1512]

I found you guys from you J.I.D reaction, and now you guys make a video talking about a band that I’ve followed since before their start, Whiskey Myers; John is my first cousin. Life is crazy

[@ashtoncrow9368]

It’s so cool that the lyrics don’t apply directly to you, but you can relate so well to balled of a southern man. We all do the best we can with what we know. Much respect

[@darineversaul6735]

You guys approach music with such open mind and heart.. UNITERS NOT DIVIDERS!

[@hunterbarnes7]

Loved the video guys! Show Kentucky country some love!

[@alminstall79]

John Prine,Tyler, and Sturgill

[@Rocker1983]

Or Kentucky rock with some Black Stone Cherry!

[@Ujjval1002]

Right in Two... One of the best songs of Tool... You guys will love it for sure...

[@evanwest4751]

Have no idea why aenima won that over all the other songs listed.

[@debbiestrickland7009]

So happy for you guys I love the new format!

[@ogreman2229]

I would love to see you guys react to Matt masons song “E”

[@sgtryan98]

I second that, that’s a badass song

[@mikehess7687]

Yes that’s a great song.

[@jlopez97122]

Oklahoma vs Texas! Turnpike Troubadours "The Housefire" Cody Jinks "Somewhere In the Middle"

[@katiev9494]

Jose Lopez I said the same about turnpike. The housefire is a great story

[@clintonbruning]

And read southhall keystone clan

[@sooner1028]

Brandon Jenkins..

[@jlopez97122]

@@katiev9494 It really is!

[@TheNumber1jedi]

Such an underrated channel. You two do a fantastic job. Props.

[@jeremygrossenbacher5870]

Great stuff... I’m really happy with the new format and direction you guys have decided to go.

[@TheGhostOfSamWoody]

4 year old video, but just discovered y'all today - felt inclined to comment. Love the video guys. 46 yr old man from small town Texas. Spent most of my medical career in inner city Dallas (Oak Cliff) and loved the cultural exchange with my black and Hispanic patients and co-workers. Good people are good people and good music is good music - no matter! I'll definitely check out your content.

[@gregstone1384]

A weak song by Cody Jinks. He has much better stuff, even on this album: “7th Floor”, “Head Case”, “Stranger”.

[@gregstone1384]

“Head Case” is brilliant. It defies normal song writing structure by not having a chorus, it deals with subjects that free-thinkers can relate to, and it opens musically with an acoustic guitar and a cello (a cello in a country song!). Then the closing of the song will give you goosebumps and raise the hairs on your arm. It’s a much better song for Lost In Vegas.

[@kalmlykeabomb]

Definitely, those 3 are far superior songs off this album.

[@drusmithwick7081]

Head Case is a top 5 Cody Jinks song, maybe top 3

[@ridinrankfilms688]

or hippies an cowboy

[@gregorross33]

7th floor for sure

[@kris-to-pher4477]

Man I love what you guys are doing. Y’all are breaking stereotypes left and right. God bless y’all and keep them vids comin!!!

[@ericwhanger5111]

I would really love to hear you guys do anything BlackBerry smoke or The Steel Woods!

[@kolbyweber3839]

"Rock That Says My Name" vs "Waiting for the Thunder"! Love these two bands! Or "Let Me Down Easy" I guess.

[@ericwhanger5111]

@@kolbyweber3839 I think we need a good rocker like waiting for the thunder! They are my 2 favorites right now!

[@rickynapier9120]

I agree ☝️

[@infinitefantasy5277]

Bonnie Raitt’s “I can’t make you love me” is an all time classic guys! Mandatory listening.

[@chuckturner6984]

Or Bonnie doing "Angel From Montgomery."

[@Andy-th9kj]

I love y’all’s channel just as much now as I did when I first found it a couple years ago! Y’all ALWAYS keep t real. These two are two of the best “REAL” country artists today. Thank y’all for giving them a chance, I’m voting for Whiskey Meyers all day though! Keep up the good work

[@kylieratliff9617]

I agree with y’all on the Cody Jinks. You should try “I’m not the devil”

[@madisonhynek9928]

Honestly I was kind of sad when y’all did the change up, because I LOVE your reaction videos.... BUT I do love this new set up and the song vs song thing. You guys are definitely my favorite KZbin channel. Keep on keepin on🤘🏼

[@bdubs3819]

Lol yall did commentary by accident didnt ya 😂 couldnt help it. Love how energized you guys are

[@bydand1987]

North Dakota-Chris Knight

[@joshythehand2960]

And talking about country folks shooting.. I live in the Ozarks. And to this day most folks here supplement their own protein. Especially now that even hamburger is 6 bucks a pound lol. I actually know people who have never bought their meat from a store. We feel a deeper connection to nature , and the animals that feed us, by having the respect to go through the entire process ourselves. If you eat meat.. I believe everybody who does should show their respect to nature by killing and cleaning their own protein at least once in their lives.

[@MrApache1999]

Trailer we call home is one of my favorite whiskey Meyers songs. Y’all should def heart that one!

[@btabers198]

Y’all are killing it! That is all

[@colerandolph747]

I just want to say, most people that comment on the country stuff are probably country fans (as am I) but I think you all should know that you have opened my horizons on the rap game as well, I was stuck in the 2000’s and early 2010s rap for a long time, (high school days and college days) but now I’m on some of that new shit because of your rap reviews. Thanks!

[@channeleightyfour]

Oh snap. Y'all upgraded! I apologize, I haven't been around for a couple months. I still prefer your reaction vids tho cause y'all don't cut out 40% of the reaction because of "copy strikes" or whatever. You two gentleman know what's up. ♥️

[@oldmanjankins8812]

YOU GUYS GET IT!!!! BOTH OF THESE ARE LIT!!!!!

[@lukethompson6252]

I love the videos these guys put out and I love listening to their very honest, kind opinions. I would love to see them react to more old 60s and 70s rock

[@danarevels8064]

I don't think you can go wrong with either artist here! They both have songs that tell incredible stories in a way that makes you feel it! Best thing about music no matter the genre!!!!

[@aubreyankele1086]

I have been waiting soo long for ballad of a southern man, thank y’all so much. Y’all get it, it’s a way of life, it’s our story. 🇺🇸

[@joshythehand2960]

Loved y'alls reviews since the beginning. So glad to see you transitioning into a nearly full podcast format. And hey.. I'll say it!! You guys have spawned a cottage industry. There are now dozens, if not hundreds, of review videos where folks are directly copying your format. You should wear that badge with pride.. because imitation truly is the most sincere form of flattery.

[@bigmikesheeran]

If y’all ever do a cover song tournament, Cody Jinks sinning Wish You Were Here is fantastic.

[@roberthattenbach9204]

This format is cool guys. Keep it up👍👍👍

[@kdawgus]

Love you played Jinks. A more even matchup would of been jink's "cast no stone" or "I'm not the devil"

[@jeremylilly1054]

Kevin Goins or David

[@kdawgus]

Yeah it's just not fair to compare 2 very different styles. I do love that they are bringing the spotlight to texas dirt road though!!!!

[@charleslong4101]

You guys got it spot on, like always, coming from the south, and raised that way, it is what we all have in common just need to remember that. Sometimes tradition is the one thing that can make that change, in someone who may need it.

[@T2tx]

love seeing your reactions to country music, i am a lover of all music, and i feel everyone should give all genres some chance, this is really cool guys

[@dylanrogers8348]

Why's it feel like it's been forever lol

[@papagriz33]

Interesting match-up. This is one of Whiskey Myers' two best songs by a mile, and I'm not even sure I'd put Must Be The Whiskey in my Cody Jinks top 5. I know users were polled for these choices, but I think Cast No Stones or David would be a stronger contest. Much like with RRB & CoJo...it's one band's magnum opus vs another's simply "good" song. It's also fascinating, though not really surprising given this channel also has a strong heavy metal element, that the two winning groups are a LOT closer to the southern rock side of red dirt than the country side (assuming WM wins).

[@joshvitale6914]

Crazy how much music you guys turn me onto

[@darthvader1959]

To answer y’all’s question about the song simple man. ballad of a southern man is texas red dirt country. the song simple man as y’all know is by lynyrd skynyrd which is a band from my hometown jacksonville, florida. so back to your question, if someone from texas didn’t know the words to simple man would they be an imposter? no because the song simple man isn’t necessarily a texas thing, it’s a southern thing. And of course not everyone who lives in the south is gonna know the lyrics to simple man because not everyone here is what i guess you could call “traditionally southern”, the south is made up of many different cultural groups. now if they were claiming to be southern and couldn’t sing simple man, then yes, they’re an imposter to me lol. But there you go

[@Chalupa_batman806]

Great video. Much respect from Amarillo Texas

[@sapperwolfe885]

Aaron Abrego hey my hometown way to represent

[@saradick2275]

I just saw Whiskey Myers in my hometown Cincinnati and they were crazy amazing but nobody touches Cody Jinks

[@middlefingerpuppet]

This is crazy, I just discovered these 2 bands about 3 weeks ago

[@aaronjh34]

Love the new format and I watch you guys for the country music reactions. It's cool to see how other people react to the songs we all know and love. If you do these bracket style reviews again. I think you should pick the artists and let people vote on the song. No more "you picked the wrong song by so and so".

[@katiev9494]

When y’all do turnpike troubadours y’all HAVEEEE to do “the house fire” if you really listen to the lyrics I think it’s a good story and a catchy tune. Also loved the video by the way!! (My first gun wasn’t a rifle but it was a 9mm) lol

[@anthonysilas2279]

I have a head to head suggestion for you: Chris Knight "Down the River" v. Charlie Robison "Loving County". They are both story songs and a little too long for the radio. I think you will like both of them. These are two artist that you may never have heard of but are well respected in Texas.

[@anthonysilas2279]

Oh, I should mention that the Live at Antone's version of Loving County is excellent.

[@jacobmesser2753]

Y’all still need to do colter wall

[@alminstall79]

Yes. They can do a Saskatchewan duel Colter wall vs The Dead South!

[@jacobmesser2753]

McDeez A that would be amazing dead south in good company vs colter wall black top road!

[@tylerwhitworth4113]

The first time I ever heard Whiskey Myers they opened for Randy Rogers at Hurricane Harry's in College Station, TX. Their whole set had a very down to earth raw sound that just resonated through the place, it was amazing. I love this new format, and I like that you guys are starting to pick up on the Texas country sound vs the bubble gum/bro country stuff coming out of Nashville. I'm excited for you guys to venture further down this rabbit hole. Also my obligatory, Aaron Watson - Shut up and Dance, comment.

[@jeremylilly1054]

I don’t know if y’all caught it, but the last chorus changed from “There’s blood on the table cause we worked for what we have” to “There’s a Bible on the table cause He bled for what he have” it’s one of my favorite parts

[@jakemauch956]

Must be the whiskey is definitely his most commercial song. Hippies and cowboys, headcase, and lifers would have done Cody Jinks justice

[@billserad1869]

Damn it you guys did it again. The rap guys getting a metal guy into a country song. That Whiskey Myers song was great.

[@astan26]

Great content! Keep up the good work!!!

[@TheZelos]

If y’all like good country songs that tells a story, then y’all should definitely react to “One Horse Town” by Blackberry Smoke.

[@vivienneclarke2421]

Huge Whiskey Myers fan here~!!

[@producerty]

Love the Texas country being from Texas. Excited for this little competition

[@grantgreenway9050]

Should have done David by Cody jinks

[@nicholaspietrzak9992]

Saw the guy who wrote ‘Must be the Whiskey’ at a show in Nashville with Ian Noe and Colter Wall. Hell of a show and a cool guy. His name is Josh Morningstar.

[@wyattsexton7083]

Cody Jinks song is a cover song But kicks ass! Killer tracks! Been jamming to it since last year. But unfortunately the rest of the album doesn't have much.

[@jeremylilly1054]

Wyatt Sexton who did it first?

[@vovindequasahi]

Oh this song is great because it really is about the Hearth and Home. You know you love it when grandma is in the kitchen cooking your favorite meal, and you hear the voices of all your loved ones as you stubbornly try to do something else. Sitting on the front-porch. You know that feeling of Home. It is hard to come by these days with these modern families, which is "you won't understand". I remember how I used to rebel against it, and do my own thing in the middle of it, but I was there in the middle of it regardless. Grandma's kisses and all. Oh god how I miss it, now that it is gone. I think when I die I will probably end up in that place, sitting on the grand table with all my ancestors and have a grand old feast.

[@tyrod28]

Just comparing those two songs....Whiskey Myers for sure. Great song! I love how you guys are understanding the references in country music now Haha I think you guys are starting to become real country fans more and more every song!

[@xavierramirez872]

I like that your stopping to talk about the songs while listening to them. Good change.

[@jeepersmcgee3466]

I've been a sub for a few years now, and I love what you guys do to no end. There are still genres that you haven't touched at all, and I would love to see that expansion. I'm referring to alternative, indie, etc. I know you guys would really like Bon Iver, Hozier, the Black Keys, and many others. Much love from Wisconsin! #freethinkers

[@jennyksslr]

One of my favorite Whiskey Myers songs. Saw them when they played a KOKE free concert series... Just had my baby 4 wks prior and we took all four of our kids 'cause we wasn't gonna miss that 😅

[@anthonypratt412]

Hey guys! Huge fan of your channel! Idk if you guys have the video recorded already or if you plan on getting around to it but Daylyt definitely had the freestyle of the year on LA Leakers and I just want to hear your opinion on it!

[@jamesdurham9182]

Whitey Morgan "It's Just Me and the Whiskey" vs Ward Davis "Old Wore Out Cowboys"

[@anoldmannameddave7455]

Broken Window Serenade,, Whiskey Myers 👍👍👍🤛

[@meganm.6641]

Jack Daniel's and Jesus- Chase Rice

[@thesumeriangod5421]

I was raised on 4 acre ranch in south Texas. My first rifle was also a 243 at the age 4. Raised on steak & refried beans. Had 3 cows, a goat and a lot of chickens lol

[@donrudd1358]

My boys first rifle was a 243 savage. It is my hope he will pass it on someday to one of my Grand kids. True story