I went to school with Austin. He WAS a Musical Theater major but the training at OCU was centered around opera and classical singing, followed by classical musical theater. I remember auditioning and we couldn’t sing anything more modern than 1976 LOL. Very different to most MT programs (hence Chenoweth’s amazingness). While not the major itself the MT kids would have to sing a LOT of opera/art song and were required to audition for all operas as well. That said you can never fully remove the glorious Georgia out of Austin’s voice 😅- who wants that anyway!?

Years ago Rob's vocal coach said he would have a huge career in opera. Thank God he joined Home Free. The best thing I heard about this video was from a Italian opera singer/'reactor. She said she not only forgot they weren't opera singers, she forgot they weren't Italian.

Austin sounds just like Jose Carreras ( one of the three tenors). Rob sounds as close to Luciano Pavarotti as you’re going to get. Bravo

Am I crazy or does Rob actually have the same kind of warmth ❤ in his voice as Pavarotti? I never ever expected that kind of voice to come around twice in my lifetime.

You have been Rob-smacked!

Gospel Rob becomes Opera Rob. And this guy rapped Baby Got Back.......incredible, eh? Fantastic!

I think people focus so much on Austin's voice, which is indeed very good, that they tend to forget that the rest of the group are also RIDICULOUSLY talented. Rob just has one of those voices that can go from country, to soul, and now to opera and do them all seamlessly.

Austin said that he recorded his part, but after hearing how good Rob was doing his part, he decided to go back and record his part again. They both decided to wait to record until after a Home Free tour, so that their voices would be at their strongest.

Rob actually went to performing arts school for opera. Austin and Rob killed this! Holy fudge nuggets! 🤯🤯🤯🤯

how many times have we said Rob doesn't look like he should sound like that. He looks like he should sound like this! Awesome job guys, Great reaction thanks for sharing!

If you google Pavarotti singing this same aria, you will be amazed at how good Rob sounds in comparison to one of the most famous opera tenors in recent history. Rob did an amazing performance even though he hasn’t sung any opera for 15 years. The fact that he pulled off this performance is a major testament to his talent.

Rob has that ‘opera singer’ look also. He is so very gifted. The Home Free guys are at the top of their game for sure! Love them!!

Austin's is perfect! Absolutely perfect! His timbre is what is him, why we are hearing the familiar, even though it's amazing!!! But, Rob!!! 😳 He's not just "gospel Rob", anymore... he's GOSPERA ROB!!! Oh, my days!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!

To me this is Austin's way of highlighting Rob's talent.

You've had Country Rob, Gospel Rob, Soulful Rob, and Rappin' Rob; now you have Opera Rob.

Austin majored in classical music theatre performance and Rob majored in vocal performance and trained in opera but it's been 15 years since he's done it. They are AMAZING! We are truly blessed to have them in our lives. Each one of our guy's could be doing anything at all and be making much more money than they do yet they choose to be in the Home Free band as brothers and perform for us! I can't explain how much I admire and respect them. I always have! However the level of admiration and respect is now raised to an unmeasurable proportion! I can't even describe how much I love them. I cried upon the first note when I watched the video for the first time and I'm still crying every single time I hear it. They took my breath away! Two words come to mind, Phenomenal and Perfection! Thanks for reacting Nick! Sending love from South Georgia!♥️😃🍟🔥

Listen carefully to the voices - yes, that is Rob - singing in Italian. Rob studied vocal performance in college - opera. He just hasn’t sung it in 15 years, but you don’t forget that training, or lose that voice. Austin studied music theater, so he has the training as well. Together - just magnificent.

You know how you always refer to Gospel Rob when he has a big soulful part in one of Home Free’s songs? Well I’d like to introduce you to Opera Rob. I’ve been calling him that for quite a while now. I heard him playing around with his operatic voice in a behind the scenes video once a long time ago and I asked him about his opera training a couple years ago. His college degree is in vocal performance, which is primarily opera. On certain songs I can hear Opera Rob sneaking in…if you listen carefully you can hear it in the Sea Shanty Medley, and it is even more pronounced when he sings it live. I’ve really wanted to her Rob actually sing some opera for a long time…I’m so glad Austin convinced him to do this. People will never hear him the same way again. I loved your reaction. (Oh, and they are not singing live in the video…the audio you hear the studio recording)

Rob is the only one of them to have any Opera training, so yes it is Rob. Truly an amazing performace and Rob does give me chills.

You are right, Austin is singing with a trained opera singer, everyone has a past.

OK…Rob Did take opera in university….15 years ago….so, did Austin….He’s the one to talk Rob into doing this❤️🔥‼️ Rob reminds me of Pavoratti….Austin …Andrea Bocelli.

#GospelRob is now #OperaRob! My mind was blown. Now I need to hear #JazzRob. I understand he is a jazz singer too. This is the first reaction of these guys where I did not see a head shake or kerchief slap. Mainly because your mind was blown like everyone else.

100% expected of Austin but 200% amazed by Rob!

I made my husband listen blind and he thought it was Pavarotti and Meatloaf. And we LOVE Home Free, and he knows their voices.

I am so glad they did this so we could hear Rob's beautiful operatic tenor! I recall Tim once saying that Rob could sing opera. And it has seeped out on occasion in videos when he is goofing around! We all know Austin is so versatile but this shows off Rob's ability.

Nick, yes this is real. Rob studied Opera in college and when approached by Austin to do this project, he told Austin he'd not sung Opera-style for 15 years but he'd try....Rob did more than try !!!! I was like you, very MIND-BLOWN when I 1st heard it

I’ve watched this about 10 times today. I’ve read in the various comments that Rob did Opera for 4 years in college but hasn’t sung it for 15 years and was very nervous.

I can’t get over this!!! Rob voice is to die for in this! I knew it would have to be good if it was my Home Free guys, but this!?… this is off the charts. They made me cry🐝🤗❤️

Rob - Classically Trained Austin - Theatrically Trained Gives Rob especially an edge compared to a typical Country Singer. Now you know why they all point to Rob when asked who is the best singer in the group.

I have been saying it for years now and this is proof that all of Home Free are Angels. WOW !!!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤😀😀😀😀

Isn't this magical? Lol. I agree, Rob DOES sound like an authentic opera singer. Together, it's magic.

Fun response. Thank you. Austin like Andrea Bocelli and Rob is more in Pavarotti's style. What a singer's musical training is can be very different from what they end up doing professionally. Case in point, Avi Kaplan is a formally opera trained basso profundo who sang pop acapella in Pentatonix and now sings his own compositions in folk rock. Maybe we should get Avi to do a bass aria out of Cosi fan Tutte (The Magic Flute) by Mozart next? Rob is an opera trained tenor. Austin is also formally classically trained but sings in more of a musical theater and pop classics direction. Homefree did not specialize in country until the SingOff talked them into doing it for their competition. Tim and others have talked about it in interviews. He developed his channel as did Tim Foust as their income sources during the pandemic quarantine with no touring for live shows.

they didn't try. they nailed it. extraordinary

Wether individual, together, these gentlemen bring light and joy to all of us who hear, listen. BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

You're not imagining things. It's really Rob & Austin & they knocked this out of the park. I saw this 30 minutes after it was posted & I was totally blown away by the performance. Tears, goose bumps & all. Check out Andrea Bocelli's version of the song. I've heard it many times before & was totally blown away by the last note they sing. These gentlemen worked really hard on this to give that kind of performance & they deserve a standing ovation for it. Absolutely beautiful.

They sound just like Luciano Pavarotti and Freddy Mercury. Brilliant. Beautiful. And I don't even like opera. But the sound of these two voices... magical. Rob's been holding out on us.

Rob has the depth of voice of a true opera singer, he has a more open voice. He is amazing. Austin has a theater voice, beautiful but more upfront and frontal. A beautiful mix of the types of voices. Austin didn't open as much but they are both amazing vocalists.

I will say it again...There is nothing that Home Free can't master with one or all of the members. Vocal Excellence

I'd say Rob totally shows his "chiaroscuro", his voice was at the same time 'light' and 'dark'. Austin didn't have that chiaroscuro. BUT Austin still did a SPLENDID job.

As soon as they started singing , tears came to my eyes. These fellows never ever disappoint.

I am EXTREMELY picky about this song. Luciano Pavarotti OWNS this song...always had always WILL imo. Having said that...Rob and Austin KILLED it!!!! 🥰😍🤩🤯

Rob sounds so amazing in this song. They're both singing the final "Vincero" but Rob's voice just booms and takes over. And I think they record in a studio but I'm guessing they're actually singing for the video with the recording playing (for timing). If not then Rob is quite a good actor with the facial expressions.

This is my favorite aria of all opera songs. Gives me chills every time I hear it...and I've played hundreds of times. Play it at top volume and see if you get goisebumps, too...and tear up!❤

Our Home Free men can sing ANYTHING!! Yes, Rob has trained in opera, but he says he hasn't done any in about 15 years. Bravissimi!!

My reaction was far more laced with foul language than is permitted on KZfaq...then I relistened and Sat with my jaw dropped for 15 minutes....still in shock. Thanks for the reaction Nick!!!

When I first heard this, I fully expected them to turn the camera around to show that Rob was lip-syncing to a Pavarotti-type behind the camera, but then Austin stepped in and I recognized his vocal quality. I had forgotten that Rob majored in vocal performance in college, specializing in opera. His vocal quality is amazing - The depth, the richness! These are the guys who sang in "The Butts Medley"? Note the wind-up before the big ending. Naturally, Austin has to show off by throwing in a turn on the last note. They may not be ready for La Scalla, but I am IMPRESSED!

I can't believe that you've missed hearing that Rob trained in opera, but Austin kept up really beautifully with his background in show music. Love your reaction Nick! Aren't they totally awesome! Rob could certainly give Andrea Bocelli a run for the money... Austin has a tremendous breath control and there are no words for Rob!!

Mind-blowing! I knew Rob was trained in opera and knowing his voice and perfect pitch I knew he would be good at it, but I most certainly didn't expect THIS! And of course, Austin is my all-time favourite voice and I always thought he could sing like this, just not like THIS! Amazing!

They are not just Country. They can sing every thing.

I’m so happy to hear Rob’s lower register, so rich and beautiful, on full display here. I heard it briefly in the sea shanty medley the group did and wanted more. I’m in heaven now…

I've never seen so many reactors gobsmacked, it's so funny watching their first viewing knowing what they are going to hear. Rob and Austin well done, so beautiful

I was going to say, Rob's definitely been trained for Theater and Operatic stage performance... The tenor is strong in this one!

Rob is classically trained just like Avi Kaplan. Austin is trained in Musical Theatre.

They can sing any genre. Rob is magnificent. Austin is a lyrical tenor and Rob a heroical tenor.

Awwww!!!! I've been IMpatiently waiting & looking for you to be on this one!!! Totally mind blowing 🤯 😳🥰🥰

Awesome reaction, if you think back, Rob has actually given us glimpses of his amazing voice at different times, like the Boyz 2 Men song, Helplessly Hoping and How Great Thou Art. Rob is actually trained for this, he said it had been 15 years since he had sung opera, but it appears it came back well.

I have never been a fan of opera except maybe some Andrea Bocelli & a few others. But I have always appreciated the talent it takes to sing opera. I was pretty impressed with Rob & Austin's version of Nessun Dorma. I have heard this famous song done by Pavarotti. I think I was more surprised by Rob's range & powerful delivery than even Austin's. Pretty good for a couple of country boys! Nice to see them dressed up in suits & looking classy. Each guy in Home Free is super talented on his own & in another league from any other group.

Head to toe goosebumps at Rob's INCREDIBLE ending!

Was so looking forward to your reaction to this. Glad to see your mind was as blown as mine. This was amazing.

The most amazing thing I've seen in a long time!! I'm so.proud of them!!

Austin has no copyright or blocks on his channel. Home Free has no copyright or blocks on their channel since they started their own label

I was expecting an Opera parody. This blew me away! Amazing!

I've been secretly enjoying watching the different reactions on reactors' faces the past twodays. You did not disappoint!

You’re not the only reactor who said this. They recognized Austin’s voice but Rob surprised the heck out of them. I was expecting to be rickrolled. Thought it might be a joke but nope. Rob studied opera in college. Austin was classically trained so they both can project. I expected it out of Austin but I’ve never heard Rob project like this….amazing!!! We all know Rob has a great voice but we’ve never quite heard him like this. Well, always something with these guys! I’ve missed you. Did you react to Brother? It’s a crazy one but they sound good as always. You’ll enjoy it! Great reaction!🥰😍

Dude, simply put Rob studied opera. Austin studied theater....and did musicals. So it's real.

I agree. First time I heard this I was like is Rob lipsyncing? Then I learned Rob did study opera in college. Mind blown! I knew austin.had musical theater background so not as surprised about him. Both amazing!!!

Ooo. I was waiting for your reaction. Sometimes us viewers need to enjoy. Well, this will be it for the day. Seeing you react will be great. Holding off to add until it's done. Iwas lucky. I saw how Rob could project from the kearney, mo video that came out a couple weeks ago. It was obvious who had the strongest voice. Still, the first 3 letters I typed were wtf.

Rob studied Opera. Both are classically trained; Rob in Opera, Austin in Musical Theater. They can sing anything!!! Amazing! Rob is an Opera Singer.

Rob studied opera in college 15 yrs. ago! Austin is classical trained. Bought tears to my eyes and gave me chills. Speechless!

We know what you mean! 😆 Thanks Nick! 🖤🍟

I am still speechless. I know they both have fantastic voices, but this knocks my socks off. Phenomenal! Great reaction!

Just accept it, it's happening😁and it is BEAUTIFUL

Actually from what I understand Rob was trained in Opera. They did an absolutely phenomenal job with this song. Truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.

PS - Like you, I was (somewhat) surprised by Rob. But only somewhat -- I have always thought he was in a way Home Free's "secret" weapon. Many took him for granted and underestimated him.

That was an incredible introduction to the classic of singing. To see where they are now is a testimony to who they are and the talent. God bless them both and the group 🙏

True, Rob has the more powerful voice but they both did a brilliant job. I love it.

Rob and Austin did a great job singing this beautiful masterpiece I see you were as shocked as I was it’s different but beautiful thank you again for the greatest reaction Rob is unbelievable in any song they sing take care my friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

If this doesn't make tears we'll up and chills over your entire body. Rob and Austin are truly phenomenal. All I can say is I'm speechless. Can't believe how well they did this.💗

We know you love “gospel Rob”, now introducing “opera Rob”!🎊

There is nothing these guys can't sing at this point. This is just insane!

Ive had a blast watching people react to this. They are amazing

Austin's Georgia on my mind is exceptional!!!!!!!

I totally agree with you and you are the first that point it out. Despite the fact that both of them sound amazing Austin sound like a singer doing opera, Rob sound like an Opera singer. The timber, the vibrato, the setting of his body muscles , everything remember an Opera singer. If you close your eyes and you are not a Opera crazy fan you can easily think that Bocelli or Pavarotti are singing. Rob can easily change carreer if he want ( hope not XD )

I KNEW YOU'D LOVE IT!! Wasn't that phenomenal?? I hope they do another one on down the line. I am firmly convinced there is nothing these guys can't do. Fun reaction!

Absolutely magnificent! They have really shown their talents in this. Love it sooooo much!!!!💜

They both took it to another level. It was mesmerizing ❤ Great stunned reaction🎉 I had the same reaction lol I love Home Free😊

I thought the same thing man. At first I thought it was going to be a funny video, but boy did they fool me. I could tell it was Austin although he sounds great which I think is his theater background. But Rob though blew me away. I wouldn't have thought in a million years it was him. I thought it was a joke at first.

They sound like The Three Tenors minus One. 😆 Well done, boys.

this was so beautifully done

just WOW!! and not to mention they are singing in Italian....this is crazy! Im blown away

Rob was trained in opera. He just seems to like country and fun more. I think any of them could do anything.

LOL... they got you with that title.... these guys can SING ANYTHING!

Home Free can do it ALL!! Enough said.

I thought we were getting punked a few seconds in but no...no...it's fer real! 😲 This was amazing! Bravo Rob!! Bravo Austin! 🙌

Wow! Amazing tones! These two can cover anything!❤

Singing opera is the very best voice training. It teaches one to breathing and voice control. It commands discipline and clear pronunciation. If you can sing opera, you can sing anything!

CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You and Patrol Nation (Lowell) almost reacted the same. "TOTAL SHOCK". LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your disbelief is my favourite part of the video😂

BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE!! 😳😱😳😱💜💜💜

Ahahahahahaha ahahahahahaha Ahahahahahaha you nailed the Rob reaction and his truly sounding as a real Opera Singer even so says a REAL.... Opera Singer's Analysis...Plus your reaction was hilariously funny...