“Go hug Aunt Rita, every chance you can” Hits hard every time!!!

I’ve had my son write himself a letter once a year since he turned 10 & he’s 13 now. He seals them and I box em up. I will give them to him when he’s much older 💖 Wish my parents would of had me do it. What a wonderful gift!

Brad paisley and his sweet wife own a grocery for the homeless in Nashville! Sick wonderful folks!

“Ps go hug aunt Rita every chance you can” DEEP

Man...bro...this hits me. I would tell myself to be more patient with my Dad. He was in a motorized wheelchair at the time, and I was having to do a lot of the yard work and other stuff, and as a teenage boy, I just wanted to go out with my friends. I would give him hell, and be so selfish. When I got older, I realized he was teaching me, and making me a better person. I'm just glad I learned it and was able to tell him before he passed 2 years ago from ALS. Much love brother.

You NEED to do “Three Wooden Crosses” by Randy Travis

Brad Paisley was class of 1991 and this video was filmed at his actual H.S. in the town of Glen Dale WV. My nieces and nephews graduated from there and my Dad went to that school for a couple of year's as well. Oh and the people holding up year book picture's went to school with him. Btw, love watching your reactions!

Every time he gets to Aunt Rita I get goosebumps thinking about my Mema, and now I am going to go cry.

LOVE this song. So much I wish I could tell my high school self! That I was more than the bullies made me think I was. That all the people who made fun of me for the music I loved wouldn't matter. That later on I'd have the time of my life meeting Backstreet Boys multiple times and getting the chance to be featured on a Christina Aguilera track. Oh... and Class of 2000 here!

My book would say you should react to Alan Jackson: Where were you when the world stopped turning

There’s a new one out by Craig Morgan called “The Father, My son and The Holy Ghost”

I would have written: I know it's hard right now. I know the bullying seems like it will never stop. But I swear it gets better. You get to leave that small, close minded town and never look back. You get to see so much of the world you never imagined you would. And it's still hard sometimes but you're strong enough and smart enough to make it through. Also, don't listen to what that awful teacher said. She's bad at her job, and you're more than smart enough for college. The diploma on my wall and membership in a college honors society is proof of that. PS. Hug Mama Dorothy every chance you get. And Lucky.

I would tell my 17 year old self to invest in google lol.

I wouldn't write a letter. I wouldn't want to change a thing. Even one small thing could've made it to where I didn't meet my wife and have my girls and I wouldn't trade that for anything. There was a LOT of hardship and struggle before any of that transpired but I would go through it all countless times to have my family...

My hubs is class of 91, I'm class of 93. Absolutely love this song! More Brad Paisley!!!

My letter to me would let me know I am beautiful as I am. Like many I was too hard on myself.

My teachers favourite quote he always says to the class is “you can always retake a class next semester but you can’t relive a party so party hard while your young because you blink an eye and you’ll be 50”

If I could write a letter to my seventeen years old self, I'd say spend as much time with Dad as you can, and ask as.many questions about cars and what you want to do for.the future.

Class of 1989 baby! Hahah

Class of 87 in the house! Just wanna say I Love you! Such a sweet, intelligent young man. You can tell your Momma raised you right! Keep shining your light. It brightens my day!

Brad was being crowned homecoming king at the end! I love his story telling! Thank you Billy for your honest reactions!!

Class of ‘94 😁 I didn’t have my baby till almost 22.

Awesome reaction as always should react to Rodney Atkins "Cleaning this gun"

I'm only a couple years out of high school but some things that I know already that I'd write to myself at 17 is to be less shy and to push myself more in sports and to not take them for granted, because it really did go by too fast. I would love another chance to be under the lights on Friday, run out onto the basketball court, or to take to the baseball diamond. I suppose that's why I'm one of them that suggesting Kenny chessneys "boys of fall" and "I go back"

I’m watching this and I graduated in 1981. You are so entertaining and I love your emotional side. Keep being you!

Amy Lowery Decatur high school class of 91’. I would tell myself to never let someone hit me a second time.

Class of 89 here. I just want to say thank you for all your channel is for so many. This song reminds me of my son. He is your age. You laughed at Playboy it's hard to think my generation lived before internet, he was born before cell phones, my daughter was born before Instagram. Lol I would tell myself that I need to take my time and enjoy the moments because when you are getting older ( in bad health disabled) it's all the moments that you think about and what keep you company

My Grandfather and Brad's Grandfather worked together! It was Brad's Grandfather who taught him how to play the guitar. My parents and Brad's parents went to school together at Union High School in West Virginia. Brad's Dad Doug was always so supportive of Brad as he worked hard in his early years, even driving his bus. He has a wonderful family who gives him loving support. I went to school with Brad & knew him through there and my parents. I moved away but was extremely proud when he became so successful! In Glendale WV were Brad is from it now says " Welcome To Glendale Home Of Brad Paisley" The street he lived on growing up is also named Brad Paisley boulevard. I honestly can't think of anyone from his hometown or home State who isn't proud of him! I wish him nothing but the best and continued success and happiness for his family! He and his wife are really good people who do for others and they are loving and kind people. Something that is needed in this world. When this song came out is was nice to see a glimpse of the High School I once went too! I ended up moving and graduating at another High School but Johm Marshall and the Years I was there will always be in my heart ❤

29 me to 17 me: treasure every second with dad

Craig Morgan “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost”

Class of '65 and I am watching you. Grandpa you so crazy!

If I could write a letter to my 17yr old self first thing I would say is leave that boy behind. He isn't worth the pain he'll bring. Second, enjoy life. Love your daddy. He is tough but he means well. 💜

Class of 1988 here. My son sent me one of your videos. I've been watching 2-3 a day since. I love seeing others interpretations of music I love.

The class of 98 requests that you you do She called me Raymond by Brett Eldredge 😝 (Also that 'Go hug Aunt Rita' line chokes me up every time)

I'd tell Myself to slow the hell down and stop taking things for granted that you don't even think about ...like falling asleep with Mom and Dad talking down in the living room as I lay there with the window open smelling fresh cut grass, honeysuckle and fried chicken with crickets singing in the background on a hot summer night...just the sound of the old house and my Neighbors even...that feeling of safety and never ending possibilities...take it in...your going to miss this one day!💔

I would tell my 17 year old self that someone will love her in a couple years, even though everyone around you said you could NEVER be loved. A man from your past will break through your many walls and make you a happier and more outgoing person. Stay in school! let go of the bullying and abuse from students and teachers. GEDs are harder to pass then you think...

So excited for this one! Great song, oh if only we could send letter to our younger self, you are awsome Billy, thanks for making me smile...even when I'm not feeling like it!!!!

I would like to recommend Little Moments by Brad Paisley :)! It's a very sweet song :)!

Thank you for reacting to this amazing song!!❤️ I’ve waited for someone to react to it. If I had to write a letter to myself, I would tell myself to focus more on my future and don’t let some boy ruin it for you lol. 💕

If I could write a letter to me I’d say: IT GETS BETTER!

class of 92 here.... and I love this song... love your reactions!

I wouldn’t tell myself anything I’ve had some pretty bad experiences in life but every experience I’ve had taught me a valuable lesson!!

The line “P.S. go hug Aunt Rita every chance you can” really gets to me. My senior year of high school so when I was 17-18, I went to five different funerals. There were a few that were getting older and we were kind of expecting it, and a few that were complete shocks to us. I went to a few my junior year too. It was a really rough time for me. This song has always been one that has gotten to me. Billy, I don’t know if you’ve done “When I Get Where I’m Going” by Brad Paisley ft. Dolly Parton yet, but I highly suggest that one.

Class of 73". Study that Spanish in school, ended up spending 3 years in Spain. Love your reactions.

Love this song!

My son is 18 and a senior this year and for his senior paper they had to write a letter to themselves. He said it's been real eye opening for him. He also just got his orders for shipping out as soon as he graduates in December. He will have his first holiday away from home and his family.

Brad grew up in our home town of Glen Dale WV. I'm a proud graduate of John Marshall High school, it's very cool to see our high school in this video.

Thank you for doing this one. I am class of ‘89 so can definitely relate to the words of hindsight wisdom. I guess it’s good I can’t write that letter to myself because that butterfly effect would definitely be going as it would be difficult to knowingly allow some of the scarring moments in my life occur happen. But if they didn’t, I wouldn’t be where I am and of benefit to others for those character building moments. But I do try to do the next best thing, and attempt to pass on my “letter” to my mini me’s, aka my children. Lol! Would like to say it was always successful, but I sure try. 😊

Yea, thanks a lot Billy!

I was pregnant at 16 and had my son at 17. I would tell myself that you are worth so much more then you feel you are, you are beautiful, and smart and life will be really hard before you are 30, but it's worth it and the fight you have in you is strong, you will make it through.

Dear Me at 17, Your journey will be tough and there will be unexplainable pain that shows no scars. But in the midst of it all is pure beauty and love. Never give up and never stop fighting. 4 daughters are watching.

To absolutely cherish my momma and file away every memory of her and to listen to her talk more....... yesterday was 4 years since our momma passed away...... me and my identical twin sister were 31 when momma passed away..... I literally could go on and on but I'm getting too emotional thinking about her and I can't cry again......... momma I truly miss your presence in my life and I love you so dearly ❤❤❤❤

I would tell me myself to slow down and take in every moment especially with my Papa (Dad). I would tell myself don't to be impatient in love and don't worry about it. That it would find me when I was ready. I would tell myself to not take every thing so serious, I would have went to a few more parties, and skipped school a few times. I would tell myself one day I would have two people (daughters) who would love me unconditionally through it all. I would tell myself that life would be sweeter on the back side to never give up on my dreams and always stay positive. Most importantly I would tell myself to love MYSELF more.

I'd tell myself to cherish every moment. The good and the bad. At 17, I was married with 2 kids. 26 years later, we have 6 kids and 2 grandchildren. Seems like just yesterday we got together and our babies are all grown up starting their own lives. I'd tell myself to spend more time with my mom. Sometimes life gets in the way and we forget to stop and love our parents. I lost her a couple years ago and I'd do anything to hold her once again.

Brad paisley Welcome to the future would be a good one

That was the high school and the year Paisley graduated.

Beautiful song - Great message!

I would tell myself not to take time with my mom for granted. At 17, I had 5 years left with her and I’d tell myself to make sure she knows how much she is loved

If I could write a letter to myself it would be spend more time with my dad. I loved that man so much!

I was class of 92. Don't leave Phoenix... And your a nurse at heart. So go ahead and take those classes. Remember when your daughter comes along she is just like you. So remember what being you at that age was like.

Love is worth it! You will have good times and bad but you will get through them. Don't let what others think bother you or control you. Everybody's life is different. Hold onto your memories because one day you might lose them and have to grow up all over again. Hold those you love closde and remind them often that you love them.

I don't think I would say anything. I wouldn't change a thing. It all made me and my kids who we are today. Strong individuals and able to handle what is thrown at us. It made us a stronger and closer family.

My senior year English class our teacher assigned us a project to write a letter to our future self based on this song and to read t know brings back so many memories it’s crazy

I took german for 7 years throughout middle school and high school, now I’m in college going for a minor in it (where I live is predominantly German heritage so there are lots of cultural influences and resources available to me). I had the opportunity to go study there for a month with a host family that treated me like their own daughter, and I made friendships across the world that will last forever. Even though I didn’t realize it then, looking back it’s one of the best decisions I have ever made.

I would tell myself to focus on being a Marine and living in the moment instead of chasing what I though was expected of me as an adult

I'd say no matter how pressured for time, no matter how much work needs to be done, treasure the time you have with your loved ones, spend as much time with them as possible and don't feel like you have to push them away in order to do school work. Family is everything, always comes first.

I’d tell 17 year old me - life’s about to get really tough, but you’re tougher so keep going. Spend every minute you can with Mom - she’s not going to be around much longer but she already made you strong enough to get through it and you’re going to make her proud.

Billy, long time watcher man, first time request: Check out Unanswered Prayers by Garth Brooks. He's a country legend without a doubt and this is one of his songs that flies below the radar but is low key incredible.

Brad Paisley is not only an amazing song writer but one hell of a guitar player as well. Clint Black is another writer/performer that was amazing!

I think my letter would say so cherish the moments with those you love, lost a lot of people in my life. I would also say as Brad said, “Don’t worry and let it be”. There were too many things as a teen that I thought was the end of the world that today I can’t really even remember. Lol. But overall I wouldn’t change anything. And class of ‘03 here.

Great song...and yes, not only was alive but had graduated 5 years earlier 👍...well done ( again) 😀

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yes! Class of 91!

Class of '83 representing! If I could write a letter to me, I'd say: Don't sweat the small stuff, this too shall pass, he's not worthy of your tears, and ask your grandfather about his early life before it's too late. I've been wrapped up in my genealogy lately and I'm realizing just how little I knew about one of my grandfather's life and now he's gone and it's too late.

I would write "hang on, it's going to be a bumpy ass ride but you make it!" Wow, can't believe I survived my past and came out a better person for it!

Well I am 17 so it'll be a while before I would write myself a letter. But I love this song and I'm so glad you reacted to it.

I'm class of 90 ...Couldn't have our 30th reunion last year, so we are having a 30+1 this weekend.

I'm so glad people are doing these reaction videos and are so open minded. It's one more example why America is the greatest country. We are healing from our past mistakes and the cultural divides that were established are blending together to unify everyone as Americans.

Mine is kinda sad, but I’d tell myself to hang out with Devin more. And to warn myself to ask him out for milkshakes like I was going to. He killed himself that day.

This was the only song that I first heard when I was the age being described. I have no personal memories about Skoal cans and Playboys under my bed, but it helped put things into perspective. I didn't have any romance to speak of, but the knife in my back felt very real. The feelings at 17 are real, but hearing the future you say It'll be alright could mean the world.

17 was only 3 years ago for me, but that was right when my mama passed away. I would tell myself not to push people away, because they don't know how to react in those situations or what to say. Don't listen to the ones who expect you to go back to normal, because there is no normal after that. Go see the school counselor when you need to, and actually listen because she knows what she's talking about. Go out with your best friends and keep enjoying life. It's what Mama would have wanted. Anyway, this song gets to me now.

Class of '87. Small town, Fernley, Nevada. Partying at the water tower, desert flats. Outrunning cops across the county line, that already know us. They waited for us when we rolled back into town. Followed us home. Cops grounded us for the weekend from driving. Cool times.

THATS MY BOYY PAISLEY

I would tell myself to have more fun! Take more chances! Follow your path and quit worrying about what people think!

I was college class of 1991 (Go Hokies!). A few song recommendations: Brad Paisley - I'm gonna miss her Big & Rich - 8th of November (Veteran's Reaction - Tissue alert) SheDaisy - Come Home Soon (Tissue Alert) Trace Adkins - Swing Lee Ann Wormack - I Hope You Dance Deana Carter - Strawberry Wine Garth Brooks - Unanswered Prayers

The ending with Brad I think was MORP, (backwards Prom) and he got crowned king. It’s where the MORP court dresses up and tries to impress people to become MORP King. Less fancy than Prom. Lol. I’m from the Same HS as Brad (graduated much later). My parents went as well and my aunt was in a grade below Brad. Love your reaction to the video!

I would tell myself! Don’t take a break after school for college.. jump in with both feet and do it single and enjoy your time with your dad!!!!

I would tell myself to not change a thing. There have been good times, there have been bad times, there have been good choices and there have been bad choices. But each and every moment has led to me becoming the man that I am today. Changing anything would change that.

I would tell myself to value people and memories because you never know how long someone will be around and in the end what really binds us are experiences and memories, not things.

If I could write a letter to myself, it would say to live in the moment because you don't know what you have until they're memories- but just wait, there are so many incredible things up ahead for you. Also, love hard no matter what.

now you making me feel real old... i'm class of '74!

If I wrote that letter to me... I would have one bit of advice. Stop worrying, start taking chances; take chances every day and live fearlessly.

I wouldn't tell myself to avoid certain things because mistakes are how we learn. If I avoid certain mistakes I made, it would change who I am, and I like who I am. Instead, I would tell myself that the good times don't last forever, but neither do the bad times. So enjoy the good times and endure the bad times and look forward to more good times. I would also tell myself to enjoy time with my kids. I gave birth to 4, but only have 2 left. I would tell myself to take notes when my elders talk to me so I get it right when I quote them later. Encourage my kids more and be more supportive instead of telling them what they are doing wrong. But most of all, enjoy life, family and do my best in everything I do.

It takes my back to school years 😢

Love Brad.... so funny that the only thing I remember in Spanish is also "bathroom " lol🤣😂

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I would say; You WILL find Love! And you should go for Speech Therapist, even though it's an extra year of school. (Although I love the Home Health Aide I've become!)

not the class of 1991 but my momma was, she carried me across the stage when she graduated, I was 2 months old when she graduated :D

I would have spent more time with my brother and sister. They both passed away while in their 30's from a very rare genetic disorder that affects the heart - it was discovered after they had passed. We were five years apart in age and life does get in the way, but when we got together... it was as if we had just seen each other an hour before. I am so thankful I have wonderful memories of us just talking and laughing... there was a lot of laughter.

I'd like to see you react to a couple of other Brad Paisley songs - Little Moments and Two People Fell In Love. I know you would love them.