Whoever was responsible for picking Chris Stapleton to sing the anthem deserves an immediate promotion and raise.

Just how it should it be done, no BS, straight up respect for his country. Thanks Chris.

His voice sounds like America to me. If the flag could sing, this is what it would sound like.

There aren't a dozen singers as talented as him alive. Generational talent

best singer of our generation

One man, his guitar, and a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem! Thank you for the reaction!

Chris Stapleton literally freakin' killed this!! When he started singing it made you listen to the lyrics. He made you feel the meaning behind each word of our national anthem & how it withstands the constant barrages from all directions that has left it torn & tattered yet it endures & still stands!!

One of the best versions of our National Anthem I have ever heard. Also it is very common to pre-record the lyrics and have the artist lip sync at these huge events, especially in large stadiums. This was sung totally live. Just one man, one guitar and one amazing vocal performance.

im a brit and i felt every single word he sang his voice is truly a gift form the gods

The greatest version ever it's best now

Chris brought his unmistakeable Chris-ness, but he wasn't out to make it about him, didn't go into vocal acrobatics, etc. It was respectful, tasteful and reverent. Even some of the biggest and best entertainers have been tripped up in this situation, but I wasn't nervous for Chris at all, I knew he had it and was in complete control. Another reason to love Chris! Try, "Cold" live from the 2021 CMAs (Country Music Awards.) Well worth the listen!

I knew Chris would do a respectful job 🙂

Chris frequently gives me Ray Charles vibes. He is a generational talent!

Other "artists" make it about themselves trying to do all types of sh!t, but Chris came in in and said this is about America, not me, and I'm honored to do this. It's not about me, but I'm proud to do this. God bless him!!

This is probably my favorite version of this song!!!!! He did a great job! I wish they would of had him do The National Anthem for the Indy 500.

He just blew Whitney Huston right outta the Water! The best I ever heard!

I bawl like a baby whenever I hear it

I can never get enough and I'm canadian.

Well he's surely outdone Fergie hello LOL best national anthem version and especially him doing it live but just his guitar and his voice and I also liked how he took his cowboy hat off that shows respect for our country

He sounded like he was actually there.

I don’t know about ya but I shed a tear at every sporting event during the National Anthem

One of the best renditions Ever❤

Chris is so amazing. He is best known probably for his cover of Tennessee Whisky. I highly suggest the live version at Austin City Limits. He was pumped for that performance. Easily twice as good as the studio version. The man goes off, plus he is singing to his wife. How cool is that?

Best version ive ever heard in my 55 years. Hes incredible

Peace, Love!!

He sings this with such conviction. And notice, because of him performing the national anthem, he didn't have his signature cowboy hat on. Phenomenal rendition

I’m going to see him in July!

He absolutely crushed it, I can’t believe there were people in the audience wearing hats. To us veterans that is so disrespectful to us and our country. I’m pretty sure I’m gonna get some flack for saying this, but until you have fought in a war for this country, there’s not much you can say to me beautiful job Chris Stapleton

Welcomed to the rabbit hole that is Chris Stapleton but.. You haven't heard his soul yet (I was wrong live) ( cold live). You are welcome 🤗

I'm British but I just cried

I recommend He Ain't Heavy, He's My brother by The Hollies and Reflections of My Life, by the Scottish band, Marmalade. Thes songs were from the Vienam era. Though I didn't serve, at times I send tears for the 56 plus thousand military who died in a war that should not have been fought.

LOL, pretty sure Chris Stapleton outshined Rihanna with one song...

Chris Stapleton sings this song the way it should be sung. To honor the words and the history of the American flag! And the men and women who have served and died protecting the American flag and what it stands for! I just watched a video of yours that you just did where you did a reaction on the history of the Star-Spangled Banner. When you know the story behind it, the song even has more impact to it. Excellent reaction.!

I agree with you analysis 100%.

I don't see any videos from the best a-capela group in the world Home Free 🙂 May I suggest you watch their cover of Man Of Constant Sorrow and remember no instruments of any kind, just their voices! You could follow up with their cover of Boys To Men, End Of The Road. Then go on down the rabbit hole of more than 160 videos of covers and originals. The fans (Home Fries 🍟) will follow!

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Loved your insights. Thank you. Lots of comparisons to and discussions about other pop renditions of the Nation Anthem. I agree with comments below that too many artists have made it about themselves (the runs sound technical and contrived to my ear). Chris Stapleton has a unique and uncanny ability not only to take the message in the music but to inject that into the listeners' hearts. The National Anthem is a passionate song. From the Smithsonian Magazine: ""It seemed as though mother earth had opened and was vomiting shot and shell in a sheet of fire and brimstone," [Francis Scott] Key wrote later. But when darkness arrived, Key saw only red erupting in the night sky. Given the scale of the attack, he was certain the British would win. The hours passed slowly, but in the clearing smoke of "the dawn's early light" on September 14, he saw the American flag-not the British Union Jack-flying over the fort, announcing an American victory.". Chris Stapleton communicated that in a way that made it relevant, visceral, and as passionate as it was for Francis Scott Key as he wrote the words.

If your looking for one of the best live performances ever, find the CMA awards 2005 Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake doing Tennessee Whiskey/ Drink You Away with Morgane Stapleton, Chris wife singing backup.

10/10

Chris is phenomenal. Some others that aren’t quite country that you should check out are Jason Isbell (highest recommendation), Whiskey Myers and Cody Jinks.

I'm a person that means shit all ..I'm a person that looks to my forefathers for the absolute dream of being an American. I'm a person that has served. I'm a person that says,,,, please look away from 5he past and towards a future of peace to just live life like ANY higher power would have us live life, in a harmonious life that benefits our globe.

This is how the national anthem was intended to be sang.

Check out Chris Stapleton live at the Bing Lounge Sometimes I cry. It will blow you away.

I recommend making a reaction to one of the coolest female vocalists in the world. Diana Ankudinova - Queen of Goosebumps - Diana received such a title for her extraordinary unique voice. Diana's best performances - Derniere Danse, Wicked Game, Can't Help Falling in You Each of these speeches garnered over a thousand reactions. Diana is in the TOP 3 world vocalists in terms of the number of reactions (about 15 thousand reactions).

Time to b patriotic again.

Play Jimi Hendricks rendition of the star spangled banner at Woodstock with his guitar.

Until Chris Stapleton I always thought Whitney Houston’s version was the best ! But This is so passionate and with our great country struggling with well I will leave my political opinion out of it but we needed this performance ! We needed to be reminded of how important our Nation Anthem is ! God bless America 🇺🇸 ! Trump 2024 !!

Whitney Houston's SB National Anthem has always been number one until Chris Stapleton. Now Chris and Whitney are #1 and #2 in no particular order. Both phenomenal performances!

Best

Would like to recommend When I Get Where I'm Going by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton ❤ God bless you and yours 🇺🇸

People died for this country to be free. 2023 this country has woshhhhhhhhhhh. By

Definitely react to Chris Stapleton & Justin Timberlake 2015 CMT performance.❤

Beat out Whitney for me, he let the lyrics shine.

Probably the best since whitney Houston

Whitney and Chris 1 and 1a, not sure which is 1. Both amazing!

👍🥰🇺🇸

Try Chris Stapleton and Fool me again...and.. Whiskey and you ♥️ 🎶

The Both Of You Should React To Whitney Houston Singing The National Anthem At The Super Bowl In 1991.

I do Barbells, an Chris is the best

You should watch Iam Tongi American idol audition

You really, really need to react to PENTATONIX. World class, gold standard of A Capella. You won't be disappointed.

Feel bad for next year's performer having to follow up this performance!

Please do the video by Jelly Roll I Need A Favor or Save Me. He does not look like he sounds. A lot of people are prejudging him.

Please try David phelps

I always thought no one would come close to Whitney.. Chris did.. he made it amazing... my Parents raised me to be proud of my country. I've made my children to be proud americans..But what I do know.... my father was racist.. 'I'm 56 yrs old and I truly didn't want to raise my children that way.. At some point and time. it has to stop.

Don't interrupt it! Run it a second time if you want to pause for comment!

Please React To Whitney Houston Singing The National Anthem At The Super Bowl In 1991.

Praying for your neck.

Next years choice to sing the anthem is screwed. There's zero chance they reach this level of excellence.

I know I’m late to the party but….. aren’t y’all American?

A man and an old Stradocaster amp only. This forte is not for you. Maybe cooking or gardening. You just do not truly get it. Not to be mean but helpful. Try another.

because you kept interrupting it I did nt sub

Subscribed until you paused. Super disrespectful.

How disrespectful to pause the American anthem.

Meh. It was there. No big deal. Heard much, much better, but have also heard worse. Overall, forgettable.

Adele was at the Super Bowl, and when chris started singing just the first 2 words, her reaction was holy shit and thats saying something