I hadn’t heard of him either, but how ‘bout this? “Jimmy Wayne is a former foster kid turned award-winning country recording-artist whose songs and story highlight his mission to raise awareness for children in foster care...In 2010, Jimmy walked halfway across America (from Nashville to Phoenix) to raise awareness for kids aging out of the foster care system.”

You don't get invited to jam at Daryl's house if you're not a badass.

What is impressive is how Daryl is secure enough to let Jimmy basically take over this song and make something totally awesome.

This dude sounds like he stepped straight outta 1977. You don't hear singers like this anymore. 💜💚💛✌️

Look at and listen to all that emotion coming from every damn person in that room! Daryl’s house is the coolest place on earth. 😍😍😍

I absolutely love the fact that Daryl just lets his guests shine!

I know Jimmy Wayne. His backstory is unbelievable. He spent most of his childhood in foster homes or living on the street. He worked for a time as a prison guard. A couple of years ago he walked across the country to draw attention to foster kids. He wrote a book about it called Walk To Beautiful. I've sat several times and heard him tell his story for 30-40 minutes at a time. He and his sister would have their names on Salvation Army Angel Trees at Christmas time. Truly inspiring. You should definitely hear his songs "I Love You This Much," "Do You Believe Me Now," "Stay Gone" and "Kerosene KId." Beyond powerful. Amazing guy.

That’s the voice of a man who has experienced heartache

Jimmy was a prison guard and a part-time wedding singer before he decided to move to Nashville and pursue his dream. Lucky for us that dream was realized.

My first experience hearing Jimmy Wayne too.... EPIC!

Jimmy sings in the same register, with the same soul, and the same timbre as Daryl. It's like Daryl's vocal doppelganger! It's amazing.

Mercy. I've never heard of Jimmy Wayne before, but I'm glad I have now. That was a jaw dropper.

sounds like daryl when he was younger

By far the best version of this song. The guy is great.

My man is not invited to the cookout. He is the cookout. He has seasoned the chicken. He has barbecued the ribs. He made the mac and cheese and collard greens. You are invited.

Hall is so generous...letting others sing his songs while he's in the room! Sara Smile is legendary

Daryl's House is great not only for the music but it is also a great TV show that spends time getting to know the artists before they jam!

Jimmy Wayne did his THANG, plus having Daryl Hall singing harmony in the background! Musicianship was fabulous, too! Thanks for this one!

Forget about Sara's smile! How about Daryl's smile throughout this entire song! 😀

Jamel thank you for show casing Jimmy Wayne. I had not heard his voice until now, but I read his book Walk to Beautiful. Everyone should read it. It is honest and open about life as a underprivileged child of a drug addict in the South. It takes place not far from where I live and is all too familiar. Jimmy Wayne is an "old soul" and caring human. Thank you for sharing him. You are a special human too. My husband and I love your channel. Keep on keeping on. Love and Peace.

T-Bone Wolk on guitar before he passed away.

DAMN. Never heard of him but he damn near took Daryl's song away.

I think Jimmy Wayne's is by far the best.

Jamel's facial expressions are killer.

Jamal's has unlocked a new move: Hoppin' Stank Face Level 1

Look him up. Jimmy is crazy talented (as you just heard). Singer, songwriter, NY Times bestselling author, & a fierce child advocate who uses his many talents to raise awareness for kids in & aging out of foster care because he's been where they are.

This was an amazing version of this song! Jimmy Wayne took it to another level, just beautiful!

Jimmy Wayne is from Kings Mountain, NC., Cleveland County, NC. I worked at Dept. of Social Services and he and some of his band came to our big room and did a small "thank you concert". His childhood and his sister's childhood were troubled. Biological father abandons him, his mother was troubled, served time in jail. He and his sister were in the "foster care system" and YES, he was thankful for DSS's help. He sings beautifully doesn't he. So, Jamel_AKA, to answer your question, this is a true story, a good story about problem childhood and someone who went above his problems, made something of himself and appreciated the system that helped him. Just Be A Good Human, yes, that a start!

I need to be a mouse living in the walls of Daryl's house. Specifically his music room.🐭🐀💙

The best thing about Daryl's house is seeing him genuinely loving how other artists feel and interrupt his music, IMO.

Jamel, you must know that when you stop and look in stunned silence directly into camera because what you just heard is too beautiful to be understood by us mortals, that all of us are out here looking right back at you shaking our heads up and down and saying Yes, I heard that too... and I don't know what to do right now. I can't move.

Live at Daryl's house: the joy of music, for music's sake

I like going to Daryls house. 🏠

There was magic happening in Daryl's house that day! This is my favorite performance in Daryl's house!

That is a Christian man with a god given gift. Love this version so much.

In 1976 I found myself pregnant and the father backed out of getting married 1 week before the wedding we had planned before we ever slept together. I was a virgin at that time. Needless to say I kept my baby girl and let him go on his way. This song was popular at the time. I named her Sarah (as in the Bible spelling) and it was "You an me together, Sarah. That beautiful Sarah died unexpectedly in 2012 from an accidental overdose in 2012 leaving a husband and a 2 y/o little girl behind. This song has always had so much meaning for me!!!

Please Check out Jimmy Wayne doing "Stay Gone", "Do You Believe Me Now" and "I Love You This Much". You will not regret it. He is amazing!

Goosebumps galore..I could listen to him over and over again. Love and peace to all.

Jimmy Wayne has always been one of my favorite artist . He just flew under most people's radar.

I swear he sounds just like Daryl in this version.

Notice that he is always holding his hand on his ear. That is how real singers Auto-Tune.

never heard of him but damn hes fine...and can sing too lol

Smokey was smooth and refined, but Jimmy is belting powerhouse vocalist. Both are obviously good, but Jimmy brought the house down.

He should have been singing "Daryl Smile" cause the way Jimmy sang his song.... Daryl had a proud look on his face the whole time. Oh, and let's not sleep on Daryl hitting the falsetto notes on the harmony!!!!!

Never heard of this guy before just now but dang. What a talent! I think this is like the 4th artist I’ve discovered through your channel.

Ear candy! That was fine! I love Daryl’s House. Everybody in the room was enjoying the music. There truly is something indescribable about playing/jammin’ together. Magical things happen. Especially with great singers and musicians like this. Thanks for sharing this one. Enjoyed it!

I was sitting down to lunch when I played this video. I wasn't watching because I was eating. The vocal started and I thought it was Daryl until I heard Jamel say "Jimmy Wayne!" I was so surprised to see Daryl singing back up and Jimmy Wayne singing lead. I've seen Daryl's generosity on Daryl's House before, so I wasn't so surprised to see him play in the background like that. Great version of this song. Thanks, Jamel.

This is one of my Daryl’s House favorites, but my absolute favorite is “She’s Gone” with Rob Thomas. The arrangement is spot on, and the guitar playing can bring you to tears.

Omg! Dam! Dam! Dam! Who is this guy....omg! Jamel dam I had to rewind and put my dam good earplugs in.....dam! You have this old woman melting here!!!! Dam!!!!!!! That had to be the best cover EVER!!!!! TY for this! Awesomeness!!!!

Jimmy is already giving you some love on his Facebook channel for your reaction

The absolute best version of this song sung by another artist. ❤ Daryl's House is such a great concept. Been watching for years. Wish he'd invite me!

This song gets me,, every single time...

As much as I love Hall & Oats (seen them Live a couple of times) this version gave me goose bumps. Fantastic!! Thank you for this!💜

Jimmy Wayne is a country/gospel singer. He covered the song years ago. I saw him in concert twice. Amazing voice.

This young man had a KZfaq channel and sung Daryl's song. He was nobody famous. Just a guy like you and me. But when Daryl heard him sing his song on KZfaq he loved it, and made arrangements for the world to hear this young man's voice. That's the true story how Daryl Hall found him.

Every girl named Sara... Like my 2nd daughter.. deserves to have this song sang to her often. I call her and sing it to her everytime i hear it lol

This is one of my favorites!!!!! The joy of the musicians is contagious

He sounds a lot like Daryl in his younger years

You just can’t leave Darryls house.....please check out The O’Jays.....it’s so good....you’ll feel it. 🎼🎶🎸🎹🎤😎 Now that I visited Darryls house via KZfaq....I’m a frequent visitor.....it’s too good to pass up. Talented musicians and vocalists jamming and playing until it feels good. 🎼🎶🎸🎤🎹🔥😎

Can you imagine singing Sara Smile w/ Daryl Hall? I have to say Jimmy Wayne did it ultimate justice! I went straight to find out about Jimmy Wayne & his personal story broke my heart! 💔 Thank God he went down the right path! Im so proud he 'made' it! Much deserved! He has talent oozing from head to toe! I cant wait to hear more! He, Daryl & friends also done another song, Knock on Wood! You will have to check that out! Love! ❤🎶🎵🎸BTW, I've been w/ you since your 1st reaction! I like it when you get your shoulders moving! Ha Keep GREAT Music Alive & keep em' comin! ❤

he sounds a lot like a younger Daryl

Damn this version rocks. When I first heard it and was blown away. He knocked it out.... best version. Loved it .

My Christmas is not complete until I hear Jimmy Wayne’s song “Paper Angels”. My kids have been on the receiving end of the Angel tree and we have also fulfilled wishes as well. This tradition needs to continue across all of America. God bless all.

I worked at a country radio station for nearly 40 years. For 20 of those years our station put on a free concert in the city that averaged 80 thousand fans on one day of free music, a classic car show and arts festival. One of the memories that will stay with me the longest is Jimmy Wayne, on a nearly 100 degree day, jumping off the stage and dancing through the crowd singing. He was jumping over fences and singing on top of picnic tables. It was awesome. This song shows his softer side but the man knows how to rock too.

You've got to hear Jimmy's life story from foster care to his singing career

Bring on Joe Walsh at Daryl's House! He ROCKS the house!

Jimmy Wayne is an incredible artist, and even more incredible person. Love his music.

Daryl is the coolest dude. Happily singing backup on his own tune, while another singer just Kills it. Epic smooth right there.

WOOT! We goin' back to Uncle Daryl's!

My favorite Daryl and jimmy singing sara smile he is an amazing singer

Jimmy climbed the country music charts with this song.

Totally agreed with you. The voice, the harmony, the quality of voice,,,,,, what else he has,,,,,,, you got it. This man's voice is amazing.

Also Jimmy Wayne, "So Do You Believe Me Now" video is outstanding

That was a unbelievable performance peace out

Jimmy Wayne is a Country Music singer. Stay Gone...I love you this much.

My twin, Jannette and I have loved Jimmy for many years. Jannette turned me onto Jimmy and "Sara Smile" and I fell in love with him. Sadly, I lost Jannette 4 years ago and I thank her for her love of Jimmy Wayne. Jimmy is an amazing singer and an even more amazing human being. Love Jimmy Wayne!!!!

Rob Thomas at Daryl's house is fire fire 🔥

OMG thank u for doing this song!. I'm dying my hair and had to stop to listen to this.!The HARMONY was AMAZING.!!!and Jimmy is Outstanding!!!!!

Jimmy sounds like a younger version of Daryl...that just blew me away. Oh how he & Daryl hit those high notes....so beautiful!!!!

Ok do I have to be the first one to say it, this is love making music.

What a collaboration!! Excellent!

Every time I hear this version, I cry.... Can't help it. This version could... SHOULD have been released. DH would have had another monster hit.

This is a friend of mine I met a few years ago as he was my husband friend. He is so awesome , grew up hard. But is an amazing artist. Best song ever is. "I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH " by Jimmy Wayne. True story written by him ,im Very lucky to call him my friend😁

I have never heard of this young man, Wow!!!! What a beautiful surprise, Thank you 😊♥️ goes down as one of my favorites!

Hadn’t seen this before. I don’t even know what to say. Thank you so much Jamel!

Daryls house train “wait for me” beautiful arrangement it’s a can’t miss

Wish Daryl would bring his house back as a youtube feature with all kinds of oldies and wonderful artists of all musical genres. Jimmy done put the goosebumps on me!

I shared an elevator with Jimmy Wayne and didn’t know who he was until he came out and sang this song at a Children’s Mental Health/Child Abuse convention in Oklahoma City several years ago. His story broke my heart and made me appreciate him even more.

Seen Jimmy Wayne’s Sara Smile version a few years back...goosebumps on top of goosebumps on top of goosebumps!!!!

You're not alone Jamel. I've never heard of Jimmy Wayne either, but that was so beautiful. Gonna watch it again right now!!

Now THIS man did Daryl Hall justice. That was sweeeeeettttt!

No one can sing this song like you. Daryl was a proud man.

IMO Live from Daryl's house has the tightest session Band that has ever been assembled..they are ALWAYS on point.. you need to check out the O'Jays at Daryl's still bud...it was EPIC!

Great music from one great man who likes great music

THAT IS EXCACTLY WHAT I ASKED!! HE KNOCKED THAT SONG OUT OF THE PARK!!!❤❤

I knew Jimmy could sing but my goodness he does this so well..

Thanks for sharing! Just an incredible performance by all!!

This was marvellous one of my favourite performances on Daryl's House!!

Jamel aka Jamal you have the most kindest and loving followers. I want to thank them all from the bottom of my heart. Their words of prayers and encouragement have lifted me from my deepest thoughts of not giving up. I love you all. May you be blessed with God's grace for your love of a stranger.