"He was raised properly". "He took care of his responsibilities as a man". You said a mouthful LFR.

One of the first things that I noticed about this song is in the first verse he says "So much for ditching this town and hanging out on the coast...." and in the last verse is says "She hugged them both and headed off to the west coast". She's picking up where he left off.

I was 19 and pregnant when this song came out… now our daughter is 17 and we celebrate 19 years together this Saturday ♥️

In liking this song I know you will love another of his. “Don’t blink” is a song about how quickly life goes by

I've heard this song so many times it just grabs you. Now that my son is grown now and just graduated basic training for the Army. He will be training to be an Army Ranger and has started his own journey in life. I've had custody of my son since he was 4. It's hard on old dad to to let go but he's focused on the next chapter in his life. This dad couldn't be more proud

My "mistake" is a wonderful man with two wonderful daughters. 39 years later and we are still going strong.

“The Good Stuff” is another good one by him !

Hell yeah that’s beautiful! Hurts to the bone when your kids fly the nest. Life goes by in a flash!

Looks like you found the perfect song for the father daughter dance at her wedding 😭😭

The MORE you listen to Country Music, the More you will like it. I love it after decades of hearing and listening to it. My car radio stays on my favorite COUNTRY Music station when my Daughter is not riding with me. When she is with me I will SUFFER listening to that Rap and Hip Hop stuff!

I forgot all about this song, I heard it before like once. It makes me a little teary eyed. beautiful. and congratulations to your daughter, and her lucky gentleman. You seem to be handling it well. My father and my stepfather both cried the entire day of my wedding. lol

Man country music has the best damn stories!!!! Great song!!!! U should definitely check out “The good stuff” by Kenny, u will really enjoy that one as well

Van! My man, what a powerful song but even more powerful testament. I’m a long time “stalker” but the humanity you showed by relating this song to your own life convinced me to sub finally. Keep doing it man, you’re amazing my brother.

It surely is a beautiful song but that’s how most country music works it tells a story in one way or another. I loved hearing your story at the end. I’m a father of six and our youngest moved out on his 18 birthday to start his life and it was also bittersweet he’s now 22 and he’s doing well but I sure do miss the old times but always wish the best and help where I can for every single one of them little shitheads lol that song put me in my feelings this morning

I'm not even gonna speak on this reaction (it speaks for itself... great job Van!!).... as far as more Kenny Chesney songs??? DUDE!! He has a HUGE catalogue of NOTHING but hits..... some are fun, funny, moving, sad but inspiring, thought provoking etc., etc., etc.... continue with him. He's a HUGE fixture in the Country world for GOOD reason!!! Check out some of these..... for serious/inspiring: "DON"T BLINK", "THE GOOD STUFF", "I GO BACK".... for fun: "SHE THINKS MY TRACTOR'S SEXY", "ALL THE PRETTY GIRLS", "AMERICAN KIDS"..... for sexy: "COME OVER" (known as the best/classiest booty call song EVER!! lol!!) "TIP OF MY TONGUE" also "YOU AND TEQILLA" and for the greatest nostalgic-type song and an ode to the American high school football experience..... "THE BOYS OF FALL"..... the video for that is real footage and tugs at the heart (in a GOOD WAY)!!! That's JUST FOR STARTERS (and JUST off the top of my head!!) for Kenny Chesney songs..... the list at this point is damn near endless!!! Great pick and reaction!!!

I'm a reactor myself. Big fan of yours, bro. Not afraid to show emotion and very knowledgeable about the music. Keep doing what you're doing. Love it.

I'm not crying...you're crying Good luck to your beautiful baby girl in her new life 💖 💕

Had my son ad a teen. We danced to this song at My wedding!!! Now he is getting married and dancing to it at his wedding!!!

Awwww Congratulations Daddy!!! I hope all is well and wish them and you the best!!!!

Kenny Chesney is one of my my fav country artist. Just fantastic!

I tell my mistakes I thought I made than they weren’t mistakes. I tell them they are blessed accidents.

“ You Had Me From Hello” “Better As a Memory” “Boys of Fall” “She’s Got It All” “For The First Time” “Somewhere With You” “Anything But Mine” those are all really good Kenny Chesney songs to listen to

One of the best songs ever written. Great reaction

Love your content more and more everyday my man. Thanks for doin what you do!

Give a listen to "That's My Job" by Conway Twitty. You'll love the message.

I wish i could hold my tears back. i have to go blow my freaking nose , between your words and the song i cried that much. BEAUTIFUL

YOUR REACTION IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! HUGZZZ MAN!!!

Man...you hit my heart strings on this one. Especially your story about your baby girl. My only child...My baby girl just got married last December. Even though she was 24 at that time, had graduated collage and was building her life, i still saw her as MY baby girl. That week leading up to the wedding, OMG i was a complete mess. and also a mess for a couple of weeks after. But walking her down that isle, seeing her smile looking at the young man that was about to be my son in law, and seeing the smile on his face seeing her walking toward him. Thats a memory i will cherish forever. BUT she WILL ALWAYS BE MY BABY GIRL! God Bless you man and thank you for this reaction.

Heartland has a song called I loved her 1st that you should listen to with the video.Since your branching out how about starting a country and comedy section in your playlist?

Kenny has hit after hit! Can’t remember them all!

I was 16 when we found out I was pregnant and this song was out around that time. Just like the video he stayed with me and we we have two children both girls. Now one is 20 and one is 17 about to graduate. Now our hearts are breaking that they’ll be gone. This song makes me cry like a baby!!!

You got my allergies acting up too 🥺. Nice reaction. Blessings for your daughters upcoming wedding. I saw a whole different side of my dad the day I got married ❤️ it was bittersweet for both of us. 🙏🏼☮️🌺

My daughters are my heart, and I wouldn't trade them for any dream I gave up. Now, I have three grandchildren and they are my heart too. Family is everything to me and I have a beautiful one. My youngest lives in Dublin Ireland so saying goodbye to her each time she goes home is heart wrenching but, she is happy and that gives me such joy. Thank you for this video reaction, it made me cry but tears of pride.

Heartland - I loved her first. I think it’ll hit home for you.

This is 100% one of those songs that really puts life into perspective for us old heads. Beautifully written

LOVE! XOXO More KC to check out - Don't Blink & The Good Stuff.

Some of my favorite reaction videos are by dads who can relate to songs like this. There is a real vulnerability and love of the men for whom their children (especially daughters) mean the world to them.

There is nothing more important to me than the two little boys who changed my life. Never knew I should have dreamt of this life when I was young and dumb. Dad life for life.

My Brother. You get it. Beautiful take on the song.

Kenny has a lot of good songs, That's why I'm here, You had me at Hello, How forever feel, Don't Blink, The good stuff and many more

Beautiful song. He couldn’t live or they couldn’t live their dreams, but work hard for their child to live hers!

I think this might be my favorite reaction you've ever done. It is a beautiful song thank you for telling your story at the end of it. God bless you and your family

The song hasn't even started and I know you re going to like it because you're such a GREAT dad! We can all see how much you love your kids!

Loved this reaction! You're a beautiful soul!! We need more people like you!

Precious. My heart.

This one makes me tear up every time and I have heard it at least 100 times!

His dream was to head to the west coast.... his baby went to the west coast 🙂 great reaction!

I'm really glad that you're still on this country journey, waiting for you to very soon drop all of your preconceived notions about country music 😁 Every 'country' reaction you do I see them coming down a bit more so great job! 'When the sun goes down' and 'No shoes, no shirt, no problem' by Kenny Chesney are pretty cool songs as well! 😇💜

You are truly a blessed man to have such love and respect in your life ! 😍😍

I have much respect for you . You a black man that raised your kids. Damn u a mythical Beast. If u ask me the black community needs more black men to stand up & be Dad's. Yes Mom's do a good job but they can't fill the roll of Dad. The black community that has took on the government to be Daddy, why? Free money is never Free.

Love this song! Kenny is awesome! So many great songs. Great reaction!

Sometimes what we think are mistakes are really gifts!

Just found your channel tonight. I teared up listening to your story about your wife, daughter, and her boyfriend. You and your wife did a wonderful job raising your little girl. I can tell you're so proud of her. You gained another subscriber tonight.

Oh this song gets me every time. Reminds me of when I was pregnant (way to young) I love you son. So proud to be your Mom ❤️

That’s why I’m here - Kenny Chesney

This song is very touching. Nice reaction. Great insights. Looking forward to more from CCR and Bob Seger. Still waiting for your first Linda Ronstadt experience. 🌺✌️

The Good Stuff is one of my favs by him.

You're a beautiful soul Sir. I have just found you for your reactions and I will be with you for many to come. God bless!

Midnight in Montgomery and Summertime blues by Alan Jackson are both amazing

Heartland doing I Loved Her First!

Thank you for doing this review, sir. An incredible song, delivered perfectly by Mr. Chesney. Love your videos, comments and wisdom. Hope ur good. 👊🏻🎶👊🏻

Back where I come from........one of his first hits.

Literally becoming one of my favorite channels on here, Love the content man.

Love Kenny and this song

This was unexpectedly my situation too. I don't regret my kiddos but I definitely did it the hard way. So this song has always resonated with me. Congrats to your daughter.

Congratulations on your daughter's engagement! That wonderful! 🎈🎉

“Even though I’m leaving” Luke combs!! You’ll love it❤️❤️

So very true, this song puts me in my feels cause I have 2 daughters and they are my everything

Kenny is in my top 5 of country music artists. He's got so many great hits it's hard to choose. Here's a few: "Stand", "You Had Me From Hello", "Me And You", "The Good Stuff", "When I Close My Eyes". Stand would be my favorite.

The good stuff is a great meaningful song. Kenny is meaningful.

When you gave respect for men raising their kids, you got be brother, I was a very young teen Dad, and I never once thought of leaving because I was raised better than that! Now, I have been married for 25 years, have three girls 27, 20, and 8. I also have an 8 year old grand baby. I would never have this beauty in my life if I ran like a coward! My girls are my heart! I include my beautiful wife when I say my girls! She gets even more beautiful with age! I am a blessed man! Thanks brother for your awesome reaction!

You told a beautiful, personal story. Thank you.

Love this Kenny song. Love your family story and hang in there as you get used to your babygirl getting married and starting a wonderful life!

First Congratulations to you and your daughter! I wish them so much happiness. Yes as you say, so often what we see as mistakes turn into our most favorite happy accidents!

The best reaction to a song I’ve ever heard..

This is what country music is all about LIFE

This is a good old country song. Old I mean 90s old. Lol grew up on country....now. I listen to everything. Lately been a lot of Tom MacDonald and Nova Rockafeller and of course Madchild as well as Mesus! Thanks for all you do!!!!!!!!!

She is living his dream.

I had the same thing happen to me going into med school. Only her father didn't stick around. She's graduated recently, & is now living & working on her own. It is bittersweet!

One of your best reactions yet Van.. We both have children and can relate 💯 %. You have a blessed day brother 👍respect. Congratulations on the proposal 👏

Watching this brought my old soul to tears. Have 3 grown daughters with beautiful young families. Living alone now and it just emphasized how fast life goes and you are right how a mistake can be the most beautiful thing that happens in your life. Really appreciate your good work!

CONGRATULATIONS on your daughter's engagement 💍👏❤ Be strong Sir. Thank you for sharing.

Such a sweet story. Loved your reaction. 🥰

Congratulations on the upcoming nuptials for your daughter. I pray for their happiness. Listen to more Kenny you will like his songs.

I knew you'd be thinking about your girl and the walk down the aisle to come. Such a beautiful story. 😊

I think your reaction got me more than the song! Congratulations to your daughter how exciting!!

Van, "Don't Blink" is definitely one you need to check out but so is "Who You'd Be Today". That one really tugs at my heart. Love watching your videos. Have a good one.

Hahahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 my reaction at 3:15.... That's what you took out of that!!! Dogg come on boy!!!! Pullout game??? Hahaha pullout game??? That's what you hitting on.. haha love it!!

“Don’t Blink” and “The Good Stuff” are a couple of other really sweet Kenny songs!

That was my life. Lasted 55 years, after his death, I will continue with his loving memory.

Ya know that’s what is so good about Country music Sometimes the songs they sing It’s like they write these songs about your life Because really that’s all country music is Just stories about peoples life that you can relate to

Hey man! I’ve been watching your reactions lately, and although there’s a lot of music reaction channels, there is something different about yours. You do a great job conveying the message and deepness of these songs that make it feel like you’re hearing it again for the first time. You’ve got something special, and touching how you tied this song into your life. Don’t know if you’ll read this message but you’re doing a great job and thank you!

One of my favorite is. One step up two steps back

If you did not see Kenny Chesney “Don’t blink”. You need to see that one.

those dreams and everything reformed with her. I feel the same with my baby

No shoes, no shirt, no problem and When The Sun Goes Down are great one to check out by Kenny. They kind of have an island vibe, great tunes.

I’m living proof of this song!!!!!

One of my childhood favorites

You are right and I enjoy the story telling songs too.

Thank you for sharing this with me