I just want to say thank you so much Michael, this is a dream come true. Thank you all for the kind words I appreciate you all so much.

Nolan has been my best friend since we were 13. Eons of talent. And the best lyricist out! I’m ecstatic that he’s expanding faster then a sponge in water! Great review. His music tears my heart out!

"she was falling asleep driving down 68, I drove just to get us back safe" hits hard, Ive driven my dad home from the bar many times when I was just a kid, this is an amazing AMAZING song

Just 3 chords and the truth.... Heartbreaking song ..hits close to home

I either Laugh-Giggle-Tear up-Chill up when i watch your stuff... Cheers..

Let's appreciate radiowv for bringing us such great artists. This man and many more they promote are awesome.

So raw!! And so wonderful!!!

Because I have a mother and had a father who never dealt with this type of addiction, I can’t really relate to what he’s singing about. However, because of how well this song was written and how powerful the performance of the song was, I am sling shotted into this as if it happened to me. I’m 41 years old and I’m sobbing in my kitchen. My god, man. I love music so much.

No glitz or glamor here. Just awesome True music !!!

I love palmisano every single video you connect with the person behind the guitar and you can find the beauty in most songs.

Ok new Nolan fans,... now look up and listen to 500 and Born to Love. Born to Love made me cry over and over. The passion in his music is incredible 🥹💕

Proof that music is therapy. The way he went from explaining the "why", to anger and finally settling with the heartbreak was amazing!

Whomever is getting these songs to you is doing a great job. I can't think of any other youtuber (or other source) that consistently puts me on good music. I don't get your guitar talk gibberish but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy it. I can only speak on the ignorant side of guitar theory but I know when something hits my ears right. Regardless where one is on the music spectrum, you make discovering the layers of what makes something good interesting without talking down or up to your audience. Very accessible at many levels.

Mate , thank you for introducing me to this guy. I love this dude....

I feel down the Nolan rabbit hole last night! Just wish he had a lot more music on streaming platforms.

Wow... fucking speechless and in tears

Loved this bro. Thank you

This channel is a goldmine for finding incredible new artists. New to me anyways.

Hosted Nolan at a house show back in August and have had the pleasure of getting to know him a bit. I was hoping this one would cross your path. He’s incredible, man. This one is incredibly personal and about his mother’s struggle with addiction.

"6-5-4 is your basic progression - whatever" lol my man you summed it up perfectly - goosebumps for basically the whole video, thanks for the introduction!

Thanks, Michael... 1 minute into your video and I need to thank... :)

Nothing more powerful and artistic musically than a someone solo on a guitar and baring his soul. Having a hook or chorus or guitar solo would’ve totally changed the trajectory of the song but he stuck to the main chords and the story he’s telling instead. Can’t get much more real than that

Mind officially blown! It's sooooo real!

I am officially down the rabbit hole. Can't wait to see him perform live.

The range. Damn! Thanks for the find @MichaelPalmisano , now im going to go listen to more of his stuff.

What a gut punch. Wow.

I was driving listening and had to pull over to give it my full attention. Just incredible

Heard this song a month or two ago. Current favorite. As a native West Virginian, I can feel the whole song.

Music is such a special human thing. I’ve never watched a video from this channel, never heard of Nolan Taylor, but I’m sitting here on my couch with tears in my eyes. Beautiful.

im in Canada and have been following Nolan for a couple of years since a friend shared his music with me. he's just great!

Michael, thank you for showing me Nolan. And Nolan, thank you so much for your music)! It's so impressive.

I've been listening to Nolan for a few years now, and I called it years ago that he's being slept on, that he's easily top 5 best artist out and no one even knows it. I'm so glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves. He's truly an amazing artist and songwriter that deserves to be noticed. He's the Real Deal Holyfield. Oh, and this is a true story about his mother.

When you hear Nolan live, you're shaking right with him and his guitar. Every...single...time.

First saw Nolan when he supported CWG in Columbus, Oh. This man had an entire crowd wrapped around his finger in full attention. To say I was moved by emotion is an understatement. His music is really something special. Glad to see him on this channel finally!

Chills, chills chills.

I haven't had a song physically shake my soul like this song just did in such a long time. My lord this guy has talent - the lyrics, the belting, the guitar... the total package right here.

I have been listening to this track and crying every time. I cant even relate to a parrent I want to run from, but I feel the truth and pain in this song and it hits me straight in my core. This is what music is all about. Thanks Michael for finding and sharing this!

Soooooo glad you did this man!! I LOVE Nolan. I live in WV where "68" is. And this song hits hard for SOO MANY of us who grew up poor and surrounded by addiction in WV.

The best music always comes from something the writer has seen, done, or been involved in. Put 10 people on the same song & that 1 song now has 10 different interpretations and to evoke an emotion regardless of what that emotion is the very reason we write. I cant explain the difference exactly but, when the song becomes a story that cannot be re arranged for its meaning by those 10 people, when the authors body cries before his/her eyes do, thats power. This is one of those. I've never seen this guy but I will be seeing more of him. Thanks

Woohoo! WV Radio represent.🤙Nolan Taylor is phenomenal, and his recognition has blown up since this video. Such a stellar artist.

The F-chord around 5:34 is the most emotional F-chord I have ever seen! Goosebumps! Greetings to Michael and all the viewers and lovers of music in it's best way!

Damn!!!!! No words for this. Absolutely genuine and fantastic!!! I see in the comments he has played in Ohio a couple times, next time he comes to Columbus or bear here, I’m going to check this dude out!!

I just came across this guy and this song about 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love this dude's style! He is now a part of my permanent playlist. I also recently found you and your song reactions and I thank you for the music you have introduced me to. Thank you!

Wow. That song really spoke to me, but more so, your commentary really put it into perspective for me and really touched me. I have been in a "comfortable space" for a very long time and I have become used to not being happy but just accepting with the way things are. Letting got of a very unhealthy relationship and acting on the knowledge that it will never make me or her happy, chosing me, is something that I could never muster the courage to do and it feels like I never will at this moment. Listening to this song and yourself hinting at the fact that you managed to do that and that it was worth it inspires me. Thank you and Mr. Taylor for that.

2 Words: Cold Chills. I mean, real ones. Nolan Taylor is on my list now too!

Dude you seem like such a real and kind person - we need more people like you on this planet, and I just want to tell ya, your vibes don’t go unnoticed ✨

I’m glad to see you reacting to more of this kind of country/Appalachian music. Some of the most powerful lyrics come from these artists, especially Nolan Taylor. I know you love colter wall so I want to show you someone who reminds me a lot of him. Jake Kohn is a new artist with a couple songs on the radiowv channel. He’s like colter wall if he was from Appalachia and I’ve been hearing he’s only 15. If that’s the case he’s probably the most mature, and creative 15 year old lyricists out there. Love the videos and keep it up!

Thanks my friend. I’m going through this right now at 55. Thought it would be different. This song made me laugh because I’ve never heard something that someone else wrote that was so perfect. Hopefully soon I’ll have the courage. Love you brother. Thanks for doing what you do.

OMG I did not expect this, such a great pick!!! Saw Nolan perform at Southgate House Revival and I felt this when I first heard it, I still do each time I hear it. Very deserving of the nod ❤️

This guys voice is just a highway to my emotions

Michael, I watched this video tonight and I started crying after listening to talk after the song.. I often wonder about things like why we are here and what this life is and it also scares me to think that I guess it was one of those times where the cosmos lined up perfectly and put this video in front of me so I could watch it because every word you spoke and also the song lyric content so perfectly to a tee matched where I'm at and what's going on in my life. If you only knew all of the details of everything it would scare you too. I'm a big fan of your videos and I used to live in Baltimore too. Thank you for speaking the thoughts in your mind in this video because it broadened my perspective on this thing called life.

Jesus, why am I crying?!! That was amazing...thanks for the introduction, Michael...brilliant shit, as always...

Love this song.. It’s my story too…. Never heard of this guy.. big fan now.. This one with the Townes video….🤘

Best review ever! I couldnt describe my first reaction when I heard him better. Everything I've heard from him is just too real... He has stories that demand to be heard. Hopefully you gave it another listen. I'd love to hear what you think after absorbing the lyrics.

Best voice around love that man🖤he will touch your soul such a amazing special human

Oh I’m going to check out Mr Nolan. Thank you for bringing him to us.❤

Nolan Taylor is an amazing musician. Powerful songs. He's got a bunch more on his YT. Super good guy. Met him in 2018 at a music festival of sorts. So happy for him that his talent is on the big ole rise

He’s a wonderful soul too! Thanks for covering him as well as my friend Travis Meadows recently.

two things for me - one is Nolan Taylor. err.... YEA! and the other is you Palmisano. It is so rare that commentary on or about music gets to the heart of life itself and you, sir, did just that on this video. Chapeau. PS fwiw I'm not a guitar player or any kind of musician and I wouldnt know a chord progression if it slapped me upside the head but I love your videos and I love the sincerity with which you speak.

There is something special and amazing taking place in the Appalachians right now as I almost feel like we are witnessing a rebirth of REAL country music. This is the REALEST music being produced today. It's dark and sad, and it's written about their struggles and their pain. I call it COAL COUNTRY, but it really feels like it transcends stereotypes. People from all walks and backgrounds are discovering it and relating to it. It's just so damned REAL.

I so admire your deep passion for music!! This guy takes reality to the next level 👍

Didn't realize this one would hit so close to home. I recall driving my mom in a blackout down the old river road at the age of five a miracle to be sure

Great writer. Now THAT is what he does have that he shares with some of the best. It was even better by the end. Love finding new artists on Michael's channel. Thank you.

Saw him last night 6-3-23. It was epic. True story of his upbringing. Had my eyeballs leaking. His were too.

I had this same exact reaction! I hope Nolan gets all the things in this life he deserves!!! ❤️

Michael, thank you for shining the spotlight on yet another great singer songwriter. I can’t wait to listen to everything that Nolan has to offer. And thank you, Ryan Davis, for sharing this gem with Michael and the rest of us.

I watched this video a month ago and have listened to Nolan a bunch since. Now I see he’ll be an hour from me the day before my birthday in July. Very excited. Thank you Michael.

Absolutely incredible!!!

NO FRICCIN WAY! WORLDS COLLIDE! I Love this dude.

"I fuckin FEEL it" says perfectly how we all feel about this song. Also weirdly hilarious to hear you swear. You're always so clean to see you lose it is great lol.

I discovered this song yesterday and I cannot get enough of it. I felt the same when he said "Im done now, im through with you!" The literal fist pump. You looked like you were about to pause before he got to it and I said to my computer screen "Not Yet"!!!! Your face shows you feel this song. Such an incredible tune

We’ve seen Nolan live a few times now and every song he plays is better than the last and the emotion he puts in to playing 68 brings tears to my eyes every time! If you get a chance to see him live, do it!

I live Nolan Taylor, seeing him in a couple of weeks here in KC! First time coming across your reaction. I loved it!!

I am fortunate enough to actually know Nolan, and just saw him perform live recently opening for Charles Wesley Godwin and Cole Chaney, and let me tell you - he is the REAL deal. I was able to talk to him after the show and he is extremely humble, and extremely talented. I am beyond excited to just continue to watch this man pursue his dreams and succeed. He is about to BLOW UP.

I’ve seen that backyard scene a lot of times, in WV all my life. Well performed, great song and great quality record. 🤘

Man this is why I absolutely love this channel. Wowzers what a cut!

This one brought me to tears. I cant thank you enough for these videos you make. They mean more than you know to some of us!

As soon as I heard him a couple of weeks ago he became a favorite

Thanks to this channel…I’ve been put onto yet ANOTHER incredible artist. I absolutely love your content mate! This track is gut wrenchingly beautiful and I can’t wait to listen to more of Nolan!

Michael, Thank you for sharing about your life, finding the one good thing lifting you up. Extremely inspiring, thank you🙂

This was the best one so far! I've been watching you a few years now, and just discovered Nolan Taylor myself a couple months ago..... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Man this song hits so close to home for me. As someone with a manic, pain pill abusing, mentally manipulative mother, I'm still trying to separate myself from as a 32 yr old man. Took me until I was 30 to stop lying to myself that she's just going through a phase and some day she'll get out of that bed but she won't.

Been WAITING for you to do this one, recommend it to you a while back on another video, I'm juat not on guitar gate. Such an incredible performance, so glad you picked up on him shaking at the end!!!

LOVE this reaction and the gratitude and humility you've shown ❤️❤️

That song should never of Fuxkin ended. Gotdam ! Jealous of myself right now for how early I now have this man’s journey on my watch ! Hell yes

I love that I found Nolan's music. hes a brilliant songwriter. I lover writers who put their emotions in the music and tell real stories in musical form. I cant imagine how cathartic, but also genuinely painful, it is to get this out. I cry nearly every time i hear this song. I attribute that to the story itself but also the performance. Love it! Cant wait to see his success in the coming months

I am almost speechless - other than to say that song cut right through me. Wonderful!

He is amazing. Authentic and down to earth

Man it's crazy I just discovered Nolan Taylor just three days before watching this video.

I agree with everyone here about how this channel is a gem for exposure to great music along good natured reactions. This song and artist were brand new to me today and I'm supremely grateful for the discovery. Will quickly say though that you missed the meaning here. He's cutting his Mom out, not his Dad.

You have introduced me to the most amazing artist! Thank you for what you do sir!!!

Thank you for your wise words Michael - didn't think I'd come out of this video with a life lesson ... but I did, and I needed it. Thanks mate ;).

We love Nolan!!! His Album is coming soon. Can't wait

Tears, man. Thank you.

Such great tuneful shouting at the end! All in. Love it. Storytelling style and vocal tone reminded me of Damien Jurado but like you say, visceral.

I discovered him just a few weeks ago and 68 is an absolute gut punch of a sone. I grew up hosting my friends who had a Mum just like this ... Poverty and dependency on substances sucks so much ... he is singing like he grew up with me and my friends and it still tears me up listening to this.

I saw him open for Charles Wesley Godwin last year. Fantastic performer and writer! This particular song is autobiographical which makes is so powerful!

Thanks for referencing SRV vibes of his body and soul are one with the guitar. The epitome of a genuine artist is in the open channel of pain or feeling that is expressed from their hands and voice as they are performing. RIP SRV🎸

When he hits this line at 4:40 I get chills EVERY TIME. This song is a staple of my playlist now

Wow! Just followed him on Spotify. Pure raw emotion. This gave me goosebumps.