Martina's right up there with Reba, for me.. she always had the ability to really tell a story, and she never shyed away from fucking going there. These things are difficult, but they also need someone to be a voice for them.

Martina McBride is very dedicated to the fight against spousal and child abuse. Not only does she sing about these issues she donates to help stop abuse.

Yeah, Martina McBride between this song, Broken Wing, and Concrete Angel absolutely slays your emotions. Horrifying, shocking and yet beautiful and moving all at the same time. It's what art is supposed to be.

Thank you for doing this song. When filming, martina got burns on her back and shoulders durring the house burning scene. However she never stopped filming and never told anyone she was standing too close once she realized it because she knew they only had one shot to film that scene and the house was already lit up. That shows you how dedicated she is to messages she beleives in.

I'm a suvivor of abuse myself. I'm not surprised that a mother would do the nuclear option to keep her child safe.

The absolute amount of chaos that she stirred up with this release is phenomenal, forcing the people to recognize and acknowledge that it's happening everywhere...she did what a friend said that was " she disturbed the comfortable and comforted the disturbed "

No one can touch the emotional power that Martina, Reba or Dolly Patron have in their voices and song choices

Broken wings by martina McBride also if youre reading this tim mcgraw

Billy, I know these songs are hard on you, but please know they are appreciated. The messages in these songs can't spread far enough and fast enough, and as older songs, they're getting lost.. Martina got me through very tough times when these were new, specifically this one and the others centered on domestic violence. Now it's your turn to help others. I understand how and why these are hard for you, but know that there are people out there who these are helping. ❤

I saw Martina and Reba in concert some years ago, just a wow moment in my life to see and hear each of them sing. Pure feelings and beauty in each of their voices.

“The heart that God gave her!” I want to add, “The heart God gave you!” Whew! Beautiful. ❤️

This song has NEVER failed to give me chills. I grew up around this, so every time I hear it, it takes me back to that place. Thanks brother for reacting to this amazing song, you picked a damn good one. I've actually been looking through your playlists, and I think you are my favorite reactor now, there is A LOT of music that nobody else has reacted to yet. So thank you

Man 90’s country sure was great!!!

Watched this reaction for the first time and i can say as a DV survivor i can say Martina is the reason i finally got away and became free. He took 8 years of my life and i still suffer PTSD. But i am free.

I remember watching this video the first time when i was 11. My stepdad was so abusive to my mom but i remember feeling like the little girl. Seeing "fake fighting" or someone raising their voice would trigger a panic attack in me....my head would go to whatever recent fight mom and my step dad would have had. I loved this video but oh we would be in so much trouble if it would be on when he came home. It took mom 12 years to finally leave him but HER relationship shaped ME into who i am now. Domestic abuse seriously affects the children.

This song was written by Gretchen Peters and to this day she still thanks Martina McBride for picking it to record. Peters is one of the best songwriters I know and is capable of creating such vivid images in her songs that you actually see the characters inhabiting right in front of you. You should check out Peters own recordings and wholeheartedly recommend listening to her song Five Minutes. Might be the best 5 minutes of music you have heard in quite a while.

Fun fact: Martina McBride started out selling merch at Garth Brooks shows

She, Reba, Dolly, Loretta, Tammy, Trisha...the list is long of really "anointed" women singing country music. Admittedly they are gettin a little older and a few have passed but their contribution to not only country music but also to the world cannot be denied. To be able to convey that type of emotion to millions of people and make people cry is a rare gift. Rare indeed and these women should be celebrated.

Martina is not afraid to show case societal problems in this world. I respect her immensely. Love your heart - it made me subscribe.

Combination of lyrics, singing and images makes this maybe the best music video ever.

Martina took some serious flack for this video and song, but she stood her ground! She does these difficult songs to bring awareness to the injustices and struggles in life!

"you should have seen it in color" is one of the greatest songs ever written

This song brings back so many child hood memories for me... such a hard time. Dealing with so much. BUT GOD!

This is one of the best country songs ever and Martina was around since the early 90's. Best voices around.

In an interview with Martina....she mentioned that she had holes in the back of her white shirt from the sparks of the fire. Powerful song from my favorite artist ever. She can SING!

The imagery of this video is powerful. Her voice and lyrics have the same power. I cry every time I hear it

Thanks for playing my song

After figuring out what the message was I've always focused on her talent....got to Love her powerful voice!!

Another good song by martina mcbride is this one's for the girls.

Martina hits home with pretty much everything she sings...

She surr can pull ur heart out cant she ... Beautiful voive n i always remember waiting for awards shows cause she always gave best performances.

As a survivor, thank you for playing this song and putting the hotline up there.

Martina does have an awesome God given talent ❤️ Love your videos and so happy I found your channel. Thank You for your service to our country ❤️

One of my favorites. Her voice is so beautiful and strong.

Yes B... Remember it's about conquering. Luv ya Billy You So Thoughtful And Emotional. This is a power conquering WINNING song. She has a gift. Its hard to find.

In 2001 I almost died and I remember hearing the angles. Her voice reminds me how they sounded.

Riding with Private Malone by David Ball is another great one

Have you heard "Concrete Angel? It packs quite a punch, too.

Anyone who has been through abuse, man/woman, adult/child deserves the independence day she speaks of in this song. The lyrics, especially the chorus, hit deep into aspects of abuse people don't always consider. She provided that voice in a time when many in that situation weren't able to have one, for that she is a hero.

I freaking love this song, but I cry every time I listen to it.

Playing this and your emotions may well lead someone to do something go get out of such a situation.

I remember this song being so controversial when it came out.

Martina just knows how to pick awesome songs that are so intense, but relatable to regular life!!

Martina sings, you cry. Im 29 in 2019 I cry everytime. Let freedom reign.from Canada. Be free.

I was in an abusive relationship for 3 years, one day I had enough and left him, without a word, thank you, Billy, for your reactions I know this song is hard to listen to. Martina is one great singer. Country music is like storytelling, it happens in real life. I love your reactions.

As someone who was in an abusive marriage this song gets me every time. It took me 9 years to get the courage to get help and get out along with my daughters. I left with my kids and the clothes on our backs and never looked back.

Got to react to Martina McBride's "Anyway"! This was the first song I ever heard by her and I loved it. She has a powerful voice and she brings a lot of attention to the world around us. Love her. She's one of the best!

I absolutely LOVE your reactions. Realize, Martina dives right in. She isn't scared and will do whatever it takes to get the point across. She is a gorgeous woman with a gorgeous voice and a point to make, and, by damned she's going to make it!

This gets me every time. I have a sore throat trying to hold back tears. Sadly, when I was a child, I had to endure this. I told a friend of mine when I was about 30 years old, it blew his mind. He said he never would have guessed. Much Love To You 🕊❤

Just caught up to you watching this. Sending love Billy. Life is hard sometimes and this is why we need to watch out for others. Thank you for posting the number up top, someone may just need it. This song is powerful, I cry everytime I hear it. Hugs

I was in a situation once. I got out. But I absolutely love this song and Broken Wing by Martina McBride cuz of that. ♥️

I grew up singing every word to this, Concrete Angel, God’s Will, Broken Wing, This zone’s For The Girls and things like Goodbye Earl from The Chicks, and as a kid, I had NO IDEA how new it was to get Anthems like this by women artists in Country that spoke up about these REAL issues!! I had sang all of these and more and my parents LOVED when my best friend and I wanted to do Goodbye Earl for the school talent show when we were like 8 and how we did not comprehend how there could be anything “inappropriate” or “controversial” about a song speaking up about something that NEEDS to be spoken about and shoved into people’s faces to get them to acknowledge things, become aware of the warning signs and try to help with resources and donations and a safe place or at least getting a friend to a shelter far away from the abusive person they’re trying to escape from! Yes, these things are difficult to talk about but that doesn’t mean they should be ignored because they do happen all over the place! I really appreciate you being so passionate and real with us on songs like this and having the hotline up the whole time too, Billy! I found Rascal Flatts’ Why song through you yesterday and you not only kept the hotline number and website up for people needing mental health help but spoke about it SO passionately about how you want people to live and it just hit me in all the feels on a particularly tough day! So, thank you for sharing these incredible songs and speaking up on these serious topics in a heartfelt, passionate and meaningful way!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I have unsubscribed to SO many YT content creators since getting out of the hospital right before the pandemic hit because so many of them were coming across as more and more fake and staying in their own little bubbles and not acknowledging what was going on in the world, and I have to say that even though I only discovered your channel a month ago, I am glad I subscribed and I love the way you keep it real! Thank you! You don’t know who needs to see these kinds of videos or how much your heartfelt reactions and genuine words of compassion might help, but I assume that you and your videos have helped me get through MANY awful days of depression this past month alone since I found your channel! You made a difference when you served in our Army to protect us and now you’re STILL making a difference in an entirely new way, and I am just very, VERY grateful I was led to your channel at the right time! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Keep doing what you’re doing because you ARE reaching people!! I promise!! 💙💙

Martina McBride "Where Would You Be" is an amazing song, her voice is timeless.

Excellent reaction. Makes me feel good to hear you talk n feel about abuse on such an emotional way. Thank you for posting the abuse hotline info. I sawin your react how much you care about this horrible crisis. Ty Billy. Also if i havent already let me thank you for your service. God bless

This *WAS* my childhood. I watched my Father beat the daylights out of my Mother on the daily. I lived in CONSTANT fear that if I went to a friend's house, or a school activity, anything that took my away from home.... that my Mother wouldn't be alive when I got back. It is an unimaginable way to live your childhood and those memories will haunt me until the day I take my final breathe. Thank God, my parents FINALLY got divorced after 14 years of violence and abuse. My Dad got sober and has been for 2 decades. I have forgiven him- but I will *NEVER* forget.

Martina McBride has many many powerful songs!! She is amazing!! She truly fights the good fight..

This song hit me hard as a late teen...grew up in a home with a drug addict dad and watched him beat my mom...he was shot a killed in 1980...it broke my heart but saved my mom

I got out and this song was so powerful. It saved me! Now I'm free. Thank you, Billy! Smooches!

I'm seeing this 2 years after you posted it. I grew up listening to this yet still ended up in a situation just like this and luckily me and my children got out of this cycle 4 years ago. Like you said just get out when you find the chance. There is a whole other world out there.

That woman has a 💪🏼 voice with songs that are also powerful & strong !

Bless The Broken Road at the Grand Ole Opery!!! It’s even better live

The first time I heard this song, it totally resonated with me. My dad was a violent drunk abusive in every way. I turned 18 & was amazed I was still alive & so was my mom. I was sure I’d never see my next birthday let alone my 18th. Martina goes after the heavy hitters with lighter ones in the mix. If you haven’t heard Christmas Shoes by Newsong or Blessings by Laura Story Or What it’s Like by Everlast or Emcee One’s I forgive You. Fighter by Jamie Grace. What Faith Can do by Kutless. Mr. Mom by Lonestar. Everything to me by Mark Schultz. You should check them out. Ok done for now. 😉

One of FAVE Martina McBride songs!

She's involved and gets these from people who have gone thru this.her ability to reach out to more is why she does this.God bless her.

React to "Where were you when the world stop turning " by alan Jackson

Martina McBride Loves the only house is a good song emotional but good message too

I Love You This Much is a great song

I love Martina! She sings songs that talk about difficult domestic issues. Having been in an abusive relationship before, things like this gave me hope that it can be different. “Throw the stone away”… “I’ not saying to right or wrong”, to me that means don’t judge.

Suggestion (if you haven't already done it): George Strait - She Let Herself Go.

This song was so talked about positive and negative. Was a hit.

She has such a heart for women and children is her beautiful activism.

Thank you.

"When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues" by Martina McBride

Pam Tillis - Spilled Perfume, 3 Doors Down - She Don't Want the World, and Katy Perry - Thinking of You

Yes God given talent. Beautiful woman

Most people won’t understand but when she let that match she was done with the pain!

Songs like this are why I love Country Music. She puts so much into this song and her vocals are incredible. Yeah Billy, a lot of her songs are PSAs but we’re all better off for it. What other genre and its listeners want to spread real life issues and help bring forth healing and/or help? Not many Bro.

I’m late to the party. I always listen to Independence Day and I love the way you lie together.

You are honest in your responses and you do not ever spread hate. You have a good heart. Thank you for the love, positivity, and compassion with smiles you give us.

I highly recommend Martina McBride - "Where Would You Be". I played that song on repeat; crying 'til I couldn't catch my breath. It wasn't just my relationship that was falling out from beneath my feet, my kids' lives were being unfairly altered and there was nothing I could do to stop or fix it - and THAT hurt the most...because I didn't want them to "come from a broken home"...like I did. Where she sings "me", I sang "us". It's been over 15 years; time didn't heal any wounds - it only left big, ugly, tender scars on their hearts and in their lives.

React to See You Again by Carrie Underwood!!! You will LOVE IT!!

I remember when this song came out...I was super young but vividly remember and many stations didnt want to even air it..with this song she shed light on a topic that many, back then hid behind closed doors and refused to talk about ..... I've seen it first hand ive seen people turn a blind eye and ignore what was going on ..... she freed alot of people with this song ........love shouldnt hurt....everyone deserves love and happiness

We stand with u

Billy sounds like you like many veterans know Gods graces. I found them in 1970

Martina McBride has always had deep songs if you want to hear another one.Love is the only house is a great song that she sings

David Lee Murphy "The Road You Leave Behind." Great song with a great message. You will be happy, I promise

My oldest daughter left this world on July 4th and left her 11 month old son. My husband and I raised him until he was 6. Our youngest daughter has been working on adopting him for the last 3 years. She celebrates the 4th of July because of her sons (hers and her sisters son), but it's a hard holiday for all of us. I was with family this year while they celebrated, but I still wasn't feeling it and it's been 8 years. Honestly, I hate the 4th of July, but I do my best be to positive for my kids and grandkids.

Domestic violence is always shrouded in secretsy.. martina McBride singing about keeps it 8n your mind as these songs you can't forget

Lovvvvvvve this song! So glad you did this one finally! Pleeeeease do Kasey Musgraves - Follow Your Arrow. I've only seen one other reactor do it, and its an AWESOME song with the best lyrics ever.

OMG, I've seen her live on July 4th in Nashville 7 years ago while she sang this song, always thought of this song as 4th of July song, til now. Thank you for opening my eyes. Still love the song tho

Me to Billy raised by my mom and grandma much respect for woman I know where you are coming from

Feminist Country Girl here. Martina is a Goddess, if there’s such a thing. Thank you for reacting to this song & promoting awareness of DV. ✌️💙🇺🇸

You should react to George Strait - I Saw God Today. This song will lift your spirits my friend.

Agree. But I was raised in a house full of men and my daddy said if he ever saw me even raise a hand to a woman he would put me down. Lol so it's not just women who care and have the right values.

Your spirit shines through. It’s so thoughtful to include phone numbers/websites and so brave of you to encourage people to leave the situation. I read a kind of poem the other day saying he bought me flowers today. The flow was that he bought me flowers today to say he was sorry for…. Then at the end it said everyone bought me flowers today and placed them on my grave. Violence is so dangerous and yes please make every effort to get out.

I remember very clearly watching this video when the song came out in 1993... and its impact has not lessen one iota in the years since... still leaves me choked up.

temporary home by Carrie Underwood

If you want a more lighthearted Martina song listen to "My Baby Loves Me".

Thank you for your response and reactions ❤

Thank you Billy appreciate all your comments on thisI took it for 17 years and I had my Independence day it took a beating in 2 hours but I got out and raise my four children by myself thank God I had my Independence day