Home Free History Ep 5 - ft Tim and Austin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- 20 years after the formation of Home Free, this series delves into the stories and characters that helped turn Home Free from a small town music group into an international success story through a series of roundtable discussions.
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"We can do whatever we want and call it country..." ends up being SUCH a good description of what Home Free does. Love it.
Austin and Tim just can't hid it, and Rob has really grown into it
Hello Arnieadam how are you doing
“No matter what, we ain’t goin’ nowhere!” is still one of the funniest things to ever come out of Tim’s mouth. 🤣🤣🤣
Chris, I'm so glad you're doing this group history and I especially enjoy that you're presenting it in sections with different members. We (HOME FRIES) get to follow the birth and growth of the group and learn more about individual members, past and present. And, I especially appreciate the way you guide the interviews without dominating the conversation. Thanks so much!
I would love to see interviews of the people behind the scenes-Darren Rust, choreographer, business manager, videographer etc.
Yes Outstanding Idea
Had never watched The Sing Off in previous years but that's the channel that was on as I walked thru the living room, heard those first few notes out of y'all's mouths, I backed up, sat down, and knew that y'all would win. Been a Home Fry from that moment on and will always be one.
I’ve loved watching these episodes! Unbelievably they have made me an even bigger fan of Home Free! Your singing together is as near perfection as possible, whether it is with Chris or Chance! I love you all!❤️❤️❤️
Hey Chris, who came up with the idea of Rob's gopher? It was genius!
Just now got a chance to watch this. I needed this. Long story short, I am wrecked this week. My sister is in ICU, diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. Never saw that coming. Lots of tears, angry outbursts. You got me to smile for a little while anyway and I am grateful for that.
Hello Donna. How are you doing?
@@DavidSmith-nk2rc better. Thank you for asking.
@@donnamcgowan4063 Good to hear from you Donna. Where are you from if you don't mind me asking?
@@DavidSmith-nk2rc midwest
@@donnamcgowan4063 Wow that's great. I'm from Mansfield Texas it’s my pleasure to meet you here Donna.
Chris, these history lessons about Home Free are fantastic. I only found Home Free in January 2021, and I'm from Wales UK, so until you all started talking about the sing off, I'd never heard of it. So glad you took the plunge, otherwise I'd never have found you boys. I now watch and listen to Home Free everyday, you're all awesome. Can't wait for the next installment. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I hadn’t heard of it either and I live in the ‘states! I NEVER watch what I’ve labeled “talent contests”.
@@sallyintucson I don't watch "talent shows" over here either Sally. I'm glad this one was on though, otherwise I would never have found Home Free, and I must admit I've well and truly fallen down the Home Free rabbit hole. My personal favourite is Adam Rupp, love him. They're all awesome ❤️❤️
Chris, I love your home free history. I am a home fry from Germany. These insides are so wonderful to watch you guys have a wicked sense of humor. Thank you so much for doing this. I hope one day I get to see home free or you live in concert. I love your music🥰
Tim and Austin sound so southern, Country just fit them really I think, they made the group sound country. Tim didn't want to be country, but his soul is country, his sound screams country too. The group is versatile in its sound, but selling themselves as country fits the group, it just works. Adam Chance added in makes it even more so. I agree with Tim on listening to the universe.
Love these back stories. Looking forward to the next.
Again thank you for taking the time to organize, film and edit all these episodes! I love learning more about the amazing band that you started. The way you lead these conversations it feels like we are sitting at the table with old friends and listen to your stories. Thank you so much!
Hello Barb. How are you doing?
These "Round Table Talks" have been the highlight of my day !!
(& yes I do have a life)
Lol lol
I looove the fact that we can pick out from 50 miles away whose talking voice matches your singing voice !!
Home Free has become an addiction... but happily the only one that I don't need to seek help for..lol lol!!!
Tim makes going gray look awesome!
I LOVE you guys! Hoping to come to a concert soon! Keep it up! 🤠🤠💕💕
Chris, Thanks again for sharing Home Free history. Looking forward to the next one!!!
Thank you, Chris, for another look into Home Free's history. Y'all make me feel like I'm sitting around listening to my brothers talk.
The bass vocalist is amazing, hell they are all amazing
My parents and I had watched every year of The Sing-Off, and I knew that you guys were going to be one of my favourite groups of the season just from the opening song. Ring of Fire absolutely sealed it though. That was the song where we knew you had won. Or at least that you should be the ones to win. Any other option just wouldn’t have seemed right and would have made it feel like you were robbed. We fell hard and fast for your group and have followed loyally ever since.
Hello Allison. How are you doing?
I'm lovin' the history videos💖 I was one of those people that hearing the first note, I knew you could win it. Looking forward to your next video.
Again, thank you for making these. So much fun watching. Love all the laughter and how you all fill in memories.
@ 14:13 ~ Chris, you had the same sense I got when I saw that first episode. I remember hearing Nick Lachey
announce, "A country group from Minnesota". I immediately thought No Way! These guys are gone before they
even take the stage. Then the performance; and I was changed by the end. It was Adam. When he kicked out
his leg and shouted, "Come On!" I said, these guys are going to win the whole thing.
Country was never my thing either except for Home Free doing it.
I love these history "lessons"! I can't imagine things not working out exactly like they did because with either Chris or Chance (I love both) you guys wouldn't be the perfect group you are! Other groups just don't have whatever it is that makes you guys special! I love all of you from southeast Tennessee & there's NOTHING wrong with how we "tawk" in the South!😊
Great episode! I never knew that Tim was asked to join Street Corner Symphony! What a change that would have been! We’d never would have known Chance! I wonder who would y’all had taking over after Chris left. I don’t want to think about that! Also, I can’t believe ya’ll worked 12 hours a day 7 days a week! I guess the producers forgot your voices are your instruments! Lol All I know is I loved y’all from the get-go, and definitely knew after “Ring Of Fire” that y’all had it in the bag! These videos are very informative and entertaining! Chris and Home Free should do another collaboration! Thank you for doing this “History of Home Free”, Chris!
So love hearing you guys talk about all the trials and tribulations you've gone through over the years, and still kept hope alive to make it through. Can't wait to see the next episode!
Hello kristy. How are you doing?
I love it….but you’re killing us with dragging these out!!😂 I guess that’s what makes good TH-cam!! 😜 Thank you for doing this! 👏😍🎼🥰👍😘
When is Home Free coming to Australia!?
I discovered Home Free during Covid &
I'm converting ALL my friends & we wanna see u's LIVE.
❤❤❤
A passing Aussie Homefrie 🤭
Thanks for the backstory been a fan since the Sing Off but have deep dived like most fans do but this is more.
Thank you Chris for doing this series. Really interesting and fun to hear how it all came about.
Thank you so much Chris ! If I say more than this it's going to get really sappy. HUGS
Thank you! Favorite musical month so far! I saw my favorite concert with Cypress Fyre! Home Free Dive Bar Saints tour was fun and this series is great! What’s funny is I didn’t become a Home Fry till 2020 because watching the Sing Off I was only a fan of Life is a Highway. I learned the reason why, my favorite tenors are you and Adam. 90% of the country songs I like are written by Home Free members or HF covers.
After watching it all back, more than once 😅😅, and you guys being members of the ACM, I was really disappointed that Jewel didn't take you guys to the ACM awards that year and introduce you as a professional group. I recall that you were there, but it took a few years to get recognized. Not sure about the back story, but it really could have helped you early on following The Sing Off. So glad to see you guys back in Portland this past Friday night! ❤❤
Aww baby home free!! I found you guys on the Sing Off! My mom was watching the show and I decided to watch and when I heard you guys, I was hooked!!! I remember hearing “colder weather” and was in love!
I knew from the moment you stepped on stage! And have been a huge fan ever since!!
Y'all are such good storytellers. I couldn't get enough! Thank you for doing this, Chris!
This has been such an enjoyable series. I was laughing the whole time through this one. Thank you.
Me too hoping nobody was near as I was giggling so much. ( I don't do comedy, doesn't seem to work for me.) A Auzzie Home Fry.
I so love this. I am one of those that after the first note on the sing off, my mom and I KNEW you were going to win! We love you all so much💗💗💗💗
Ok this is just a giggle to listen to.. has made slow afternoons at work a lot more interesting!
Loving this journey that you are documenting Chris! I have loved Home Free since night one of the Sing Off (I was one of those that said you would win from that first night). Until these History episodes I didn’t realize you had been building this juggernaut for over a decade. Love the back stories on how you built up the group through faith and tenacity! You should be very proud of “your baby”! So happy for all of you and proud to be a Home Fry! Also love hearing your solo stuff Have you done Peace In The Valley yet in your solo career?
not familair with that one! do you ahve a favorite recording of it?
Another fascinating episode, and a useful reminder that although HF appear so relaxed, they don't just open their mouths and sing. Voices have to be looked after, exercised but never over-strained or overused, kept warm and free of infection. How typical of TV that they thought that Austin could hit insanely high notes all day, without realising the physical. and mental demands. On one of the Home Away from Home videos, one of the crew says that for 30 or 40 minutes before a show, all you hear backstage is the guys warming up. Look after your voice and it will last for lifetime.
It was a shame in a way that no-one raised the subject of Tim's (jokey) flirtation with Jewel during the Sing Off. Austin also seemed rather smitten by her!
We were smitten, but there was a definite "wall" between the judges and us, so we didn't really interact with them at all except for while on camera.
@@ChrisRuppOfficial Thanks for this, Chris! Glad to hear that propriety was maintained lol.
I absolutely love this series! So great to get all the details from everyone's perspectives. ❤💕
I think this was my favorite episode. That was so much fun hearing the back story of the "Sing Off" with Tim & Austin. Thanks Chris for doing this. Looking forward to the next one.
I have been truly enjoying these history videos! It is amazing to hear where you started, and now see where you all are now! Absolutely incredible! Especially through the Sing-off, you all persevered through it, but still had a great time! I love hearing from each person and their perspective. Hearing about all the memories, makes it so much sweeter! Plus seeing the old videos are great too! It is so inspiring, hearing your story!
I LOVE watching these episodes Chris. I absolutely adore Home Free and knowing how they came to be who they are today has been enlightening. Thank you 😊
I know about the accent thing too Austin. I came from Canada and moved to the states and people just wanted me to talk and I couldn't figure out why. Until they said they liked my accent, that I never knew I had. Now in Texas my Canadian friends can't always understand my accent. I think I still sound the same.
Really enjoyed this who knew that street corner symphony wanted Tim to join their group all things worked together for good as Tim said we would not have heard of Chance and that would not have been good for us home fries looking forward to the next episode 😁
Thank you Chris for putting this series together.....I'm totally loving hearing all of your back stories.....
I have to admit, I really love to hear Tim speak with that bass voice of his....He should narrate books....His voice is so smooth.....
A huge thanks for everyone coming together so we get to see how things went down from y'all's viewpoints, so interesting! Thanks for not staying "yes men" to the producers etc... Looking forward to hearing & learning more. Awesome idea Chris, thanks again🎶💖👏
This is so much fun! Thank you to all the guys for sharing and Chris for putting it all together.
This so great. Although I was quite curious how this interview would have been if Rob and Adam had been there too
Chris interviewed Adam and Rob in earlier episodes. He's been working chronologically through Home Free's history.
@@triciarie3972 I know, I've seen them all. But now they're talking about what happened in the Sing Off and I thought it would be nice to hear them all at once. But I'm not saying this interview wasn't fun. I loved it.
Thanks for this series. Can't wait for the next one. I love that you all are such good friends and have each other's back.
So funny, my mama has me find TH-cam videos of Home Free winning the Sing Off when I come visit; she just loves seeing those. I have been following this History series, too, but it's too long for her to focus on. I just put on HF videos for her and she's happy. But thank you for putting these together, Chris. There's something so satisfying in hearing how human you guys are. Or maybe a roller coaster is funnier when someone else is riding. whee!
Chris, this is such a great idea... I've thoroughly enjoyed hearing you guys reminisce -- love to hear about your journey... you've been a great addition to my life and at least five of my close friends and family are also addicted!
never be afraid or embarassed of who you are or where you`re from- your differences is what makes you unique
I really enjoy watching the history of Home Free. I’ve actually learned some new stuff about you guys. I am one of those fans that as soon as I heard your first song Cruise. I said those guys are going to win. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks, Chris, for these history videos. It's been fun learning more about the history of the group.
Another great episode - and now we have to "patiently" wait for the next. Thanks for all you are doing.
Hello Mary. How are you doing?
I love these stories. Home Free guys are super talented and I love them all.❤️🔥❤️🔥
Love this!!! But I love then all!!
I was one of those people that knew you were going to win from the very beginning. I am really enjoying listen to what happened from you side. I hope we get some more history. Thank you for being you.
y'all were ringers no one else was even close to as talented as you guys!
Thanks Chris for doing these series and letting us get to know all of you better. I love how all of you are like one big happy family who sit around and reminis about how you found each other and became the greatest group of singers I have ever had the privilege of knowing. ❤ Your stories are so entertaining and inspiring. 🦋🥀🦋🥀🦋
Wow, those guys have way too much fun together. Love to hear about more of the history of Home Free!
I am loving these!
Thank you for making these they really have been so much fun, so glad there is yet more to come!!!
These are just awesome! Thank you Chris for doing these & all you guys for participating ❤️ ❤️
About Rob: While his accent is northern when he talks, to me he sounds even more southern than Tim when he sings. Rob sings with a southern accent! Been around Tim and Austin too long, I reckon.😂
I don't understand why people have such difficulty with Austin's accent, though. I'm from Kansas, but I still can understand him just fine.
Hello Donna how are you doing today
Love these videos, Please keep them coming.
Awesome! Thanks so much for putting this out! Thanks for ya'lls hard work! Have a Wonderful Week!
I'm really enjoying these retrospectives! Definitely looking forward to more! It was interesting to learn that the "country" aspect was manufactured by the Sing-Off folks & the group wasn't all on board with it but now it has become their thing!
I am really enjoying these episodes. Chris I wish I had your resolve. I admire you for it. If I would have worked as hard as you I would not be 67 and full of regret. However, I am enjoying these plus listening to Home Free and actually enjoying living through Home Free with and without you. I hope you don't quit singing any time soon. And yes, I think you should collab with Home Free as a group and do more with any of the guys. Just a thought from a Home Fry! 💖
I sure enjoyed this conversation! I'm one of the many fans who discovered you on The Sing Off. I loved both Country and a capella music, and I'd been watching the show since season one. Like y'all mentioned, I knew you'd win from the first note of your first song on the first episode.
Sure fun to hear some TSO BTS.
Amo ouvir essas histórias!
Obrigada Chris por compartilhar essa série!
Esses caras e você são fantásticos!!
Super fã do Home Free!!
👏👏❤
All these episods are great fun, especially as, living in France and having only discovered Home Free during the pandemic, I have a lot to discover. I am amazed at how good Austin's memory is when he talks about precise details of the past, it makes you wonder if he does not sometime forget lyrics to make us smile or wants us to feel protective of him 🙂.
Hey Y’all……. Can’t deny the providence….. that brought you together. Love your talent and Musiic so much. 💔💔
That was fun to watch 🥰🥰
Love these!
Hello Kathy. How are you doing?
I enjoy theses tremendously! Thank you so much.
Great reminiscing! Thanks so much for sharing those moments. You have really brightened my day. HUGS!!!
This was excellent. A lot of life lessons here. Thanks.
No doubt that Austin are from the south, that Lawyer gives him away.
You'r all so qute.
Love to hear the HF's backstories.
First time seeing this. Really enjoyed hearing about your journey.
I love these stories guys! I also find it hard to believe that Austin couldn't grow a beard during the "Sing Off" days because he has an awesome beard now!
Love these episodes so much! Thanks, Chris!
These are so enjoyable and fun to hear all about your history! Love you guys!
You really tore off the curtains on the show with this one🙂 but the show people were correct about setting up your marketing and it has worked really well.
I just love this one! 😀 All of these are great, but this one is one of my favorites in this series.
Mine too.
Wonderful series of videos. I hope you guys come down to Iowa and play the Surf Ballroom so that I can see you live. Its a bucket list thing to see you sing in person.
I have watched since sing off but when I found out you started in Mankato had to go back in time. Hope to see you in Oregon this summer.
I am loving these episodes!
Thanks!
I don't remember exactly why I started watching The Sing Off that season, maybe it was because I had just watched some stuff about Jewel and wanted to see what the show was about (I was a heavy The Voice fan). I knew in that first episode y'all were miles better than all the other groups and would win it. If y'all hadn't been on it I wouldn't have watched the rest of the season.
Awesome stuff!! Thanks!!!!!
Cool to hear your history of The Sing Off!
the stars were alining for a big miracle- no matter how many times Tim said "NO" -
Thank you for your service from the widow of a Marine Vietnam veteran!
For me, it's so funny when they talk about Tim's accent. I'm Northern California born and raised and grew up around people from all parts of the world, hearing accents from all over the globe was normal. My parents were from Texas and we spent a majority of my first 20 summers, weeks at a time, in Texas and nearby states. Texas accents were just part of the background, I hardly ever notice them because they're home for me. I don't even really hear Tim's accent.
Now, Austin's Georgia tones are a totally different matter! Love his voice, his accent, his flirty smile... Let me stop here...
Gosh, these are fun!
I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU ALL SING THE DANCE. MY SISTER AND HER HUSBAND FAVORITE SONG.,AND HE PASSED. PLEASE
Hello Debbie. How are you doing?
Have thoroughly enjoyed these segments on the history of Home Free. :) Aware that you were stepping away from HF, will there be one covering how Chance was selected to join the group, etc?