Since I am an eighty-nine year old American and a Korean veteran, I have heard the beautiful National Anthem many tjmes. I guarantee you that my heart swells with pride and have shed a few tears every time. It means so much and is so powerful, especially in a crowd of people. And you sweet people are so special to let us know how you feel about it.
Thank You Sir for your service. It was people like You that made this country a home for us all. I pray there is still enough people with your spirit, to keep it free and safe. May God bless and keep you forever.
As a US Army vet, I’m so impressed by the understanding your family has of how blessed we are to be Americans. You understand it better than many who have lived here their entire lives! I hope someday, you’ll be able to visit the great state of Idaho! What an honor it would be to meet you!
@xltk9 isn’t that the truth! Listening to our buffoon of a president and his staff, you would think that we are living in the Jim Crow era. Is there racism? Yes, but not systemic racism. Racism isn’t a skin issue, it is a sin issue. God bless.
I'm a 70 year old man. I cry nearly every time I witness the Star Spangled Banner being sung. My Dad was a sailor in WWII. It changed him for life, but he never complained because he was fighting for freedom against agents of Satan.
Some facts! 1. The entire song is in fact a British drinking song. The Americans stole the music and made new words. 2. The US flag is 3/4 British. The 13 stripes are from the Grand Union Flag of British America the British invented. The Stars are American only. 3. In 1945 the US flag ONLY had 48 stars on it. IF you see 50 stars in a war movie, then its the wrong flag.
@@darrellpowell6042 if this is true it makes our anthem that much better. To defeat the Brits then take their music and parts of their flag to create ours so they never forget makes me even more proud to be an American.
I want the America I grew up with sadly, the GOP ruined it with their greed! I love my country and will always say "God bless America but, F the government!" I didn't pledge allegiance to the government but this great land and the freedoms we all take for granted until they are taken away! I couldn't stop crying when Whitney sang and I cried on this one too! I am an American NOT a murican!!👍
Our National anthem can be chilling and moving at times! We can't wait until y'all get here! Here's hoping that all goes extremely smooth and y'all have a great time!
Some facts! 1. The entire song is in fact a British drinking song. The Americans stole the music and made new words. 2. The US flag is 3/4 British. The 13 stripes are from the Grand Union Flag of British America the British invented. The Stars are American only. 3. In 1945 the US flag ONLY had 48 stars on it. IF you see 50 stars in a war movie, then its the wrong flag.
As an American-Watching another countries’ people appreciate America like this.. makes me so happy, and upset. Happy these beautiful souls opened my eyes, but upset it took so long to realize we (Americans) ALL take this beautiful country for granted-on some level. Whether we realize or not. Thank you Smith Family! For giving me a beautiful ‘enlightenment’ moment! Truly humbling to be a part of the greatest country in human history. Forever grateful 🙏🏼
As a former marine when I saw his performance my chest swelled up and my eyes teared up and then I looked at the sky and thanked the Lord for making me an American 🇺🇸
Eddie, Shame on you! There is no such thing as a 'Former' Marine! Once you earn that Title, unless YOU do something that dishonors it (ie, 'Bad Conduct Discharge or similar Felony), *YOU ARE FOREVER A MARINE!* (((Hugs))) You're a Devil Dog, and you will ALWAYS BE A DEVIL DOG! Semper Fi my fellow Jarhead! :-)
My dad was a POW in WWII. He was shot down over Germany and a POW for 9 months. Also served in Vietnam and Korean wars. My dad also lost a brother in WWII. I cry every single time I hear this song. My dad instilled in us to be proud to live on American soil.
This was my favorite version. Hits hard lately because it's very hard watching my country crumbling from within. I ❤ this country so much and it's just not the same anymore. Hurts
Whitney’s rendition of the anthem was powerful- filled with pride. Chris’s rendition is humble. Our country is politically and socially divided right now and Chris’s rendition at this time was just perfect.
Socially and politically divided kind of describes a lot of countries right now really. Chris’s also sounded powerful to me and like he was conveying pride in the country. Unless you mean a more sort of quite soulful humility to the tone he does have that element to his voice.
@@kyleelsbernd7566 which side is right you mean the side that supported those terrorist on jan 6 who tried to take over the capitol and beat police officers with the flag? 😂
as a Marine vet. I can tell you that it does not matter who sings it. The Anthem touches and inspires. You don't really want to hear someone butcher it, and obviously a great singer sounds great. The song itself is a message of indomitable spirit.
One of the best performances. Proud to be an American 🇺🇸 Chris Stapleton is AMAZING, if you ever get a chance to attend one of his concerts. You won’t be disappointed. ❤️🇺🇸💙
Hearing the anthem at big events like this always gets me teary eye especially since the September 11, 2001. It just reminds me how everyone came together in such tragedy and put aside our differences.
Yes indeed, I get upset when watching sports on TV, whether it is Football, Baseball, Soccer or Hockey...It always seems to break into commercials and hearing Our National Anthem prior to the game/match isn't seen on the broadcast! It is disheartening! However, when you go to one of the games/ matches in person! It is so Lovely and Breathtaking to be in a crowd with your fellow citizens, Not only celebrating the game, but the Love for Our Country! So Happy that you all are going to visit us! You will Love it nomatter what State...Ps.. to Denzel!...I was crushed by our Cats losing! Cincinnati is so very proud of them...Next Yesr! Who Dey! And to beautiful Atlanta...you keep rocking with your cooking! Kudos to Sam and Nadine...What a Lovely Family!💖
@@angelagarutti6118 republicans tore apart our nation in 2017 and it’s gotten worse every year. I want to go back to 9/12/2001 it did not matter black, white, Hispanic, Democrat, Republican, liberal, independent we all held hands, we hugged strangers, we gave blood. Unfortunately this country will Never unite
Anthem means a lot as my grandfather was in WWII in Normandy, Dad n father n law in Vietnam and husband in Iraq. My family has fought hard for that anthem and this country to keep it the land of the free, so when we hear this song it brings us to tears or choked up. Chris’s version by far is so much more emotional than any other, even though Whitney’s performance was flawless. So glad you guys can appreciate it and feel what we all feel. ❤
I missed it too during the Superbowl. The way Chris clearly prounced each word gave me chills. I live in Indiana. Each time l hear our anthem I'm touched. Love your videos!
Griffith here. I missed it as well. By choice. I refused to add viewer time to the woke garbage. Didn't know they would actually have some real talent such as Mr. Stapleton.
I am 48 years old. And for 48 years, I, without fail, start getting emotional and have to wipe the tears away when the line "and the rockets red glare...." gets sung.
I have been to 4 Super Bowls and I was there for this one and Stapleton by far is the best version I’ve ever heard. Thank y’all for having good things to say about our anthem.
Hey Nadine, Sam, Atlanta, and Denzel. I think I can speak for all Americans, Natural-Born, and those who have chosen to come from other countries and make the U.S. our home how humbled we are by your family's reaction to all things the United States of America. My family and I live about 1 mile (1.609 kilometers) from the stadium where Super Bowl LVII was played and heard all of the crowds, including the National Anthem right from my backyard to say it was amazing is an understatement of the century.
Hi again folks from the middle of Minnesota, The audio quality is absolutely superb! I've been in several bands over the < many years, am 73 years old with excellent hearing and still have a great ear (2 actually) for sound quality. As always, all the best to you and yours, Terry
Thank you so much. I am a 68 year old American. We used to study our national anthem in school however not anymore. Star Spangled Banner is a song about freedom's triumph over tyranny. Every freedom loving person in the world should feel a special bond with it. I was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. We used to visit Fort McHenry on elementary school field trips. What a feeling to stand on hallowed ground where our flag never touched the ground amid the most torrent bombardments in history at that time. Thank you.
Love the Suns shirt! As an Arizona Native, living in Texas now, glad to see the Suns represented in NZ! Chris did a great job on the National Anthem! Sounded amazing! Love y'all!
The National anthem was written when this country was under attack by the British navy. It is a wartime song, not a country ballad. The tempo and the big band sound of the orchestra along with Whitney Houston s strong voice was the way it was meant to be sung. I do love Tennessee whisky and Chris Stapletons voice, but not for the national anthem, Also, Whitneys version was released as a single and for the first time in the history of the national anthem made it to billboards top twenty.. My sister is a history teacher and when she teaches on the origin of the song, she plays Whitneys version.
That was indeed a great National Anthem performance - great performance by Chris. Whitney's was also a perfect score and it was during a time of war (the Gulf War) and Patriotism was even more heightened. I saw them both live - I'm in my 50's now, and they BOTH brought tears to my eyes. I'm so proud to be an American.
I am an American vet, I am 70 and was in the Army during the Vietnam War. I am female and didn't think only men were American so I enlisted and entered the medical realm to take care of the vets coming back from Vietnam in the burn ward. You can't help but be proud of your country when you visually SEE these soldiers and the price they pay to keep us free from tyranny and help others worldwide as well. This kind of dedication goes all the way back to the beginning of this nation as your family has seen in that Star Spangled Banner clip, and it continues. Unfortunately, we have an administration in our top government office right now that is selling us out to our enemies because of their own greed. Please pray for the USA will you please? This evil in control right now might be our downfall when we have traitors in office. Barbara ....Holland, Michigan USA
It warms my heart that you all have such a respect for our anthem & honor its origin. I can never hear it or play it (was in a marching band) without tears of pride & thanks to all who have & now keep us free. I grew up learning to stand up & place our hands over our hearts while played to honor those who make our freedom real. It saddens me deeply that so many don't now a days. Freedom is never free. 🇺🇸🇳🇿 Sooo excited that you all are coming soon! Such a celebration! 😊
There isn't an American who doesn't have an emotional deep love of that song!!! Thank you for all the love and respect you show to one of our most beloved songs/traditions
I live near FT. Mchenry where the Francis Scott Key was inspired to write this anthem. I served in the Military and now as an old veteran I still cry when I hear it. I'm transported back to the Battle of Baltimore and picturing those patriots fighting for my freedom. Thank you New Zealand family for your take on it. God Bless you all!
They weren’t fighting for freedom the British want to attack Baltimore to stop the privateers who were attacking British ships The British was fighting a war with Napoléon at the time
Absolutely the best version I have ever heard in my life. I’m a senior,and a veteran. I don’t know how anybody wouldn’t shed a ter after watching that.❤
As an American, whenever the National Anthem is sang I can’t help getting choked up and tearful. Knowing the origin you can’t help getting a bit emotional. I’m glad you guys get it ✌🏽
Some facts! 1. The entire song is in fact a British drinking song. The Americans stole the music and made new words. 2. The US flag is 3/4 British. The 13 stripes are from the Grand Union Flag of British America the British invented. The Stars are American only. 3. In 1945 the US flag ONLY had 48 stars on it. IF you see 50 stars in a war movie, then its the wrong flag.
@@darrellpowell6042 …..the song was a British pub song sung by both Americans and Brits. The song was in the public domain and various songs would have different lyrics put in at various times. The song was very popular when the poem was written. The words of the poem were then set by Americans to the tune and was eventually written down as such. The US flag did use part of the original design from their time as a colony because the red and white stripes were very easy to spot on ships as coming from the US. So there was a practical reason for it. Are you British or something?
Hello New Zealand from Toronto, Ohio USA I’m a 67 yr old grandmother and I’m so touched as an American that you feel as you do about our Anthem. When it is sung with feeling from down deep inside it’s simply incredible, I got chills when I heard Chris Stapleton’s rendition SOOO incredibly proud of him!👏👏🙏🫶🫶
As a veteran of the US Military, everytime the anthem is sang is emotional and makes me tear up. Proud to be an American, Proud to have served this Great Country!
You understood the history already so can understand the pride. Was stopped by ads but back. Love you guys and included beautiful daughters. Hoping your visit to the US will be all you have wished. Welcome!
idk man something ab his voice. You can hear his passion and soul and it being our national anthem amplifies the emotions as well. I also like how he did it his own way bc i feel like most artists almost have the same, idk "routine" when doing our national anthem, but his was unlike anyones. for sure top 3 in Super Bowl history
That anthem has a special meaning for me, I have family members that were in the military It means something a little different to me! It always brings a tear to my Wise when I hear that song. Sometimes we have some Americans take it for granted, But when you've had family in this service It means that much more. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, And others that you have made appreciate in our country. You know you can be adopted! I hope this finds you healthy and safe , Until next time take care.
Some facts! 1. The entire song is in fact a British drinking song. The Americans stole the music and made new words. 2. The US flag is 3/4 British. The 13 stripes are from the Grand Union Flag of British America the British invented. The Stars are American only. 3. In 1945 the US flag ONLY had 48 stars on it. IF you see 50 stars in a war movie, then its the wrong flag.
Thanks for another great reaction. It was a blessing to see Chris Stapleton sing at the Superbowl this year. I have been praying for a gifted soulful/country singer such as him to sing our anthem at this venue for so long. 🙏 Some prayers are answered.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE CHRIS STAPLETON!!! doing our National Anthem!!!! It's even more emotional to me now because I see so many things being destroyed in our country! I pray people wake up and pray for our God given rights and rights that so many fought and died for!!!
Just found you guys. Love your reaction & subscribed. Truly, a heart wrenching rendition of our anthem. 35 year US Army vet living in North Dakota now. I'll keep watching and hope that your trip to the US is amazing.
While these types of huge event are a sight to behold, it is just as powerful to me to be at a small three field ball diamond or single field soccer game when they direct your attention to a flag and the anthem is played. Everyone stops and stands, even neighbors and people walking on the sidewalk. We are truly blessed to live here, and we are blessed to have the friendship and respect from you and your family. Can not wait to see your adventures in country. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, I know few will realize the sacrifices you make to allow us a front row seat to your family.
I wish everyone who is American would realize how much freedom we have here. We always so blessed. Thank you New Zealand Family for sharing this video with us.
When Francis Scott Key wrote the anthem, he envisioned it song on that battlefield, in those forts, upon all the ruins. I hear this spectacular version of Chris Stapleton. I hear the glory "that our flag was still there". I hear the raw love of our country in his voice. I hear the rejoicing of victory and freedom "o'er the land of the free". I hear salvation for those who died and those who made it thru the war for "the home of the brave". I hear a sense of unrestrained relief and calm in every word. Chris resonates this version and exemplifies weary soldiers, tired nurses and doctors, children's camp counselors, teachers, tragedy survivors, and a local hero at a small town sports game. Perfection to the core of my heart.
At this point, I say you guys pack it up early and move here to the States permanently! You guys are more respectful than most people that actually live here. Keep up the awesome videos!
Hi!!! I couldn’t agree more!!! They are equal for me too!!! Mr. Chris Stapleton is such a blessing for all of us to hear his voice but then to sing the National Anthem the way he did really brought tears to my eyes. Wow.
You guys are so great! You make ME proud to be an American, and grateful as well, despite all that is going on politically, we are all still united in our love and appreciation for the freedoms for which our soldiers have fought so hard to keep. I live 5 miles from the stadium in Phoenix and though I wasn’t IN the stadium I was just outside and I heard it and I felt just as moved and chills down my body from that song. All of my friends…we all had tears in our eyes and hugged each other and just shook our heads “yes” at each other. I’ll never forget it. I’m so excited for you to come to the US! If you come to AZ let us know!!!! I’d love to meet you guys so much. ❤
What a lovely family. Thank you so much for the reaction. Chris did a great job selling America. I think it's the same with anything he sings about. The man is gifted.
Chris (a Kentucky Native) did an excellent job singing our National Anthem. Another amazing version is the Kentucky All State Choir. These two along with Whitney’s version are 3 of the best!
This version of our national anthem brought tears to my eyes watching it live. I have gone back to watch it several times since then. I love Whitney's version. However, this was the version our country needs at this time. Beautifully done. He is truly amazing. It should also be noted that the flyover immediately following the anthem was an all female crew, which has never happened before. Our country has come so far. I truly hope you are able to come experience something just as beautiful when your family comes to visit. 😊
The fact that it was just Chris and his guitar with no other back up music gave an entirely different feel. He had nothing to fall back on. I love Whitney and no disrespect to her but the king has taken his throne. I have listened to this version at least a dozen times which I never have with Whitney. Top notch. Wish you could have seen the official video.
This is my favorite rendition of our beautiful National Anthem! It was so beautifully sung by one of the greatest artists! Thank you for have a great understanding of what this country is about because a lot of people here take it for granted.
This is the best rendition of The National Anthem I have heard. Chris puts 100% feeling in the song where most of the singers sing their versions in showing their ability of the type of singing they are known for. The lyrics are the poem Francis Scott Key wrote that was entitled "Defence of Fort M'Henry" was written telling of the fighting for our country against the British ships of the Royal Navy in Outer Baltimore Harbor while attempting to overrun Washington City which later became Washington D.C. Though the British had more firepower and a lot larger army after the battle they pulled away. This tells of our strength in keeping our land free and how hard it was fought for. To the ones who know the story brings tears to their hearts and their eyes instead of a celebration for the singers who are picked to glorify lesser feelings for the song.
If this is the best you have heard, then you have not heard Whitney Houston. I thought this was the best that I have heard from a man, but Whitney is the G.O.A.T I do love Tennessee whiskey though.
Over the years, i have heard and watched the anthem often sung by locals, not professionals, and I tear up every single time! It seems it always come from the heart!
I love our national anthem and, even as a teenager, I would get misty eyed hearing it. On a ten pt scale Whitney gets a 12 for her performance; Chris gets an 11.8 for his. I’m just so sentimental about her performance and the places and times I’ve seen it that it comes out barely ahead. Both of them could sing the phone book and it would be beautiful. I think y’all coming to the US is a great thing! It’s going to be epic!
Some facts! 1. The entire song is in fact a British drinking song. The Americans stole the music and made new words. 2. The US flag is 3/4 British. The 13 stripes are from the Grand Union Flag of British America the British invented. The Stars are American only. 3. In 1945 the US flag ONLY had 48 stars on it. IF you see 50 stars in a war movie, then its the wrong flag.
@@darrellpowell6042 actually, Francis Scott Key penned the Star Spangled Banner to the tune of the drinking song as it was popular at the time, having come out in 1775. The 13 red and white stripes remember our 13 original colonies and there were only 48 stars on our flag until Congress made the change to 50 stars in 1960.
After living and seeing 9/11 and losing family and friends parents in the towers- fast forward joining the army in 2007 deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan and having that flag draped and folded over your brothers and sisters.. the national anthem means that much more to me and hearing Chris’s version made me cry and still does every time I listen to it
Thank you. Sometimes it feels like we get so much bad press around the world that to hear you and your family say we should feel proud, well it means a lot to me and I bet anyone who watches this video. Chris Stapleton did a outstanding job, outstanding.
Thank you for acknowledging how special this anthem is! Even if you’re not at the Super Bowl, you’re at a party where everyone says “hush! The anthem is being sung!” And we all sit down to watch, and all get goosebumps and she’d a tear or two. I’ll admit I shed a few even watching this video haha. It means a lot to us, and you did us a great honor with the kind words. ❤ Can’t wait to see you guys come explore this great country! Would love to see New Zealand one day, too. 😍 Love from Texas.
While his singing was awesome and even moving, that was not why the Eagles coach was crying. This is something every football player and coach dreams of, playing in Super Bowl. When you are standing there and you hear that anthem, it really hits you that a lifelong dream is there.
Ms. Houston just totally rocked the song. I like Mr. Stapleton's version because it reminds me of most of the Americans I know... just living their lives and not looking for trouble.
I'm an American from Mount Airy NC... I was born here and I have heard this anthem many times... But I have never heard it sung straight from the heart as Chris Stapleton did it... I boohooed out loud with tears running down my face and I felt like my heart was going to explode with love for this country and my fellow American citizens... God has been good to this Nation and He has His Hand on Us...I do believe this... We were meant to be special, strong, brave, compassionate and help for others in times of troubles... That's why our Freedom means so much to each of us..." Land of the free and home of the brave..." May God bless your precious, sweet family and hopefully one day soon you can all come visit us and stay awhile... Much love and peace to you all!🙏❤️🇺🇸
I think they are both on par with each other. Thank you to your daughter! She nailed it. They are completely different stylings. Whitney's is more triumphant or like almost a get people out of their chairs type style. And Chris is amazing, too. I am so biased to Whitney I didn't even want to like his version, and he is the first person to actually make me tear up. His is almost a melancholy, remember-our-history/roots/trials & tribulations version. His version makes me think of what we've lost in our early days of fighting for freedom and our days since defending it. Whitney makes me just want to get up and cheer. Just completely different stylings and (possibly) intentions by the artist, too. They are equal imo.
TO MY NZ FAMILY, Thank you for sharing your comments of our National Anthem with the world. .ay God Bless you all and may God continue to Bless America.
God bless you and your family! ❤❤❤ your family is awesome! I’m Canadian... I cry every time I hear Chris do this! He was intimate, subtle and so powerful! ❤❤❤
When you said that we Americans have a lot to be proud of, I teared up. You're right and I'm grateful. Thank you for the kindness. Bless you and yours.
Chris is from my hometown, we went to the same elementary and high school, and no, he couldn't pick me out of a lineup. 😊 Either way, it is amazing to see a small East KY boy doing so well for himself. He makes us proud. His rendition is one of my favorites. Whitney and Christina Aguilera are high on the list as well.
I'm happy ya'll liked the Southern version of the Anthem. Chris is from the great state of Kentucky and he sang from his heart. Your's is a great looking family.
Whitney and Chris's anthem are 1a & 1b to me. They both are super terrific but I will always just love and adore Whitney's. She sang it straight with no twang or her own little twist. Her voice was beyond powerful and amazing.
Was born as a military brat. Raised in Europe and came back to the US when I was 17. I don't really know why the SPB hits my heart as strong as it does..........but it's second only to what amazing grace means to me. Chris brought a choke in my throat and a few tears to my face. Awesome rendition. I'm 60 yrs old.
Since I am an eighty-nine year old American and a Korean veteran, I have heard the beautiful National Anthem many tjmes. I guarantee you that my heart swells with pride and have shed a few tears every time. It means so much and is so powerful, especially in a crowd of people. And you sweet people are so special to let us know how you feel about it.
Thank You Sir for your service. It was people like You that made this country a home for us all. I pray there is still enough people with your spirit, to keep it free and safe. May God bless and keep you forever.
Thank You For Your Service!!
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Thank you for your service and sacrifice ❤.
Thank you for your service. My grandfather was also a Korean Vet. May God bless you.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸 🙏🏻
As a US Army vet, I’m so impressed by the understanding your family has of how blessed we are to be Americans. You understand it better than many who have lived here their entire lives!
I hope someday, you’ll be able to visit the great state of Idaho! What an honor it would be to meet you!
@xltk9 isn’t that the truth! Listening to our buffoon of a president and his staff, you would think that we are living in the Jim Crow era. Is there racism? Yes, but not systemic racism. Racism isn’t a skin issue, it is a sin issue. God bless.
I feel like australians and americans have a lot in common. We both were kinda the bastards to the england empire.
I've felt blessed to be an American, but New Zealand is pretty awesome. Their quality of life is probably higher than ours.
If you come to the Midwest, let me know. You'll have everyone trying to help you. (Speaking from Michigan, US state).
I'm a 70 year old man. I cry nearly every time I witness the Star Spangled Banner being sung. My Dad was a sailor in WWII. It changed him for life, but he never complained because he was fighting for freedom against agents of Satan.
Some facts!
1. The entire song is in fact a British drinking song. The Americans stole the music and made new words.
2. The US flag is 3/4 British. The 13 stripes are from the Grand Union Flag of British America the British invented. The Stars are American only.
3. In 1945 the US flag ONLY had 48 stars on it. IF you see 50 stars in a war movie, then its the wrong flag.
@@darrellpowell6042 so many wrong statements in your comment
@@darrellpowell6042 if this is true it makes our anthem that much better. To defeat the Brits then take their music and parts of their flag to create ours so they never forget makes me even more proud to be an American.
@@aarondunkin5585😂🤣🤣right dummy didn’t think it thru
@@darrellpowell6042 Actually, the TUNE was a drinking song, but the SONG is our National Anthem.
I cry every time I hear the anthem being sung, no matter who sings it. I love my country and so blessed to be born an American!
I want the America I grew up with sadly, the GOP ruined it with their greed! I love my country and will always say "God bless America but, F the government!" I didn't pledge allegiance to the government but this great land and the freedoms we all take for granted until they are taken away!
I couldn't stop crying when Whitney sang and I cried on this one too! I am an American NOT a murican!!👍
Except rosanne🥴
@@keelsmac01or Carl Lewis
Except when Fergie did it
me too, as an American, my eyes are flooded with tears every time I hear the national anthem. I love my country so much.
Our National anthem can be chilling and moving at times! We can't wait until y'all get here! Here's hoping that all goes extremely smooth and y'all have a great time!
Some facts!
1. The entire song is in fact a British drinking song. The Americans stole the music and made new words.
2. The US flag is 3/4 British. The 13 stripes are from the Grand Union Flag of British America the British invented. The Stars are American only.
3. In 1945 the US flag ONLY had 48 stars on it. IF you see 50 stars in a war movie, then its the wrong flag.
I am American and the national anthem is over rated and Pompous.
@@darrellpowell6042 Not stolen since we were founded by the brits, under british rule. lol Of course our roots are very british.
My favorite is still Hendrix/Metallica/Dixie Chicks version
@MrParkerman6 Hi I was just wondering why you feel that way? Honest question.
As an American-Watching another countries’ people appreciate America like this.. makes me so happy, and upset. Happy these beautiful souls opened my eyes, but
upset it took so long to realize we (Americans) ALL take this beautiful country for granted-on some level. Whether we realize or not.
Thank you Smith Family! For giving me a beautiful ‘enlightenment’ moment!
Truly humbling to be a part of the greatest country in human history.
Forever grateful 🙏🏼
They appreciate it more than most American citizens 😢
I was fortunate enough to win tickets to the Super Bowl… I can honestly say this rendition had a lot of us in tears… it was phenomenal!!
Congratulations- that’s wonderful!
That's AMAZING!!!!!!
As a former marine when I saw his performance my chest swelled up and my eyes teared up and then I looked at the sky and thanked the Lord for making me an American 🇺🇸
Thank you.....me too.
No former marines.
Amen
Eddie,
Shame on you!
There is no such thing as a 'Former' Marine!
Once you earn that Title, unless YOU do something that dishonors it (ie, 'Bad Conduct Discharge or similar Felony), *YOU ARE FOREVER A MARINE!*
(((Hugs)))
You're a Devil Dog, and you will ALWAYS BE A DEVIL DOG!
Semper Fi my fellow Jarhead!
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Thank you for your service!
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The Eagles Coach openly crying is what really made me tear up. His family is from my hometown and it truly touched my heart! ❤🤍💙
That's really touched me.
My dad was a POW in WWII. He was shot down over Germany and a POW for 9 months. Also served in Vietnam and Korean wars. My dad also lost a brother in WWII. I cry every single time I hear this song. My dad instilled in us to be proud to live on American soil.
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This was my favorite version. Hits hard lately because it's very hard watching my country crumbling from within. I ❤ this country so much and it's just not the same anymore. Hurts
I agree, our country has a distance to go if it really wants to declare itself the greatest country.
@@williamhartnett4060 our country is and always will be the greatest. What are you talking about.
Best and most free country the world has ever created. Born of one of the most perfect political documents ever created.
@@nicknomad7698 Nope. Our forefathers created that document.
I can agree our country is in defense of what is our nation’s virtue but I’m afraid we’ll have a difference of reasons as to why.
Whitney’s rendition of the anthem was powerful- filled with pride. Chris’s rendition is humble. Our country is politically and socially divided right now and Chris’s rendition at this time was just perfect.
Socially and politically divided kind of describes a lot of countries right now really. Chris’s also sounded powerful to me and like he was conveying pride in the country. Unless you mean a more sort of quite soulful humility to the tone he does have that element to his voice.
Respectfully, divided between those who love the country and those who don't. Chris showed which side is right.
@@kyleelsbernd7566 which side is right you mean the side that supported those terrorist on jan 6 who tried to take over the capitol and beat police officers with the flag? 😂
So right.
Chris Stapleton's redition brings tears to my eyes. It is so beautiful.
as a Marine vet. I can tell you that it does not matter who sings it. The Anthem touches and inspires. You don't really want to hear someone butcher it, and obviously a great singer sounds great. The song itself is a message of indomitable spirit.
I remember Carl Lewis butchering it when I was a kid and even then I was angry then fergie butchered it a few years ago
Not to mention Roseanne Barr butchering it!
As a vet, cmon man. Don’t be that guy, makes the rest of us look like douchebags
@@DaedalusX86 who are you saying makes others look like douche?
Eyeroll.
One of the best performances. Proud to be an American 🇺🇸
Chris Stapleton is AMAZING, if you ever get a chance to attend one of his concerts. You won’t be disappointed. ❤️🇺🇸💙
Hearing the anthem at big events like this always gets me teary eye especially since the September 11, 2001. It just reminds me how everyone came together in such tragedy and put aside our differences.
I agree
Yes indeed, I get upset when watching sports on TV, whether it is Football, Baseball, Soccer or Hockey...It always seems to break into commercials and hearing Our National Anthem prior to the game/match isn't seen on the broadcast! It is disheartening! However, when you go to one of the games/ matches in person! It is so Lovely and Breathtaking to be in a crowd with your fellow citizens, Not only celebrating the game, but the Love for Our Country! So Happy that you all are going to visit us! You will Love it nomatter what State...Ps.. to Denzel!...I was crushed by our Cats losing! Cincinnati is so very proud of them...Next Yesr! Who Dey! And to beautiful Atlanta...you keep rocking with your cooking! Kudos to Sam and Nadine...What a Lovely Family!💖
Yes and I just wish we would do that now cuz this devide NEEDS to stop.
@@angelagarutti6118 republicans tore apart our nation in 2017 and it’s gotten worse every year. I want to go back to 9/12/2001 it did not matter black, white, Hispanic, Democrat, Republican, liberal, independent we all held hands, we hugged strangers, we gave blood. Unfortunately this country will Never unite
Remember all the flags on the cars?
Anthem means a lot as my grandfather was in WWII in Normandy, Dad n father n law in Vietnam and husband in Iraq. My family has fought hard for that anthem and this country to keep it the land of the free, so when we hear this song it brings us to tears or choked up. Chris’s version by far is so much more emotional than any other, even though Whitney’s performance was flawless. So glad you guys can appreciate it and feel what we all feel. ❤
Thank you for your family's service and sacrifice. Truly thankful
At 70 years old, I still cry every time I hear it! Thank you for appreciating it and realizing how special our Anthem is!!
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Many thanks for your appreciation of our Anthem🇺🇸It makes me cry every time I hear it and I’m 70 years old❤️
I missed it too during the Superbowl. The way Chris clearly prounced each word gave me chills. I live in Indiana. Each time l hear our anthem I'm touched. Love your videos!
Indianapolis, here!
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Griffith here. I missed it as well. By choice. I refused to add viewer time to the woke garbage. Didn't know they would actually have some real talent such as Mr. Stapleton.
WE WAS AT THE SUPER BOWL IN THE UPPER SECTIONS.. ME & MY HUSBAND'S EYES WAS BOTH FULL OF TEARS... SUCH AN EMOTIONAL MOMENT THAT DAY...
I am 48 years old. And for 48 years, I, without fail, start getting emotional and have to wipe the tears away when the line "and the rockets red glare...." gets sung.
47 years old! Same!❤
Me too
As a proud American my national anthem brings tears to my eyes.
Every singing artist who puts their heart and a soul into performing the anthem makes it even more special and great. Excellent job Chris Stapleton!
I get chills and tearful every time I hear our National Anthem!!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Goosebumps and tears.
The combination of his singing and the all woman flyover was enough to make both my husband and I shed a tear. Beautiful.
I have been to 4 Super Bowls and I was there for this one and Stapleton by far is the best version I’ve ever heard. Thank y’all for having good things to say about our anthem.
His voice is heavenly!
Hey Nadine, Sam, Atlanta, and Denzel. I think I can speak for all Americans, Natural-Born, and those who have chosen to come from other countries and make the U.S. our home how humbled we are by your family's reaction to all things the United States of America.
My family and I live about 1 mile (1.609 kilometers) from the stadium where Super Bowl LVII was played and heard all of the crowds, including the National Anthem right from my backyard to say it was amazing is an understatement of the century.
that would of been so cool!
Hi again folks from the middle of Minnesota,
The audio quality is absolutely superb!
I've been in several bands over the < many years, am 73 years old with excellent hearing and still have a great ear (2 actually) for sound quality.
As always, all the best to you and yours,
Terry
My favorite renditions are when the crowd sings the National Anthem... that will give you goosebumps!
US hockey games at the playoffs are off the chain!
The Indianapolis 500 pre events keep you in chills.....in May! 🏎🏁
Well to be fair Chris left the whole world speechless with this that there was absolutely no way anybody was signing it
Thank you so much. I am a 68 year old American. We used to study our national anthem in school however not anymore. Star Spangled Banner is a song about freedom's triumph over tyranny. Every freedom loving person in the world should feel a special bond with it. I was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. We used to visit Fort McHenry on elementary school field trips. What a feeling to stand on hallowed ground where our flag never touched the ground amid the most torrent bombardments in history at that time. Thank you.
Love the Suns shirt! As an Arizona Native, living in Texas now, glad to see the Suns represented in NZ! Chris did a great job on the National Anthem! Sounded amazing! Love y'all!
Doesn't matter how many times I hear the National Anthem, I get teary-eyed without fail.
I was in the stadium it was unbelievable I'm proud to be American 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Gabe, that's a whole different song...
Never get tired of hearing our anthem. Especially when it’s sung like this. Thanks for the love NZ Family❤️
The National anthem was written when this country was under attack by the British navy. It is a wartime song, not a country ballad. The tempo and the big band sound of the orchestra along with Whitney Houston s strong voice was the way it was meant to be sung. I do love Tennessee whisky and Chris Stapletons voice, but not for the national anthem, Also, Whitneys version was released as a single and for the first time in the history of the national anthem made it to billboards top twenty.. My sister is a history teacher and when she teaches on the origin of the song, she plays Whitneys version.
I’ve heard Chris Stapletons version dozens of times since the Super Bowl. I tear up everytime.
Y'all rock! I ❤ your videos. And your reverence for our anthem always brings tears to my eyes. God bless you and thank you!
hello how are you doing how long have you been a fan of mine
That was indeed a great National Anthem performance - great performance by Chris. Whitney's was also a perfect score and it was during a time of war (the Gulf War) and Patriotism was even more heightened. I saw them both live - I'm in my 50's now, and they BOTH brought tears to my eyes. I'm so proud to be an American.
I am an American vet, I am 70 and was in the Army during the Vietnam War. I am female and didn't think only men were American so I enlisted and entered the medical realm to take care of the vets coming back from Vietnam in the burn ward. You can't help but be proud of your country when you visually SEE these soldiers and the price they pay to keep us free from tyranny and help others worldwide as well. This kind of dedication goes all the way back to the beginning of this nation as your family has seen in that Star Spangled Banner clip, and it continues. Unfortunately, we have an administration in our top government office right now that is selling us out to our enemies because of their own greed. Please pray for the USA will you please? This evil in control right now might be our downfall when we have traitors in office. Barbara ....Holland, Michigan USA
It warms my heart that you all have such a respect for our anthem & honor its origin. I can never hear it or play it (was in a marching band) without tears of pride & thanks to all who have & now keep us free. I grew up learning to stand up & place our hands over our hearts while played to honor those who make our freedom real. It saddens me deeply that so many don't now a days. Freedom is never free. 🇺🇸🇳🇿 Sooo excited that you all are coming soon! Such a celebration! 😊
Stand up, hats off, face the flag, right hand over your heart.
There isn't an American who doesn't have an emotional deep love of that song!!! Thank you for all the love and respect you show to one of our most beloved songs/traditions
Imagine being at an event and hearing that live. A whole new feeling behind it. I am proud to say I am a veteran.
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m 61 and every time I hear our National Anthem, I always have tears! It’s such a beautiful and striking song. 😭😭😭
hello, how are you doing how long have you been a fan of mine?
From Michigan; love your response. Chris Stapleton's voice is amazing............so soulful. Come to see us soon!
I get chills and misty eyed every time I hear our anthem, it is so powerful!
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The Red, White,and Blue and the National Anthem is very prideful to most of us, to the point its worth dieing for
I live near FT. Mchenry where the Francis Scott Key was inspired to write this anthem. I served in the Military and now as an old veteran I still cry when I hear it. I'm transported back to the Battle of Baltimore and picturing those patriots fighting for my freedom. Thank you New Zealand family for your take on it. God Bless you all!
They weren’t fighting for freedom the British want to attack Baltimore to stop the privateers who were attacking British ships
The British was fighting a war with Napoléon at the time
Absolutely the best version I have ever heard in my life. I’m a senior,and a veteran. I don’t know how anybody wouldn’t shed a ter after watching that.❤
As an American, whenever the National Anthem is sang I can’t help getting choked up and tearful. Knowing the origin you can’t help getting a bit emotional. I’m glad you guys get it ✌🏽
Agree!
I’m the same way. I actually get a little embarrassed because I tear up at sporting events.
Some facts!
1. The entire song is in fact a British drinking song. The Americans stole the music and made new words.
2. The US flag is 3/4 British. The 13 stripes are from the Grand Union Flag of British America the British invented. The Stars are American only.
3. In 1945 the US flag ONLY had 48 stars on it. IF you see 50 stars in a war movie, then its the wrong flag.
@@darrellpowell6042 …..the song was a British pub song sung by both Americans and Brits. The song was in the public domain and various songs would have different lyrics put in at various times. The song was very popular when the poem was written. The words of the poem were then set by Americans to the tune and was eventually written down as such. The US flag did use part of the original design from their time as a colony because the red and white stripes were very easy to spot on ships as coming from the US. So there was a practical reason for it.
Are you British or something?
Hello New Zealand from
Toronto, Ohio USA
I’m a 67 yr old grandmother and I’m so touched as an American that you feel as you do about our Anthem.
When it is sung with feeling from down deep inside it’s simply incredible, I got chills when I heard Chris Stapleton’s rendition
SOOO incredibly proud of him!👏👏🙏🫶🫶
That was beautiful and heartfelt. I'd surely put that in a solid second. Whitney would always be first in my mind. But both were amazing!
I gotta agree. While this was a pseudo-country version, and that has its place. But to ME, there's NO comparison to Whitney's version.
As a veteran of the US Military, everytime the anthem is sang is emotional and makes me tear up. Proud to be an American, Proud to have served this Great Country!
Both Whitney and Chris have their own unique soulful voice....Both versions PRICELESS 🙌🏻👏🏻
You understood the history already so can understand the pride. Was stopped by ads but back. Love you guys and included beautiful daughters. Hoping your visit to the US will be all you have wished. Welcome!
idk man something ab his voice. You can hear his passion and soul and it being our national anthem amplifies the emotions as well. I also like how he did it his own way bc i feel like most artists almost have the same, idk "routine" when doing our national anthem, but his was unlike anyones. for sure top 3 in Super Bowl history
I graduated with Chris in 1996 from JCHS. He carried his guitar everywhere
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That anthem has a special meaning for me, I have family members that were in the military It means something a little different to me! It always brings a tear to my Wise when I hear that song. Sometimes we have some Americans take it for granted, But when you've had family in this service It means that much more. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, And others that you have made appreciate in our country. You know you can be adopted! I hope this finds you healthy and safe , Until next time take care.
Some facts!
1. The entire song is in fact a British drinking song. The Americans stole the music and made new words.
2. The US flag is 3/4 British. The 13 stripes are from the Grand Union Flag of British America the British invented. The Stars are American only.
3. In 1945 the US flag ONLY had 48 stars on it. IF you see 50 stars in a war movie, then its the wrong flag.
The Charlotte FC stadium singing the national anthem is also amazing.
Thanks for another great reaction. It was a blessing to see Chris Stapleton sing at the Superbowl this year. I have been praying for a gifted soulful/country singer such as him to sing our anthem at this venue for so long. 🙏 Some prayers are answered.
Sweet! Always get the chills! Hope you get to experience a live performance... always special! God Bless All and Let Freedom Ring!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE CHRIS STAPLETON!!! doing our National Anthem!!!! It's even more emotional to me now because I see so many things being destroyed in our country! I pray people wake up and pray for our God given rights and rights that so many fought and died for!!!
Just found you guys. Love your reaction & subscribed. Truly, a heart wrenching rendition of our anthem. 35 year US Army vet living in North Dakota now. I'll keep watching and hope that your trip to the US is amazing.
While these types of huge event are a sight to behold, it is just as powerful to me to be at a small three field ball diamond or single field soccer game when they direct your attention to a flag and the anthem is played. Everyone stops and stands, even neighbors and people walking on the sidewalk. We are truly blessed to live here, and we are blessed to have the friendship and respect from you and your family. Can not wait to see your adventures in country. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, I know few will realize the sacrifices you make to allow us a front row seat to your family.
Love him! Thank you for playing this! God bless America!
I wish everyone who is American would realize how much freedom we have here. We always so blessed. Thank you New Zealand Family for sharing this video with us.
I can’t agree enough!
When Francis Scott Key wrote the anthem, he envisioned it song on that battlefield, in those forts, upon all the ruins. I hear this spectacular version of Chris Stapleton. I hear the glory "that our flag was still there". I hear the raw love of our country in his voice. I hear the rejoicing of victory and freedom "o'er the land of the free". I hear salvation for those who died and those who made it thru the war for "the home of the brave". I hear a sense of unrestrained relief and calm in every word. Chris resonates this version and exemplifies weary soldiers, tired nurses and doctors, children's camp counselors, teachers, tragedy survivors, and a local hero at a small town sports game. Perfection to the core of my heart.
At this point, I say you guys pack it up early and move here to the States permanently! You guys are more respectful than most people that actually live here. Keep up the awesome videos!
All of my family and friends love our Republic…and would die to protect our freedom…❤🇺🇸💝
Agree❤
Hi!!! I couldn’t agree more!!! They are equal for me too!!! Mr. Chris Stapleton is such a blessing for all of us to hear his voice but then to sing the National Anthem the way he did really brought tears to my eyes. Wow.
Thank you folks for the lovely reaction 🙏🏻
No matter how many times I hear Chris singing this, I get tears. Love our Anthem, love my country.
You guys are so great! You make ME proud to be an American, and grateful as well, despite all that is going on politically, we are all still united in our love and appreciation for the freedoms for which our soldiers have fought so hard to keep. I live 5 miles from the stadium in Phoenix and though I wasn’t IN the stadium I was just outside and I heard it and I felt just as moved and chills down my body from that song. All of my friends…we all had tears in our eyes and hugged each other and just shook our heads “yes” at each other. I’ll never forget it. I’m so excited for you to come to the US! If you come to AZ let us know!!!! I’d love to meet you guys so much. ❤
What a lovely family. Thank you so much for the reaction. Chris did a great job selling America. I think it's the same with anything he sings about. The man is gifted.
Chris (a Kentucky Native) did an excellent job singing our National Anthem. Another amazing version is the Kentucky All State Choir. These two along with Whitney’s version are 3 of the best!
It is amazing to see how your family loves America so much! Stay blessed and safe journeys
Sometimes as Americans we can forget how special the Anthem is so seeing your reaction is great. Thank you for all you videos.
This version of our national anthem brought tears to my eyes watching it live. I have gone back to watch it several times since then. I love Whitney's version. However, this was the version our country needs at this time. Beautifully done. He is truly amazing. It should also be noted that the flyover immediately following the anthem was an all female crew, which has never happened before. Our country has come so far. I truly hope you are able to come experience something just as beautiful when your family comes to visit. 😊
The fact that it was just Chris and his guitar with no other back up music gave an entirely different feel. He had nothing to fall back on. I love Whitney and no disrespect to her but the king has taken his throne. I have listened to this version at least a dozen times which I never have with Whitney. Top notch. Wish you could have seen the official video.
This is my favorite rendition of our beautiful National Anthem! It was so beautifully sung by one of the greatest artists!
Thank you for have a great understanding of what this country is about because a lot of people here take it for granted.
This is the best rendition of The National Anthem I have heard. Chris puts 100% feeling in the song where most of the singers sing their versions in showing their ability of the type of singing they are known for. The lyrics are the poem Francis Scott Key wrote that was entitled "Defence of Fort M'Henry" was written telling of the fighting for our country against the British ships of the Royal Navy in Outer Baltimore Harbor while attempting to overrun Washington City which later became Washington D.C. Though the British had more firepower and a lot larger army after the battle they pulled away. This tells of our strength in keeping our land free and how hard it was fought for. To the ones who know the story brings tears to their hearts and their eyes instead of a celebration for the singers who are picked to glorify lesser feelings for the song.
If this is the best you have heard, then you have not heard Whitney Houston. I thought this was the best that I have heard from a man, but Whitney is the G.O.A.T I do love Tennessee whiskey though.
Over the years, i have heard and watched the anthem often sung by locals, not professionals, and I tear up every single time! It seems it always come from the heart!
I love our national anthem and, even as a teenager, I would get misty eyed hearing it. On a ten pt scale Whitney gets a 12 for her performance; Chris gets an 11.8 for his. I’m just so sentimental about her performance and the places and times I’ve seen it that it comes out barely ahead. Both of them could sing the phone book and it would be beautiful. I think y’all coming to the US is a great thing! It’s going to be epic!
Some facts!
1. The entire song is in fact a British drinking song. The Americans stole the music and made new words.
2. The US flag is 3/4 British. The 13 stripes are from the Grand Union Flag of British America the British invented. The Stars are American only.
3. In 1945 the US flag ONLY had 48 stars on it. IF you see 50 stars in a war movie, then its the wrong flag.
@@darrellpowell6042 actually, Francis Scott Key penned the Star Spangled Banner to the tune of the drinking song as it was popular at the time, having come out in 1775. The 13 red and white stripes remember our 13 original colonies and there were only 48 stars on our flag until Congress made the change to 50 stars in 1960.
For us older American's we are proud and love our National Anthem and I cry every time I here it! Thank you for your kind words.
After living and seeing 9/11 and losing family and friends parents in the towers- fast forward joining the army in 2007 deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan and having that flag draped and folded over your brothers and sisters.. the national anthem means that much more to me and hearing Chris’s version made me cry and still does every time I listen to it
Thank you. Sometimes it feels like we get so much bad press around the world that to hear you and your family say we should feel proud, well it means a lot to me and I bet anyone who watches this video. Chris Stapleton did a outstanding job, outstanding.
Thank you for acknowledging how special this anthem is! Even if you’re not at the Super Bowl, you’re at a party where everyone says “hush! The anthem is being sung!” And we all sit down to watch, and all get goosebumps and she’d a tear or two. I’ll admit I shed a few even watching this video haha. It means a lot to us, and you did us a great honor with the kind words. ❤ Can’t wait to see you guys come explore this great country! Would love to see New Zealand one day, too. 😍 Love from Texas.
You have such great kids! They seem so happy to learn and listen. Well done, and keep up whatever you're doing as parents.
While his singing was awesome and even moving, that was not why the Eagles coach was crying. This is something every football player and coach dreams of, playing in Super Bowl. When you are standing there and you hear that anthem, it really hits you that a lifelong dream is there.
Probably like when athletes hear the anthem at the Olympics.
Ms. Houston just totally rocked the song. I like Mr. Stapleton's version because it reminds me of most of the Americans I know... just living their lives and not looking for trouble.
So are you implying that he reminds you of the yt people that you know. You said a lot without saying what you really mean😂😂
I'm an American from Mount Airy NC... I was born here and I have heard this anthem many times... But I have never heard it sung straight from the heart as Chris Stapleton did it... I boohooed out loud with tears running down my face and I felt like my heart was going to explode with love for this country and my fellow American citizens... God has been good to this Nation and He has His Hand on Us...I do believe this... We were meant to be special, strong, brave, compassionate and help for others in times of troubles... That's why our Freedom means so much to each of us..." Land of the free and home of the brave..." May God bless your precious, sweet family and hopefully one day soon you can all come visit us and stay awhile... Much love and peace to you all!🙏❤️🇺🇸
I think they are both on par with each other. Thank you to your daughter! She nailed it. They are completely different stylings. Whitney's is more triumphant or like almost a get people out of their chairs type style. And Chris is amazing, too. I am so biased to Whitney I didn't even want to like his version, and he is the first person to actually make me tear up. His is almost a melancholy, remember-our-history/roots/trials & tribulations version. His version makes me think of what we've lost in our early days of fighting for freedom and our days since defending it. Whitney makes me just want to get up and cheer. Just completely different stylings and (possibly) intentions by the artist, too. They are equal imo.
❤ this channel! Its like having a video pen pal family.
America loves you back, N-zeders! (Zed… hee hee hee 😂)
TO MY NZ FAMILY,
Thank you for sharing your comments of our National Anthem with the world. .ay God Bless you all and may God continue to Bless America.
God bless you and your family! ❤❤❤ your family is awesome!
I’m Canadian... I cry every time I hear Chris do this! He was intimate, subtle and so powerful! ❤❤❤
I think you have heard the true story of our nation's album, Chris singing this, the words will move you. And we love our country!
When you said that we Americans have a lot to be proud of, I teared up. You're right and I'm grateful. Thank you for the kindness. Bless you and yours.
Chris is from my hometown, we went to the same elementary and high school, and no, he couldn't pick me out of a lineup. 😊 Either way, it is amazing to see a small East KY boy doing so well for himself. He makes us proud. His rendition is one of my favorites. Whitney and Christina Aguilera are high on the list as well.
I'm happy ya'll liked the Southern version of the Anthem. Chris is from the great state of Kentucky and he sang from his heart. Your's is a great looking family.
That Super Bowl was a great game. You guys should react to the Ohio State marching band!!
Agreed
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Whitney and Chris's anthem are 1a & 1b to me.
They both are super terrific but I will always just love and adore Whitney's. She sang it straight with no twang or her own little twist. Her voice was beyond powerful and amazing.
Was born as a military brat. Raised in Europe and came back to the US when I was 17. I don't really know why the SPB hits my heart as strong as it does..........but it's second only to what amazing grace means to me. Chris brought a choke in my throat and a few tears to my face. Awesome rendition. I'm 60 yrs old.