Brad was a co-writer on this song, and it was the true-life experience of the friend who wrote it with him. I have always loved this song.

My husband is the dad he didn't have to be. I had a 5 yr. daughter and a 2 month old son when Martin and I started talking. After we got married, he adopted both of them . Then we had another son who is now a Sgt. In the Marines. But he never treated and of our children different. He is my hero. We are going to celebrate 25 yrs of marriage on August 2nd.

I can completely relate to these lyrics! I lost the man I called dad back in 2007. I have to admit that I gave this man hell throughout my teens. I constantly disrespected him. He never faltered though and continued to treat me like I was biologically his. As we were standing in the church on my wedding day, he kissed my forehead, pulled my veil down, and told me I looked stunning. He held out his arm and said, "Are you ready?" All I said was, "Thank you for everything!" I will never forget his response. "You don't have to thank me! That's what daddies do!" ....but he didn't have to!

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is great. - Keith

I have waited for you to get to this song. My husband who WE lost in 2017. He was an amazing dad that didn’t have to be. Ours two son’s both chose this song to be played at his service. It still gets to me every time I hear it.😢😢

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

I can see why it'd get you. It's a touching song. - Keith

Fun fact about this video. The baby here is Tim Mc Graw's nephew. Also, my husband is the "Dad" who didn't have to be for my son whose father was never around.

Here's some songs that deserve a reaction Daddy's hands-holly Dunn I wouldn't be a man - josh Turner The dance-garth brooks Standing outside the fire-garth brooks Friends in low places-garth brooks (it has a 3rd verse in it, but I think he only does it in his live performances)

@BourbonCountryReacts

7 ай бұрын

Added to the list. -Dustin

This is one of my 24 year old sons favorite songs. He met the man he calls dad at 6 years old. One of the first things he said was, "Are you going to be my dad?" My now husband responded."I hope so." We have now been married 18 years, and he has legally adopted both my son and daughter. Who never knew their biological father. I love your reaction as always! And yes, we read the labels.

I have a friend, whose parents were in the marriage where they hated one another. You could feel the tension between them. When we were about 14, she came to school one day and said her mom and dad had gotten into another shouting match the night before and her ten-year-old brother stormed into the room and shouted at them to just get a divorce already. My friend said she spoke up then and said they were all miserable and enough was enough. A week later, their parents announced they were getting a divorce. So, yeah, kids know when their parents are miserable or hating one another and it just stresses them out. Kids pick up on so much more than people realize. And, once they were divorced and some time had passed, the mom and dad managed to not just co-parent, they actually became friends and each eventually remarried other people, but the animosity was gone. They were happy for one another. When my friend got married her dad and her stepdad walked her down the aisle. A really great reaction to this one. You should check out Reba's "The Greatest Man I Never Knew".

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, setting a terrible example for kids of what a relationship should look like perpetuates more bad relationships, and frankly, misery. - Keith

I dedicated and danced with my Daddy (never called him step dad), to this song at my sister's wedding. I was married way before this song came out. He was very ill when she got married, kidney cancer. We lost him 4 years ago...he was the greatest human ever! I cry every time I hear this song. Oh and I have never read the back of any kind of liquor bottle...and I worked at my Grandpa's liquor store for 2 years

My niece and nephew lived this song with their step daddy. He has played a major role in both their lives. He is still there for them even after their momma divorced him. To them that is their daddy no matter what. Every time I hear this song it brings tears to my eyes because they have such a wonderful man in their lives.

Brad co-wrote this song with his best friend. The song is based on his best friends experience with his stepson.

This was based on the life of the person Paisley co-wrote it with. Paisley is an only, and the biological, child of his parents.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

cool, thanks for the background. We were curious. - Keith

😢😢😢This song has made cry from day one. I grew up with my biological dad and I'm thankful but I'm so happy for those men who love kids.😢❤

@candiniedzielski7263

3 ай бұрын

This song made me cry because I didn't have a father for me or for my children. 😥

Lots of us have stepped up to be stepmoms and stepdads...the parents we didn't have to be. 15 years and going here.

Pretty sure he wrote this with a good friend who had this experience.

It keeps happening to me for some reason damn it! Sometimes I click to watch your video & it's already to the part where you are reacting to the bourbon bribe & I missed the part where you react to the song & I don't know how to start it over & see what I missed. I'm terrible at computer stuff & that sucks! Love this song & I hope to get to see the whole reaction later. The man I called Daddy adopted me & my sister when we were little & he married our Mom. He died of cancer when I was 24 & never got to meet his namesake or my other son. I went into labor on the day of his funeral with my first son. I could not have chosen a better man to be my Daddy! I miss him so much! For another great song & guitar solo please react to the official music video #RemindMe by Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood. Y'all will love it!

This has no relation to this song. But you should definitely check out Jason Boland, Jesus and Ruger but almost every Jason Boland song is a great one he’s more of a red dirt country artist. 12 ounce curls, pearl snaps, and Tennessee whiskey are also amazing. Jason Boland’s Tennessee whiskey has absolutely nothing to do with the David Allan Coe/Chris Stapleton, Tennessee whiskey. It’s a completely different song. Y’all keep doing what you’re doing because I can tell you that it brings myself and others so much joy to see your reactions to music that country fans love. Although I am a little jealous that I don’t get a drink with you guys I think I’ll get over it someday. 😂😂

This is one of the best songs from Brad, simple sweet storytelling. Not a lot of people react to this, so thank you both.

I love this song!! Also, guitar chops are real with Brad Paisley. Check out Keith Urban, he's just as good!!

Brad Paisley guitar chops are on a David Letterman show with his performance of TIME WARP it's a Must See!!!

I did actually watch this one all the way to the end this time and it just tells me that I should because there's these weird little golden nuggets at the end of these videos sometimes that are just worth it.

This the best fathers day song ever

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Particularly for all the step dads out there, no? - Keith

@saraturner8657

Жыл бұрын

@@BourbonCountryReacts Exactly, our country radio stations play this on Fathers Day just for the Step Dads out there. Most played song on the radio on Father's Day, for Step Dads and Granfathers, Uncles who have to pull the weight of the biological Dad missing, whatever reason.💗💗💗

btw. Brad cowrote the song. It was inspired by the stepson of a friend and cowriter. Brad joked to the friend they should write a song about him and his stepson that would make his wife cry.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

I'm betting it worked. - Keith

*raises hand* I gotcha Dustin! And yeah, this was my first Brad song and I fell in love.

@hayley_council

Жыл бұрын

Not sure I need to say this by the wording of the bet. I read the back of every new type of any booze I buy.

I read the back of this 750 ml bottle of single barrel yesterday, that I tried to ship you. I couldn't do that from Maine. I had to buy another bottle of the same thing being delivered to BCR maybe Tuesday from a huge, big box store. It cost me over twice the price it's identical twin did in Maine, Plus shipping. --- You'll need nine more of us Dustin & Keith! It'll be my first bottle of "Likker", (as Popcorn Sutton called it) in 40 years. I'll pop the cork and savor it after you re-act to my bribe in a while. I hope to learn something new to me. I used to drink the inexpensive stuff then and never thought to be a taster, I was a drinker listening to your OG's and the British invasion, Kinks, Hollies, The Who, Stones ad-nauseum. I'm on a natural high now, not even weed. Three shots & three beers a year now only. I don't trust me with Likker much! The Amelas One wants to hear and see a video of "Sunday Morning Coming Down" (It keeps me straight). Kris Kristofferson wrote SMCD with Johnny Cash in mind and delivered it to that other Highwayman via helicopter for the second time to his yard. The direct approach worked. They sang a short Version of it together on Johhny's TV show long ago! I still liked Kris's version better. He wrote it and sang it in the style he studied of Hank Williams. Keith Richard actually recorded some Hank. Find it on the bar above your site window. Bob Dylan also studied Hank. They admired Hank Williams and his ways with lyrics and adding feeling or belief in the vocals. As Tee Tot told Hank, sing it like you mean it or lived it! All this aimless one did was enjoy it! The Amelas One

One of my favorites of Brad's

This is one of the sweetest songs ever!!! Have no idea if its true for brad but its true for alot of kids. Respect to the guys who step up!!

Dads are so important. Thank u to all the Dads that stayed!💕🙏🏻

I read all my whiskey or bourbon bottles after I buy them, sometimes in the store if I'm not sure about something, but I have never had one anywhere near the bathroom. lol I would also like to put a vote for another Brad Paisley song for y'all to check out, it's called Me Neither and I think Keith will enjoy the guitar in that one.

I love this song, so I was happy to see yall's reaction pop up in notifications, it's a beautiful song, sorry you didn't get to hear an amazing guitar solo. My late husband was such a wonderful step dad, to this day my children call him dad when they reminisce about him.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

The song was really darned good, so, I really didn't miss the guitar wizardry. - Keith

Another really good one with a similar theme is Elvie Shane, "My Boy."

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

I've never heard of Elvis Shane. - Keith

@Melody-bourbonite4life

Жыл бұрын

That's another great song

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Holly, you're a bourbon girl, do you ever read the back of a whisky bottle? -Dustin

@Holly_D84

Жыл бұрын

@Bourbon Country Reacts I felt like it was a trick question... have I? Yes. Regularly? No. I've actually read them standing in the liquor store before. But never on the toilet like some weirdo... 😂

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@Holly_D84 that is three! 🤣 -Dustin

I'd like to go on record as saying even though I'm a non-whiskey drinker I watch the whole video because damn you boys are funny.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

We're more insufferable off channel. - Keith

Beautiful ❤️❤️

My 2 oldest daughters say that this song is their Dad's song. They were 8 and 4 when my husband and I got together and he has never made a difference between the older girls and our other 2 kids. He has been their Dad in every way and all of our kids adore their Dad. I think sometimes the 2 older girls appreciate their Dad more because they know how lucky they are to have such a great Dad

I recently (last 6-8 months) got more into whiskey, and I do read the labels on what I get. As I'm typing this, I'm about to pour a locally distilled one from Ranger Creek brewing & distilling: Rimfire, a mesquite smoked single malt whiskey. Great song, as well!

I lost my dad who didn't have to be back in May! I seem to catch myself thinking about him when I hear this song and other songs like this! He stayed with us for a few years before he passed away! I am so greatful my kids got to know him because he really was amazing! When my family became a real family and was still together he was a great role model on what to expect from your significant other and how to treat your significant other! I am in a happy marriage because I found the right guy and never settled for less then I deserved because of him! We are hoping that our kids learn the same lesson from us! We are not just husband and wife but each other's best friend! Not only do we show each other that we love each other but also say it all the time!

Paisley Co Wrote the song with a couple named Lovelace. It was a Lovelace true experience

Brad has some fantastic music & is a really kind & generous human being, which tops everything else. This song is just beautiful in its simplicity. This 'wife' is an actress however, his real wife is in his video for 'I'm gonna miss her'.

Ever since I started watching you guys yes I do read the bottle including any top raps that might have

I always read the back of the bottles. So glad you guys did this song it's one of my favorite songs by him.

Uggh. Guts me every single time. My son & my husband- to a T. How blessed we have been. Brad Paisley: Letter to Me. Never steer y’all wrong😉 lol Stay safe & love much💖

I always read the back of the bottle because of you guys.

I love this song. I met the man I called Dad when I was 3yrs. & I was so lucky to have had the greatest dad.

This was a great reaction in this was an absolutely wonderful I love to

My older sister and her husband both took on the step parent role to each of their kids when they married in the 90s now the kids think of each other as brothers and sisters and my sister isn't his kids step mom she's mom to them now and my brother in law isn't my sister's kids step dad he's their dad now. Been that way for years cause they grew into a family just like the song says.

I read the back of everything and yes I have read back whiskey bottle. No I don’t have any alcohol next to the toilet except rubbing alcohol 😂😅

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

That's one. - Keith

I LOVE Brad Paisley! He has so many awesome songs! Thanks guys!

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

I don't think we've heard one of his yet that we didn't like. - Keith

You should give Old Alabama a listen to by Brad Paisley

I so love this song.

If I'm buying it, and I've never had it, I read the bottle, without fail. If it's a gift, I'll probably read the bottle while I'm sipping it or maybe right after I've had a bit of it. Thanks for the reactions y'all

Wow, what a song. What an incredible song. I don't fully relate because I was blessed with truly incredible biological parents that are getting ready to celebrate their 35 anniversary! But I do feel the respect and admiration that he has for his "Dad". I think this could also be sung by someone who was adopted by both parents. I'm not married, so it's not something I can decide on now, but I think if I do get married and want to have kids I will think long and hard about adoption. There are a number of genetic predispositions and problems that I see through both my parents family trees. I worry about bringing another life into this world with my genetics. I've seen the pain my parents have gone through watching me go through medical problems that probably at least partly have a genetic component. Deep thing to think about for sure, but I do think it's important to consider.

@MrNiccholas

Жыл бұрын

@@rogerledoux4741 thanks for the kind words. Yes, I definitely help expedite my Mom's gray hair!!! I know they don't regret having me and I do not blame them for ANY of my medical issues. It may be genetic, but no one gets to choose their genes!! I'm way ahead of myself thinking about kids, I'm not married, I'm not dating, I'm a long way from needing to make those decisions, but my heart does go out to kids that don't have parents and need a good home.

Because my brother owns a taproom, I was always taught to review the bottle before buying and I still do every time.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Three.

Point for Dustin, I always read the labels (front and back and neckband).

Very nice reaction, it's my favorite Brad Paisley song. Their are two songs I will work my wonky vocals around ( due to an accident) , this is 1, the other is 'Grampa' by the The Judds. We tended to supply most of our own entertainment at family gatherings.

Great song. Glad you reacted. And yes. I always read the back of any new whiskey I am trying.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Two.

I've watched a few, liked a few, and now you have a subscriber! Would love to lift a glass with you sometime. Pretty genuine and your music tastes and how you express your thoughts is right up my alley. Looking forward to going down the rabbit hole with you.

Great reaction to a song that I love. My parents are still together and like each other. My mom says it’s because the house is big enough and they can avoid each other if necessary. 😂 my own marriage is happy and healthy as well. But my husband has the most amazing stepmom ever. His biological mom is a piece of work, but his step mom raised him and she is awesome. She loves our kids like biological grandkids and she always supports us. Kudos to your wive Keith. For doing the same for your boy and being a great stepmom. In a lot of ways I’m not a typical German, but reading stuff on the back of bottles, instructions, warning labels and so on is something I do regularly. So yes, i have to admit I read the back of whiskey and bourbon bottles. 🙈 Brad Paisley is one of my favourite country artists. My husband loves his song I’m still a guy”.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

And that's 10. Dustin wins. - Keith

Great song. And yes I read the back of the bottle. There is usually some nice history on some bottles.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I get that history bit. I think I prefer to learn that via tours and experiences though. - Keith

One of my favorite Brad Paisley songs. If you want more instruments y'all need to do some more Zac Brown Band. One of my favorites of theirs is the live version of the mash up "Free/Into the Mystic". It's one of my husband's favorite songs and he is not a country music fan.

Check out Perfect Storm forhis guitar chops. Incredible solo.

I'm a single mom and the first time I heard this song on the radio, I started crying.

He did write it for a friend who had just gotten married to a woman with children already and it was his first release

I have/do read the back of the whiskey/bourbon bottles. lol

Seconding the recommendation for the song "My Boy" by Elvie Shane (not Elvis) - another great dad who didn't have to be, and it's his own story.

I routinely read the bottles. Sorry Keith. However, I have started reading them as I browse the whisky section more often since I started watching your channel.

This has nothing to do with this song but being rock/metal fans there has been a recent cover of "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica done by an A Capella group called Voiceplay. You might enjoy it

I don't read the bottles, it's not the words, it's the taste. Great reaction, awesome song. If I absolutely love the bourbon/whiskey is the only time I read.

You need to check out 'My Boy' by Elvis Shane it's from the perspective of the step parent to their son. It's amaizing

I read all bottles of alcoholic beverages. I like the entertaining copy over the straight copy but I read it all. Also, when I worked for Prisoners Legal Services decades ago, toilets were steel in mediums and maxes because porcelain is easily broken and then becomes a weapon. I didn’t work in minimums or work camps so don’t know there.

A real man. ♥️

I always read the label on any alcohol. My favorite are the ones that have a story or sense of humor.

Metal/Rock fans? But this guys' essence is bringing out Lynard Skynard kind of rock vibes or straight out Country Music.

Good song

Good song. Great reaction. Sorry Keith but yes I read the backs of whiskey bottles too.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Six

He did a pretty decent version of Hot For Teacher recently in honor of EVH. I'm a metal/rock fan too and Paisly is one of the few country rockers i fuck with. Whiskey Lullaby is sooooo beautiful

Only one time I've seen my dad(step dad) tear up in the 20 years is the day I handed my son to him and said I want you to meet your grandson."

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Wow. The only time I saw my dad tear up was when the insurance adjuster told him his 911 was a total loss. - Keith

@chrisgager3422

Жыл бұрын

@@BourbonCountryReacts I remember that day. That's y I wear a uniform today

@chrisgager3422

Жыл бұрын

@Bourbon Country Reacts I want to send you y'all some whisky, but at this point. I think you pretty much drank everything that I can think of outside of my wallet

Dustin, dad jokes are the best! Keith just upset he didn’t think of it first 🤣

I read the description, or Google it to see if I think I would like it.

While bartending I used to read the back of whiskey bottles all the time. After the liquor reps would come in and do their sales pitch and have you try it, I would read the bottle to see if the liquor reps just memorized what the bottle said or come up with their own sales pitch. Reading the bottles and trying them made it easier to make a sale. So, my vote goes with Dustin 🙋🏻‍♀️

If you want to hear guitar try ‘Throttleneck’ Brad can do comedy or serious stuff he has some great collaborations, Demi Lovato ‘Without A Fight’, Keith Urban ‘Start A Band’,

My mom who is a huge Brad fan said to tell you guys that you'd probably love the album "Play". It is one of his and also called "The Guitar Album". It has quite a bit of guitar instrumentals.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

I think I may have heard a medley off of that, where Brad intentionally mimics all the guitar greats of the 20th century. - Keith

I read the back of whisky and wine bottles to decide if I want to try.

Brad is an amazing guitarist, so is Keith Urban, but hands down (for me anyway) the best guitarist in country music is Vince Gill! Now outside of country I would go on and on. But, again for me, it would be Eric Clapton!

i read the lables

Sorry Kieth but I read every bottle label of Alcohol; however, I also have a forever bottle and a bottle of Horse Soldier above my toilet ATM. While it serves as my hidden stash, I have poured a few glasses before doing a decompression soak.

Another really great song with a powerful message, similar to this one that you guys really have to listen to! Even if you don't do it for a reaction and you just listen. Kevin Fowler - Best Mistake I Ever Made

I love this song. I read the back of the bottle when I'm buying because it is when I'm buying a bribe for you guys. I don't drink whiskey so I'm at the mercy of the marketing nerds.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Seven

Y'all should listen to "My Boy" by Elvie Shane.

I read the bottles of any new whiskey I get. I try to wait till after I have tried it though so it doesn't influence my initial impressions.

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Five.

I recommend Man of the War by Jasmine Mguin

Check out "I Don't Call Him Daddy" by Doug Supernaw its another similar song

The very first back label I read was researching a bottle to send to you two: Eric Church Single Barrel Select. I am a huge Eric Church fan and would love to see your reaction. He is a poet extraordinaire! Stick That In Your Country Song, Through My Ray Bans, I could go on and on... That's Damn Rock N Roll with Lzzy Hale at the Country Music Awards will knock your socks off! Wrecking Ball ~ just to hear your banter and see your faces ☺️ (it is NOT a sad song) Keep up the good work!!!

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

Nine

@bobbiperkins1009

Жыл бұрын

Stick that in your country song please!!!

@lauries7650

Жыл бұрын

@Bourbon Country Reacts Nine what??? The bet you two made about reading labels? 🤔

@BourbonCountryReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@lauries7650 Nine people that actually read the backs of the bottles. - Keith

@lauries7650

Жыл бұрын

@Bourbon Country Reacts because of you guys. I have learned more about bourbon than I would have in a lifetime. Thank you! I also realize my palette needs alot more exposure 😄

The "Dad" who didn't have to be was The Six Million Dollar Man - when that was real money. : )

If you like this you will love Blaine Larsen "the best man " it is a song he wrote for his step-dad. And I always watch the entire video. I have never read the back of a whiskey bottle.

Brad has so many good songs! Y'all would like "She's Her Own Woman" and "I'm Still a Guy"

The only country music song I know of that mentions stepmom is "It's All In Your Head " by Diamond Rio . Martin Sheen makes an cameo in the music video.

you should try blue note juke joint whiskey.

I always read it

I am one of those that reads the back of the whiskey bottle.

Channel is great guys. I know how y’all love guitar, try “Waylons Guitar” by Hank jr. it is a great listen if you love guitar.