Before Oliver Anthony... There was Chris Knight. That's the damn truth! 🤟🇺🇸

In Country music, these days, we are usually offered a Barbie doll or Ken staring out from under the brim of a stetson. Their music is shallow and derivative. Then there is this guy - miles apart from the Nashville light weights. This music is honest and sincere and I'm hooked.

@SEANMCAD

3 жыл бұрын

Stetson is fine hat as long as it been thrown around in the mud a few thousand times

@7MetalMike

2 жыл бұрын

That's the Damn Truth brother

@marcusharper1022

2 жыл бұрын

🤠 i tip my hat to this comment and this song!! Much peace and love from Gary, Indiana👊🏽❤🙏🏾

@pullnpray7154

2 жыл бұрын

You must of been late to Tyler Childers

@yurbeeinwatched

2 жыл бұрын

That's the damn truth. Ironic ain't it?

I have always said this guy should be a Superstar, the most underrated musician ever!

@raylamp4505

3 жыл бұрын

He's no sell out.

@taborwl30

3 жыл бұрын

@@raylamp4505 that’s right, he writes ballads and from his heart... not no mainstream Nashville bs, it’s a shame

@accurateexteriorsco

3 жыл бұрын

For real... Love this dudes music...even blake shelton sang one of his songs and msmuisc refused to air it ... Its a shame.

@blakegleiter6583

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been jamming to Chris Knight sense 2009. Simply one of the best.

@patfal1514

2 жыл бұрын

@@accurateexteriorsco I did a search to see which CK song Blake Shelton did a cover of couldn't find the information. Can anyone tell me? Thanks

In 2020, this song feels like the most accurate thing I’ve seen and heard in ages.

@Southernman887

4 жыл бұрын

You should listen to his song "Go on Home."

@CCCC-cb2ty

4 жыл бұрын

Oliver Lester Bought it. I love this guy... I remember seeing him on TV performing “It Ain’t Easy Being Me”

@spiritellington2759

3 жыл бұрын

@@CCCC-cb2ty 👍 And “That’s the damn truth”! 💙🙏💙

@jordanmangas4835

3 жыл бұрын

How old are you man?

@mayoman8565

3 жыл бұрын

yea boy

Chris Knight is one of the greats...that’s the damn truth .

@kevinmannon146

4 жыл бұрын

Cecil Hunter can we get an amen from the back row

@jerryfox9254

4 жыл бұрын

I live about 30 miles from him he lives in slaughter Kentucky

@kriskristofferson3429

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he's prity good

@christophermcauliffe9141

5 ай бұрын

Damn right.

Chris is the man! Been listening since “Down the river” 🤟

@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, love that song!

@Adam.Rushing

4 жыл бұрын

I just found him tonight! Yup....he has a new fan!

@nickdash1682

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yea That’s the first song of Chris Knight I heard!

@pamwolford676

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. First time i heard that was the night my brother died :(

@arikjeffcoat8112

4 жыл бұрын

When he did it on John Boy and Billy Show!

20+ plus years in the business, and CK is the same as he's always been. That's the damn truth, take it or leave it.

@MarkMaysey

4 жыл бұрын

You either stand for something or fall for anything, thank you Chris Knight for keeping it real.

@The_dude94

4 жыл бұрын

@YesSirNoMam that's what I was thinking. His song writing is still top notch in my opinion but I can definitely hear the age in his voice in this one.

@project-j5444

4 жыл бұрын

@@The_dude94 Yeah for sure, especially compared to "It ain't easy being me" from 22 years ago kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKuqr7CuYZi7p9I.html

@bmak76

4 жыл бұрын

michael whitworth there’s a lot to be said about humble country musicians like Chris. There aren’t many like him left.

@The_dude94

4 жыл бұрын

@@project-j5444 damn I can't believe that was 20+ years ago!

Dad told me about the first time he met this guy. Dad had a metal cage over his left thumb, and Chris asked "What happened?". Dad told him "Steel mill accident. Got my thumb caught in the mill chain when the crane took the steel up. Tried to pull my thumb out as the block went up, shredded it to the first knuckle and tore the rest off. The doctor was able to put it back together". Chris replied "On workman's comp, huh?". Dad told him "No, I went back to work the next shift and did what I could with one hand". Dad said "You should have seen Chris' smile of approval, followed by a handshake". Dad says that's why he knows these songs about self-reliance are from the heart. CK is the new "Poet of the Working Man". "Can't never did, won't never will"

@jayallen5206

4 жыл бұрын

"Poet of the Working Man". "Can't never did, won't never will" realest lyrics ever no lie

@jamesyarbrough4777

4 жыл бұрын

damn straight

@philipopruesse4259

4 жыл бұрын

Your dad is one of the real American heroes. He has my utmost respect. So inspiring. Please tell him a boy from North Carolina living in Germany thinks he is Great. I wish I half the man he is.

@mortenalstedhoulberg9880

4 жыл бұрын

Rescept to your father Stone solid!

@luugo86

4 жыл бұрын

Well said. I was a combat soldier in Iraq.. I was medically retired because I got hit, but I didnt miss a patrol rotation.. "Can't Never did, Won't never will"

Shame on country radio for not having this mans music on the air night and day

@jeffnickley3846

3 жыл бұрын

Love this one but like all his music

@mctransportation9831

Жыл бұрын

But the other stuff has corporate endorsements to GM, Coors, and Wrangler built into the song. Plus, they rap. Gotta put some rap in it, right?

@ericparrish1515

Жыл бұрын

Yeah cause u cant pay your phone bill in footsteps.

@californiagrace6868

2 ай бұрын

Modern pop country is some vile shit

I hate that I can I only press the like button one time!

@Voorhees707

4 жыл бұрын

Amen

@innerpeaceimaginations6942

3 жыл бұрын

It seems the ones who pushed the dislikes don't understand the lyrics... that's the damn truth.

@joelell8731

3 жыл бұрын

Hey that's the damn truth

This song helped me a lot I was doing drugs one night and this song came on and flushed it all. I've ain't touched it Since. God bless you Chris

@user-jg9yq8zk1c

27 күн бұрын

Check out his song, Little Victories. Bless you, brother.

I had just pulled a 12 hour shift at work....Got into my Challenger exhausted...My Sirius radio was on 'Red, White and Booze' channel, this song was playing , just sat there and listened....Jesus!!!.....Never heard of Chris Knight, now I have....First round on me Chris.. .

@reidreynolds7428

4 жыл бұрын

Brian Gaetano better listen to more cus this is far from his best

@braxtonvestal777

4 жыл бұрын

Go listen to his earlier stuff.

@briangaetano6693

4 жыл бұрын

@@reidreynolds7428 Hey Reid, I'm already on it....Thanx for the reach-out....Take care

@briangaetano6693

4 жыл бұрын

@@braxtonvestal777 Hey Mike...Definitely....Take care man...

@cwilsoninfinity

4 жыл бұрын

Brian, so glad you discovered the BEST country singer in the world!

Damn Chris, you really are on the pulse of what's going on these days . Great song , honest , real, with that classic Chris knight rural sound.

@twelvepolesmollett2788

3 жыл бұрын

PROPHETIC

@bryanbrowning5746

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been spreading the word up here in rural Montana about Chris’ music. I’ve gotten only positive feedback from everybody, as we can all relate to his messages! He’s the real deal!

Discovered Chris Knight about 5 years ago. My interest in music has never been the same. This is incredible.

Awesome! Another great hit that you won't hear on country pop radio. This song has a real message!

@thesumeriangod5421

2 жыл бұрын

💯

The first time I heard this song was after I was tearing down a 100 year old farm house and I was on the roof taking the old tin off when part of the house collapsed underneath me causing the part of the roof I was on to drop 25ft. The only things that saved me from dying was the old 3010 john deere I had used to get on top of the roof and the piece of tin I was on. The bucket of the john deer had caught part of the roof and kept it from falling on to me. After that happened I got up went to my truck and turned the ac and radio on. This song came on and gave me the will to get back to work and get the rest of the house torn down.

@thomashoustonjones7876

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah.....keep on rokin in a grace filled freeeee world.... Carry on TH

@amiegriffin7267

3 жыл бұрын

Good Karma 🙌

@timothywells2714

2 жыл бұрын

Cool story..I gotta call bs though. The part about Radio playing Chris Knight..gave it away. 😂 just kidding. I bet he would love to hear your story. Stay safe man!

@markhardison6013

2 жыл бұрын

That weren't no coincidence, accident, or just, so what,,,,That song was playing when u got in your truck. I notice just about everyday that a song or songs will be playing, sometimes multiple times a day ,that are specific & unique to what I'm going through at that particular moment.

@mctransportation9831

Жыл бұрын

@@timothywells2714 I've heard him on a Corpus Christi station.

This song is more relevant today than ever before. You can tell that Chris has lived more , gone through more hard times in a day and a song than all the slick Nashville pablum producing artists they churn out today combined have in a lifetime.

This is hands down the best songwriter I've ever heard.

@calebvance3914

Жыл бұрын

Better believe it

Damn good song ,and that's the damn truth.

I'm gonna start my own public radio show in Cincinnati just so I can hear his music on the radio around here. Be the change you want to see.

@freetickeys

4 жыл бұрын

@westbender 820Randy Neal is the WOBO Monday and Friday dj from 8am to noon. His show is well worth listening to. However, I personally sent him every single Chris Knight song I had and he never played one of them. He no longer programs his own show. Maybe someone slipped one in, but he doesn't play him regularly. Ex WOBO dj Luther Jackson use to play some of Chris's music on Thursday afternoon. After WNKU was sold, local Americana radio has suffered. For a while WOBO's formats incorporated more songs they hadn't previously played but had gotten airplay on WNKU. Then, Chris Kelly left for WAIF and took his mammoth bluegrass collection with him. The quality of their radio shows plummeted. Now you can, at times, hear Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley on WOBO in the morning. That sucks for a station that I listened to regularly! Instead of bitching, I'll just do something about it.

@johnsonriviera9834

4 жыл бұрын

I wish you would... 105.9 sucks lately, was the only one that played decent music

@freetickeys

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonriviera9834 We put our "Radio Program Proposal" into WAIF 88.3 last week. We should know something soon.

@johnsonriviera9834

4 жыл бұрын

@@freetickeys very nice, hope it goes through man

@JMSmith856

4 жыл бұрын

Please do, we need some decent music around here

I love this man...

Chris has been composing for 30 years already, released 9 full albums so far, every his song is either a story or contains a message or his personal attitude to a topic. There is no bad song in his repertoire, only the more or less great songs. And yet he has only 4 thousand of subscribers here. And one of them being me, a guy from eastern part of Europe where English is not native language, who discovered him only this year. And the most viewed song is this one with 445 thousands of views. But if you look at how many subscribers has for example Katy Perry (37,9 mil) and how many of views her songs (3,1 mld) then you have to ask like I have asked myself - what (the heck) has happened to the American people? Are you all brainwashed already? No, I believe not, but the media are those who are f...ing with you! This guy is a gem!

@TomFromYoutube

3 жыл бұрын

That's the damn truth.

@aaronperrell1580

2 жыл бұрын

We are all not brainwashed....(i know you werent implying that of course) but i can only agree with you! As an American southern boy i look around as my country falls into delirium and turns into a fucking circus.... i wonder what the hell happened to my country

@smutnejklaun

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronperrell1580 Hey Aaron, I know you aren't all the same. In fact I know that your society is deeply divided - to those who still have their own brains or common sense and the others. And I am aware of the fact that it is you southerners who are mostly in the first group. Back then when I wrote this comment it was mainly about music even if there is the political undertone as well, but during the year things rapidly changed a lot again and the politics is affecting our lives more than ever. We have a "war" in Europe (well, it was in this location since 2014 thanks to US) and it seems you will have your own war as well in your land. Some very powerful people for sure want that. And that is also the reason why your country falls into delirium and turns into circus as you have said. That is why your society is splitted. Because of subversion. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i22I2MuCpbu2g6g.html Btw. it is happening in all the white world and not only in it as you can read in the comments section from our Indian partners. Hope that yt will not shadowban this and you can read it.

Love Chris Knight...dudes underrated and underappreciated. A true legend!

His music isn't mainstream. Thats why I love it. Every single song of his I can find basically stays on repeat at my house and the truck. He writes real music.

@louieo.blevinsmusic4197

Жыл бұрын

Check out the KZread channel’s WesternAF and GemsOnVHS. So many great non mainstream alt-country, country, western, blues and folks musicians.

Can't never did. Won't never will!! That's the way I see it.

You knocked it out of the park once again Chris..

He sings from his heart and gives the entirety of his soul to his fellow man, it was a pleasure meeting him l, he is a higher power! P.s. Ty for the coffee & burgers!

Can't never did, won't never will. More true words have no been spoken.

Real Country music. Heart, soul and a great stories are always in his songs!

Seen him last week in Tampa, real, and awesome. Come on country music you are missing one of the greatest song writers and entertainers ever

One of the best song writers of our generation. Keep on keeping on.

@jp-a1a729

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Weyerman That’s the damn truth!

@Germainmedia

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. I can't think of ANYBODY else that tells the authentic story of the working man like Chris does. It touches my soul everytime I listen to one of his songs. #thedamntruth

How have I not heard this man's music before .Damn hes got dome great tunes .

It ain’t easy being me,have had that cd for years and still listen to the whole thing once in a while.

That's the damn truth. Chris Knight is a modern day prophet.

Good to see you back Chris. Straight forward and kick ass as usual!

Around 20 years ago I had a buddy in college loan me a cd with this guy and Lucero. Glad he did.

I have everything Chris has recorded. Seen him 10 times. He doesn't have any weak songs.

I saw you 10 years ago in Hattiesburg. I still tell people I saw you live when your songs come on. Two thumbs up on this one.

We live in a world of lies That’s the damn truth

@douglasmcconnell8116

4 жыл бұрын

For Sure ! 🙄

*Chris sittin here during “Quarantine” drinkin some shine listening to your great music and songwriting*

Wilson and his brother are no longer with us to enjoy Chris's new music!

The best song I've heard in a long time

This new song from Chris Knight is Awesome!

i was lucky enough to catch him at The Exit Inn in nashville. the love of my life got me into chris' impressive and honest collection. ill always be thankful for that experience. she was like hard candy and when she left they had to send a boat i nearly drown in sorrow

There’s a reckoning coming,and that’s the DAMN truth!

@benjaminpbarrett7607

4 жыл бұрын

@Marcel Leadbetter the planets are aligning as NEVER BEFORE. Something brought by powers far greater than most of us comprehend... Thats the Damn Truth!!!

@xbmthx2009x

4 жыл бұрын

@whitey bulger jr. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍

Between the delivery and the message, you can't get more authentic.

@briangaetano6693

4 жыл бұрын

Spot - on man....This cat is 'Geezer Genuine'...Take care Brother

ABSOLUTELY YeeYeeeeeee¡ AINT nobody nuthin, Chris Knight, 🤘🇱🇷🤘

Man.... Country IS STILL ALIVE!

This song is so true, I just want to sit down and cry.

Chris Knight is God's gift to the world

Every song that comes out of Chris Knights mouth is the Damn Truth!

Met this man in Valdosta, Georgia after a show he played at a beer joint there in 2013. I'm so happy to see new music from him

Hard to find music that reflects soul. As a disabled vet, this hits the spot

I think it's The Truth! I'm a fan, Thanks for the back up. Keep it up.

He sang this song at the Granada Theater in Dallas last week. I also bought his new album at the show. Its great tracks 1-11.

Those 25 that clicked dislike have zero appreciation for one of the best songwriters on the planet. Chris is incredible

This song is truer now than ever.

Love Christ Knight! He is true blue Country Boy! All these new country artist coming up today DON"T HOLD A CANDLE TO CHRIS!

A new Chris Knight album!? This is will be on Repeat for a while.

Ck's voice and lyrics speak to my soul

Truest song I've heard in years.

Such a good song and it still stands strong today!

His voice just gets better as he ages

Saw him Friday night in a small spot in Rocky Mount, NC. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to.

This has quickly become my favorite song. That's the damn truth.

One of the things I love about Chris....he ain't right, he ain't left. He's just the damn truth.

@gooser7613

3 жыл бұрын

That's the way things should be. The truth should be more important that the group you hang around with on the playground

@TrystonL7

3 жыл бұрын

Begging pardon "You oughtta work if you wanna eat" is as far from the left as you can get.

@kcrsradio

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrystonL7 I don't know where you live but here in Texas there's a shitload of right-wingers (and lefties too) who don't work and apparently don't wanna work. Laziness doesn't have a political affiliation as far as I can tell.

@TrystonL7

3 жыл бұрын

@@kcrsradio Then look closer. Laziness is the hallmark of liberal policies. Policies of the left destroy motivation. If you want more of something, you subsidize it. If you want less you tax it. Production under the left is increasingly taxed, while slackers are protected under the banner of "compassion" Behavior defines the person. Political affiliation be damned.

@kcrsradio

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrystonL7 If I saw things in the same myopically-partisan manner that you seem to view them, I guess I'd come back with an assertion that lack of compassion and selfishness are hallmarks of right-wing policies. Of course, that's provocative and counterproductive. As with most political disputes, the answer is found not in either extreme but rather somewhere in the middle but, according to you, the right has all the solutions and anyone who doesn't agree with them can go to hell. That's contrary to the tenets of our democratic republic and until we all learn to listen to the other side instead of just trying to outshout them or, worse yet, intimidate them into silence, we are going to continue to suffer under the tribalist nature of our current situation. I'm happy to consider your opinion but only if you are willing and able to reciprocate. If your immovable contention is that all lazy people are liberals, we are done here.

Never replied on chris been listening for years but I feel I need to on this song that is awesome 👌 that's what's up 😊

Been listening for a decade plus 👏👏👏

best tune i have heard the man needs a place at the top

Underrated nod hits home every time . Hope I can drink beer with this man one day!

Thank god ur back ! That’s the damn truth

Finally the new one!!!! YEEEEEEAAAAH Chris!!! Being waitin so long for this!! You're still the best one ever Chris!!!

Dear Sir your truth is refreshing in tbe chaos people try to create. God bless

hi from spain this man is an awsome singer and writter for sure the best country singer no doubt

Calling it like it is!!!! Spades a spade and Hearts a ❤

Glad to see some things never change...... Chris your song writing, and singing ain't changed one damn bit..... Thank you for that.....

Wow! This guy is a preacher of truth! Amen Chris! Well done Sir

2022 is holding it's own. Song is true as ever.

So glad to hear new material from Chris .

Been listening since the trailer tapes bud. Glad your still going strong! That's the damn truth!

Some words, when written poetically have the sweet sound of music unto them!

man what a great song! chris never ceases to amaze me

Epic sir...... The TRUTH is beautiful. Badass song!

It’s 2022, couldn’t be more accurate. I love your music man. This blue collar feller travels the nation listening to this

If you ever come back to the Cincinnati area I'll come see ya. I just found your music and love every song because I can relate to just about every one.

fantastic artist ❤️ love his music n lyrics 😁👍

i love the music, and the lyrics

Chris Knight you did a fantastic job with this song it's just explains what we are truly going through in these times you hit the nail right on the head that's the damn truth🤠

Chris Knight is always played in our house! I missed you when you came to the Hochatown Saloon! But I will see you when you come back!! That's the damn truth!! Keep on, Keeping on Chris!

Came across Kris Knight a few years ago. After someone recommended me the trailer tapes album. Became an instant fan. Belgium 🇧🇪

Good song Chris and that's the damn truth 🍻

Thanks Chris , great song sometimes the truth hurts . Keep them a coming u got a fan here in N.C mountains ! 👍

He's the real deal & that's the damn truth...Great music

No TV for 31 years 👍🏼

@freetickeys

4 жыл бұрын

I put him on my tv show.

So glad to see him still making music! Love it

One of the many true musicians that got me into writing singer/songwriter alt-country-americana tho Chris Knight is good ‘ole boy country. He didn’t even rlly start releasing music until mid to late 30’s. Even my punk rock friends love Chris Knight.

This man’s music should come with a warning label. Idk if I’ve heard one of his songs that wasn’t depressing and I love it

John 14:6 for the real truth. Great song Chris!

Can't wait for Damn Truth II

Bad ass Song. Thanks Chris Knight