I only discovered this voice yesterday. I hope whereever he is, he's happy, safe, and still performing. it's been 13 years since this video was posted.

WHAT COULD BE MORE AMERICAN THAN SITTING ON YOUR PORCH IN THE SUMMER PLAYING YOUR GUITAR AND SINGING ONE OF THE BEST MERLE HAGGARD CLASSICS.EVER. ... GREAT VOCALS...

I'm listening to this for about the 1000th. time. Can't get enough of it. amazing playin. n singin.

You don`t take a back seat to anyone, man you can sing and that 12 string sounds wonderful. A good way for me to start my day, I like the way your out to where I can see the chords so I can try and follow along. I`m a new fan.

Beautiful...👍👍👍🤗

5 Stars, Great Job. Very enjoyable...

Great job enjoy your singing

WOW,, you need to be in Nashville ,Buddy..

Like that singing, wish you were my neighbour singing and playing on the porch.

Hell of a cover man

Good job. I grew up listening to these songs and you did a fantastic job.

I'm listening again, this is amazing. Can't hear it enough. We need you to go to Nashville... Country music NEEDS YOU.

wow dude...thats a great cover and great 12 stringin

you do more than justice to old country which I happen to love best ..honestly you won all ive heard you sing ..the true feeling you sing with makes all you sing simply beautiful ...high fives you up up up and keep singing always ...thank you and have a sweet night ..

Brilliantly covered cover. great vocals. A fan from faraway India.

It sure kept me listening. Outstanding.

That's just about the best cover of that song that I have ever heard. Great job! I'm a fan.

Not every one can play a 12 string, you did a damn fine lob on this, brought a tear to my eye, Thanks. I really enjoyed it.

Really a "stand up" version of Merle's song. Thanks...

Amazing! Great cover. Perfect

THAT WAS GREAT BRINGS BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES

Classic Country at it's Best. Thanks

Thats a nice 12 string. Never heard this song before, until now. Nice job though. I love it. Damn does that Guild sound good. Awesome job.

great job at singin and playin it is one of my favorite songs

Beautiful Guild

awesome job takes me back to my childhood when I would go to church with my family

Very nice! Beautiful!

You did a beautiful job on this cover. One of my favorite songs.....

WOW!! I love this song and you did a super job on it!! Thanks man

You need a record deal. Outstanding!

beautifull my friend, one of my all time favorite haggard songs, you by far have sang this the way I wish I could, wish my father could hear you sing this, thank you very much, wish you lived close by so I could listen in person god bless you brother

Great job man please do more

Great job. Great voice and great guitar playing

Dude this is awesome.... RIP M.H. I'm glad this comes to the top of KZread when searching for covers.

Extremely well done from a huge Haggard fan

Smashing Sir ,best I've heared in a long time. Thank you. Ken. (UK)

Good shit..2 thumbs!

Nice job! REALLY nice job! I got this song stuck in my head a few days ago...I've been searching through covers of it, yours is one of my favorites.

I LOVE the great sound of a 12 string, nice job!

LOVE this song my dad always sang it

Awesome !! ❤️

Great singing and guitar playing, nice listening to you.

This playlist is like the soundtrack to my life

nice job man u doing really good ty for this cover its my favorite song

Sounds amazing on the 12 string! Awesome job 👏 👍

Damn fine job, wow

wow....love your voice

Nice!! Thanks for this song!!

Merle Haggard approved.

Good playing and singing brother ! I love Merle Haggards songs too. They are Magic. - and you perform them very well !

Nice... very good job... both thumbs up!!!

you nailed it....I like how you play...Keep it up... From Maryland.

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Outstanding!

What a cover! Killer pickin.

Great job; sweet Guild!

Good cover, I give it a thumbs up.

Wish I could sit with you on the porch share music - and a couple of beers! Damn good done Sir! All thumbs up!

Hell yeah

Great singing and playing young man.enjoyed

gorgeous voice

Good work👍

I can't get enough of this one either :)

that was damn good man keep it up loving that guitar too

Hi there... You have one Heck Of A Voice...:)

nice job...i just watched your gary stewart cover and this one popped up...youre singing songs that were pounded into my dna as a young man...

Amazing playin and singin . you don't need a band. you have a GIFT. like the way you play. Your Great.

very well done !

Well, well done!

Great cover bud🍻

holy hell man u r amazing

Great job!!!

very very good cover man well done!

amazing cover

Great song and great cover. I just taught myself this song yesterday, well the rhythm, not the pickin'. Anyways, great cover man. Nice powerful voice.

Amazing

great job amigo

Very good!

Now that was a real decent rendition, Sir. Good work!

Wish I had still had my 12 string , I'd be playing this with you...one of my favs..peace, your hippie friend, cindy

great cover, man!

Great job!

Good job young fellow

Nice cover bud. Rest in peace Merle Haggard

well done! subscribed!!!

Amazing. We like you over here in Germany. Please give a short "how to play" of the intro. Thanks

very nice!

Good shit man

Perfect. The only thing missing is harmony and a band. Shelly, I do hope you two can get something going on this talented gentleman.

That was awesome dude. I don't listen to country music because most of the new stuff is terrible but you gotta love the classics. I gotta show my dad aha. I'm trying to learn it now but it's got some difficult parts.

nice song bro!

Well done my friend

Do that on the voice... You will win. That was Amazing. I listen to you alot

Good Job Man. I Like The Setting Etc.. If This Ain't Country!!! I Think I'm Adding This To Favorites!!!

Thank you.

cool man

Thanks dude. I need to get to your channel soon.

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Nice guild guitar there

Wow ! You better be in a band...seriously...you have perfect intonation and reflection and that makes your voice the lead of a harmony. I'm a record producer/promoter taking a year off. I'd love to know your pursuing music and giging.....let's talk in a year. Shelley Buffitt