I cannot begin to thank you all enough for your kind responses to my personal story. It warms my heart to know there is so much goodness in the world. It took me a while but I got “it” hahah! Love y’all!
Britt, Randy Travis has two very beautiful love songs which are my favorites of his. If you haven't already reacted to them, I would love to see you do so. They are "Forever and Ever, Amen," and "Deeper Than the Holler." Thank you!
@@markalumbaugh2756 I just hope that she finally realized that the preacher was the son of the hooker. Full circle. I just kept saying be quiet and listen. And the Dove Award, if I am not mistaken is for spiritual music.
Yes that what happened. The hooker was saved. She had a son who she helped believe in God and that Bible andhe became a preacher. My daddy was a fireman. I have saw house's burn to the ground but the Bible always come out with just a little scored page's. We wipe the Bible off and it's perfect.
The preacher telling the story was the hooker's son. She lived and read him the Bible. Thank you for telling your sister's story and that of your family. Good CAN come from tragedy. I am still sorry for your loss.
Leann Rimes has been a member of " THE GRAND OLE OPRY "' since she was 11 years old !!!!!!!! Randy Travis is a phenominal entertainer and my god he is a deserving receiver of this award !!!!!!!!!
The Dove Awards are presented by the Gospel Music Association. They are awards that recognise outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The Dove Awards were instituted by Gospel singer/songwriter Bill Gaither. His best known songs are “Because He Lives” “He Touched Me” and “The King is Coming”. If you like songs that tell a story listen to Johnny Cash singing “The Man in White”.
@@anitagreen1625 Yes he wrote and recorded a song called The Man in Black but he also wrote and recorded a song called “Man in White”. He also penned a book with the same title “Man in White”
I recently read a comment saying that Johnny Cash did an audio recording of himself reading the entire New Testament. Supposedly you can find it for free online. Idk how I never discovered or heard anyone talk about that over the past 20 years.
@@Gutslinger Yes there is an Audiobook where Johnny Cash reads the New Testament. I think you can get it through iTunes, Audible and other places where audiobooks are found. Have a look on UA-cam. You might be able to hear it if cost is an issue.
"Bless the Farmer, the Teacher, and the Preacher who gave this Bible to my Ma..OOOOOOOOOHHH!" lol! 😅 Loved that moment! Had to replay it over a few times! Great reaction video with a truly great reaction in it!
We were listening to this song coming back from Florida. When he got to the chorus, we looked to the right side of our road and actually saw three wooden crosses. We got chills.
Amazing reaction!!! Thanks for letting us watch you connect the dots as you read the lyrics. Absolute perfection. Peace and abundant blessings to you and your family who have endured a great loss while also knowing the beauty of your sister’s profound legacy. 💜
Randy Travis is a great storyteller. Check out "You Can't Dig Out of the Hole", "I thought He Walked on Water", or "Diggin Up Bones". He has a voice that is as smooth as a babys' bottom.
Randy was a great story teller with his songs. After the effects of a stroke left him unable to continue to wow audiences with his voice, It was during the end of country music, that his absence is felt the most. Just about all the great country music artists are crying in their graves at what crap is being put out today. Randy was one of the best.
Randy Travis, one of the greatest singers/storytellers of all time!! Have been a real fan of his for years, and years, I wish he could still sing, and perform, I loved seeing him at the 50th CMA's, he was just elected in to the country music hall of fame, he was also the concert I ever went to, when I was in the Military. Thank you Ms. Britt, for listening to this and appreciating his talent.
Sorry for your loss but you got an extra guardian angel to help along the way.I love seeing the light bulb moments.Thank you for catching it many dont at 1st.
So many people at the time this song came out didn't get the ending and just assumed that the preacher lived. The ending of this song brings tears to my eyes even today.
It's what you leave behind you when you go...not just a song lyric, but also truth for many people like you. Thank you for sharing. Clearly, his mother, the current day preacher, turned her life around and read the Bible that the bus passenger preacher gave to her and changed both of them. Great story and great "epiphany" moment
Yes he does have a unforgettable voice. If you liked this song ,you will love the band Alabama's song Angels among us. It a great heart stopper, the best video has a blue background in the icon for it.
When you can find peace in someone's passing and knowing they will still continue to touch lives even after their gone is powerful. Your sister's story and others have saved thousands of lives. Bless your family for sharing her story and saving others.
Randy sang “ it’s what you leave behind “, and your sister left behind a message that has reached countless people in that book and perhaps saved some.
Britt, I would suggest holding off on reading lyrics until after you've listened to the song, that way you don't spoil yourself. Take in the singer's words and after the song, go back and read to see if you missed anything. The moment of reveal in this song is so powerful and it's meant to catch you off guard to have more impact.
Thank you for asking about the driver!!! That has always stumped me! I want to know! I agree that you should listen before reading, though. There have actually been some reactors that did NOT get the ending. I'm so glad you did, because it is an incredible, meaningful, and hopeful song-story. Thank you for your own story. I had never heard a funeral/wake called a home-going service. I think that's beautiful. I love how active and dramatic your reactions are. Keep 'em coming!
It’s possible the driver was one of the four and I think it would make sense as the line. “one headed for vacation, one for higher education And two of them were searchin for lost souls” so it likely the preacher and the other person looking for lost souls would be going around Mexico so it makes sense that have a vehicle and the other 2 people got on the bus is it was heading where they were going
@kennethlarocque2605 Good point. The driver may have survived. I think it's just the way it's told that makes it sound like the only survivor was the hooker. Since the driver wasn't critical to the story, though, his survival may not have been necessary to mention. Thanks!
Oh Britt, you are so genuine. Your voice, eyes, and body language are beautiful as you react. You are a gift to us. Thank you. I love this song. Randy Travis has had some of the most touching stories in songs ever.
Your epiphany 💜 loved it. Yes the preacher left the Bible to the lady of the night . She left it to her son who became a preacher ... PS thank you for your personal heart breaking story. In telling it means your heart is healing for the lost and happy for the memories . I lost my sister to. I find it healing to talk about her to.
As the song says, it's what u leave behind u when u go. Ur sisters death was tragic, but the lesson her death taught others is priceless.....loved when it hit u what story the song was telling.
His songbook has so many great songs! It would be well worth a deep dive. One of my favorites is ,He Walked on Water! One of my favorite arrtists of all time.
I'm so sorry about losing your sister. It's hard losing someone at any age, but that had to be a really hard age for you, but I think it's wonderful you were able to take something positive from that. Often we can't stop bad things from happening, but we can try to make the best of it.
Many years a go a country singer was asked why country music was so popular. His answer - It's just 3 chords and the truth. (Harlan Howard) My favorite Randy Travis song --- HEROES AND FRIENDS
Loved your reaction, and thank you for sharing about your sister. Another song along this line is a song by George Strait titled, “Baby Blue”. It’s believed to be about his daughter who died in a car accident.
The Dove is an award given by the Christian Music Industry. Sorry about your personal loss. I never have lost a loved one in a traffic accident but when I was 18, 35 years ago, 4 underclassmen were hit while traveling by a semi. The driver of the truck survived. Three of the kids, two boys and 1 girl, died. The other girl survived. It happened only 2 months before the end of school year. When we went back to school on Monday it was so eerie and quiet.😮😢.
Thank you for sharing your story with us about your sister. Everything happens by God's design that is good. Your sisters story will help bring awareness and save a countless number of lives it touched. It is also a positive twist of love to a very tragic loss. May her souls peace and remberance always fill your heart with love. Having love for one another when someone passes is so important and comforting. The only grief you personally feel is missing them. I pray she visits you in your dreams and you rejoice with the sunrise. 💝
Excellent reaction! We all had the same epiphany of getting the story. So sorry for your loss. My son lost his best friend in a car accident, and my daughter lost her boyfriend in a motorcycle accident. There are wooden crosses at those spots.
Oh! I'm so happy you reacted to this song! For some reason, this song touches my soul. The fact that the preacher was still trying to bring someone everlasting peace, while his life was ending, hits hard. Everyone deserves to find peace. No matter who you are. I'm so sad to hear about your older sister. Sending you blessings, peace and good vibes.
Some much to learn from this song and story Randy told. He is such a gifted performer. He's lost his singing ability due to a stroke but his songs are such a gift he has been able to leave for all of us. Thanks for sharing, it means much to learn what has impacted you so deeply. BTW your epiphany moment was perfect and I was waiting for it. Very nice!
Thank you for your reaction to this song and sharing your personal story. Randy Travis also recorded "Forever and Ever Amen" which in my humble opinion is the greatest country music song of all time. Would love to hear you react to it!
I've watched this video a couple of dozen times just to see the moment when the light came on and she got what the song was saying. I LOVE her expression.
Really enjoying your reactions. That's very kind of you to share such a personal piece of your history with us. I am sorry for your loss and bless your sister and her contributions to your community.
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. It’s so hard to convince young people that when they accept the keys to a car, they are accepting the keys to a deadly weapon. You delivered your sister’s story beautifully. Now, go have the day you deserve! ❣️
How precious you are in your story. Not everyone’s story is pretty, but all of the stories have meaning. Bless your heart and your family. I don’t think young people today understand the permanency of their choices whether good or bad. 😢
Reaction videos to this song are my favorite. I am so glad you were able to figure it out at the end. You would be surprised how many people never figure it out. The part that really needs to be emphasized though, the "lady" didn't just pass the blood stained bible down to her son, she read it to him every night, which led him to becoming a preacher. When the original preacher laid the bible in her hands as he lay dying, it changed her and moved her to change her life and thus, her legacy was born.
Great reaction! I especially loved when you lit up realizing who and what the lyrics were about. Other reactors don't seem to get it until probably after they put up the video. That's why paying attention to the lyrics is often more important than the visuals in reactions. For those of us who have known these songs for decades, we first got to hear it on the radio, no visuals at all, so we absorbed the meaning from these songs after a couple plays, and later got to see the videos. Why people like watching reactions is partly to see someone who never heard a song we love or grew up with hear it for the first time, is seeing the look on their face when certain moments from that song are played. For us, it's like hearing it for the first time again, but living it through you. It's that light, like what you demonstrated in this reaction, that we all love to see and makes us relive our first moment when we heard the song. The Grand Ol' Opry is the home of country music. Radio station WSM used to broadcast across most of the South and Midwest the Grand Ol' Opry. I think it was every Saturday night, so people would huddle around their radios to listen in on all kinds of musical talent in country music. Today, it is kind of the Hall of Fame, and if you are a country music artist, getting to play at the GoO is considered a very high honor. You haven't "made it" until you play the Opry. It used to be at the Ryman Auditorium, which is considered the "Mother Church of Country Music". Now it is located elsewhere I think. If you see an GoO performance, and see the singer standing on a wooden circle in the middle of a stage, that circle of wood is from the original stage of the Grand Ol' Opry from the Ryman, and the circle represents the theme song of the GoO which is the gospel song "Will The Circle Be Unbroken". They still air live acts on the weekends, and they have a YT channel to stream it if I remember correctly. A LOT of history has come from the Opry, and a lot of greats played there. That's why it is considered hallowed ground. It'll be 100 years old in 2025. My aunt used to live with me for about a year, before she moved down to Nashville to work at the Opryland Hotel. I've been to the hotel a few times, and it is awesome! While my aunt worked there, she also gave side tours to the Ryman Auditorium as well as shuttle people from the hotel to the Grand Ol' Opry.
What an awesome reaction. Some people never get it. Thank you. My sincere condolences to you on your sister's, death. But she left her own valuable legacy behind. May you be blessed.
A great reaction. I'm so glad you caught the meaning of the song. It does have a twist at the end. I'm glad your sister had a positive impact on lives just like the characters in this song. To respond to one of your comments, the Grand Ole Opry is a syndicated radio show of live performances, broadcast out of Nashville Tennessee. From 1925 to today, so almost a hundred years of classic performances by country music stars. Randy Travis was a true country music superstar from the 80s. He had many hits until a stroke in 2013 limited his ability to speak or sing. Since then he has done very few public appearances. This is one of his later hits. To suggest a few others worth a reaction: "Diggin' Up Bones" "Deeper Than The Holler" "He Walked On Water" "Forever and Ever Amen" "Better Class of Losers" One of my favorite artists. I believe I have all of his albums.
I just stubbled onto your page this morning and now I'm binge watching as much as I can while at work. I'm sure you have had many request for Craig Morgan "the father, my son, and the holy ghost" this is a much needed song to listen to! Please react to it!!!!
Welp- I thought I was in tears when you had your epiphany. And then you shared. How generous of you! I also think the song speaks to one should never allow yesterday to rob them of tomorrow. The hooker took that blood stained Bible, read it to her son, & created a very different tomorrow for them both. Check out Tenille Townes ‘Jersey On The Wall’❤️🌹 Stay safe & love much💖
I loved it when you got it! Sorry for your lose. You are a beautiful person & l thought you were in your early 20's. You don't look your age. God bless you!
Crying w ja Love... the song.. it has always been a fav of mine... some bit for personal legacy in my life's twisted tree of roots ... but danke for the personal share Love and danke for the revisit to a song that isn't on my playlist but forever on my staylist. Peace and Love.
Oh, hon. Losing someone that you love is always so painful. To lose someone suddenly & senselessly is so much harder. It is beautiful that you have found a way to see the positive impact that your sister's story had. May God continue to bless you.❤
Great song. At about 1:15 you asked what the Dove Awards are, and the answer is that they are the Grammys for Christian music. They’ve got an awards show and everything. I can’t recall what organization puts it all together though.
I am truly sorry to hear about what happened with your sister. Truly. Loved the reaction and that was the epiphany of all epiphanies though...loved this.
Oh! how I appreciate your sharing the heartfelt tale of your sister. I greave loss of my man, but we have the many memories of his generosity and funny side to keep me afloat. We all leave something...may I leave something of worth and not dirt to be hidden.
My condolences to u and ur family, and the family of the other girl, and prayers for the other girl for having to live with all that!! I lost my 12 year younger sister 3 years ago this month to domestic violence, so I can relate in some way!! Great reaction!! God bless us all!! Much love and respect to everyone!!
I just rewatched this reaction and am blessed again by the message. Your reaction and personal message of family connection to this song should be further projected for more to see. Your love of music and faith are a present to all
It took me a second to get it when I reacted to the song, too. Great, powerful song. And thank you for sharing your story. That's the heart of this song: leaving behind a legacy.
I love your reactions, and I love the stories that you share with us. I’m sure I’m not the only one that is grateful. Keep up the good work don’t be surprised, when you blink, and you’re already at 1 million followers.
God bless you. I just now found you, and have watched a few of your reactions. Look forward to seeing more. I remember when this song came out; I guess I was a teenager then. Always liked Randy Travis' voice. It's unique. This song is so powerful in so many ways. Keep up the good work, and again, God bless you.
I am a 58 year old white guy, raised in the South. I had never heard of a funeral referred to as a "homegoing" until I was about 36 or 37 years old. A wonderful man that I worked very closely with passed away at about the same age I am now, 58 or so. He was an African American, and I ended up being one of his pallbearers at his homegoing. It was so much more meaningful than any other funeral service that I had ever attended. It was a wonderful celebration of his life, his accomplishments, and it was a shining tribute from his family and lifelong friends. I still miss my friend "Bigfoot" these days, but spending my day with him and his family during his homegoing will always be a great memory for me. I don't want a funeral for myself, but I would be honored to have a homegoing in my honor, with everyone laughing and remembering the great times we had, and the peace that comes from knowing that I've gone home to my Heavenly Father's house.
You are the cutest thing. I have watched reviews of this song before, but you just really brought it home. Thank you Sweetie. I'm so sorry for the lose of your Sister. I know she is watching over you and is very proud of you. You will see her again. God bless and keep you. In the Name of JESUS, Amen 🙏✝️❤️🤗😊
I cannot begin to thank you all enough for your kind responses to my personal story. It warms my heart to know there is so much goodness in the world. It took me a while but I got “it” hahah! Love y’all!
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Britt, Randy Travis has two very beautiful love songs which are my favorites of his. If you haven't already reacted to them, I would love to see you do so. They are "Forever and Ever, Amen," and "Deeper Than the Holler." Thank you!
Thanks for your channel.... you and Harri are the best
Big Hug. Sorry for your loss. As a father that lost his youngest boy to an 18 Wheeler in 2013...... I feel your pain.
The new Preacher was the Hooker's son. She changed her life!!!💖🙏
Anyone else find themselves saying to their screen, "Catch it. Catch it!" and then grin with the epiphany?! Loved this!
Was was screaming NO NO NO at the top of my lungs.
Lol. I kept repeating, Listen. Listen. Listen. Wait, Listen.
Yes, the Hooker lived and changed her life. She read that blood stained bible to son.
Yelling.. "She'll get it! She'll get it!"
@@markalumbaugh2756 I just hope that she finally realized that the preacher was the son of the hooker. Full circle. I just kept saying be quiet and listen. And the Dove Award, if I am not mistaken is for spiritual music.
Farmer, teacher and preacher passed, the hooked lived and told the story to her son who became a preacher and keeps telling the story 👏
Exactly, btw it's spelled hooker 😊
Yes that what happened. The hooker was saved. She had a son who she helped believe in God and that Bible andhe became a preacher. My daddy was a fireman. I have saw house's burn to the ground but the Bible always come out with just a little scored page's. We wipe the Bible off and it's perfect.
The preacher telling the story was the hooker's son. She lived and read him the Bible. Thank you for telling your sister's story and that of your family. Good CAN come from tragedy. I am still sorry for your loss.
Gives me goosewillys
It’s amazing how so many people misunderstand this, but I guess it IS complicated!
@@Ira88881 not particularly
@@scottgarland335 Oh, it definitely is.
@@Ira88881 lol.
Leann Rimes has been a member of " THE GRAND OLE OPRY "' since she was 11 years old !!!!!!!! Randy Travis is a phenominal entertainer and my god he is a deserving receiver of this award !!!!!!!!!
The Dove Awards are presented by the Gospel Music Association. They are awards that recognise outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The Dove Awards were instituted by Gospel singer/songwriter Bill Gaither. His best known songs are “Because He Lives” “He Touched Me” and “The King is Coming”. If you like songs that tell a story listen to Johnny Cash singing “The Man in White”.
i thought his song was "THE MAN IN BLACK"?
@@anitagreen1625 Yes he wrote and recorded a song called The Man in Black but he also wrote and recorded a song called “Man in White”. He also penned a book with the same title “Man in White”
I recently read a comment saying that Johnny Cash did an audio recording of himself reading the entire New Testament. Supposedly you can find it for free online.
Idk how I never discovered or heard anyone talk about that over the past 20 years.
@@Gutslinger Yes there is an Audiobook where Johnny Cash reads the New Testament. I think you can get it through iTunes, Audible and other places where audiobooks are found. Have a look on UA-cam. You might be able to hear it if cost is an issue.
@@Gutslinger ua-cam.com/video/artPgvlOtVU/v-deo.html
"Bless the Farmer, the Teacher, and the Preacher who gave this Bible to my Ma..OOOOOOOOOHHH!" lol! 😅 Loved that moment! Had to replay it over a few times! Great reaction video with a truly great reaction in it!
I just so wanted to tell you, but when your got it ,it was so beautiful :)
The dove award is a Grammy for Christian music
That moment when you got it was everything! I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Thank you for sharing such a personal heartbreak.
We were listening to this song coming back from Florida. When he got to the chorus, we looked to the right side of our road and actually saw three wooden crosses. We got chills.
I am sorry for your loss many years ago . Your reaction to Three Wooden Crosses is spot on . Thanks Britt
Yes, and for you to even watch this video ‼️
Amazing reaction!!! Thanks for letting us watch you connect the dots as you read the lyrics. Absolute perfection.
Peace and abundant blessings to you and your family who have endured a great loss while also knowing the beauty of your sister’s profound legacy. 💜
Oh, I Love and Miss him so much. I laugh out loud every time I'm here, Godspeed, Britt.
I loved the look of shock when it clicked, who survived. Thank you for the beautiful story about your sister.
Randy Travis is a great storyteller. Check out "You Can't Dig Out of the Hole", "I thought He Walked on Water", or "Diggin Up Bones". He has a voice that is as smooth as a babys' bottom.
my favorite is On the other hand
Don't forget about "Deeper Than The Holler", "The Box", and "1982".
Randy was a great story teller with his songs. After the effects of a stroke left him unable to continue to wow audiences with his voice, It was during the end of country music, that his absence is felt the most. Just about all the great country music artists are crying in their graves at what crap is being put out today. Randy was one of the best.
Randy Travis, one of the greatest singers/storytellers of all time!! Have been a real fan of his for years, and years, I wish he could still sing, and perform, I loved seeing him at the 50th CMA's, he was just elected in to the country music hall of fame, he was also the concert I ever went to, when I was in the Military. Thank you Ms. Britt, for listening to this and appreciating his talent.
It is so heart felt and promising that some of our youth are centered and raised correctly.
What the preacher left behind was his belief in God.
Sending love and gratitude 💕
Filipinos are not much into country songs. But I love the genre. Very much grounded to the core on how we live life. A form of book for humanity.
Three chords and the truth. Hey! Country girl! Good reaction. Thanks.
Sorry for your loss but you got an extra guardian angel to help along the way.I love seeing the light bulb moments.Thank you for catching it many dont at 1st.
So many people at the time this song came out didn't get the ending and just assumed that the preacher lived. The ending of this song brings tears to my eyes even today.
I’ve watched this one 3 times and your reaction is priceless! When you realize what really happened, the epiphany was wonderful ❤
Still didn't get it right.
Randy is great. It's a Matter of Time, I Told You So, Digging Up Bones, Forever and Ever Amen
It's what you leave behind you when you go...not just a song lyric, but also truth for many people like you. Thank you for sharing. Clearly, his mother, the current day preacher, turned her life around and read the Bible that the bus passenger preacher gave to her and changed both of them. Great story and great "epiphany" moment
His Mother was not the Preacher. She was the hooker.
Wow! That was the most sincere reaction video I’ve ever seen! Two incredible stories! Randy’s and Britt’s sister!
A Dove award is for Christian/Gospel music.
Yes he does have a unforgettable voice. If you liked this song ,you will love the band Alabama's song Angels among us. It a great heart stopper, the best video has a blue background in the icon for it.
When you can find peace in someone's passing and knowing they will still continue to touch lives even after their gone is powerful. Your sister's story and others have saved thousands of lives. Bless your family for sharing her story and saving others.
I cry every time I hear this song, but I love it so.
Randy sang “ it’s what you leave behind “, and your sister left behind a message that has reached countless people in that book and perhaps saved some.
I so appreciate your sense of joy you exude.
Britt, I would suggest holding off on reading lyrics until after you've listened to the song, that way you don't spoil yourself. Take in the singer's words and after the song, go back and read to see if you missed anything. The moment of reveal in this song is so powerful and it's meant to catch you off guard to have more impact.
Yes, yes, yes!!!!
I respectfully disagree. She simply needs to make sure not to read ahead of the singer.
So So So amazing to watch your reaction all the way through - your 'epiphany' and your story - thank you!
Thank you for asking about the driver!!! That has always stumped me! I want to know! I agree that you should listen before reading, though. There have actually been some reactors that did NOT get the ending. I'm so glad you did, because it is an incredible, meaningful, and hopeful song-story. Thank you for your own story. I had never heard a funeral/wake called a home-going service. I think that's beautiful. I love how active and dramatic your reactions are. Keep 'em coming!
It’s possible the driver was one of the four and I think it would make sense as the line. “one headed for vacation, one for higher education
And two of them were searchin for lost souls” so it likely the preacher and the other person looking for lost souls would be going around Mexico so it makes sense that have a vehicle and the other 2 people got on the bus is it was heading where they were going
@@dogcat823farmer, teacher, hooker, preacher. That's the four. It's inferred that he lived simply because because of the number of crosses.
I think the driver wasn't counted because the truck hit the rear of the bus where the 4 were sitting.
@kennethlarocque2605 Good point. The driver may have survived. I think it's just the way it's told that makes it sound like the only survivor was the hooker. Since the driver wasn't critical to the story, though, his survival may not have been necessary to mention. Thanks!
Oh Britt, you are so genuine. Your voice, eyes, and body language are beautiful as you react. You are a gift to us. Thank you. I love this song. Randy Travis has had some of the most touching stories in songs ever.
Such a great reaction!!
I just knew she would get it. She made me smile, laugh, & tear up at the same time
Your epiphany 💜 loved it. Yes the preacher left the Bible to the lady of the night . She left it to her son who became a preacher ... PS thank you for your personal heart breaking story. In telling it means your heart is healing for the lost and happy for the memories . I lost my sister to. I find it healing to talk about her to.
i'm so sorry for your loss, but your aspect on life is inspiring. Be blessed Queen.
As the song says, it's what u leave behind u when u go. Ur sisters death was tragic, but the lesson her death taught others is priceless.....loved when it hit u what story the song was telling.
His songbook has so many great songs! It would be well worth a deep dive. One of my favorites is ,He Walked on Water! One of my favorite arrtists of all time.
I'm so sorry about losing your sister. It's hard losing someone at any age, but that had to be a really hard age for you, but I think it's wonderful you were able to take something positive from that. Often we can't stop bad things from happening, but we can try to make the best of it.
Many years a go a country singer was asked why country music was so popular.
His answer - It's just 3 chords and the truth. (Harlan Howard)
My favorite Randy Travis song --- HEROES AND FRIENDS
Loved your reaction, and thank you for sharing about your sister. Another song along this line is a song by George Strait titled, “Baby Blue”. It’s believed to be about his daughter who died in a car accident.
Your reaction brought tears of joy at your revelation to the moral of the story. GOD bless sweetie from Alabama.
The Dove is an award given by the Christian Music Industry. Sorry about your personal loss. I never have lost a loved one in a traffic accident but when I was 18, 35 years ago, 4 underclassmen were hit while traveling by a semi. The driver of the truck survived. Three of the kids, two boys and 1 girl, died. The other girl survived. It happened only 2 months before the end of school year. When we went back to school on Monday it was so eerie and quiet.😮😢.
Thank you for sharing your story with us about your sister. Everything happens by God's design that is good. Your sisters story will help bring awareness and save a countless number of lives it touched. It is also a positive twist of love to a very tragic loss. May her souls peace and remberance always fill your heart with love. Having love for one another when someone passes is so important and comforting. The only grief you personally feel is missing them. I pray she visits you in your dreams and you rejoice with the sunrise. 💝
Excellent reaction! We all had the same epiphany of getting the story.
So sorry for your loss. My son lost his best friend in a car accident, and my daughter lost her boyfriend in a motorcycle accident. There are wooden crosses at those spots.
Your response to this song and the sharing of your loss makes you a Very special person! Love it!
Oh! I'm so happy you reacted to this song! For some reason, this song touches my soul. The fact that the preacher was still trying to bring someone everlasting peace, while his life was ending, hits hard. Everyone deserves to find peace. No matter who you are. I'm so sad to hear about your older sister. Sending you blessings, peace and good vibes.
I’m so sorry you and your family had to live through such a tragedy to shine a light. Love you so much! ♥️
Some much to learn from this song and story Randy told. He is such a gifted performer. He's lost his singing ability due to a stroke but his songs are such a gift he has been able to leave for all of us. Thanks for sharing, it means much to learn what has impacted you so deeply. BTW your epiphany moment was perfect and I was waiting for it. Very nice!
By popular demand, after two sold out captivating shows, Randy and Mary Travis are headed back to the Wood Theater for an encore of stories and songs.
Sorry for your loss, but glad there is a beautiful story that goes with it! You are blessed and may God Bless You and your entire Family more!
Great reaction, Britt. I loved how your eyes flew wide open when you had your epiphany. What a great song.
This is what I love about old school country music,not only great melodies but the best hidden stories ever written into them…
Thank you for your reaction to this song and sharing your personal story. Randy Travis also recorded "Forever and Ever Amen" which in my humble opinion is the greatest country music song of all time. Would love to hear you react to it!
Don't forget "if I didn't have you"
I've watched this video a couple of dozen times just to see the moment when the light came on and she got what the song was saying. I LOVE her expression.
Really enjoying your reactions. That's very kind of you to share such a personal piece of your history with us. I am sorry for your loss and bless your sister and her contributions to your community.
Thank you ❤️
awesome reaction to the song...thanks for sharing your family story!
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. It’s so hard to convince young people that when they accept the keys to a car, they are accepting the keys to a deadly weapon. You delivered your sister’s story beautifully.
Now, go have the day you deserve! ❣️
so sorry for your loss. Glad you did this reaction.
Forever Country Then and Now
How precious you are in your story. Not everyone’s story is pretty, but all of the stories have meaning. Bless your heart and your family. I don’t think young people today understand the permanency of their choices whether good or bad. 😢
Reaction videos to this song are my favorite. I am so glad you were able to figure it out at the end. You would be surprised how many people never figure it out. The part that really needs to be emphasized though, the "lady" didn't just pass the blood stained bible down to her son, she read it to him every night, which led him to becoming a preacher. When the original preacher laid the bible in her hands as he lay dying, it changed her and moved her to change her life and thus, her legacy was born.
I am very very sorry for your loss of your sister. May God bless you and your family.❤
Great reaction! I especially loved when you lit up realizing who and what the lyrics were about. Other reactors don't seem to get it until probably after they put up the video. That's why paying attention to the lyrics is often more important than the visuals in reactions. For those of us who have known these songs for decades, we first got to hear it on the radio, no visuals at all, so we absorbed the meaning from these songs after a couple plays, and later got to see the videos. Why people like watching reactions is partly to see someone who never heard a song we love or grew up with hear it for the first time, is seeing the look on their face when certain moments from that song are played. For us, it's like hearing it for the first time again, but living it through you. It's that light, like what you demonstrated in this reaction, that we all love to see and makes us relive our first moment when we heard the song.
The Grand Ol' Opry is the home of country music. Radio station WSM used to broadcast across most of the South and Midwest the Grand Ol' Opry. I think it was every Saturday night, so people would huddle around their radios to listen in on all kinds of musical talent in country music. Today, it is kind of the Hall of Fame, and if you are a country music artist, getting to play at the GoO is considered a very high honor. You haven't "made it" until you play the Opry. It used to be at the Ryman Auditorium, which is considered the "Mother Church of Country Music". Now it is located elsewhere I think. If you see an GoO performance, and see the singer standing on a wooden circle in the middle of a stage, that circle of wood is from the original stage of the Grand Ol' Opry from the Ryman, and the circle represents the theme song of the GoO which is the gospel song "Will The Circle Be Unbroken". They still air live acts on the weekends, and they have a YT channel to stream it if I remember correctly. A LOT of history has come from the Opry, and a lot of greats played there. That's why it is considered hallowed ground. It'll be 100 years old in 2025.
My aunt used to live with me for about a year, before she moved down to Nashville to work at the Opryland Hotel. I've been to the hotel a few times, and it is awesome! While my aunt worked there, she also gave side tours to the Ryman Auditorium as well as shuttle people from the hotel to the Grand Ol' Opry.
What an awesome reaction. Some people never get it. Thank you. My sincere condolences to you on your sister's, death. But she left her own valuable legacy behind. May you be blessed.
Dove is a Christian music award
when you get it,,,,,awesome,,,,,,,,im so sorry you lost your sister. no words i can write can express how much.
A great reaction. I'm so glad you caught the meaning of the song. It does have a twist at the end. I'm glad your sister had a positive impact on lives just like the characters in this song. To respond to one of your comments, the Grand Ole Opry is a syndicated radio show of live performances, broadcast out of Nashville Tennessee. From 1925 to today, so almost a hundred years of classic performances by country music stars.
Randy Travis was a true country music superstar from the 80s. He had many hits until a stroke in 2013 limited his ability to speak or sing. Since then he has done very few public appearances. This is one of his later hits. To suggest a few others worth a reaction:
"Diggin' Up Bones"
"Deeper Than The Holler"
"He Walked On Water"
"Forever and Ever Amen"
"Better Class of Losers"
One of my favorite artists. I believe I have all of his albums.
I love how to light bulb went on your expression was great.
You are the first reactor I have seen to get the message of the song. So hats off to you for truly listening.
Best reaction/Ah-ha! moment ever!! Prayers of comfort for the loss of your sister.
I just stubbled onto your page this morning and now I'm binge watching as much as I can while at work. I'm sure you have had many request for Craig Morgan "the father, my son, and the holy ghost" this is a much needed song to listen to! Please react to it!!!!
Me last week haha!
the song is very strong, decent message and conclusion, and very heartfelt reaction by brittreacts
Welp- I thought I was in tears when you had your epiphany. And then you shared. How generous of you!
I also think the song speaks to one should never allow yesterday to rob them of tomorrow. The hooker took that blood stained Bible, read it to her son, & created a very different tomorrow for them both.
Check out Tenille Townes ‘Jersey On The Wall’❤️🌹
Stay safe & love much💖
I loved it when you got it! Sorry for your lose. You are a beautiful person & l thought you were in your early 20's. You don't look your age. God bless you!
You’re so kind, thank you!!
Crying w ja Love... the song.. it has always been a fav of mine... some bit for personal legacy in my life's twisted tree of roots ... but danke for the personal share Love and danke for the revisit to a song that isn't on my playlist but forever on my staylist. Peace and Love.
I love your reactions and this one is my favorite. Thank You.
I've never heard it called a home going ceremony - that is straight beautiful!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. 💜
Oh, hon. Losing someone that you love is always so painful. To lose someone suddenly & senselessly is so much harder. It is beautiful that you have found a way to see the positive impact that your sister's story had. May God continue to bless you.❤
Great song. At about 1:15 you asked what the Dove Awards are, and the answer is that they are the Grammys for Christian music. They’ve got an awards show and everything. I can’t recall what organization puts it all together though.
I am truly sorry to hear about what happened with your sister. Truly. Loved the reaction and that was the epiphany of all epiphanies though...loved this.
Oh! how I appreciate your sharing the heartfelt tale of your sister. I greave loss of my man, but we have the many memories of his generosity and funny side to keep me afloat. We all leave something...may I leave something of worth and not dirt to be hidden.
My condolences to u and ur family, and the family of the other girl, and prayers for the other girl for having to live with all that!! I lost my 12 year younger sister 3 years ago this month to domestic violence, so I can relate in some way!! Great reaction!! God bless us all!! Much love and respect to everyone!!
I just rewatched this reaction and am blessed again by the message. Your reaction and personal message of family connection to this song should be further projected for more to see. Your love of music and faith are a present to all
Thank you lovely lady!!!! You're the first factor to get it!!! 5 souls on the bus!!! What happened to the bus driver???? Lol!!!
It took me a second to get it when I reacted to the song, too. Great, powerful song. And thank you for sharing your story. That's the heart of this song: leaving behind a legacy.
And I will say this God bless Randy Travis and hopefully he's getting better
The hooked survived, she gave the Bible to her son who became a preacher
I still pray for Randy Travis the icon!! Keep giving your all!! ❤ 🙏
I love your reactions, and I love the stories that you share with us. I’m sure I’m not the only one that is grateful. Keep up the good work don’t be surprised, when you blink, and you’re already at 1 million followers.
God bless you. I just now found you, and have watched a few of your reactions. Look forward to seeing more. I remember when this song came out; I guess I was a teenager then. Always liked Randy Travis' voice. It's unique. This song is so powerful in so many ways. Keep up the good work, and again, God bless you.
I knew you'd get it. You're not just a pretty face but smart too. I love you're reaction when you got it. And sorry for your loss.
Thank you ❤️
I am a 58 year old white guy, raised in the South. I had never heard of a funeral referred to as a "homegoing" until I was about 36 or 37 years old. A wonderful man that I worked very closely with passed away at about the same age I am now, 58 or so. He was an African American, and I ended up being one of his pallbearers at his homegoing. It was so much more meaningful than any other funeral service that I had ever attended. It was a wonderful celebration of his life, his accomplishments, and it was a shining tribute from his family and lifelong friends. I still miss my friend "Bigfoot" these days, but spending my day with him and his family during his homegoing will always be a great memory for me. I don't want a funeral for myself, but I would be honored to have a homegoing in my honor, with everyone laughing and remembering the great times we had, and the peace that comes from knowing that I've gone home to my Heavenly Father's house.
You are the cutest thing. I have watched reviews of this song before, but you just really brought it home. Thank you Sweetie. I'm so sorry for the lose of your Sister. I know she is watching over you and is very proud of you. You will see her again. God bless and keep you. In the Name of JESUS, Amen
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Great Reaction from you. So sorry to hear about your sister. May your sister rest in peace.