44 year old cop here. Same. It's such a heartbreaking song especially when you know this evil exists all over and so many vulnerable children have no one to save them.
The fact that we all listen to this song and react the same, no matter what race, nationality, political beliefs, age, gender, economic situation, shows that we all are way more alike than different. How we react to this story is what is important. The differences we have between us all are completely unimportant if our emotional reactions to this video are the same. Bless you all.
when you select this as your first Martina McBride song, you are in for some pain. I can listen to this song 1000 times and i will cry every single time.
I have a ton of respect for Martina. She uses her platform to make the world a better place in every possible way. At one point she was poised to take over the world of country music, but chose to focus on her family rather than becoming the biggest name in the industry. She chose what was more important to her, and her words were given instant credibility because of her actions. She has been gifted with the greatest voice country music has ever heard, yet realized her biggest role was with her family, not just making some extra money. She is a wonderful example of strength in womanhood. 🤘🏻❤️
I agree Megan also to those neighbors who heard her screams and cries from being beaten to death and just turned out the light I have just one thing to say *BUCK YOU AND I HOPE YOU ROT IN TARTARUS* !!!😡 I cannot *STAND* child abuse and I have nothing but distain for ANYONE whom beat and leave bruises on a child, let alone their own, let alone beat them til they stop breathing!!😡 I'm very protective of children and can't stand those innocent lil Angels suffer abuse and even death although I know that children go to Heaven immediately~!😡
I was a child protective services social worker for 25 years here in USA. Please, if you see something, say something! You could be ONLY one keeping a child from being hurt or killed. Many times you dont have to give your name if that part concerns you. But if you report, give firsthand knowledge. Not hearsay. And give every detail you know, no matter how insignificant it may be. Report to your county child protective agency, or call the hotline and they will refer info to correct agency. Call the police. Dont turn out your lights to wait till the screaming stops which tragically, people do for fear of getting involved remember this, when you meet your maker, do you really want to explain to him why you didnt step up to protect an innocent child or elder? I wouldn't. So please call. Blessings for doing so. Thank you.
Another important thing, just because they were a good parent don't discount what you are seeing. My nextdoor neighbor was a good mom when I moved in. Then she got into heavy duty drugs. She wasn't hitting them but she wasn't feeding them, doing laundry, providing a safe home, allowing them to sleep, having air that was safe to breath. CPS removed them. Fortunately they were removed before mom threatened to blow up the building if anyone else reported her and her new friends to the police, one of mom's guests start a fire in our building to punish those who made her mad, a week later one of her guest died of an overdose in her apartment and later that same day two men visiting had a knife fight. Had I not believed it was possible for a good mom to do a 180 those 2 little boys would have been there for all that. Instead they are living with their grandparents, have clean clothes, plenty to eat and are doing well in school again.
My one issue with this song is the line "She wonders but doesn't ask", as a teacher you are a mandated reporter. Which means that you are supposed to report suspected abuse and the bruises clearly looked like fingers.
As a retired educator I was a mandated reporter. I have made many reports over the years. Sadly in my experience nothing ever was done to protect these kids. The majority of these children continued to be abused by their parents. We sadly had a child who thru their school years every teacher that child had reported the abuse to child protective services time and time again. The school nurse reported the abuse. The school counselors reported the abuse. The principal reported the abuse. We also found out thru the courts that the child's doctor, 2 neighbors and a family member of the child also reported the abuse. Sadly this child was beaten so badly that he suffered major brain damage and a fracture neck. He now is in a wheelchair and severely disabled. He can no longer speak. He is severely developmentally disabled now from the brain injury he suffered and can no longer walk and did for himself. Her was a very bright boy before that tragic day even with all the abuse he was suffering under the hands of his mother for years. It was so frustrating to see the handprint bruises on this child's body and face. He would tell you he got a whooping because he was late coming home. Or that he did not get 100% on a test. Or whatever other excuse the mother used to unleash her anger on him. He is now sadly being taken care of in a state home. He will never have an independent future and live out his dreams because that was taken from him. His mom received only 20 yrs in prison. He received a life sentence. There was really no justice for him in the long run. I just don't understand why something was not done before this happened. I don't understand why she did not get life in prison as she robbed him of living a fulfilled life and handed him a life sentence of being disabled.
@@debbie1016 OH your story just broke my heart! That mom should have been put UNDER THE JAIL FOR LIFE in my opinion. I can't understand why your county workers didn't protect him. That's just AWFUL! I'm so sorry! Wouldn't have happened in MY county! I promise you that! I've heard so many horror stories about other CPS workers doing nothing. They should all be fired and bring in workers who care and WILL enforce the law. I'm so sorry about the child you told me about. I wish he had been my case. I would have protected him every way I could have. Heck I STAYED in court with my cases to protect them and I loved every minute of knowing that with our proof, our lawyers and judges, we weren't allowing cases to be ignored or swept under the rug. Again, I am so sorry 🙏 for that poor child and for all children and elders who are being hurt.
@@debbie1016 this is a horrific story and I agree that we live with broken child protection services systems. But I would caution you against only sharing the horrific outcomes because the system does protect some children and an adult who is considering reporting suspected abuse might decide not to if the only stories they have heard had negative outcomes.
Martina used her platform and music to bring issues into the light that needed to be highlighted. "Broken Wing " shows Martina's full range, and" God's Will" Hug your kids is a great idea. Lovely reaction.
Concrete Angel refers not only to the resolve of the little girl. It also refers to fact that when a child dies, there is sometimes an angel either on the headstone or sometimes an angel monument placed.
Great honest reaction, I think songs like this is important and country music sings about life, the good and the bad. This song gets me every time! We all need to be more aware of the children around us , and speak up if you see something that just ain’t right.
Thank you sir, for showing the respect you showed for this song, video and Martina...She is known for tackling subjects no one wants to talk about,and bringing them to life in her music. She has gotten flack in the past about the subject matter and the video choices she makes, Especially for Independence Day which is about Domestic Violence, and she never caves....she does them anyway. She has one of the best voices not only in Country but i would match her range and ability to hold a flawless note against anyone in the business. I am a new subscriber now...thank you very much xo
Hi Robin, Thank you so much for joining me on this journey! It means a lot every time somebody subs to the channel as I’m still surprised that anybody wants to watch me at all! It was a very impactful song, I still get goosebumps thinking about it now so I’m looking forward to checking out more from Martina very soon! 👍🏻
It's a beautiful, heart wrenching song about a sad truth that goes on in a world that doesn't get recognized enough. So many turn a blind eye to things that make them uncomfortable and Martina used her songs to shine a light on it and make people take notice
Since it’s not true about Martina’s niece I don’t know how you can come to that conclusion. The writer, NOT Martina,(Stephanie Bentley) was inspired to write it when she read a newspaper article about a mother who had killed her daughter. Martina didn’t write the song. It is not autobiographical. It’s not even biographical. It’s important no matter whom someone is related to, really. Her niece and nephew are alive and well. Their mother is a successful businesswoman. Rumours/lies and gossip. Sad really.
song “Concrete Angel” by Martina McBride came out in 2002, and is was still voted the #1 Saddest Country Song in 2014, according to Rolling Stone. At first glance, the song is about child abuse, stemming from a somber and heart wrenching event close to McBride’s heart. McBride’s niece was a victim of child abuse, so this song is a dedication to her. Her niece was abused by her mother, McBride’s sister, after she divorced her husband. McBride’s sister abused her daughter continuously until one day when McBride’s precious niece was killed.
@@catherinetodd5163 if you look it up it’s about her niece she was 7 when she died her sister killed her the head stone was actually hers niece name and birth and death and the sister name is Gina Schiff
@keristrickland2208 If you research it, there is a lot of articles that will say. That's true, but if you research closely and deeply enough, you will find factual legitimate sources that absolutely refute that, but it is very easy to think that it is that because a lot of articles have been put out but its not correct though. I research alot so I'm good at it. But this one is very easy to research and still find falsehood. No criticism meant..
Martina always delivers the goods. And the bads. That went darker than I thought it would go, but I applaud them for going there. Too many kids get lost to abuse and their loss is obscured by our unwillingness to get past being uncomfortable and actually get mad as hell at society that enables this. On a musical note, check out Independence Day. On a personal note, you broke me with "go and hold my kids". Please do and never stop.
Your reaction when you saw the finger bruises on the little girl's arm, as the teacher walks by, speaks highly of you. Do you ever look back at your reaction videos. You winced and almost balled your hand in to a fist. This is a very difficult video to watch and to hear every single time. Thank you for sharing your response.
BTW, the little boy was an angel , she went with him in the end and her suffering was over, she was in a place she was loved with him and the rest of the child angels
I don't have kids, I never wanted to have kids - mainly because I was so afraid of being like my mother. I didn't want to ruin a child's life. Still, this song and video gets to me every time. If you have a child, unconditional love and support is what you give. Yes, kids can be a pain, just like us adults, but they are also the biggest treasure. Treat them right and the world will be a better place. ❤ Thanks for your reactions, they're really great. Trace Adkins - You're gonna miss this would be an awesome song for you to react. It's not sad, it's beautiful and just a tad bittersweet. 😊 Greetings from Finland! 🇫🇮
This song is very dear to Martina. That headstone is actually her nieces headstone so it has a very personal meaning. She wrote this to bring child abuse to the forefront. Once again a beautiful reaction ❤️
@@dobazajrExactly! The writer, Stephanie Bentley, saw an article in the newspaper about a woman who killed her daughter and was inspired to write the lyrics. I wish people wouldn’t keep spreading this rumour. OP, the headstone can’t be her niece’s because she’s still alive as is her nephew and their mother is a successful businesswoman.
OP The date on the headstone is 1995-2002 making her 7 years old. Stephanie Bentley, not Martina, wrote the lyrics for this song in 1997. That would have made Martina’s niece 2 years old by the time she finished writing Concrete Angel. It took her two years to write it so her niece probably wasn’t even born (or just ) in 1995 when she started writing it.
Country music artists do just go there. There are some who will say this is a true story about Martina McBride's niece, but I have never found a credible source with which to verify that information. What she does say about her music that highlights awareness of abusive relationships is this, "One way we can try to stop domestic violence is by breaking the cycle," McBride told CNN, "and the most important way we can do that is by getting the word out." She uses her platform and speaks out. Thank you for being such a kind soul ... I cry every time I see this.
Stephanie Bentley wrote the lyrics to the song in 1997. Martina’s niece would have been 2 years old when she finished but since Bentley has said it took her 2 years to write she may not even have been born when she started writing it. Bentley has also said she became inspired to write it after reading a newspaper article about a woman who had killed her daughter. It’s not autobiographical or biographical. Genealogy sites list her birth date but not a date of death as well. So no death certificates there. ( or elsewhere) I hope this helps. 😊
The sad of all of this.....calls to hotlines for child abuse end up in the "Unfounded" pile far too often...almost always. It seems it's easier for Children's Services to say "I'm Sorry for the Mistake" when the child ends up in horrible shape, rather than "I'm sorry, your child is unsafe; they are coming with me".
This song carries such a mixture of feelings. It's beautiful, horrific, maddening,... I could add more, but I'm sure you felt them all. God save the children.
in the U.S. an average of 7 children die everyday from abuse. Martina has always used her amazing voice and her Platform once she became famous for serious issues such as child abuse, domestic violence, etc. Many Country artists do this as Country Music tells a story and these are stories that need to be told. Because people who are all snug in their homes with their kiddo's loved and tucked in tight each night tend to forget that their are so many children out there who never asked to be brought into this world and are beaten and neglected and treated worse than some treat stray animals. Martina has a special way of making you think about these things.
Martina is amazing. She brings to light what's silenced in the world. Independence Day is another great song. I love and respect this woman. Her voice is amazing. More importantly she's a true down to earth person. I've seen her twice. Hauntingly beautiful voice.
Martina McBride's start in her music career is an amazing story. He husband, John McBride, was working on Garth Brooks sound crew back in 1989. Martina joined him, selling merchandise at Garth's concerts. Garth heard Martina sing acapella and offered her the opportunity to be his opening act of she got signed to a record company. She got signed and in 1990 she went on tour as his opening act. According to Martina, even after all these years, she still looks at Garth as her mentor. His taking her on tour have her career a major jumpstart. Her talent is undeniable. He may have helped her get started, but her vocal talent is what makes her career so successful.
You have shown genuine feelings and respect for this beautiful, heartfelt song. Most country music tells a story and Martina tells her story beautifully.💧💧👼😇🎶🎵
I just came upon your channel tonight. From the look in your eyes the first time you paused it I knew you were a dad too because this song cuts deep. Bless you.
Your reaction is right on point and Martina McBride would agree with you 100%. Her most powerful songs have dealt with the with domestic and child abuse if you want to hear the most powerful full range listen to Independence Day. Country music singers are not afraid to go there a couple of well three of them really have taken on domestic abuse quite locally Miranda Lambert gunpowder and lead kerosene Carrie lam Carrie Underwood two Black Cadillacs church bells blown away and just for the fun of it we can never forget Miranda and Carrie something bad but yeah country music singers because of the stories they tell because of the emotions that they mine they're not afraid to go there they're willing to take on difficult subject matter and bring awareness to it.
This was a hard one. Love your reaction. You’re a very special guy & your reaction shows a lot about who you are. I’m glad I subscribed to your channel. I like someone with a great heart. God bless. ❤🙏🏻✝
Your response was true and honest that's great. It comes down to more people just being good people. Love all or at least respect all especially the little ones you can't stand up for themselves.
You’re request to share helplines and that type of thing to me is perfect because ya we could like the video but passing on helpful information that could help save a life is so much more important. You are a wonderful human being and thank you for being just simply you.
I have just recently found your channel. You wear your heart on your sleeve and some of us really appreciate it. You have to do that to get the message of country music. I've said it a few times before, if you ever get to the states pay Tennessee a visit....
One of the things that I have never forgotten about Martina McBride. Is when she donated Christmas presents with Keanu Reeves . To a shelter where foster children go when they are just removed from their parents or they leave a foster home and don't have another one for them. I happen to get back from school when her delivery showed up. The manager allowed me to read the paper while they were still bringing in boxes. The next day while I was helping wrap the younger kids presents. The delivery from Keanu Reeves showed up. They both made so many children happy.
I remember one of the country award shows. She was performing at 9 months pregnant. So many of her songs are very emotional. This is a rough one. For something lighter.. try This One's For The Girls.
Thank you for doing this reaction 💞. Far too many children suffer.... alone 😢 So wrong that this happens!:( This story shows how this little one, had an angel... by her side. No one else was protecting her. :( This angel had to take her to heaven, 😢😢😢 which I am thankful for.🙏🏻 while she’s at peace now..... she should have been at peace here! We let her down! 😩 Tough song. 😭
Martina’s Concrete Angel is hauntingly tragic. Another you should check out is Jason Michael Carrol Alissa Lies. That one is right up there with Concrete Angel. You should also check out John Michael Montgomery the little girl.
Martina had some hard hitting songs but this one has always hit the hardest for me. She also did Independence Day and God's Will. It let other singers come out with similar songs: Jason Micheal Carroll with Alyssa Lies, Blaine Larsen with How Do You Get That Lonely are a couple of them.
Country music has a way of makeing you cry sometimes. I don't care for most of it but then songs like this just hit me hard. I am always a lover of music that makes me feel. I understand what you ment about a mix of sadness and anger.
According to McBride, this is a true story based on her niece who was abused by her mother (McBride's sister) and killed at the young age of 7. The name on the grave is actually her nieces name.
This is a true song ..Martina’s sister killed her daughter (Martina’s niece) Her nieces name and date of birth and death are all true! It is written on that polished rock 😢All I got to say is, there are soooo many people waiting to adopt a child, WHY KILL HER? Makes absolutely no sense to me😢. Great reaction, as usual🎉
Me and my brothers were abused growing up. I had to see a psychiatrist when I was only 8. Me and my oldest brother watched our dad almost kill our middle brother when he was just 12. That was in 1976 and I still remember him being bloody from head to toe and crying out...."please daddy don't kill me !". I still have mental and emotional scars to today. Children are little angels on earth, please appreciate and love them. For one about spousal abuse watch her video independence day.
I was born, I survived, I escaped. What I did not know back then was that Jesus Christ was and still is with me. Jesus Christ love is UNCONDITIONAL, stop running from HIM, HE is there while you run. AND where you end up at the place you run to, GUESS WHAT? Jesus is already there, you can not get away from HIM. For King & Country song “God Only Knows”(Official Music Video). Wado
Perfect reaction. Kind of like it but dont like it is exactly right. Sung by such a gorgeous voice but such a heartbreaking subject it's a hard one for sure. But I show it to my daughters as a way to start a conversation that's hard but important to help them see the importance of see something say something. Keep your reactions coming!!
@@chrissy7635Nope it isn’t. Martina didn’t write this song and it’s not biographical either because the woman who did write the lyrics said she was inspired to write it after reading an article about a woman who had killed her daughter. Just an fyi, Angela Carter, McBride’s niece, is alive and well as is her brother btw and her mother who I believe is a successful businesswoman. There’s a reason you can’t find any google searches for the murder trial because there aren’t any. One google search could have made you suspicious. This is just rumours/lies and gossip I can’t believe people are still spreading and hurting innocent people with.
@catherinetodd5163 song “Concrete Angel” by Martina McBride came out in 2002, and is was still voted the #1 Saddest Country Song in 2014, according to Rolling Stone. At first glance, the song is about child abuse, stemming from a somber and heart wrenching event close to McBride’s heart. McBride’s niece was a victim of child abuse, so this song is a dedication to her. Her niece was abused by her mother, McBride’s sister, after she divorced her husband. McBride’s sister abused her daughter continuously until one day when McBride’s precious niece was killed.
Craig, I commented about your reaction to this, the first time I viewed it - I think it was September 2021. It was the first time I watched any of your videos. Your reaction meant so much to me. I will explain but first a warning I’m going to try to keep this as short as possible. I tend to say too much when a video got into my heart. I am an adult who was physically and emotionally abused as a child, from my mom. I don’t like the title of “survivor” for me. It’s a self esteem problem. I didn’t know that my childhood would affect my whole life. When I was 16 I was sexually assaulted and never told anyone until I was almost 35 years old. I didn’t want my mom to find out and I would be blamed somehow. I already blamed myself. I started intense counseling about 5 years ago. I was going to take my life. At the last minute I thought about my kids & grandkids…mostly grandkids. So I called the Hotline for help. In counseling I have been diagnosed with Childhood Trauma Complex PTSD (c ptsd) PTSD and Severe Clinical Depression I’m doing well through all of the counseling and meds for my almost gone brain (the almost gone part was a joke). Your reaction to this very important song, made me feel validated. I’m sure you probably don’t understand. I don’t know how to explain it. I felt like I had a friend in my corner. So thank you for your compassion for these types of songs. It shows that have a good and big heart. Take care
Check out Matina's Broken Wing. Another song bringing child abuse to the forefront is Alyssa Lies. I don't remember the artist. It's also painful to watch, but it's important that people be reminded of what is still happening!
I know this one was tough on you, but this is something else that country music is known for - not being afraid to address the issues. If you want another tearjerker about a similar issue, check out “Alyssa Lies” by Jason Michael Carroll.
