Brad Paisley - He Didn't Have To Be REACTION! WOW WHAT A MAN TO STEP UP LIKE THIS 

This song came out shortly after my mom started dating "the man I call my dad." I spent my own allowance on a copy of the cassette tape (CASSETTE TAPE) that had this song on it for him for the first Fathers Day they were dating because I heard it in the car on the way to the grocery store and I cried my little eight year old eyes out. He put it in his truck and if he changed vehicles, even for like a week, it moved over. When he finally got a truck that didn't have a tape player in it, he almost immediately tracked down a copy of the CD. It's been 20 years and he still has that song in his truck--a CD in his personal truck and it's downloaded to his iPod for playing in his work truck.

My step daughter surprised me with this song as our father daughter dance at her wedding. Most emotional day of my life.

This is my Daughter and my song. She doesn't have my blood, but she has my heart.

This was Brad's first hit. It's not about his family. It's about his occasional writing partner, Kelley Lovelace's life with his stepson.

My now wife had 3 kids when we met , their biological dad isn’t around , for me it’s an honor watching these kids growing up into their own person . Never understand how ppl can just walk away ..

The man that I called dad, wasn't biologically my dad! He was an awesome man. He married my mom and treated myself and my 2 sisters like his own. I lost him in 2007. I'll always consider him my dad, but he didn't have to be!

This song came out right around the time I adopted my son. My wife and I had been married just over a year, with my first biological child on the way. It brought to mind when I was dating his mom, I knew it was a package deal going into it. Both or none. I married into a 5 year old's life. The best compliment he's ever given me was "Dad I don't think I can do what you did. Accepting someone else's child as my own." He's 31 now. This song always takes me back to that time. I am proud of my two sons. No "step" they are my boys.

Billy, my stepdad passed away last week, and I just wanted to thank you for reminding me of this song. I saw this video about a month ago, and when my dad was very sick in the hospital and we were alone and talking for a while, I thought about this song, and I made a point to tell him how grateful I was for being the dad that he didn't have to be. I made sure to tell him how much I loved him, how much he meant to me, and how much I appreciated everything he did for me. When he passed away two days later while I held his hand, I was fortunate enough to know that I didn't leave anything left unsaid. Thanks again for posting this video and reminding me of this song when I needed to hear it.

This song is a direct reflection of my life. My dad died when I was 4.. Then my mom re-married when I was 6 - and that man is the most honorable person I know and has far exceeded his responsibilities as a father.

I can say to all the Dads who chose their kids. As a product of a man who chose to be my dad. Thank you, you will never truly know how much that decision means to us.

This reminds me of my stepdad, he was a great man, this will be 10 yrs since he passed

As a step dad, this song gets to me. Step parents are just as important

I have this dad. Raised me from 3 yrs old. I have his last name . This song has always been very meaningful to me because of that. Thanks for doing this one.

To learn about the heart of true country music, “This is Country Music” - Brad Paisley. I’ve heard you say that Country music talks about things you’ve never heard in other songs. I saw a reaction to a Brad Paisley love song by a beautiful young lady recently as well. She broke into tears because she said she had never heard a song where a woman was treated so respectfully and loved. There are different philosophies and mindsets in all genres of music, tv and movies, but This is Country Music reminds me of the best parts.

My husband who passed away raised my 3 boys as his own. He has passed away and now 1 of my boys is raising 2 children that are not his as his own.

Great story, great lyrics, great music, and a great big tear building up in my eye every time I hear this one. More Brad Paisley please, especially Letter to Me.

Brad Paisley is the best part of Country music!

I was raised by a single mother who found love when I was in me teens. She told him right from the start and he had to take a step back to think if he could raise 3 kids and I'm so lucky to say he is my dad in every way that counts. He has lived us and been there whenever we have needed him so this song is about my dad x

I had a great dad. He was never my “step dad”. He was the dad that stepped up.

Brad Paisley & Allison Krauss - Whiskey Lullaby, the official video. Trust me. :)

Beautiful Song! Big Props to all the step dads and Moms out there.

I have noticed how much you've been doing and now on a country trip. It's appreciated even though I haven't really commented until now. Thanks.

This song is the story of one of Brad’s real life friends. The family was at the CMA ceremony with brad.

I love Brad Paisley's music, and he's one of my favorite "modern" country artists. And this song is definitely one of my favorites of his. He's one of those that can do deeply touching and also very humorous songs equally well. (As an example, try checking out "Come On Over Tonight", "I'm Gonna Miss Her", or "Two Feet of Topsoil" for humorous ones, and "Who Needs Pictures?", "We Danced", and "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" for more emotional ones.)

What a touching song, made me cry! I’m a single mom and to answer your question, I only introduce my son to the man I’m dating if we’re in an exclusive, committed relationship. Thank you for sharing this video Billy! Have a great week. 💗👏🌺

This part of the song I have had tears

i am single mom and IF EVER a guy would like to go out with me, i tell them from day 1 that i have a child.. and if he cannot accept my kid then i cannot accept him too.. i know that not all people can accept that fact. so i'd tell right away..

My buddies Dad Steve past away. At his funeral he played this song as a memory for his Dad. I Bought this Song the minute I had free time. This is one of my top songs of all time. Thank You for reacting to this song.

Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss. Another beautiful but sad song.

This is so beautiful. I'm sitting here blubbering like a baby, but they are happy tears. Thank you, Billy.

I had this song played at my stepfather's funeral. He wasn't my father by blood, but he was my father by love. He loved us as his own and we loved him right back. RIP MY FATHER ❤

Thank you for stepping up and being a dad!

I asked for this reaction I’m pumped to listen

Music is very powerful it's NOT really how it sounds but the way it makes you feel especially when it talks about REAL topics that we can relate to...and that's what REAL COUNTRY MUSIC does.

I heard this song alot when I was little and now it speaks wonders to me hearing it again. I have an almost 2 year old son. He isn't my blood but I stepped up to be his momma when he was 3 months old. He went through open heart surgery at 8 months old and his father and I stayed at the hospital for nearly 2 weeks and his biological mother was there for a total of 3 hours (I took time off of work to be there for him, she has never had a job in her life so imo there's no excuse for her to not be there) his first word was mamma and he was looking right at me when he said it ♥️ kids know love not blood. So long story short not only shout-out to all the dad's that didn't have to be, but also all the moms that didn't have to be. It's less common but it does exist.

My kids dad passed away so thank God for my husband. I also have a great stepdad.. my dad well... he's a great dad for his new family. Thankful for stepdads.

Fresh onions hunt me down whenever I hear this and I'm a step-dad and step-granddad myself

Emotional Billy will come out.. it's a tear jerker for real. My daughter didn't like my new husband at all.. but now she loves him with all her heart and it makes both of us smile.

The song is a tribute to good step-fathers.

My kids were blessed with 2 amazing dad's, their father who has always been a very active part of their lives and my husband. This song makes me think of my husband.

It was a privilege to take this role on, now I am doing it for my grandkids.

Love this song,makes me smile and cry

I’m glad you finally found Brad Paisley

When you become exclusive. I had a one year old when met my now husband. I think he feel in love with him before he loved me. We’ve been together 27 married 25. He always was meant to be my sons dad

Played this song at my step dads funeral in 2000. #feels

Brad's songs are usually one of two things. •Very heart touching •Very funny And he's one of the very best guitarists out there... ☺☻

The first time I heard this song was on the radio... driving to my Foster Dad's funeral. I had to stop and cry. That was many years ago now but I still cry when I hear this song.

This song is my favorite because it was played at my grandpas funeral and we were on quarantine we meaning my dad and me but my moms dad passed away and it was hard because he died from covid, we were on quarantine cause my mom works at the hospital and got it from him... He was the grandpa he diddent have to be. Pls like this

Billy you so awesome! I'm part of the fam now y'all!

Brad Paisley - Water. That is a classy yet funny song. But this one video is pretty good and does have a strong meaning behind it.

Brad Paisley = Waiting on a Woman

Shoutout to my dad who stepped up when my father died. RIP to them both❤

The first time I heard this song I had to pull over because I was crying so hard! My dad met my mom when I was 4. They got married when I was 6. That man will always my hero. Even though he has gone to heaven now I still know how much he loves me! I would not be half the person I am without him and his family! I love and miss you dad! He adopted me at 6.

it takes a REAL MAN to raise another mans kids

I was a single mom from early in the pregnancy. I had a policy of not introducing him to anyone. Didn't want him to get hurt or confused if it didn't turn into anything serious. My husband and I had been going out for a while when he asked to meet my son. I told him that I needed us to be serious first. I had him come over and I cooked him dinner and he never left. 17 years later and he is the only father my son has ever known. He WANTED to be part of our family. He didn't want me and just tolerate my son. He wanted the package and took to fatherhood so fast. Best decisions I ever made.

I always say the world would be a better place if we all took some of the best country music to heart and applied it to our lives. It's got the deepest meaning and truth in modern music.

My son played this for my husband his step-dad, but my son never got to be a dad he passed away march 26th 2017 he is forever19

Didn't get my stepdad until I was in my 20's. I'm 60 now and he has been just like the dad in this song to my whole family. We are blessed.

I love this song because I didn't have a loving dad but now that I have a step dad and he is the dad I always dreamed about

I was fortunate enough to have an awesome step father. He was tough as nails and very strict on me. Someone had to be. Taught me alot. Rip pa Pete 😢 😪 🙏 I miss you

Children are a blessing the best gift god can give you ,, no matter who they belong to ,,

I AM THE DAD THAT I DIDN'T HAVE BE!! I have two kids, one is an 11 year old boy, the other is a 5 year old girl. They are mine. Not by blood. Some things are way thicker than blood. Both call me dad 👨‍👩‍👧 I get depressed every time my kids have to go back to their biological fathers. I did not really know what being a Step-dad meant until I became one. Both of my kids are a blessing that I would not change for the world. Wyatt, Lizzy, Daddy Roy loves you both.

I love this song it hits home!

I commented on American soldier, and spoke about my husband being a father to my son at age 4 . My son dedicates this to his (DAD) every year and he is 32 now .. country is amazing music.

Love Brad ty

My Dad stepped up the day I was born because the donor stepped out and adopted me when I was 7. I am so thankful that he did because he really didn’t have to raise me and be the amazing Dad he was and still is.

You are a very smart person!!!! Great reaction and very insightful!!

I literally cry every time I hear this song

My daddy is this way. My bio dad passed of cancer when I was a year in a half but my step dad has been around since I was 3. Love him so much! ❤️

amazing song written by brad Paisley and Kelley Lovelace

The proud look on his dad's face (yes.. Dad's and not step dad's) gets me everytime...

Brad paisley i'm going to miss her Check it out but also watch the video when you do it makes the song

This song makes me cry everytime, so relatable to the way I grew up

My mom actually came into my life when I was 9 and she was the greatest blessing and I got 3 brothers too, we are a blended family.

Both my dad and my husband were dad's that they didn't have to be. This song makes me think of them!!

That song made me cry

Real country! Tells a story, gets your emotions up and a decent lesson about life.

As a country boy and man and father this song can touch any one of honor

My husband and I married when my daughter was 3 years old. He was always there for her and loved her as his own. Last September she got married and chose to dance with her dad to this song. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room. He’s an amazing man and father!

My kids have the most amazing stepfather. He has stood up to be their dad.

It's not Brad's real life story. Just a well written song. Brad's dad is Doug Paisley, who've I had the pleasure of talking to several times at Brad's concerts. I'd see him walking about and we talked. Once he gave my wife pit tickets. Great people and family.

This is a beautiful song ❤️

I was adopted out of the gutter of Mexico, and I thank God for my parents. They didn't have to adopt me and be the parents that they didn't have to be.

This song gets me every time! My dad was a dad who didn’t have to be, and I’m forever thankful he chose me!

This hits home especiallywith fathers day coming up! My daddy died when I was 13 and there was a man to step up to be that role model in my life I didn't feel comfortable calling him dad I did slip every now and then I always called him pappy I'm so thankful for him!

This song tugs my heart strings every single time.

I cry everytime I hear this song.

Beautiful Song

This reminds me of my dad he adopted me when I was 12.

right in the feels!!!!

Im a dad to a son who is not my biological son i have raised him since he was a baby i love him like he was my own son

I love songs that tell stories, too. And country music is FULL of that ! Thanks for this, I'm sure it means a lot to people.

Anything father/son song Brad Paisley has is "Anything Like Me" *surprise at the end*

When I was 6 and my brother was 5, our Dad married mom and legally adopted us and gave us his last name. Then he and Mom had 1 son together (my baby bro) and Dad never treated any of us different! He was a lifer in the military and we moved around like our own little unit wherever he was stationed. I was at his bedside when he breathed his last on 9/11, 1998 (cancer) and Mom died 11 years later. Dad's last request to us kids was "Take care of your mother"..He loved her SO! Now my two brothers are also passed on (at age 62, both!) and I'm still here, married to a wonderful man (Army Ranger combat veteran) I cried like a baby watching this! My own Dad also "didn't have to be" (Our biological father was a deadbeat and signed the adoption papers giving up parental rights so Dad could adopt us) This was awesome again Billy! Thanks so much for your service and sorry I'm just now getting to these reactions! I've been following you about 4 months now so a lot of catching up to do! ~Peace and Love~ Rose (in Las Vegas) :)

I love this man in love and understanding the emotions of this song. You can tell he loves stories of any kind 10/10 adorable AF and will watch again.

My dad stepped into my life when I was 6, he was always there for me and helped make me who I am today. I don't know or care about the guy who brought me into this world as I never knew him.

It's the same with me and my four kids. Their birth mother walked out. They didn't grow in my body, but they grew in my heart.

I have raised 7 kids in all 3 blood kids 2 step kids and 2 nephews,30,29,25,23,19,17 and 16.Salute to you for your service !

Story songs, it's the secret to not a good song, but a great song. Well done Billy.

I met my stepdad when i was 3years old thanks dad for being here with me and my mom now im 28 years i have son with my girlfriend shout out to all the stepdad at step up