Home Free & Brooke Eden - Delta Dawn| Reaction 

Many moons ago, I saw an interview with Austin where he was telling how he lived on the cruise lines directly out of school. He never had a home or apartment. When he came back home to see people, he'd crash at his parents or on a friends couch. I thought how sad it was that he never had somewhere to feel home and someday he would find it and it would fill a part of him. He has, and while I will miss the magic, I don't begrudge him that basic human need to be happy at home.

I love the fact that Tim is supporting Austin so well that he even texted him on the day he made his announcement on RU-vid to see how he was doing, and if all was well still. That is brotherhood. I am so glad that they will still be there for each other, even if we won't have them on tour together.

I am very sad and will pout for a while but I definitely want Austin to be happy. I'd hate to see his sparkle fade because he wasn't following his heart. I have faith he and Home Free will pick the perfect " addition " to the group, just like they did with Chance when Chris left. I still follow and support Chris and will do the same with Austin. Thanks for the Home Free reactions.

Love our HF fellas' take on this one. They did a fabulous job highlighting Brooke Eden with their harmonies... And that ending? Absolutely stunning❣️❣️❣️ #HomeFree #BrookeEden

Austin has been with them for 12 years. We should just be thankful for all the great music Homefree has given us for all these years.

Great reaction! I agree with everything you said. Whoever replaces Austin has BIG shoes to fill!! I wish the best for Austin and Home Free😊 I love Home Free❤

This is such a great cover. Brooke Eden fits in perfectly. This is such a great collaboration ❤️❤️❤️❤️

"Delta Dawn" originally a hit for Australian singer, Helen Reddy in the 1970's

😢 so sad 😞 but will always support Home Free and Austin ❤

Home Free has been independant for almost 5 years now. So anything from their "Dive Bar Saint's" album and after you shouldn't have any copyright issues with. Unless YT is somehow claiming copyright on these videos when they shouldn't be. Thank you for the HF reaction. ❤

Such a great song! Bette Midler did it first in 1971 but I remember Tanya Tucker & Helen Reddy's versions. The guys did a really nice job backing up Brooke Eden on this song. They never take away from a guest vocalist. And how cool did they all look dressed in the western theme. Reminded me of the Clint Eastwood spaghetti western movies I used to watch.

Were all going to miss him but I wish him and his beautiful wife well. Homefree just released a new Ring of Fire❤ Amazing. I will definitely continue to follow Austin and Homefree. It was sad when Chris left but then we got to experience Adam Chance ❤🎉

Delta Dawn was separately recorded by Helen Reddy, Tanya Tucker, and Bette Midler in 1972 & 1973. I still have Bette's version on my playlist. I love Austin's Man With No Name/Blondie look here.

I almost cried just now just hearing Austin's voice especially at the end going sky high like that and now he's leaving. There's absolutely no hate from me here and no blame like others have and I'm happy for Austin, but dang I'm going to miss hearing that voice of his with the guys so much ☹️ and I'm kinda nervous about the new person.....

It is best to think of Austin's departure as a gain for both him and Home Free, as the future is potentially bright for all of them. Remember that Austin, himself, was a "replacement", and so was Chance. Were they not gains? That won't mean we won't miss Austin (egads!)! Brooke Eden was the perfect 6th for this song, taking HF back to those country tones!

I can’t imagine how they’re going to replace Austin

Thanks for the shout out brother & I wasn’t waiting that long. Whoever comes into Home Free next needs to be unique - not only is Austin a great Tenor, but he could beatbox a little too. Every little skill helps. I’m bummed they ain’t touring Australia, but if Austin eventually tours solo (Amberly mentioned most Spotify downloads outside the US occur in Oz) I may have to go see a show. Keep up the great work. Thanks again Nick!

OMG‼️ I totally forgot about friends and that episode ‼️🤣😂 good one‼️ Austin is definitely to unique to replace. ❤

I’m so glad you finally got to this!!! One of my favorite collaborations!! Straight southern gospel vibes!

Oh…are you Ever Right…BIG SHOES TO FILL😵‍💫‼️💕…. Very well stated ‼️

Everybody went off on the end!!

Like said on Austin’s post, I was so hopin to see Home 🏠 Free continue like The Oak Ridge Boys, Statler Brothers, an Alabama… because they have definitely cemented themselves with them

You should try out for Home Free Nick. Love this with them. I think every thing they do is better than the artist who did it before. They’re so good and I agree they should have won awards by now. Skull and Bones should be in a movie. Thanks for another good reaction! 😍😄

Just watched vid that Austin did where he talks about wanting to do Broadway. I hope you are extended an invitation with some free tickets to check out one of his new performances when he hits the stage. We all know Austin can sing the phone book.. and he is a good actor. I also wonder who in the world they could get to replace him as tenor in Home Free. Hmmmmm... we definitely will miss him, but he has put in a life's work and we thank him for that!!

#HOMEFREE!

It's songs like this that really let the country guys let their accents out instead of trying to hide them.

In the same way Chance opened up new music for HF when he came in after Chris left, and another creative mind in the group, I am sure that the HF guys (with Austin's help) will find a new HF and that may open new songs for them that they never felt with the current 5 in the mix. Who knows, HF may ask a woman to join them permanently. Austin said last night that he's not done with HF, he was just tired of the touring grind and he wants to be present in his marriage and any future kids' lives so professionally he's going to pursue those options, and who knows, we may get an occasional treat of a video or concert with not just 5 HF members, but maybe Austin and Chris will join them on occasion.

My dad and my step-mom thought this was actually Tanya Tucker, because I purposely did not tell them. I grew up with Tanya's version and my sister's best friend was named after it, drove her crazy. The anniversary of my mother's passing was the 17th and my dad posted Home Free's When A Man Loves A Woman because it was their favorite song (Percy's version) but he knows that I'm a Fry and my mama was my rock. I am going to miss Austin within the group, but he has to follow his heart and we have to respect that - from what he said the other day many are blaming Amberly and that is so off base and far out of bounds. His brothers (yes brothers) support him and Amberly supports him, that's really all that matters. No he'll never be replaced, they are just going to add a new and different perspective. I believe Brooke Eden is also an independent artist, the video for her song All My Life includes her wedding.

Apart from Adam Rupp all the boys are replacements and look how they've turned out!! As long as YOU continue to make me laugh and point out things ive missed with HF songs. Absolutely LOVED your story of attending their party and your praise of Tim. You are always so positive. Thank you. Nana Karen UK aged 70

HF and Austin Brown forever

Thx for saying to keep supporting all of them! You have grown so much and are amazing. I heard this growing up with my dad while working on cars.

Found Home Free during the two years I lost both of my parents. I am sure all will be good, but when I heard the news it hit me. Like losing a part of what got me through it.

Peter Hollens would be great. He has a family life though. Tim and him are good friends. When Home free comes to my home town of Sweet Home to play they get together after country fest. Peter and Tim and friends get together in Brownsville Oregon and have a 2 day camping type outing and tents, fire singing and whatever. Think last year was like $600 per person (well worth it to hang out). The song Blackbird by Tim and Peter was done at that time I believe. Next time they do the Brownsville outing I'm going

I’m so happy for Austin and Amber.. That bein said, if ya get the chance, check out the version with Tanya Tucker

Tanya Tucker was the one who made this song a true hit. She was only 13 at the time and it made her a county star.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Home Free looking to Peter Hollens.

I love Home Free but with reflection, I feel the only person not replaceable is Adam Rupp. Not just for his skills but his creativity in his choices. 💜💜💜

In hearing his initial announcement of leaving HF, I understood him to say that he is going to help find his successor.

They done took you & your soul to Church! #HomeFree #HomeFries

There have been several young ladies who could fit well with HF and fit the range that Austin has. HF will be different but better because their dedication to music and their prideful tradition.

She was at the concert I got to see with my son in Royal Oak Michigan and they sang this❤🎉

Don't watch ptx, but have watched Austin for 10 yrs

Definitely will miss Austin from the group! What about Jeffrey East or Chris Chatham?? I love this song they sis an amazing job doing this song and Brooke is great!! Also Austin can never be replaced! He says he will still be singing solo and occasionally with Home Free! ❤❤ Thanks for your reactions!!❤❤

#HOMEFREE

Austin's reasons for leaving HF are very much like Avi Kaplan's for leaving PTX. Except for Austin Amberly added to the decision.

They killed this! Home Free + Broke Eden = Fire. Adams leaving is not so bad. He will still do stuff with Home Free once in a while. He is also following his heart and his dreams. Live your reaction! ♥

I have an idea for Austin’s “successor” - let’s recycle the old members. Ask Mr Atwood first, then if he doesn’t want to, reach out to Chris Rupp to rejoin. I always felt he was a Tenor-Baritone, where as Chance is more Baritone, with “gospel” Rob taking over a chunk of Austin’s parts. Full circle. Haha.

Anyone else think He should react to 'Friends in low places'?

Omar Cardona to fill the spot?

I will miss Austins add libs❤

I'll humbly repeat my suggestion--Home Free should try to convince PETER HOLLINS to replace Austion...he is a great tenor, has a good personality and already works very well with TIM and the guys.

Austin needs to come back😢

Shes trying too hard