The Chicks - Travelin' Soldier (Official Video) 

This song breaks my heart. I served in Afghanistan and on my second tour in 2010 a very nice American lady called Betty Hidalgo, sent care packages to me and my men, she didn’t know us, we weren’t American, but when I wrote to her and spoke to her, this is her story. As a young girl her man proposed to her before going to Vietnam, he did not come home. She never met anyone else and dedicated her life to supporting soldiers overseas and it is my greatest honour to have called her my friend.

I cannot hear this without tears just streaming down my cheeks, you know this has, and IS happening hundreds, thousands of times...For what? We keep doing this over and over and over again...Sacrificing young men for some old grey lawyers-politician's vanity...

Country music needs these women back.

If the Chicks never record another song….. this is enough. Lost my son-in law in Iraq. This song kills me. What a tribute!

I have decided to make a comment here after some thought. I have kept this info close to my heart for 53 years now and am getting old and wearing out. This song speaks directly to me. I dedicate this comment to Sgt. Jessee Frank Morgan and Cpl . Auburn Foreman. They both died beside me on a worthless little hillside in Dec. 1965. Both were my close friends. As a medical corpsman, I did my best but they did not make it and I was badly wounded. I have never posted their names before but this lovely song seems the right place to recognize them. Semper Fi buddies and Jesse, your son is a fine young man. I talk to him regularly and told him all about u and how u died.

My husband was a physical therapist during early sixties. He was stationed at the hospital in Tokyo that the wounded came to right from the MASH units. These wonderful warriors were never forgotten by him. He loved this song. He passed away 21/2 years ago and we put this song on right next to his ear and he passed away to this song with one tear from his eye down his cheek. God bless all soldiers and those who love them and will never forget them.

This song touched my soul

I miss you mason, my forever traveling solider. Wish you didn’t loose your fight, I love you baby.

I am a two-time Vietnam Vet. I lost a lot of friends there, and a large part of my soul. When I was 18 and in basic I was called out to perform in the honor guard for a soldier's funeral - a friend of mine from high school. I have never stopped crying I think. The Dixie Chicks may have been reviled by many, but I can only say thank you for this song.

Their best song, their best performance. Nothing like great talent performing live, no flashing lights, no dancing girls, no auto-tune, no fireworks, no top hats or gaudy costumes, just great music.

I have never listened to this song without crying like a five year old. I remember, as a little girl, watching the soldiers who fought in Vietnam coming off the plane. God bless every one of them and may Gods rest those who never came home. May they rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord. ❤️🙏🏼

That chorus lyric that says Never wanna be alone, when a letter says the soldier's coming home. It happened and happened alot. Give mad respect for our veterans and their families. Talk about sacrifice ❤️

I am a Vietnam veteran and this song brings a lot memories back after 3 tours I finally came home and now I am almost 75 and the memories are more vivid Semper-fi to all my brothers

I'm a a veteran. First time I heard this I had tears rolling down my cheeks. Very powerful.

Every song the chicks sing is absolutely amazing true talent 100%

My thankful heart and all of the prayers I can pray are with all of the soldiers and their families. God Bless you all!

My brother is a Vietnam Veteran. Thankfully, he was one of the ones that made it home. This song makes me think not only of him but of my daddy, who was a WWII veteran. He, too, came home, but with many scars, both physical and mental. Gets me every time. To any vet who may be reading this, thank you for your service. And especially for the Vietnam veterans, Welcome Home!

The Chicks are sooo underrated. Write,play,and sing their great catalog of music. I'm a hard rocker,Stones,Who, Zeppelin,etc.But I can appreciate talent of any genre.

A thank you to all veterans for their sacrifice. I am forever grateful for your contribution that has allowed me to live in freedom.

All American Heroes. We salute you.

As someone who has experienced the loss of a soldier they loved deeply this song cuts deep... I cry everytime I hear it

My husband lost his battle with PTSD on 9-30-23. He never left the war. ❤️🖤

Such a tear jerker , these girls were amazing with every song they sung and this one. If you can keep a dry eye with this song then you need to say thank you for your service more often . The military in this country are some of the best people in the world. 83-87 4th infantry division

The Dixie Chicks saved helped me get through a very dark time in my life. Their music and lyrics resonated in my soul. I still listen to them and it takes me back with gratitude and joy when I first discovered their music and talent. Will be forever grateful and always inspired by their lyrics. ❤

My daddy was in the army and his buddy got hurt and my daddy carried him to safety even though he didn't make it... My daddy was my rock and I lost him to cancer 15 years ago and when I hear this song I think of his bravery and I give a huge THANK YOU to all our veterans... This song still makes me cry... It really hits home... I love and miss you daddy!!!❤😢

So you know...the reason we all cry when listening to this touching song is because it speaks of truth. So many died, so many severely disabled, so many still dying...inside. I was one of the lucky ones on draft (352), but I think about the Vietnam vets and their families every day. Just in case we forgot to say...thanks.

Lost 2 uncles in vetnam I which they were here 2 here this song so I salute them

This is one of the best live performances of all time

I was a British soldier for 30 years I had no one to come home to, I fought for my country in 5 wars then I met my angel who is my wife now and this song reminds me of how I met her and had to leave her but she's stood by my side through everything, all I can say is when I hear it it makes a battle hardened man cry

i feel this is a tribute to the girls, wives that waited for us to come back home. My fiance at the time, later to be my wife of 45 years sent endless care packages, cards and letters that helped me make it home! I lost her six years ago and miss her to this day! She is the rock of my life!

This song reminds me of my daddy😢he was in the army..we lost him to cancer..he was my hero my rock...he loved and cared for us...I miss him so so much 😢❤

As a GULF WAR VET…. My heart goes out to ALL VETS!!! God BLESS YOU ALL

I'm a grown ass man. This song makes me cry every damn time.

This was my grandmas favorite song , we are currently at the funeral home saying our goodbyes . Love you grandma

I served as a US Army nurse from 2011-2015. This song will always remind me of many Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who are never coming home.

This song makes me cry still... 😢❤

This is an emotionally wrenching song. The storyline carries you, the harmonies sooth you, and the layers of the instruments fill your heart until at the end the drum cadence bruises what is left of your soul. It leaves me in tears. Every. Time.

I was a Canadian soldier and yet this song speaks to me, i had a girl i wanted to write to but never asked her if i could. That was 43 years ago, still regret not asking,

These three women break my heart every time I hear this song. Thank you ladies for a great song by true patriots about our national tragedy and the losses we all felt.

I love Natalie and her resilience. Today I’m only going to listen and post The Chicks tunes. If you know, you know….

I have been that lonely teenaged soldier. This song never fails to moisten my eyes and put a lump in my throat. A classic song for the ages. Well done.

RIP to all the traveling soldiers who never got to come home

Don’t give up, Chicks. So many of us depend on your courage.

Just the way that the song ends with just the echoing beats from the drum...chills. Give me this sort of patriotic song anyday over a song who's patriotism revolves around shoving boots up other human beings backside iykyk

This song I listen to and dedicate for our fallen military men and women we just lost in Afghanistan a sad day for America for we all mourn the loss of you.

Listening to this breaks my heart all over again. In memory of my Dad, Irvin G Weyandt, killed in Vietnam July 20, 1967. I love and miss you, Daddy..

Thanks to all who served. Thanks for sharing your beautiful stories. I myself cannot listen to this song without shedding a tear or two. Thanks to the Chicks for a beautiful song.

As an Veteran of the US Army, who served his country during the Vietnam War. The sadness of this song hits home. I was 17 years old. Even those the came back were never the same. No body wanted us. Many still suffer from PTSD or drug addiction. It took more than 20 after the war before the government even started to aid these heroes.

As a Vietnam Vet, I cry every time I hear this song.

I was in the high school band my boyfriend was drafted 6 days after graduation. He was sent to Viet Nam. He came home in a box almost one year later. This song reminds me of him all the time.

Her voice is amazing ❤ this gives me chills

Very rarely will you hear a better song ,a better vocalist, or better players, the song touches me, God bless the soldiers who served in Vietnam, I hope no one ever forgets them

Excellent tribute. I'm a vet and was a traveling sailor. The first time I played this song to my young daughters 20 years ago, they asked about the girl with the bow in her hair.

The perfect Memorial Day song. These girls do an awesome job.

July 2023, who's still listening to this beautiful song

Sent red a letter, waiting to hear from him😢❤love u

In memory of my brother Bob who served his country during the Vietnam war.rest in peace brother Very proud marine of the United States of America.

My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤

I’m 73 was of age but never went to Vietnam. This song brings tears to me every time. I heard them sing this live once. Pure talent

i remember just before deploying to iraq seeing the dixie chicks on the news with all their anti-war stuff. i thought to myself "how un-patriotic". 20 years later i suffer from PTSD and think that i was wrong and perhaps they were the most patriotic out of everyone. they didnt want 100s of thousands (or maybe millions if you include the families of) soldiers to return from pointless fighting that only lined the pockets of politicians.

I've listened to this song for 27 years. Still one of my favorites. RIP all vets. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.

I was born February 1967 my father was killed in June 1967. We never met. I had a beautiful mother who raised me to know my father and the love they had. He was 20 she was18. I lost her in1996 to cancer at 47 years old. When I hear this song I think of them both and know GOD is with them and me. I know this song touches a lot of us children who lost a loved one in Vietnam, and the noble people that were part of this war may GOD bless us all.

One of the best songs ever written and performed.

I absolutely say this is my favorite song. I am a military veteran & volunteer Firefighter & EMT specialist. This song talks to me. I can’t say it any better.

First and foremost thank every single vet for their service. We are nothing without you. Dixie chicks remade a great song and both singers and writer have brought to light the meaning of a solider coming home after a endless sacrifice. Thank God for our service peeps.

Her voice is so unique. Very talented ladies.

I’m an army 2 7yrs this song makes us won’t 2come home thankyou

I watched this live from the CMAs...while in prison.. .their wasn't a dry eye .. .everybody understands that son😢

RIP Cpl. Bernardo Vasquez. Iraq war vet, goofy dude, funny as hell, and a great friend. Passed away saving his uncle from drowning while at a family picnic on leave. Miss you brother. Hope you're well and I look forward to seeing you again. -Duke

I am a grown man and when I listen to the words of this song it makes me cry every time because Vietnam was hell for our soldiers. Great song.

This song never fails to give me goosebumps. Perfect vocals, music and lyrics. ❤😢 prayers to all the lost soldiers. You are not forgotten

This is such a beautiful song. Sad for so many people, especially those who lost loved ones in another senseless war. My uncles made it home but many didn't and I'm sorry to everyone that lost loved ones. Well done Chicks, beautiful song 🎵

This song touches the heart of anyone who is/was a Soldier and of anyone who has loved a Soldier. 🇺🇸

I've listened to this song a thousand times. It still sends chills up my spine and makes my eyes tear up.

This song hits my soul hard! Thank you to all that have served and the sacrifices you made!

A stunning performance of a heartbreaking song that never fails to bring tears. Grateful to gifted songwriter Bruce Robison and the amazing Chicks.

My God, the beauty, and the talent of this band leaves me just breathless.

How appropriate on Veterans Day to hear this song. Actually, any day is appropriate. To those that served, thank you.

Currently on my second deployment song still gets me every time I hear it thanks to my brothers and sisters who ain’t here with us anymore

12/08/23..I woll NEVER Abandon my Love..Respect... Blood to BLOOD...DIXIE CHICKS..OR MY GOD IN HEAVEN !! FKUSADEMS.!!!

My little brother's favorite song. He died March 11th this year. I just . . . . This is his song. 😭

Few days after Thanksgiving 2022 and as a Vet that served 2000-2004 and did a few deployments....one to Afghanistan (We listened to this song on repeat), I currently have tears rolling down my cheeks. There is a ton of songs that pay tributes to Veterans and Soldiers but this one will have a Nostalgia that none can ever match. To all Vets out there, I pray you find peace and know how much you're respected. Thank you deep down from my soul!

I’m in the Canadian military and we have just been told that we are going back into the Middle East fuckers just don’t stop so Canada is going back in and my mom and dad are playing this song for me there travelling soilder don’t know when or if I will make it back but it’s okay I just hope my family understands that I am doing this for them and all of you my fellow Canadians I fight for all of you and I do it proud

Still one of the greatest bands ever❤

As a combat Marine infantry vet, this song tightened my throat and hurt my heart. The chicks are fucking spot on!! And I Love them!!!!!!!!

i think about my uncle fought and died for being a medic and saving 8 mens lives before he was killed. Who was awarded the silver star and purple heart andbronze star. Your family will always love you... RIP ALBERT FELTON PRESLEY

Really hard for me to watch this 😢 may that Beautiful woman rest in peace 😭😭

What a group. These women could sing harmony and speak truth to fools. God bless them

Doesn’t matter which war you fight in, often we forget the families waiting...........

Music doesn't usually emotionally affect me much but this song makes me blubber like a baby. One of the few songs that brings tears to my eyes. The snare ending is perfect too. Thank you Chicks.

I lost a lot of friends in a very recent conflict and this song pays tribute to alot of young soldiers who had nobody in there lives but lost there own lives in conflicts which we fight in but never hear of so god bles to all service men who lose there lives and now lay sleeping in the arms of there god peace to them who give there lives so that we can live......amen

Song makes me cry . Brother died in the Navy . No war, no hero. My brother gone. Love you Jody.

My son joined the army when he was straight out of high school , barely 18 , he is my hero for sure and I love hime beyond words or reason , a mother's love never ends nor a father's . I pray for his and all those around him to be and remain safe. Returning home is what I dream when I dream of him and the soldiers whom are with him. I love you George Tristan more than you possibly know ❤

I hardly ever speak of this anymore , but this song has opened my heart. I was 19 and my husband was 20. We married right out of high school as many people did in the mid-60's. We had been married about six months, when the the government instilled the "lottery draft" for the VietNam war and my husband's birthday was the first date drawn. He made it about six months in VietNam, and left me a widow at 20. I didn't think I could go on, but my parents forced me to enroll in college. My life went over and I finally married and had two lovely children; and now four grandchildren. No one we know has any knowledge of my first marriage and I never speak of it. The wounds are there, but I hold them deep inside. I see his face a lot of nights before I fall asleep and I talk to him a lot. First love is difficult to recover from, especially when it ends so tragically. I think about VietNam and can never justify why we sacrified so many of our boys for a country we can hardly find on the map. It will be a mystery to me until I die. This song is beautiful and speaks to me so personally.

Never heard this song before today, it brought tears to this old mans eyes. I thank these girls for this song, and all my brothers and sisters who fought long ago, and fight today so we can all be free.

She has one of the best voices in music. And sooooo pretty. I've loved the Dixie Chick's and always will ❤

Saw them perform live a few weeks ago and my god they killed it. I cried so hard when they performed this one. So powerful.

Being a Navy veteran who served in the 80's, this song still means so much. Great job Chicks!

I cry every time I hear this song. I couldn't sing it without crying. Thank you to all our service men and women for your sacrifice and the Dixie Chicks for singing about and remembering them. ❤️❤️

It's been a year now since I played this song on this memorial day. My prayer is to ask God to stop wars of wars . Children's cries are harder to take then the economy prices to come down. Lost of a son or daughter , the broken hearts will never be repaired, smiles will never be the same and most of we'll never look at people the same. We're such beautiful people to hurt this bad. Bring these soldiers home. Forever dreamer❤❤❤❤