Thom Bresh Presents - EVAN TWITTY, "A CELEBRATION OF LIFE" 

Yesterday I had no idea who Evan Twitty was. Today I cry because he's gone. Mr Bresh, you were blessed to have known him. Thank you for showing us this amazing musician and fine country gentleman.

I never knew Evan and I am sorry I didn't. I was one of the first responders that night and it haunts me. I have a 8 year old boy and I keep thinking of the pain his parents must have. My heart goes out to them. I have family members and friends that knew him, played guitar with him they are crushed. He played my kind of music as well and I missed that. For what it is worth my love and prayers to all of you hurting for this young man.

My older brother was taken at 19 years of age.to a drunk driver. That was 1960..ive missed him everyday..im 72.now GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN. AND PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY

Don’t know why this was in my recommend, never heard of Evan, but still so sad to see such a talented and loving person gone so soon.

The balls .... JUST the balls to stand up on stage with one guitar with the winning of the crowd before even one note ... smiles all the way through this .

This was in my recommended feed tonight, never heard of this talented young man until tonight. I am a black woman that loves country music. RIH 🙏🙏

Broke my heart when he said he was looking forward to what life had in store for him. RIP Evan.

Man there is more talent in this 37 minute video then there is in every rap track ever made ...God Bless you ET

Never heard of this kid 5 minutes ago, what a damn shame !

I didn’t know Evan this morning and I am crying right now he was one of a kind great entertainer God Bless You my friend...👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

RIP he's like Roy Clark, Merle, Hank Jr, and Carl Perkins rolled into one. Shooting stars burn the brightest

This just found its way into my feed. Why, in my 30+ years of guitar playing can't I sound like this guy when he was 10? This guy was gifted. The comedic timing too. "Old Soul" appears to be an understatement. This video transfixed me. Thanks for sharing this... 👏👏👏👏

This Guy's soul was so much older than his Age, Far beyond his years. This is just too incredibly sad. I wish we could have met. R.I.P Evan, Many prayers, Much Love and Respect to you and your family.

Rest in Peace Evan. Go play for all the Angel's sweetie, you are that good. Thank you for sharing. I have 4 children in Heaven. Much love to his family.

The world is just a little darker without this young man.

What a great player, the world is a much poorer place without Evan Twitty.

Such a big loss i am sorry to hear this. Old souls will be back.

He had the gift to hold that attn ! Rest In Peace young man .

RIP guitar picker. It’s a shame to lose such a talented young outstanding man at such an early age.

I also saw this video “by accident “, so to speak. I’m so glad and sad that I did. My heart goes out to his family. Talent beyond measure and such a kind sweet person. If I had known about him before, I would have gone across the country to see him. Thank you so much for putting this video together. ❤️

Evan was a wonderful young man, I first met him when he played a show with my nephew Rodney Watts. He also went to school with my grandson, my girls knew him from school as well. Life is way to short and Evan lived his life with so much love of his music he will never be forgotten.

Aside from saying that I'm just a guitar video watcher from PA.,. And this video came up to view on my phone...I clicked on the thumbnail ....and now...... only love and thoughts to ALL Evan's family and friends .....

From Evan's obituary:"His accomplishments in music were plentiful, as were his memberships in music associations. Evan was a member of the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society, Country Gospel Music Association, International Home of the Legends, and the South-Central Indiana Blues. His awards included 2015 International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Horizon Award, 2015 International Traditional Thumbpicking Champion, 2016 Country Gospel Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year, and the Teenage Performer of the Year. In 2017, he became an endorsed artist for Gretsch Guitars, and in 2018 was the Traditional Champion in Arkansas Thumbpicking guitar. In 2019, he was the Arkansas Contemporary Thumbpicking Champion and finished second in individual finger-style competition. He won the 2020 International Blues Competition Youth Show Case Award in Memphis, Tennessee."

He’s so good, that is from somewhere deep inside most of us can’t reach. I lost a young husband and I know better than most that life can change on a dime, love daily....

I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Evan,but I realized,His passing is a loss to us all. I wish I had known him.I’m crying at 6 in the morning-Thanks.

Obviously God needed a grand guitarist in Heaven. My heart & prayers go out to his family & friends. What a bright & talented young man. Incredible God-given talent. 😥

I woke up this morning not expecting to see this and I am deeply saddened to find out about him when he’s gone, but I am happy that I got to hear his story

I am totally devastated to hear of the passing of this wonderful young man. My sincerest sympathies to out to his family, friends and fans. From the Land Downunder, Australia.

What a great player. Had feel well beyond his years.

I never heard of this young man until now. He was bound for stardom. What a talented guitar player. My only child was killed in a car accident 12-17-19 in Oklahoma. She was 22 years old. Evan didn’t even live that long. It’s sad when young people die. Just plain painful and sad. His poor parents. 😔

Before today I never heard of Evan Twitty - thank you for sharing him with us - he is such a remarkable talent and entertainer, truly a professional that was taken out of this world way to soon, he would of been a Star or maybe super star ,he was on his way up the ladder for sure, again thank you for sharing him with us - God bless his family & friends - R.I.P.

Evan seemed to be the perfect gentleman besides doing things like entertaining the old and sick ,may the Good Lord keep him.

The Good Lord has been taking many of his best Angels lately it seems. Evan is in Heaven playing a tune with Angelic back up singers.😭what a beautiful soul, and how very talented. Blessings sir.

He had the stage presence of Freddie king, this young man would have been huge had he lived longer. Very gifted.

I've never heard of this young man until today. I love music and love just about everything including guitar picking to classic rock from the 1970s - 1980s. I really enjoyed listening to Evan play, a very talented young man taken much to soon. May God look over his family and friends as they grieve for their loss.

“But it could be that the Good Lord, likes a little pickin’, too...”- Tom T Hall I caught this video on a ‘whim’, and again, it’s proven to me that there are no chance happenings. What a tremendous talent. I’m a better person for watching. My condolences to you, and to Evan’s folks and family...

Never heard of him , wish I had. My sincere condolences .

Im not a country music fan but this young man had it goin on! RIP young man. Im sure God is listening to you!

Country music today could take a lesson from this amazing young man! He showed what's old is still new! I would like to see him honored on the Old Grand Opera! I'm sincere about that!!

Omg...such a natural from the very beginning. What a treasure he is. I'm so sorry for your personal loss and the loss to what he meant to music. May he rest in rock and roll heaven. He is in good company.

Mr.Bresh, Evan will forever live through this video, I did not know of him before this video being recommended to me. I’m glad I watched this. He seems like such a great man and good friend, I’m only 2 years younger than him and this is definitely teaching me to enjoy life, I’m sure Evan did he had to have had a blast doing these shows. Thank you again for sharing these memories. God bless you,his family, and friends.

My Grandfather, Aunt, older brother and myself are all Gretsch players, I know this guy knew what was up. A truly talented soul that the world is surely missing right now. Rest well, guitar man.

My wife and I got to meet Evan and Jennie at the Indiana Guitar finger style competition at Nashville, Indiana last August . What a talent and a very nice young man! We found out that we really didn't live all that far from them. Our prayers are with the Twitty family!! Thank You Mr Bresh for posting this!!

This kid could've really made it with a personality and talent like he had. RIP

Evan is in heavenly glory, pickin' guitar & havin' a ball with Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed & Roy Clark !!!

18 yrs old and played like he had 40+ yrs under his belt!! Man talk about a huge tragic loss!! This young man had sooo much potential that was lost on Feb 7th, 2020!!! I sure hope that in his legacy that he sure influences young folk to follow their passions no matter if it is "out of the norm" for their age group or no!! This young man sure had an "Old Soul"!!! No doubt he has a guitar in heaven and is playing music for all the angels in their "down time"!!! What a great loss to the old style country music industry!!! My condolences to the Twitty Family, friends and music community in their loss of such a talented young man!! 18 yrs old is way too young to bury their baby, their friend, and someone who had sooo much potential to keep this old style of country music alive long after us "old folk" are dead and gone! Can't wait to attend one of his "heavenly concerts", when I reach those pearly gates!!!

I had never heard Evan sing but I sure did enjoy listening to him sing and play his guitar boy could he ever play a guitar. My mother in law would have loved to a played with Evan she used to have heard jams on Saturday night and she could play that piano That piano and make those keys rattle Say good play that guitar And my husband was right there beside her playing his guitar I hope they have a band in heaven. Thank you for letting me be part of Evan's Life story.

RIP Evan, You left us to soon. ❤ your playing and singing. Thank you. For the video

Talented kid. Thanks for the opportunity to see him play. RIP.

This is the first time I see or hear of Evan Twitty and I'm sad in tears seeing such a wonderful musician and human being gone way, way too soon. My condolences to everyone who knew him personally, especially to his family of course.

Every so often you get to see someone you will never forget even without meeting them. Evan is one of those special people for me. God bless.

The world needs a hell of a lot more Evan Twitty's, Thanks for sharing a great friendship. RIP Young Man.

God's got Himself another guitar man. Our loss His gain.Loved the video and pick'n...R.I.P.

What a loss to the world. My condolences to Evan's grieving family, friends, and loved ones. Thank you for sharing this video.

I miss both Evan and now Thom is gone! I’m just in tears

Well now, didn't I just sit right up and listen! I'm and old picker from Saskatchewan and that boy was fantastic. Bless you for doing this...

I hate to hear that this young man was taken so soon, I’d never heard of him but he was definitely a great talent indeed.

RGORE He was a real highlight at CAAS . Very talented young guy and entertainer. Good ole boy who will be missed at CAAS.

I’ve watched this about 4 times now and I still can’t believe how great of a guitarist Evan was and why he got in such an unfortunate situation. God bless him and Rest In Peace

Sooooooooo much beauty in his playing And singing. He'd been signed in the 60s. God bless his soul and entire family! And sir, God bless you for your tribute.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. What you are doing for him and his family is very touching. God bless you and his family. 💕💕

I just found Evan Twitty's obituary on line. After watching this video and reading the obituary, I can't even imagine the huge hole his passing is going to leave in many lives, especially his parents. I think it will take a very long time, if ever for his family, friends and acquaintances to get past him being gone from this life. God bless them, and requiescat in paces, Evan.

Oh Evan, RIH (RestInHeaven) and THANKYOU. I say this to my new lost friend, and family Christian man, that I never physically met but spiritually always together. Never heard of this channel nor of this young man till now. Ever so much thankful n Blessed More that this video was recommended!!! Not only did the world obtain a most grateful opportunity to see, hear and feel Evan's music, it's just as if he just brought more light and soul into of that of thee of our todays...forevermore. What a ray of blinding sunshine! So grateful and very honored your loved ones wanted to share and dedicate a life well lived. It's more than a honor sir that one day we all will see you again 🙏. As you sing now to Jesus, I know the floors of heaven is vibrating. Definitely...no one could sit down as long as you are in the room. Love you Evan 💕

Love it gone to soon RIP Evan and I don't understand how anybody can give a thumbs down!!!

"wow"........ what a talent. Too young, so talented, surely a gift from God. Evan Twitty, my brother rest in peace. Keep playing that guitar in heaven my man. I have a grandson who is in his 20' and he taught himself how to play the guitar when he was 5 years old. He has his own little band now and plays anywhere they give him a chance. Sometimes, I get to sing with him on stage and I am so honor to been blessed with a grandson like him. Just like your family and friends are very proud of you Evan. I pray for my grandson every time he is on the road with his band. God bless you Evan............. you're a shining star in heaven my brother. Even though we never met ......... I love you and I am sorry that the world never got a chance to see and meet you. Amen.......

Don’t know why this was recommended to me, but I’m dang sure glad it was! What a beautiful soul this young man carried around this earth with.

This youngster is difficult not to love and admire. All of us here in the world will cry for him but I guess the angels in heaven are grateful to the Lord for takin him home! I thank God that I have had the opportunity to hear this boy pickin! He will be leading the hillbilly string band in glory. Hallelujah!!!!

Not sure why this was "recommended" to me, but it was an honor to learn about Evan. I lost my dad not long ago to an accident. My dad was a songwriter in Nashville, with a passion for music. He wrote thirteen #1 country songs during his career, including "Song of The Year". He taught guitar early in his life and dearly loved his 50's era Martin, which I'm looking at now. But, as much as I miss my best friend, his music lives on. Watching Evan reminded me of so much and made me smile. Thank you for sharing this and God bless Evan, his family and good friends like you. Because of you, he lives on and it was an honor to "meet" him.

I just came across this video by accident and never heard of Even Twitty, but wow, what a talent. And what a shame I never knew of him before. Thanks for making and sharing this video!

Evan touched my Musical Soul tonight - Evan Forever Young -

Here I sit, having just watched Bresh Celebratlion-of-life for Evan Twitty. now I have a tear in my eye, and Smile on my face. Thank you to Jamie Twitty and Rick for sharing Evan with us. My joy watching Evan make music was tempered with knowledge of the end, but his comment of knowing Jesus himelf, anf Bresh knowing Jesus was great to hear! Thanks to you both for a wonderful son. Delbert Blackketter Zanesville, Ohio

He looked so happy with his girlfriend. They were darling. He's lucky to have you for a friend. Maybe he's with my boy.

Vincennes will miss you more than you could’ve ever imagined. Fly high Evan, I love you cuz. The only solace we can find in this time of unforeseeable tragedy is that you’re with the Lord now. Rest In Peace 🙏

Terribly sorry to you and the rest of Evan’s family and friends. No words, the music says it all.

MikeInNC100 wrote; "Yesterday I had no idea who Evan Twitty was. Today I cry because he's gone. Mr Bresh, you were blessed to have known him. Thank you for showing us this amazing musician and fine country gentleman." I could not agree more!!

Heaven gained a new angel... such a loss. Thank you for sharing him with us.

wow, he was a phenomenal picker. God rest his soul and comfort his friends and family in their time of tragic loss.

Thom, you said he had a '' heart of gold ''... well, that makes your heart the same for doing this.

WOW!! He's amazing. Never heard of him before now. I'm sorry your friend is gone to Heaven, picken and grinnin..

THANK YOU FOR INTRODUCING THIS ANGEL TO THE WORLD....from a Mexican lady in L.A , blessings to you all who knew him...AMAZING...QUE VIVA EVAN TWITTY!

ugh! Hit me right in the heart. I am so sorry for your loss of a friend. This seems like a guy I would have loved to have known. So young, and the loss of a person who understood the treasure of a guy like the Alabama wild man. Bless you Evan!

This was a great video. IM sorry for the loss of your Friend. IM very sorry for the Parents. I've never heard of Evan until this video. What a talented young man. Lord please bless all who are effected by the loss of this young man.

Thank You for introducing me to your friend Evan Twitty , such a horrible reason to watch such a beautiful video ... He certainly left the world better than he found it .... You both inspired me to go practice .... God Bless Your Friend Evan and Keep Him Close !!!

He was amazing! I wish I had known about him. He just passed a month ago. What a loss . . His name was perfect. “Evan Twitty” . . Rest with the Angels . . 🙏🙏🙏

As a guitar player myself, I can say that this young man was exceptionally talented. No question about it. Not just from a talent perspective. But what presence he had. He's one of those that can be in a room full of guitar players and you wouldn't be able to take your eyes off him. He was a showman. I'm sorry that we never saw his talent come to fruition. He seems like the most likeable kid. Go with GOD young man. Quite a legacy for such a young person to leave. RIP

This young man was an amazing person as well as talent, Rest in Peace!

I see he had a rich life with many good people around him. What a beautiful tribute, thank you for sharing.

I don't even know this young man, but my heart hurts like I knew him forever.

never met him, never heard him until today, but goddamn he could play. rest in peace, legend. you will not be forgotten

I thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to Evan. It was great getting to know him through your wonderful tribute. Evan's a bright light that shall never dim. 💜

Well I hate that I never heard of him until now and being a Classic Country & Southern Gospel vocalist I would love to have had him play for me.I believe he was a great friend and a real joy to have known.May he Rest In Peace and I look forward to meeting him in Heaven one day when our Lord calls me home as well.

Sure do miss you Thom... I know you and Evan are making Heaven a happier place. Give Chet and Evan a hug from me please.... We will keep the music alive down here. LOVE YA BROTHER

Thank you for putting this together, Thom. I work at one of the senior living campus centers in Washington, IN, that Evan played at since he was15. In fact, our people loved him so well, they asked for him to come twice a month! So we appreciate the clip from Mason's in Washington, as well. Oh, how we are already missing him and tears come randomly from thinking about his kind, old soul, how well he related to our people, his down to earth attitude and his boldness about his faith. I always loved his "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal" that he ended each session with, especially with that last verse he wrote. Evan, you are now a diamond. Prayers for Jamie, Rick and Jennie, as well as all you musicians who mentored him.

I've never heard of him, what an awesome talent from such a humble person, we are all culturally poorer from this loss. Thank you for making this video. My condolences to you, and his family.

The world lost a great guitar man. RIP good sir your music will continue to live on..

OMG, what a huge talent. Musicians like him don't come around often. He felt every note. RIP Evan.

When there is such a tragedy, this (IMHO) is the way to celebrate. Fine job sir! Wish I had known more of him. Peace.

Wow. A loss that that people will never know. Evan's ability was unbelievable. I'm sorry for your loss and Im sorry for those that won't be able to experience his greatness.

Not sure how I was recommended this artist but am truly grateful to know that when I pass and get to Heaven, I now know we have amazing music waiting on us when we get there. RIP Evan

RIP Evan! Glad I found this!