I love how the crowd is so supportive, applauding as soon as he started singing. Tough crowd, too, Opry fans know good music, and appreciate talent when they see it.
Both of them more talented than the average Bluegrass player, for sure. Ricky Scaggs is a great role model for Carson to look up to, and you're exactly right, you know his parents didn't let him sit around playing video games all day. What a talented young man. Bravo!
Regarding your first sentence, Ricky certainly is. As far as Carson, yes he's great for a kid, but I think saying he's better than the average (adult) bluegrass player is letting your emotions cloud your judgment a little.
I worked in Piney Flats Tennessee for over 25 years, still live close. Carson started playing and singing when he was 2 and still is. He has a band and tours. He plays on a lot of churches too.I agree 100% with what you said. He never sat around, they started him singing and playing when he was 2
He played so much here in churches and still is playing. He has his own band. Carson Peters and Iron Mountain. They are fantastic. I wish people would not let their kids play video games. Carson is great and fantastic Christian young man
I'm from Texas but I knew that song and would sing it for kids I stop after the First line ,tell them this is bluegrass and proceed to give it a nasal sound and they would die laughing and almost roll on the floor ! That was so much fun !
I've just discovered Carson and his Iron Mountain band, so I'm going down the rabbit 🐇 hole. Thanks, R man, for featuring this wonderful young man when he was a grasshopper. 😊
Right on! I loved Carson Peters but I loved your analysis more. You are spot on when you talk about the talent of children going to waste because lazy parents would rather let their kids be babysitted by an iPad rather than engage them in something that will make them better people. Keep up the good work. God bless!
YES!!! I hate Social Media! Ken Burns from PBS said "Social Media" is anything BUT social! Two teens on opposite ends of a sofa looking at their phones...he's right!
I live in Nashville and I have been to the Opry possibly 50 times. I go obviously to see the old timers who have been there forever and who have produced hit after hit after hit and I also go to see newcomers to the Opry (I was there the very first time Carrie Underwood performed on the Opry) but It is always a great joy to see unknown singers or musicians see a dream come true as they perform on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry! Kudos to stars like Ricky Skaggs who allow unknown talents like Carson to perform on their part of the show. What a talent this young man has!
I know I’m 2 years late to this but, whatever lol. I remember watching this YEARD AGO. Many people in the comment section are right though the Grand Ole Opry is a DREAM come true for many country/Bluegrass musicians in the south. Being from southern Kentucky aka “the bluegrass state” this made me VERY happy to see him sing a little bit about our very diverse culture. I’m in high school and am a very devoted Christian but, I gotta agree with you. Many kids nowadays don’t have a real connection to their culture and ancestors (I come from Irish, Scottish, and German on my maternal side) and I’m very proud of that. I’m also very proud of where I come from! Kentucky might not be the most “popular” or “a shining star” but I love that cause we don’t want nobody else coming here who won’t respect our culture and faith! God bless him and God bless you! ❤️❤️
My grandson has taught himself to play the guitar watching, youtube instruction videos. The internet has very positive things to it. They both play games on the internet but spend just as much time learning how to do things. My oldest grandson at 17 taught himself to work on his car from a tutorial. His younger brother took Piano lessons so he could learn to read music. He's taught himself to play the piano better and play guitar. There are benefits. It's the parents that will make all the difference.
Amen sister. Playing like that comes from deep within when you actually feel the music and play for hours to perfect the sound, tone, timbre and emotion.
Ricky is a cool ass dude and his kids are mad talented.I used to hang out with em. You should react to his daughter Molly skaggs..literally anything. She has the voice of an angel.
I worked in Piney Flats Tennessee for over 25 years, still live close. Carson started playing and singing when he was 2 and still is. He has a band and tours. He plays on a lot of churches too.
Bluegrass!! Yes! I had my friends 10 yr old in my car and I was playing some bluegrass. She hollered from the back. Turn it off!!! I can't stop tapping my foot!! LOL!
to stand in that circle of wood, on that stage is an honor not many have had. He is standing where legends were born. If you ever get the chance you should visit this place.
You're right....it comes down to lazy parent's that allow society to raise their children. A lot of parents love the play station & Xbox, so they can do their own thing. These type of parents shouldn't have children. I bet this child get's straight A's. Learning to play an instrument is awesome & it also teaches you discipline.
I love this video (watched a bunch of times over the past few years) and the simplicity of this child's dream to play a Bill Monroe song on stage at the Grand Ole Opry and Ricky Skaggs making it come true. We call this s**t kicking music for a reason, you can't help but clap along to it or slap your knee. Good stuff.
All fun aside the difference in a violin and a fiddle is just how it is played. My daughter has played everything from classical, blue grass & Celtic. And yes that little boy has put in a lot of practice (work) time. Great to see the next generation.
What do you want to bet that 1 he taught himself to play, and 2, that he is still in Tennessee living a normal life and just playing the music for fun?? Yeah, he is.
I agree 100% about the video games. That kid is awesome. This Kentucky woman is proud of him. Also proud of Kentucky native Ricky Scaggs, for passing it along for Carson to get to perform @ the Grand Ole Opry.
i could talk for hours about how many things a kid could do to occupy their time that will help them later in life, and give them a feeling of accomplishment.
My kids all play musical instruments just about every sunday in church and occasionally grandkids bust out and sing. I grew up learning music from some great musicians.
Music has no age,genre or color,good music is the best.timeless and soul cleansing .You dont have like the words or music,but you have to admirer it rechically.
Growing up as part of a musical family I can say you are exactly right about the video games. But what hits between the eyes is when you say that there are children with talent but "you'll never know." That statement should be cross stitched on every pillow in every home.
A little story for ya a teenage Vince Gill and his country group once opened for Kiss and they were booed off the stage! Well 15 yea old Vince Gill went and flipped off the fans and said “Kiss my ass!” True story!!!
You are absolutely right about video games, and T.V. too. With young talent like this, our heritage music is in good hands. Kudos to Ricky, also, in encouraging and showcasing the young talent.
Thank you. I ran across this video awhile back and couldn't believe you reacted to it. What a cute, well mannered talented kid. And you are so right when you say video games kill creativity.
I know this is an old video, I grew up with Carson’s dad. Carson is a well rounded young man , he was involved in sports and music growing up. Carson is in high school now, he has remained involved in golf and of course music. He has a group consisting of friends , his dad and another dad. They are awesome, if you get a chance do an update on your channel he has some good stuff on RUclips.
This is one of the greatest songs ever. By the father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe, and this kid nails it. This kid has a good joke before that song. Q: You know the difference between a violin and a fiddle? A: A violin has strings, and a fiddle has Strangs.
You reacted to Hansen twice once when they were kids and once as adults they grew playing their instruments they play many instrments , that is how they grew up by not having video games and phones to stunt their creative juices.
That reminds me of a young Ricky Skaggs I watched a video earlier of him with Lester Flats and Scruggs when he was about the same age as this young man
You are VERY right what you said at the end. I was a kid growing up in the 1980's and I never would have learned guitar if we had internet or current video games. When you don't have all the entertainment distractions you have to depend on your own imagination and make your own fun. And i played guitar in my room night after night and then started on the piano. I'm glad the internet didn't come a long until I was in my mid-20's. I enjoy the technology of today but I still feel kind of lucky that I grew up really in the last generation before internet.
I love how the crowd is so supportive, applauding as soon as he started singing. Tough crowd, too, Opry fans know good music, and appreciate talent when they see it.
It’s so nice to see a kid that age with manners too 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
He had manners? Wow didn't really notice lol
Both of them more talented than the average Bluegrass player, for sure. Ricky Scaggs is a great role model for Carson to look up to, and you're exactly right, you know his parents didn't let him sit around playing video games all day. What a talented young man. Bravo!
Regarding your first sentence, Ricky certainly is. As far as Carson, yes he's great for a kid, but I think saying he's better than the average (adult) bluegrass player is letting your emotions cloud your judgment a little.
Carson is more talented than most men!!!
I worked in Piney Flats Tennessee for over 25 years, still live close. Carson started playing and singing when he was 2 and still is. He has a band and tours. He plays on a lot of churches too.I agree 100% with what you said. He never sat around, they started him singing and playing when he was 2
He played so much here in churches and still is playing. He has his own band. Carson Peters and Iron Mountain. They are fantastic. I wish people would not let their kids play video games. Carson is great and fantastic Christian young man
Was anyone else blown away by the opening "fiddle" sequence? I bet that kid SLEEPS with that thing!!! He's so at ease playing it....WOW..
Awesome voice a very talented young man.
"A standing ovation at the 'grand' ole Opry"!? "Now, that's hard to do, son"! That's deep!
love watching you---love your perspective---an honest perspective---kinda rare these days....
Glad you do such a variety of talent! God bless you too sir!
I'm from Texas but I knew that song and would sing it for kids I stop after the First line ,tell them this is bluegrass and proceed to give it a nasal sound and they would die laughing and almost roll on the floor ! That was so much fun !
Absolutely love Ricky Skaggs, amazing musician! Being from Kentucky I've heard this song a lot.
He is great! He sure does have that bluegrass voice down! Love this song, too!
You are right. His parents are genuinely nice. They sat around and play music when he was young.
I've just discovered Carson and his Iron Mountain band, so I'm going down the rabbit 🐇 hole. Thanks, R man, for featuring this wonderful young man when he was a grasshopper. 😊
Raised in Tennessee, live in Kentucky. This bought a tear to my eye.
My son plays video games, but not all the time. He loves his trumpet and is the best Trumpet player in high school and he is a Freshman.
What a wonderful tribute to the great Bill Monroe !
I so agree with you! It's gotta be nurtured. Spot on.
I love what you are doin - you are helping to bridge the gap -exactly what this country needs! You are a good person, ❤️.
I LOVED THIS!!! He did Some studying to learn that fiddle, I think he started at about age of 4 years old.
Right on! I loved Carson Peters but I loved your analysis more. You are spot on when you talk about the talent of children going to waste because lazy parents would rather let their kids be babysitted by an iPad rather than engage them in something that will make them better people. Keep up the good work. God bless!
I love our young people
We have a lot of talented kids out there if they have encouragement they can do wonderful things
Loved it . 10 years old ,what a great job
YES!!! I hate Social Media! Ken Burns from PBS said "Social Media" is anything BUT social! Two teens on opposite ends of a sofa looking at their phones...he's right!
I live in Nashville and I have been to the Opry possibly 50 times. I go obviously to see the old timers who have been there forever and who have produced hit after hit after hit and I also go to see newcomers to the Opry (I was there the very first time Carrie Underwood performed on the Opry) but It is always a great joy to see unknown singers or musicians see a dream come true as they perform on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry! Kudos to stars like Ricky Skaggs who allow unknown talents like Carson to perform on their part of the show. What a talent this young man has!
Now THAT'S entertainment Country music style!!! That young boy was just excellent! I just can't say it enough! God bless him!
Here's another (She plays country, too, but this is fantastic.)
ruclips.net/video/GBZIUlG21zk/видео.html
I know I’m 2 years late to this but, whatever lol. I remember watching this YEARD AGO. Many people in the comment section are right though the Grand Ole Opry is a DREAM come true for many country/Bluegrass musicians in the south. Being from southern Kentucky aka “the bluegrass state” this made me VERY happy to see him sing a little bit about our very diverse culture. I’m in high school and am a very devoted Christian but, I gotta agree with you. Many kids nowadays don’t have a real connection to their culture and ancestors (I come from Irish, Scottish, and German on my maternal side) and I’m very proud of that. I’m also very proud of where I come from! Kentucky might not be the most “popular” or “a shining star” but I love that cause we don’t want nobody else coming here who won’t respect our culture and faith! God bless him and God bless you! ❤️❤️
You don't learn to play a fiddle like that, playing videos.
My grandson has taught himself to play the guitar watching, youtube instruction videos. The internet has very positive things to it. They both play games on the internet but spend just as much time learning how to do things. My oldest grandson at 17 taught himself to work on his car from a tutorial. His younger brother took Piano lessons so he could learn to read music. He's taught himself to play the piano better and play guitar. There are benefits. It's the parents that will make all the difference.
Amen sister. Playing like that comes from deep within when you actually feel the music and play for hours to perfect the sound, tone, timbre and emotion.
Ricky is a cool ass dude and his kids are mad talented.I used to hang out with em. You should react to his daughter Molly skaggs..literally anything. She has the voice of an angel.
Ain't no grave💗 Start with that one.
i luv the way some american's say sir & mam, so polite & respectful, talented lad :)
@Stanley Deloach ah i see, that is lovely thank's for the explanation Stanley ! have a great day 'sir' :))
Glad to see your doing this one, this kid is extremely talented and he's got em "strangs" on his fiddle
I worked in piney flats for 25 years, this young man is amazing he is older now but still great
I worked in Piney Flats Tennessee for over 25 years, still live close. Carson started playing and singing when he was 2 and still is. He has a band and tours. He plays on a lot of churches too.
That kids going to remember that day for the rest of his life
Your conclusions at the end of the vid were spot on, bro.
Thank you for sharing this video and your reflection on life and things, fellow Human Being!
You are a good and decent man!
Subscribed.
My son has to do his Rosetta Stone before he can get on his video games. He wants to master Spanish, Italian, French, and Greek.
@@susana5052 to be honest, he started it himself, including the video game rule. He likes rules, they make him feel safe.
You reaction is spot on! Especially with the video games
Bluegrass!! Yes! I had my friends 10 yr old in my car and I was playing some bluegrass. She hollered from the back. Turn it off!!! I can't stop tapping my foot!! LOL!
Carson Peters is on Blakes’s team on The Voice! Tune in!
so much young talent coming in..... have you seen "Taj Farrant"? from Australia...
to stand in that circle of wood, on that stage is an honor not many have had. He is standing where legends were born. If you ever get the chance you should visit this place.
Violins have strings.......Fiddles have strangs!!!
Carson’s all grown up now...should check him out!
This song always makes me think of my Daddy who grew up in KY.
You're right....it comes down to lazy parent's that allow society to raise their children. A lot of parents love the play station & Xbox, so they can do their own thing. These type of parents shouldn't have children.
I bet this child get's straight A's. Learning to play an instrument is awesome & it also teaches you discipline.
I love your program, Brother. Godspeed in all you do.
Being from the North Ga mountains, I was raised on Bluegrass and Bluegrass musicians, in my family. Love it. Course, I love my Metal, too. Lol.
I'm in the North GA mountains too.Hello kindred spirit!
Maxine McClurd coolness. Bluegrass runs deep in the veins of mountain folk.
@@Tuesdays_Gone Yes ma'am it sure does..I was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky in them hollers and ridges, nothing like mountain folk
Tn here love Ricky Skaggs my dad would play it on record my grandmother's too when I was a kid.
I love this video (watched a bunch of times over the past few years) and the simplicity of this child's dream to play a Bill Monroe song on stage at the Grand Ole Opry and Ricky Skaggs making it come true. We call this s**t kicking music for a reason, you can't help but clap along to it or slap your knee. Good stuff.
Talent is RVERYWHERR!! Amazing kid..
One of these days he will be a famous singer and fiddle player who has a young person singing with him.
This is so adorable, I mean it makes me grin, thank goodness for videos like this, simple a smile is hard to achieve these days.
All fun aside the difference in a violin and a fiddle is just how it is played. My daughter has played everything from classical, blue grass & Celtic. And yes that little boy has put in a lot of practice (work) time. Great to see the next generation.
My man heard that southern draw and immediately started wiping sweat from
his brow 🤣 good stuff brother
What do you want to bet that 1 he taught himself to play, and 2, that he is still in Tennessee living a normal life and just playing the music for fun?? Yeah, he is.
Preach it brother MRM (re the kids today). That boy wasn`t totally polished yet, but he has soul, he`ll emulate the guy he was standing next to.
1,000% correct about bringing out the talent in these kids.
My nephew Micheal D. Amazed his audience at 8yrs.
When I was ten, all that I could play was a record... Now that I'm 50 nothing much has changed... This is a great video. Thank you for that.
Such a talented little man!! You can tell he has good parents and that he is from the south....Yes Sir and yes Ma'am 😁
What a talented young man my type of music, stomping great vibe!
LOVE THIS KID!!! He could sho nuff rake a mean bow across em err STRANGS!!!! LOL
Wow! He'll be a star someday. Music will be his life.
I agree 100% about the video games. That kid is awesome. This Kentucky woman is proud of him. Also proud of Kentucky native Ricky Scaggs, for passing it along for Carson to get to perform @ the Grand Ole Opry.
i could talk for hours about how many things a kid could do to occupy their time that will help them later in life, and give them a feeling of accomplishment.
I Really Like This One Kid Do Awesome Playing Fiddler & Sings 😀👍🏼
My kids all play musical instruments just about every sunday in church and occasionally grandkids bust out and sing. I grew up learning music from some great musicians.
That has to make Ricky feel great to know when he's gone there will be others still around to keep the sound of country alive and pure.
Music has no age,genre or color,good music is the best.timeless and soul cleansing .You dont have like the words or music,but you have to admirer it rechically.
That young man just screams 'America'! What a great tribute.
Amazing young man! I have watched him for a few years now and here he is the on the Voice competing this year! He just keeps getting better!!
He’s on the voice? Which team is he on?
@@codygates7418 blake
@@jjohnjoni I suspected. I thought either Blake or Kelly!
Growing up as part of a musical family I can say you are exactly right about the video games. But what hits between the eyes is when you say that there are children with talent but "you'll never know." That statement should be cross stitched on every pillow in every home.
Very talented. I asked for instruments when I was little but no luck. Enjoyed listening to my dad play his accordion and organ.
A little story for ya a teenage Vince Gill and his country group once opened for Kiss and they were booed off the stage! Well 15 yea old Vince Gill went and flipped off the fans and said “Kiss my ass!” True story!!!
My teenage son plays 4 instruments, all self taught. I love it.
Everyone there had to think about when was the last time a performer got a standing ovation at the Opre.
You are absolutely right about video games, and T.V. too. With young talent like this, our heritage music is in good hands. Kudos to Ricky, also, in encouraging and showcasing the young talent.
I agree with you 100%!!!! Always.
Thank you. I ran across this video awhile back and couldn't believe you reacted to it. What a cute, well mannered talented kid. And you are so right when you say video games kill creativity.
Great kid and very talented
Love it love it love it. We need to remember this young man's name. He just might be a big star one day soon. 💜
He is on the The Voice 2021, he has made it through the blind auditions a 4 chair turn at 17
Love how you explore and search for real talent. Thank you for your videos,!
I know this is an old video, I grew up with Carson’s dad. Carson is a well rounded young man , he was involved in sports and music growing up. Carson is in high school now, he has remained involved in golf and of course music. He has a group consisting of friends , his dad and another dad. They are awesome, if you get a chance do an update on your channel he has some good stuff on RUclips.
I could throw a rock and hit Piney Flats Tn. LOL!! Love me some good ol' fashion Blue Grass and it's great to see some reactions to it!
This kids got soul. I hope he never loses it. Voice may change, but I hope he keeps this up.
That is what you call Blue Grass
You are 100% right about distractions & kids not using & building their talent
This is one of the greatest songs ever. By the father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe, and this kid nails it. This kid has a good joke before that song.
Q: You know the difference between a violin and a fiddle?
A: A violin has strings, and a fiddle has Strangs.
You reacted to Hansen twice once when they were kids and once as adults they grew playing their instruments they play many instrments , that is how they grew up by not having video games and phones to stunt their creative juices.
Superb!!!
That kid was some kinda Talent. As soon as he reaches puberty his voice is going to change and he's going to have to wait till his voice comes back.
This if the first time I saw this kid,, great find,, thanks for posting this,,
LOVE LOVE LOVE
I like bluegrass too.---I wonder if MRM can play the fiddle too.
You are right! The kids' of today have talents and creativity that are being locked up inside computer screens. What a shame.
Love this kid!!!
I’m not sure when you did this, but Ricky Skaggs has since passed from Covid. RIP
No he didn’t. Ricky Skaggs is still alive and well lol 🤦♂️ He has some RUclips videos up of him talking about his Mandolin.
That reminds me of a young Ricky Skaggs I watched a video earlier of him with Lester Flats and Scruggs when he was about the same age as this young man
You are VERY right what you said at the end. I was a kid growing up in the 1980's and I never would have learned guitar if we had internet or current video games. When you don't have all the entertainment distractions you have to depend on your own imagination and make your own fun. And i played guitar in my room night after night and then started on the piano. I'm glad the internet didn't come a long until I was in my mid-20's. I enjoy the technology of today but I still feel kind of lucky that I grew up really in the last generation before internet.