@@nathanielstephenbaue I dont many. Just started liked the odd country song over the past year or so. When it comes to southern, dried and scratchy, then obviously Chris Stapleton comes to mind but he has a slightly different accent (different state perhaps). I do think this song is exceptional.
Gilliejellyonline Yeah Chris has a Kentucky accent, way more Appalachian/rust belt, Hardy is from Mississippi so he’s got a more Deep South and drawl-y accent
He wrote it and, HE OWNED IT!!! I didn’t really care for that song much on the radio but, he SOLD THAT SHIT TO ME & I BOUGHT IT WITH AN EXTRA SIDE OF GRITS!!! That’s the REAL way that song should be heard!!!!!
Riley Russell your opinion is based on insanity of you think Hardy doesn’t deserve credit for a song he wrote. Every Country banger today is literally Hardy’s
I watched him sing this live at stars and guitars and I can tell you you could’ve heard a pin drop in that areana, everyone got goosebumps, and he got a standing ovation. Best live performance of any song I’ve ever heard
Dude. What a performance! I just discovered that Hardy wrote this song and wanted to hear his version. I never, ever expected Hardy's acoustic version to be better than Blake, but WOW!
He likes where he is at he doesn't want all the attention like most artists. I wouldn't say artist an artist can come up with there own originals not s fan of studio babies who can't write. With a pretty face. Hardy is the definition of a music artist. Just wait till we finish what's in the table
Bro he KILLED THISSSSSS His voice is so unique, and has such cool distinct grit and runs. He works as a country singer, he works as a rock singer, heck the dude can METAL SCREAM and pull it off. Legend status. And that’s coming from someone who doesn’t like country music all that much.
It took me a minute to research and learn that literally every banger is written by Hardy. He’s voice is just fucking wow. I’m Puertorican and Dominican and I love every type of music, if it has a real lyric and sound to it I’ll listen. Hardy, like fuck he’s amazing, he’s vocals are just insane, it’s like a mixture of rock he’s got going in there. For those who are comparing it to Blake’s version. Both are different, Blake sang the song on how he felt comfortable and he own musical interpretation. Now if one wanted to hear how the sling truly was meant to sound, then this version is the true version because Hardy wrote it, and him singing it is how he wanted to sing it. Hardy is amazing and I’m gonna be a fan of he’s and all he’s songs.
I thought I liked this song before but now I’ll never be able to listen any version but this one. It’s amazing how different it sounds when there’s the writers soul in it.
@HARDY love you! Thank you for all of your amazing work. Almost every time I really love a song on the radio, you had a hand in it. Your music means a lot to me.
Right outside of this one church town There's a gold dirt road to a whole lot of nothin' Got a deed to the land, but it ain't my ground This is God's country We pray for rain, and thank Him when it's fallen 'Cause it brings a grain and a little bit of money We put it back in the plate I guess that's why they call it God's country I saw the light in the sunrise Sittin' back in a 40 on the muddy riverside Gettin' baptized in holy water and 'shine With the dogs runnin' Saved by the sound of the been found Dixie whistled in the wind, that'll get you Heaven bound The Devil went down to Georgia but he didn't stick around This is God's country We turned the dirt and worked until the week's done We take a break and break bread on Sunday And then do it all again 'Cause we're proud to be from God's country (yeah, yeah) I saw the light in the sunrise Sittin' back in a 40 on the muddy riverside Gettin' baptized in holy water and 'shine With the dogs runnin' Saved by the sound of the been found Dixie whistled in the wind, that'll get you Heaven bound The Devil went down to Georgia but he didn't stick around This is God's country (yeah) God's country I don't care what my headstone reads Or what kind of pinewood box I end up in When it's my time, lay me six feet deep In God's country (yeah, yeah) I saw the light in the sunrise Sittin' back in a 40 on the muddy riverside Gettin' baptized in holy water and 'shine With the dogs runnin' Saved by the sound of the been found Dixie whistled in the wind, that'll get you Heaven bound The devil went down to Georgia but he didn't stick around This is God's country (God's country) Yeah, I saw the light in the sunrise Sittin' back in a 40 on the muddy riverside Gettin' baptized in holy water and 'shine With the dogs runnin' Saved by the sound of the been found Dixie whistled in the wind, that'll get you Heaven bound The Devil went down to Georgia but he didn't stick around This is God's country
Hardy has a truly Awesome voice.. dude is a powerhouse. Chris Cornell had a range that was out of this world, & a seasoned tone, & just my opinion, but he was one of the best. Rock On Hardy! Great music Brother. May you have justice Chris. #truthforchris
I first heard Rednecker in my Morgan's RUclips playlist and thought wow Morgan gained weight, only to find out a few days later that I was dead wrong, lol! But yeah, Hardy is one of the best acoustic live player solo artists I've heard in the business. Definitely should and release an acoustic version of his songs. A fan from NYC😃
You're going to be the next big thing in country music. I promise, just keep at it. You wrote my favorite song, this song. Operators stoked like never before that this world's ever saw yet. It's one man's presence that's stoked up the "stars" this way. Just power through everyone and everything that stands in the way. Over and over and over.
Just prayed you play this at the Peoria center in October hardy you’ve gotten me through some tough times man I’ve been listening to you for a while and this song is my rock you and Jesus are the tunes keeping me alive
He sang this in Colorado Springs last summer and it was incredible. Blake is super talented and is going to go down in history, but holy crap Hardy does a way better job
The amount of hits he’s written for other artists that no one knows he wrote. Up down, Simple, God’s Country, Sand in my Boots, This Bar
He has 12 #1’s his new Album might get another one who knows
I had no clue about any of those
I like his southern, dried out & scratchy sound.
Gilliejellyonline hell yeah. Couldn’t have said it better. Do you know any other artists that have his sound that you could suggest?
@@nathanielstephenbaue i'd say him and morgan wallen are pretty similar
@@nathanielstephenbaue I dont many. Just started liked the odd country song over the past year or so. When it comes to southern, dried and scratchy, then obviously Chris Stapleton comes to mind but he has a slightly different accent (different state perhaps). I do think this song is exceptional.
Benjamin Tod is another good one. Hes a little more folksy I think but still great.
Gilliejellyonline Yeah Chris has a Kentucky accent, way more Appalachian/rust belt, Hardy is from Mississippi so he’s got a more Deep South and drawl-y accent
Wow where would so many country artists be today without hardy writing so many of their songs! Pretty much any banger right now is written by him 😂
True😂
He’s the best
You do realize devin Dawson and him wrote it together
Rhett Akins & The Peach Pickers
Dawson, Hardy and Schmidt killed it on this song!!
Hardy is an underrated artist
He’s getting respect where it’s earned. He’s new. His time will come.
He’s just coming up. He will blow up
HARDY is still on the rise. He just released 2 new songs and collaborated with Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett. They're good!
@@MattMohsOutdoors his time has come. He collaborated with 2 other awesome country artists and more to come.
412 Cowboys no shit
He wrote it and, HE OWNED IT!!! I didn’t really care for that song much on the radio but, he SOLD THAT SHIT TO ME & I BOUGHT IT WITH AN EXTRA SIDE OF GRITS!!! That’s the REAL way that song should be heard!!!!!
Have you heard him sing it live??? Fuckin UNREAL
I thought this was Blake Sheltons song
@@Mike-gp7nb he sold that shit to Blake Shelton, too. Shoulda kept that one. Can't wait to hear Hardy sing it live!!
@@Mike-gp7nb hardy wrote it.
I wonder how it makes Blake feel to hear Hardy perform it 😅
Hardy deserves more credit for this song
No he doesn't it's not his and it's a very bad cover of Blake Shelton's God's country
FYI hardy actually wrote this song and gave it to Blake to sing because he knew people wouldn’t pay attention to him because he’s new
Riley Russell your opinion is based on insanity of you think Hardy doesn’t deserve credit for a song he wrote. Every Country banger today is literally Hardy’s
@@mineralgrey8332 no he did good writing it was just a bad cover
Riley Russell how is it a bad cover, when it’s how the song was suppose to sound? Are you even listening to he’s insane vocals??
Hardy has an amazing voice for this song, yet he went with Blake to get his name out there and I love both takes on the song from both great artists
He helped write this song, you can't always choose who sings it
Kieron Barnes this makes me realize how talented Blake Shelton is
@@evanlosset6934 devin dawson also co wrote the song and his take is perfect
Kieron Barnes that’s right
Saw him tonight live like an hour ago. Can’t get enough of this dude.
Nor I.
Coming to Ontario soon
you are so lucky
Dude - you should have saved this one for yourself. Killed it!
ONE MISSISSIPPIAN TO ANOTHER. HARDY YOU MAKE US ALL PROUD. NOT JUST IN MISSISSIPPI BUT NATIONWIDE!!!!!
Wow! HARDY'S voice is incredible! He's got that grit that many country artists don't have these days.
The amount of emotion he puts into his songs makes him stand out so much. Way to go man!
I watched him sing this live at stars and guitars and I can tell you you could’ve heard a pin drop in that areana, everyone got goosebumps, and he got a standing ovation. Best live performance of any song I’ve ever heard
When you write a song that’s so good that even the performer can’t hold a candle to.
If you don't get chills when you hear this, there's something wrong with you ✨
Absolutely phenomenal. Favorite country song writer/artist without question. Pure raw talent.
Dude. What a performance! I just discovered that Hardy wrote this song and wanted to hear his version. I never, ever expected Hardy's acoustic version to be better than Blake, but WOW!
Hardy is gonna blow up real soon I think if he keeps this up
Bryan Chapin he’s already blown up
Writing !!
Yeah, he's already writing everyones songs. And their going to the top of the charts.
He had got tickets he's been famous
He’s getting there hoss
He likes where he is at he doesn't want all the attention like most artists. I wouldn't say artist an artist can come up with there own originals not s fan of studio babies who can't write. With a pretty face. Hardy is the definition of a music artist. Just wait till we finish what's in the table
Bro he KILLED THISSSSSS
His voice is so unique, and has such cool distinct grit and runs. He works as a country singer, he works as a rock singer, heck the dude can METAL SCREAM and pull it off. Legend status. And that’s coming from someone who doesn’t like country music all that much.
Omg I had no idea my man HARDY could sing like this. Please release the studio version of this song so I can wear it the hell out. I loved it!
Go watch him live and he’ll sing it for you. Wasn’t much of a country fan until I saw this dude live.
No stupid auto tune or bs. True country!
There is a ton of auto tune on this
Got damn boy
Quite simply one of the greatest country songs ever written
Hardy,
Thanks man u are
On my top list,
This is God's COUNTRY.
👍😎✌
I'm glad you are finally in the spotlight. The world needs you.
What I am most amazed is how Blake listens to this version of “God’s Country” on his farm and turn it into a single of the year piece.
actually?
No, Hardy was one of the song writers for Blake.
This guy and his talent is what country music was based on. Truly incredible watching him fly.
I didn’t realize how amazing his voice is
Dude's a LEGE!!!!!! the way that southern twang rolls off is impeccable! with them dawggggs runnin!
Goosebumps all around for this version. I feel the roots deeper in this version. Amazing and passionate.
Hardy is headed straight up!!! When you can write 'em and sing 'em, you are big time!!!
Love everything he's putting out!!!
Man he should’ve kept this to himself. He sings it way better. This guy is amazing
Sorry bud but Blake Shelton dose is better than Hardy
he didn't write this song. lmao
Ascension 669 it was written by Hardy and Devin Dawson
@@robertclarke3393 yeah devin dawson is the only one i know.
@@ascension6699 Hardy is one of the 3 writers of this song.
It took me a minute to research and learn that literally every banger is written by Hardy. He’s voice is just fucking wow. I’m Puertorican and Dominican and I love every type of music, if it has a real lyric and sound to it I’ll listen.
Hardy, like fuck he’s amazing, he’s vocals are just insane, it’s like a mixture of rock he’s got going in there. For those who are comparing it to Blake’s version. Both are different, Blake sang the song on how he felt comfortable and he own musical interpretation. Now if one wanted to hear how the sling truly was meant to sound, then this version is the true version because Hardy wrote it, and him singing it is how he wanted to sing it.
Hardy is amazing and I’m gonna be a fan of he’s and all he’s songs.
I enjoy both his version and Blakes, they both are unique.
the writer singing his song compared to the man who bought it is holy.
I thought I liked this song before but now I’ll never be able to listen any version but this one. It’s amazing how different it sounds when there’s the writers soul in it.
Yeah and when the meaning isn't washed out by audio editing and background band also the acoustic guitar vs electric
@HARDY love you! Thank you for all of your amazing work. Almost every time I really love a song on the radio, you had a hand in it. Your music means a lot to me.
Right outside of this one church town
There's a gold dirt road to a whole lot of nothin'
Got a deed to the land, but it ain't my ground
This is God's country
We pray for rain, and thank Him when it's fallen
'Cause it brings a grain and a little bit of money
We put it back in the plate
I guess that's why they call it God's country
I saw the light in the sunrise
Sittin' back in a 40 on the muddy riverside
Gettin' baptized in holy water and 'shine
With the dogs runnin'
Saved by the sound of the been found
Dixie whistled in the wind, that'll get you Heaven bound
The Devil went down to Georgia but he didn't stick around
This is God's country
We turned the dirt and worked until the week's done
We take a break and break bread on Sunday
And then do it all again
'Cause we're proud to be from God's country (yeah, yeah)
I saw the light in the sunrise
Sittin' back in a 40 on the muddy riverside
Gettin' baptized in holy water and 'shine
With the dogs runnin'
Saved by the sound of the been found
Dixie whistled in the wind, that'll get you Heaven bound
The Devil went down to Georgia but he didn't stick around
This is God's country (yeah)
God's country
I don't care what my headstone reads
Or what kind of pinewood box I end up in
When it's my time, lay me six feet deep
In God's country (yeah, yeah)
I saw the light in the sunrise
Sittin' back in a 40 on the muddy riverside
Gettin' baptized in holy water and 'shine
With the dogs runnin'
Saved by the sound of the been found
Dixie whistled in the wind, that'll get you Heaven bound
The devil went down to Georgia but he didn't stick around
This is God's country (God's country)
Yeah, I saw the light in the sunrise
Sittin' back in a 40 on the muddy riverside
Gettin' baptized in holy water and 'shine
With the dogs runnin'
Saved by the sound of the been found
Dixie whistled in the wind, that'll get you Heaven bound
The Devil went down to Georgia but he didn't stick around
This is God's country
“Run the damn ball”
I KNEW I loved Hardy.
Run the damn dogs
@@adrianfugate5107 Coley will run the damn ball!
It’s simple. He does it better. BING BONG!
Saw him live last night. He will be a big name soon.
This artist is a few steps above a normal artist. He has a bunch of excellent music. Classic music.
This has came up in recommendation every day for like a week. I watch every time
Hardy FUCKING ROCKS! I saw him at watershed and he KILLLLLED IT! I would totally see him again!
Your writing talent. Your raw singin talent. You’re talented far above 99.9% of these radio heavy artists
Absolutely KILLED it 🔥🔥
Dude I absolutely love his southern, scratchy voice. It makes him very unique in todays Country Music artists lists
Idc if u don’t agree. This is the BEST version of the song EVER!!!
God’s country sang by Hardy really brought a tear to the eye it was raw and heart felt love it!
so much better than Shelton....Wish the radio played this version....glad to see Hardy step out from behind the curtain....thanks brother....
Cant get enough of this song...always been a fan of acoustic performances
I listen to this every day. Hardy you need to make a live album.
have this on repeat! had no clue michael was a writer on this!
Damn bro release this officially! That was damn good
Not sure how anyone could have anything negative to say about this. Awesome voice! Reminds me of Chris Cornell seriously bad ass!
Have you heard chris Cornell? Not saying it's awful but not chris either
Kara Olivarria your opinion is a bad one
Kara Olivarria Hey, fuck you
Your a fucking fool, never use Cornell's name in vane doucher
Hardy has a truly Awesome voice.. dude is a powerhouse. Chris Cornell had a range that was out of this world, & a seasoned tone, & just my opinion, but he was one of the best. Rock On Hardy! Great music Brother. May you have justice Chris. #truthforchris
I feel like this is country rock... lost in today’s country music. Love your voice Hardy! Keep it up.
Love from a NC girl!
Southern rock.
It is country rock indeed
LOVE ALL of your music. THIS ONE might be #1 on my HARDY list. ANOTHER Mississippian making us all proud!!
I first heard Rednecker in my Morgan's RUclips playlist and thought wow Morgan gained weight, only to find out a few days later that I was dead wrong, lol! But yeah, Hardy is one of the best acoustic live player solo artists I've heard in the business. Definitely should and release an acoustic version of his songs. A fan from NYC😃
Definitely need to release a album of just these live performances.
I would buy it 100 times over.
This needs to be released for Spotify! Please!!
I like hardy more then Blake Shelton
Beast
This is a gritty country song that gets to the heart of us 🎼
This dude is even better live….if you can see him do it you will not regret it!!
Wow HARDY has a good voice he is underrated
I love both takes, but HARDY is my favorite cover of this song
You're going to be the next big thing in country music. I promise, just keep at it. You wrote my favorite song, this song. Operators stoked like never before that this world's ever saw yet. It's one man's presence that's stoked up the "stars" this way. Just power through everyone and everything that stands in the way. Over and over and over.
Holy crap! That gave me goosebumps!!
He won't be underrated for long if he keeps writing songs like this.
These are the best Hardy vocals I’ve ever heard. He tore this song up!
Hardy has THE BEST version of this song!
Saw this at the St. Louis show in August 2022. Kind of cemented it for me. Hardy is a beast. Cannot wait for next album and headline tour!
Holy hell. My mans got crazy talent.
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Love Hardy version. He is the real deal.
OMG!!!!!!! I said to myself , I said “Self.... He Better Kill this.....” He sure in the fuck Did. Amazing.
By far the best version of this song. I think acoustic and live in your voice is the best way to hear gods country.
Just prayed you play this at the Peoria center in October hardy you’ve gotten me through some tough times man I’ve been listening to you for a while and this song is my rock you and Jesus are the tunes keeping me alive
His voice actually gave me goosebumps. Hardy you’re gonna blow up my dude!
Agreed!! So freaking good.
Same!!!!
This isn't normally my go but it's incredible. Same goosebumps 🙏🏻🙉 coming back to this after his new video dropped 🙌
He sure did blow up! Good call!
Look at him now!!!!!
been wanting to hear him sing this, knew he would kill it. would love to hear him sing over the produced version blake released...
su wills i saw him at a Florida Georgia Line concert the other day & he sang this. it was so good!
He sang it at the Washington County Fair this year, I absolutely loved it.
He sang this in Colorado Springs last summer and it was incredible. Blake is super talented and is going to go down in history, but holy crap Hardy does a way better job
I love Blake but man, Hardy! Damn. He rocked this song big time!!
FANTASTIC HARDY !! I’m hoping to c you soon!! Blake Shelton can’t hold a candle to you Son !!!!!
Dam right..and tell Blake to sing what he writes haha
Should have kept this one!! What a great artist and writer!!
Saw this man in concert tonight and he sang this mans a beast
Kid Rocks brother ,,
Hardy you are one of the best out right now keep with this non dubbed studio stuff man you sound awesome
love that he hit the major notes on the verse instead of how Blake's version is!
Blake seems to struggle a little bit with the high notes live too. Not sure if he does it in the same keys as this (C#)
Is weird I’m getting a very chilled kid rock vibe from this!
This guy gives me goosebumps and tears me up, his voice is so heart touching. His music hits my soul so hard.
Just saw him at CMC Rocks in Queensland and he played this ! His set was amazing and blew just about every other artist away !!!!
The fact that this is live is insane 😳🤯 such great artist out there that the Hollywood stars get the fame from
Hes So Good Seeing Him Live Soon
Apple Music PLEASEEEEE
His song and he owns it in more ways than one.
Wow I love America and I am amazed that so many Canadians just want to put your country down
I love both the ways Blake and HARDY did this song.
Waiting for the day this comes out on Apple Music
Ok, he needs to release a version of his version now. It’s time Hardy! Give us Gods country the way you wanted when you put the pen to paper!!
Seriously, I wish I'd have never heard any other version of this song. This is it right here!! Thanks for posting this.
I love Blake’s version but my god Hardy’s voice is sooooooooo damn powerful I got teary eyed and choked up
First time hearing this rendition. Just wow, incredible and bravo sir !!!
Respect from Brazil !!!
That's the right man to sing the song.
Killed it Bro! Vocals are insane.