Johnny Knoxville on his Directing Stint With Roger Alan Wade’s Video
My cousin Roger Alan Wade wrote a very personal song about his hero, Waylon Jennings, and he recorded it where he has recorded most every song he has ever written — in my living room. Most all the Jackass guys were there to watch him do it, too. If they know Rog’ is recording and they are in town, the boys will be there. They worship Roger the same way I do.
Anyway, reminding Roger that his mom and my mom are sisters, I asked him if I could direct the video for the song. Luckily, he said yes, and I told him Dimitry (Elyaskevich — Jackass producer, director of photography and, most of all, friend) and I would be traveling to Chattanooga within a week to shoot it. What we were going to shoot, though, I had no idea. I believe the initial idea was … Hell, I can’t even remember the initial idea. I do recall that the video took shape in my head when Roger’s daughter Shandy (thanks, Shandy) told me she had all this Super 8 footage of her father from the ‘70s. I then formed a partial idea for what we were going to do, borrowed a Super 8 camera from my friend Lance Bangs (thanks, Lance), and Dimitry and I flew off to Chattanooga to shoot. I think the video cost me about $63 dollars to shoot. Dimitry did it for free, and we got the tape stock for free. I think the only costs I incurred were Wendy’s hamburgers, a portable CD player used for playback of the song, and beer. Let me tell you, this video could have cost ALOOOOTTTT more, but Shooter Jennings gave us the previously unseen footage of his father in this video for free. For FREE!!! It was such a sweet sweet thing to do, and Roger and I will never forget it.
When you do videos quick and on the cheap, I highly recommend you have a great song to go along with it, and in this case, we did. I also recommend you have very creative, easygoing people to work with, as well. I want to thank Dimitry for busting his butt once again out of his love for Roger and me. And Jeff and Spike for their creative input, as always. I want to thank my girlfriend Naomi for her complete love and support. A big, big thank you to Seth Casriel for his friendship and for doing a beautiful job editing this video for practically nothing. Thank you to my pal Cody Hixon of Knoxville, Tenn., for procuring the Waylon replica guitar used in the video, and also thanks for the beautiful leatherwork you did on it. Roger and I also owe a huge thanks to Shooter Jennings for giving us the footage. We are still blown away by your kindness. Thanks to Jay Frank and everyone at CMT for playing this and, most of all, thank you, Rog’. You wrote a beautiful song, and I love you very much.
Sincerely,
P.S. — Be sure and catch mine and Rog’s radio show, The Big Ass Happy Family Jubilee on Sirius/XM every Saturday night at 8 ET. Wahooo!!!!
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Linda says:
Cool video! I listen to these guys on Sirius every Sat. and they do a great show. It’s always nice to see an artist remember Waylon.
RedMaZ says:
Great song, great video. Thanks for sharing it. Hey Johnny, tell Dale I said Hi!
Cooper Busey says:
I love the video!
beth says:
this is my favorite R.A.W. song and i gotta say…
i am proud to know the man
Byron Jones says:
Great video, when is Roger Alan Wade coming to NYC?
Julie Louis says:
This is BEAUTIFUL
Mark Stacey says:
Well done Knoxville, this knocks me out
Mater says:
Man im blown away! I hadnt gotten teared eye since first time i heard Cash’s voice. Rog is truly underated and is making “real” american music. This is what CMT needs to take note at him. He is everything country music used to be. Real and pure! thanks rog!
Krazy says:
MORE R.A.W. PLEASE!!!!
J.V. Morton says:
The song is hard for me to hear-(”johnny Cash has Died” hurts me) the real-life,no B.S. family home movies tore me apart- Roger Alan Wade is the real thing… There are very few artists who have the courage to put it all out there in the manner he does, and the ones who did were the ones who the “establishment” ostracized for speaking the truth.
David Allen Slater says:
Roger is a huge talent in my opinion that when you have discovered him you also discover that he is a great man!
I’m so glad to see Roger in his Video Debut and Johnny you and those who helped have done such a wonderful job with making this come true. Cost is not the issue when you have great material to work with….it speaks it’s value loudly.
I was wondering about the Waylon Footage and it must have been such an honor and a testament to Roger to have Shooter Jennings donate something of his Father to this project!
To those of you at CMT…I am one of many who would love to see this video on TV in rotation ASAP!!
This is Great!!
David Allen Slater
Darrel Lynn says:
Awesome video, Awesome song and super cool guy,
CMT has to play it!
Taylor Payne says:
WOW! Didn’t think they wrote um like that anymore. Great video and even better song.
Amanda Cagle says:
Roger is more amazing every time I hear him play. It’s a real pleasure and honor to know him. Beautiful video–it’s enough to make me want to walk down to Parkway right now! Good luck with getting famouser. Love!
Emily Carolyn says:
CMT WHOOO!!!!!!!
this could be the fall of the counterfeit cowboy and the rise of the working class hero!!!!!!!!thank you for giving me something I can sink my teeth into. This is what music lovers seek out and fall in love with.
Big K says:
Nice song, I liked it!
Jeff Wade says:
Great song, super video. CMT, GET THIS ON THE AIR!!!
Chad says:
Great song and video, Roger! Can’t wait to see you play live. Come back to Atlanta!!!
Shane Justice says:
This needs to be on the air! Rarely is a song released where you can feel the emotion from it in the way you can this song. Do right by Roger and Waylon, and get this video on the air! See you Friday in Huntsville Roger!!!
Heather says:
LOVE IT! You can hear the sincerity and honesty in his voice — a great voice! Thanks CMT. More of the same, please.
kJ says:
LOVE IT r.a.w.!!!!!! hope to hear you in person some day soon!
Wendy says:
Great video and nice story behind it. Would like to see more Roger Alan Wade.
Steve says:
I’ve been a fan of Roger for many, many years and he is one of the best singer, song writers, and preformers out there. I doesn’t matter if it is one of his funny or serious songs the truth comes out in his words and his voice. CMT please support Rog’ and let more and more people get to know one of country musics best.
Thanks Roger and see you on New Years Eve!!
Thorny Rose says:
We need more R.A.W. songs and videos! Loved it!! Keep it coming.
Remi says:
Great! We’ll see Roger live in Atlanta, hope to see the video on CMT before that!
Candi says:
Sweet!!When is going to air?
Amille says:
Great Video! Can’t wait to see him perform live again!!
Randy says:
Great video! I’ve seen Roger live many times and every time its better. Keep playing music and making more videos.
Curtis Wade says:
Roger you have hit some VERY low spots but now you are on the road with some Ve ERY high spots. Keep up the good job, as many of your freinds and relatives are rooting for you.
Thanks to Johnny for his help and guidance.
Uncle Curtis
becca says:
love it!!!
Roger Alan Wade Is Awesome.!
John C says:
Great Song!!! I’d like to see this played more often! Keep the music coming R.A.W.!
Mike says:
I stumbled on Roger at Smith’s recently and loved his show. When I found this video, I was floored. Great song and fun cameo with Johnny Knoxville. This is what country music is all about. Keep it coming Roger!
Deborah Jean Adams says:
Hey buddy what a great video and song, this shows all of you and your poetry and just how much you have lived the songs you sing.
Love you!
-Deb
jimmy blair says:
great job take care of our tristen see u guys soon merry christmas !!!!
Julio Verda says:
LOOKING GOOD, MY BROTHER. I LIKED THIS A LOT. I LIKED THE OLD PHOTO OF THE DIRECTOR
JAYBOB. says:
beautiful song and video.. a tear came to my eye.
codycarlisle says:
Great Job man. Im glad I got to meet ya a couple of times. The vid is awesome. You need to get back to Pikeville soon. Keep writin those songs!
Paulie says:
Great video for a great song from a great singer/song writer Roger Alan Wade! Keep them coming CMT!
QB says:
This a great video, and song. I have the new album and every song on it is Amazing!
Teverzczuk Family says:
What a great song and video! Hope to see it on tv soon! Great job!
JLand says:
Roger Alan Wade is a natural songwriter and Johnny Knoxville has surprised me with his directorial skills….CMT needs to play his video soon!
Joey says:
Great song and video, when do we get to see more?
Bill Buell says:
I discovered R.A.W. a few years ago and not only got great laughs singing along with some of his funnier work, I also discovered a talent not seen anymore if not forgotten all together. He carrys on a rough gritty truly classic style of country music, The kind of music music that made me love it stuff like waylon,merle,johnny,jerry reed,kris,willie,on and on. To not put something of this nastalgic style on the air would be almost criminal to true country not just modern “pop country” fans.
Glenn says:
When I first saw Rog in Knoxville, Tn. pickin’ at a small college bar, I thought this is real country! Where did this come from? It was really cool, the place was poppin, folks were singin’ along like they they wrote the songs themselves,and I was too! The next time I saw him sing was in my hometown, Rinngold,Ga…This time thousands of people were singing along with Roger!!. His songs resonate in the hearts of good people.
Bradley says:
RAW is REAL country music - RAW has more talent in his pinky than any of these pop country fruit cakes CMT has playing in rotation every hour. For the love of God play this video on the air - Can’t wait to See RAW in Bozeman, Montana - Merry Christmas - Where’s the tylenol
del-dude says:
you never fail to strike nerves with your songs RAW. i love it. great job on the video knoxville. - have a great holiday guys
jen says:
I don’t know the man, have only seen him play once, but R.A.W. rocks my socks and LOVE HIS MUSIC. CMT should not deprive their deserving audience of such a soulful artist.
Nick Rossetti Las Vegas NV says:
RAW is the man!! this song is pretty good i really like the video. Cant wait for a new cd to drop
Yvonne says:
Another awesome song by RAW!! I’d like to hear more. Great video too, Knoxville.
smf says:
Great song, great video!
joanna says:
Love it! Both the song and the video!
BobandTina says:
great video seen you live a couple times you need more exposure ..hope you get it and see you monday night (chattanooga)
Crazy Cat Lady says:
WOW!!!!!!!! What a song……
mike says:
looking forward to the chance to catch him live in atlanta soon!
YonderDan says:
Love the song.I discovered R.A.W. from a movie Mr. Knoxville did called “Grand Theft Parsons”. Once I heard “Rhinestones in The Ashes”,I had to hear more and I have and R.A.W. kicks ass. So come on CMT play the video.PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE!
vp says:
saw r.a.w. on his last trip through atlanta and he blew my mind. he’s a got one of those great country voices that take you back to yesteryear.
CMT, you REALLY need to get this on the air!
r.a.w.- looking forward to your next trip to atlanta!
tubby says:
The word “Amazing” comes to mind when I here the name ROGER ALAN WADE! This is not no cookie cutter cowboy bs this is the real deal! I mean this guy has hit after hit “songs” in his pocket that few people has had the privilege to hear and even fewer that has the privilege to record! I really hate to drop name’s but here’s just a couple that has recorded his music, Willie, Waylon, Cash, George Jones and Hank.jr. Wow that blows me away just typing it! I hope that CMT realize’s a true talent has landed in thier laps and that they need to take advantage of it! maybe one of the last “honky tonk hero’s”! Peace out! tubbs. Columbus,OH
Jeff Bagwell says:
Great song Roger,keep up the good work.
John & Stacie says:
Great video Rog! We love it. Can’t wait till the next one. Hope to see you soon.
Garrett says:
Kickass video, Rog. Love the Big Ass Happy Family Jubilee.
SULLY THE FLYIN’ SQUIRREL says:
THIS A SONG I’VE LISTENED TO HUNDREDS OF TIMES AND IT STILL MOVES ME. THE VIDEO TAKES ME BACK TO A TIME WHEN FAMILY VALUES, MORALS, AND PRIDE IN OUR NATION REALLY MEANT SOMETHING. ALOT OF OUR COUNTRY MUSIC LEGENDS HAVE PASSED AND WE ARE LEFT ONLY WITH THEIR RECORDINGS. THANK GOODNESS ROGER ALAN WADE IS STILL WITH US MAKING MUSIC THAT WOULD MAKE JOHNNY CASH AND WAYLON JENNINGS PROUD. HOPEFULLY CMT WILL RECOGNIZE THIS MAN’S TALENT AND PLAY THIS VIDEO FOR YEARS TO COME.
Kevin Hargis says:
all these folks are saying such nice things that all i can add is: that was damn good roger; you should do one for “pretty as red shoes” next; with the nashvilles and the mutt langes of the world screwing up music in general, and country music in particular, you are a blessing, and the real deal. im proud to have slept on your couch. love you brother
Audrey Anne says:
This is a fabulous video! Thanks CMT for posting it for all to see…now put it on TV! I really enjoyed the home videos.
Claudia says:
Thank you Roger for sharing such personal and special moments with us! The girls were and still adorable! Oh, by the way, LOVE the song! Say hi to Johnny and Paul(who “MADE” the video.) Ha ha ha!!! All the Best, Love Claudia
HERO’S MIKE says:
Great video i have been posting all that i can find on HERO’S myspace can’t wait to see you again hope we get a gig date soon everyone’s asking about you!!!
Lucy Lemoyne says:
Wow! ….AWESOME!..MORE!!!!
Roland Osement says:
This is cool.
Rhonda says:
This puts the country back in country music…. I’m so sick of pop country!!!!!!!!!
Holler Rat says:
OMG Pure classic R.A.W. lol I Love this guy and his music call me a jackass too cause i love all his music.
Fog - E says:
I loved the video! But there is so much more from this guy!? plz CMT get it right….feegee
Steve Reed says:
Great video and even better song!!!!!!!!!
very nice tribute to a true icon!!!!
Love seeing that Tele. Hopefully C.M.T will finally wise up!
Sammy G. says:
Hey Roger, you nailed it and I should know I’m right behind you as the world’s biggest Waylon addict. Thanks to Knox for making the video real like it ought to be. I hope the CMT folks “get it” and gives the video a bunch of air time, we got to get our Waylon fix you know.
I love ya brother.
Sammy down in Chattanooga
Jennie Dollar says:
Wonderful. More please.
Cannon says:
I’ve heard this song many times, but this video brought color and life to this amazing song. You guys did a great job! Hope to see it on CMT soon!!!! much love guys!
Cannon
Jackie says:
Absolutely Love this video. Rodger Alan Wade is awesome!!!!
Nathan says:
What a real video from a REAL artist. 10 thumbs up!!!! Please come to Nebraska!!!!
LEMOYNE says:
ROGER ALAN WADE IS MY VERY FAVORITE SINGER AND SONG WRITER. HE IS THE ONE THAT CAN BRING TEARS TO YOUR EYES AND CHILLBUMPS ON MY ARMS. HIS MUSIC IS SO SOUL SEARCHING AND JUST SO HONEST. THERE ARE NOT THAT MANY GOOD SONG WRITERS THAT COULD EVEN COMPARE TO THIS REMARKABLE MAN. KEEP UP YOUR GREAT WORK ROGER AND LET THE WORLD SEE WHAT ROGER ALAN WADE IS MADE OF. AMAZING SONGS FROM A GREAT MAN I HAVE ALWAYS KNOWN YOU WOULD BE BIG TIME FROM THE FIRST SONG I EVER HEARD OF YOURS. CMT NEEDS TO LET OTHER PEOPLE HEAR YOUR WONDERFUL GREAT MUSIC.I AM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR WORKING SO HARD.
Natalie says:
Roger Alan Wade is one of the last real deals left in country music and this video proves it. This would be a great addition to CMT’s lineup. This song is the epitome of country music.
Josh Price says:
Great video, great song!
Lori says:
Love the song and video. CMT would be wise to put this on the air.
Mike from Orlando says:
I love Roger…..I listen to both his albums more so than any other country music I own, except maybe Johnny Cash. I would love to see the new RAW, The First Time I Saw Warlon” when I turn on CMT.
Mike
Paul says:
CMT should be playing this nonstop. It’s pne of the best country songs in years.
chad fleming says:
If anyone should be on CMT it is Roger. Anyone who has heard his music knows what kind of talent he has as a singer/songwriter. Truly a master in the craft of songwriting and a true country voice, his name must be included in the same breath as waylon, willie and the boys……forget all this other junk they play and force down everyone’s throat nowadays, there’s a few good ones left but……Roger Alan Wade is the real deal.
CMT get with the program
Jim Boles says:
You have gotta play this video on CMT. This is as country as it gets! Stop playing all those crappy shows that have nothing to do with country music and get Roger Alan Wade on there. Country history in the making!
Dustin Corl says:
AMAZING video! I have seen RAW several times, he is one of the last few true American country artist/songwriters. Being a huge Waylon fan this gives this fills a void that many of todays new country musicians never knew existed. Thanks RAW and thank you Johnny and everyone else involved for making such a great video! CMT you have GOT to play this if you want TRUE country music!
Rick W’nthe nooga says:
Why is it that stuff this great isn’t on regular rotation, while generic, vanilla bland stuff is on regular rotation? This is awesome!!!!! Roots based music that is powerful, with a helluva video to carry the vision. Way to go RAW!!
EARL WADE says:
LOVE THEM WADES, BOB AND PHYLLIS AND ALL THE FAMILY, INCLUDING INLAWS AND OUTLAWS.
Shandy says:
Put this on the tube!!!!!
If you don’t you are a boob!
Stick it on the tele.
I like it more than jelly!
show it on the screen
it’s the best darn thing i’ve seen!
anyway…what up? show it on the station already.
Kay Andrews says:
The First Time I Saw Waylon illustrates the point at which a young man connects, in a deeply meaningful way, with an icon who sings the Truth of his life. Roger, in recalling this moment in his own life, reminds us all of our own painful and joyous pathways and epiphanies. Roger’s work is what country music is intended to be…simple truth about American life. His philosophy is that of American pragmatism, and deserves to be heard by the American public. RAW is the Mark Twain of contemporary country music.
Dave says:
Didn’t Roger Alan wade write “Family Tradition”? I belive he did. CMT should really put this in rotation, it’s a great song, and shares a great story. And he ain’t country, then CMT isn’t either.
Justin Bristol says:
Hey this is amazing play the video on cmt
Bad Brad says:
I don’t know this guy nor have i heard any of his music, but i love this video. You got to love these kind of videos with the raw footage. Makes you think bout the good old days.
Meghan says:
This video is so good!!! It really should be played on CMT!
Nyte says:
This video has what so many other videos are missing…heart. Please put this in the regular rotation CMT!
MIKE says:
Roger Alan Wade is the man! This is an awesome video. Please play it on CMT!
Truthwillfindyou says:
Love it love it love it love it!!!!! Great video, amazing song, cant really do it justice with anything I say but I think its great! :)
Amanda says:
Amazing Video! I love it!
Natasha says:
I love the song and the video! They are both so sweet!!
Jacque says:
Really beautiful song and touching video.
jason says:
i love this song and the video is beautiful. hope to see it on cmt soon.
willie nelson fan says:
Everything Johnny Knoxville does I am blown away with and through him I’ve found thankfully Roger. They’re the best! I listen to their show every Saturday, can’t wait for more! You guys keep it up! This video is amazing just like the song.
Brian says:
Awesome song. Someone like Rog deserves to be reconized as a heck of a songwriter/singer. He paid his dues now he deserves to be reconized. Keep on Keepin on!
jennifer says:
CMT PLAY THIS VIDEO!!!!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!
heather says:
I love Roger and Johnny. I hope they both have much more success in the future. This video is amazing.
Terry says:
Excellent video, Roger Rocks!!! lol
Ted says:
This video is awesome. I really enjoyed all of it and would like to see more like it. It really is a great video and song. Thanks for sharing it.
Aundrea says:
Love the song! Love the video! CMT please put this on the air! We want more REAL country like this!
Emily Curlin says:
I love this song and its really cool I love the video too. I even love how they put the real family pictures and waylon jennings. its a great song and it reminds me how much waylon was so good. If waylon was still around today and heard this song. he would thought it was cool. he would of helped roger if he could.
Thats what I think waylon would do. I hope you play rogers video on the rotation. I really don’t care for todays new music. Roger really is someone I think in someway bring the classic country back. I believe strongly that his music is something I could be happy about because it takes me back to that old country music in the 70’s,60’s and the 50’s.
thats what I think we need today. is Classic country and the roots showing.
so please people and anyone who reads this please help Roger and knoxville play it on cmt.
we need this music.
Rick says:
Roger is really great, I would love to see the video on the TV.
sammy says:
Great song and video. Raw and true just like all great country music.
beaver boys@ the wakshak says:
tahts what it’s all about baby,geeetar and thsoe we love…how do we get you back @ the stagecoach festival?
Yasmen says:
Wow! I like it really pretty song!
Bethany says:
awsome video! hope to see it on cmt!
Randy says:
This is such a Great Song. Roger is Proof that REAL Country Music is still Possible.
Kelly says:
This is a great song and video. It has to be played on CMT over and over again. Roger is amazing. Much better than some of the other stuff that gets shown all the time.
Beefie says:
Roger is awesome, Ive loved his music every since I first heard his song “If you’re gonna be dumb you’ve gotta be tough” it reminds me so much of my own life and times.
SuZi says:
Great song and great video…good job to both Roger and Knoxville :)
: D says:
Wow, this song gives me the chills every time I hear it. I love it!
Tam O’Clannie says:
before roger alan wade, there was very little country i enjoyed. other than johnny cash and willie nelson, i didn’t get into it much. but roger alan wade got me back into country, or at least the kind that actually has a bit of heart. i don’t wanna hear toby keith rapping about himself. i wanna hear this. we need more roger alan wade.
Katie says:
This is absolutely beautiful. Kudos to everyone involved! :)
Jarrod says:
This is REAL…this is what should be getting played, not that wanna-be country. Big thumbs up from all the fans in Australia.
Angie says:
Great song and video!! See you again in Nooga!!! Tell Rhonda that Angie said hello!!
Cathy says:
Great song and video! I hope to see it on CMT soon!!!!!!!
Jean says:
What a great video! Roger Alan Wade has the best music. it is real country. CMT has to play this so more people can see what a great singer/songwriter/muscian Roger Alan Wade really is!!! CMT–PLAY THIS VIDEO!!!!!
sarah says:
so roger alan wade posted a bulliten on myspace.. i read it and watched this video..
this video is soo amazing! i love it so much.. i put the song on my profile.. johnny and roger did amazing job!!
Jimmy Connors says:
Roger Alan Wade is the inly country music singer I can stand to listen to. With the exceotion of Roger I hate country. He is a brilliant artist and diserves alot of praise for his work. My only regret is that you can’t find many of his songs on LimeWire.
becca says:
they need to air this
it’s great
Laurien. says:
I love the song, I love the video, I love all songs of Roger Alan Wade and I love how many effort everyone put into this musicvideo! What more can I say!? they MUST air this! This is a wonderful song and an amazing videoclip! It sure is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard!!!!I LOVE IT!
Lily says:
great song ! great video !
T.Sgt. Rathje U.S.A.F. says:
YOU ROCK I Love Your Music!!!!
Ilaria says:
i just saw the video. as always, roger’s songs are awesome and the video is great!
go roger!
That Guy says:
Loved every minute of it. Great song and great vid. VIVA J.A.W.!!!!!
HotDog12345654 says:
good video an great song
Geoff James says:
Awesome Video!! Your music is Amazing! Hope to see many more from you sir!!!
bandito says:
play this video on CMT. this is country. I love waylon and i love R.A.W.
Jonathan says:
wow… wot a song. this means prob alot to alan. so much history to his past. alan’s music has been so gifted. its gd to see johnny knoxville rogers cousin in the video. possibly rogers best song yet. gd luck to u buddy
Dan Connor says:
A very moving song, and a very appropriate video to go with it.
Vangie says:
Great video ! Roger is a amazing singer and song writer. This is my kind of REAL country music.
RAW video must be aired !!!
Amy says:
I absolutely love to hear Roger sing! We need to see more of him!
jaxxy says:
that’s such a wonderful song… man… really nice! ;)) and the video fits perfekt. i like it very much!
thanks for the good music!!
greetings from germany ;)
Amie says:
great video! roger is one of my favourite singers.
mick p` says:
Love it! CMT should play this instead of all that Keith Toby crap.
Tam O’Clannie says:
i don’t know how many times i’ve watched this now on jackassworld.com. i’d watch it here, but apparently i’m not allowed to because i live in canada. it sure would be nice if a certain country music television channel would play it on the TV. that would make my day….
SIMA says:
really really really nice !
i love it … you know it just took my to my childhood memories & i could remember some old/good moments with all the details … and … that feels really really really nice …
Roccia says:
definitely a nice song.
Monty says:
song almost made me cry. loved it.
Katy :) says:
Wow This is absolutely amazing ! The song is just wonderful, and so is the video !
FRAZIER says:
GREAT VIDEO! THE MAN IS AWESOME…
BearJohnson says:
Great video fellas. Love this song!
fish killscats says:
awesome video and a great song to go along with it roger you rock man and knoxville great job directing it man
sam says:
cool video knoxville you’re the new tremaine.
sam says:
roger allan wade you rock
Justin says:
What an amazing voice!! I liked seeing the 8mm footage. Roger Alan Wade is REAL country.
Joy says:
Roger will make a country music lover out of anybody…what a great and awe-inspiring video…would love to see more of them.
Mianus says:
what a warming video that fits perfectly together with that wonderful song =)
awesome job knox and all the other guys ;)
RAW rocks!
ag3ntmiket013 says:
I think this should be televised, great work… everyone should look up If You’re Gonna Be Dumb… another great song by Roger Alan Wade
UncleJ. Mincey says:
Great song and video!!! I’ve been keeping up with Roger and Johnny for years now and i hope to see this video get a lot of airtime!!
Allendorf says:
i could listen to this song all day. awesome job as always roger!
tyler durden says:
Great video. R.A.W. is phenomenal. How about Loving Man next Johnny?
Jordan says:
Not a huge country music fan but that was F’ing sick!!!
Alli says:
Roger is a brilliant song writer in my book and a hell of a guy. It’s hard to pick just one favorite Roger Alan Wade song, but this is one of my faves. I love the video. Let the world see what they r missing. Play the video CMT!
Steelers says:
Wow.
Goose bumps man.
This is what country music is SUPPOSED to be like.
RAW: The Real Deal.
Jeremy E says:
I’m a long time R.A.W. fan & I knew this song was something special the 1st time I heard it. Knox definately did the song justice w/this video!
Good job boys & thanks for all the great songs Rog!
PUT THIS VIDEO ON TV FOR THE WORLD TO ENJOY!
jessica says:
good video!!! johnny did a good job. but even better song! roger did a good job writting it.
Adam Smith says:
People that don’t know about R.A.W should.
CMT needs to play this video for the millions of people that deserve to hear it.
Mr. Cox says:
Rog, you RULE! This video is fantastic! Alot better than a bunch of the new country out there.
Kota says:
i’ve had this song stuck in my head all day….it’s damn beautiful.
Chris K. says:
Great song Roger,great video Johnny!Hope too see it on CMT soon…..Keep the songs rollin & the vids showin!
Judy says:
Great video and great song!
Bobby J says:
I love this video, it is a picture into the man, and one of Roger’s main inspiratins, who shall never be forgotton.
Susan says:
:)
Jeannie says:
GREAT!!
Christal - Florida Girl says:
I am a huge CMT fan, I watch the top 10 countdown every weekend. I am also a big fan of RAW. Please play his video.
It is a great song tribute to the great Waylon!!
I think your viewers would appreciate it.
shaun says:
Great song and fantastic video. YOU go Rog!
Hannah Rice says:
wow this song blows me away. i love it!!! Roger is amazing as always. PJ you did an amazing job. thank you Dimitry and Seth for your amazing skills in helping make this video. You guys are the best!
Chris Leonard says:
Put this on TV already so we can call you Country Music Television NOT Contrived Music Television! The People Have Spoken! Hahaha!
becca says:
Thank you for posting this; I love Roger Alan Wade’s music and this video was very touching (especially to someone who grew up on Outlaw country music). Please play more R.A.W.!
dougie D says:
this is grear vid here. u guys would be dumb not to get this main channel airtime.this man here is remarkable and has a true talant.and a voice that is unmistakable, kinda like when u hear george jones you know it’s george jones,when you hear R A W you know it’s R A W.
Nate says:
Loved the video Roger! If only CMT would play real country like this on tv maybe country artists that love outlaw country wouldn’t have to go more commercial to make it. Roger is an amazing artist, I would love to see more support for him and others like him. Support outlaw country!
Ashley says:
Amazing song and video. I’d love to see this on CMT
marisa says:
duuuuude I love this (:
Matt Burns says:
I just made love to this video. yeehaw!
kimberly says:
I love roger and his music, it’s real and straight from the heart. rock on rog!!!
Jessica says:
I LOVE this video!! Beautiful song! Roger Alan Wade is an amazing singer and guitar player. Johnny did wonderfully directing the video.
Tom McDaniel says:
Hey Roger, great song. I really wish we could all get together again. Keep up the good work. Tell your Mom and Dad and your siblings I said hello. Stay sober. Tom (I’s Drunk) McDaniel
Jason Meatball Eiler says:
This is Roger at his finest! CMT needs to do the smart thing and make this available to regular viewers of the cable show! Way to go Rog, love the video Johnny~
Belinda says:
Hey cuz,
Great video of Roger & family, really shot well. Love listening to you two on Big Ass Happy Family. My sister
Wanda & Pete Halsey & I (Belinda), just got done watching over Christmas some old & new Family Reunion videos. Great
fun!!!
Luis says:
Hey Roger that was real good. Great directing style Knoxville you have a lot of great friends standing by you and Roger.
Matthew Ellis says:
I’m really not overall a huge country fan. But pretty much everything Roger Alan Wade puts out, I listen to. It’s not this new pop country or anything like that, he just overall puts out a song that anyone can enjoy. And man, can he belt those vocals out, so good.
Tommy says:
Roger i’m blown away again good work love ya cousin tom nashville
Keith says:
NOW THIS IS COUNTRY !!! Great song and takes me back to when country music was real!
Rance says:
Loved this song first time I heard it and mow that I’ve seen it it’s even better.Way to go Rog.
beth says:
I loved it and hope to hear it again soon!!
mike says:
You have to put this on TV, its great!!
wanda staton says:
I love this video. Roger has a great country voice and he’s lots of fun
Della says:
Roger I just love you so much! The video is awesome! Mullens’ loves your music and I have loved making you Biscuits and Gravey after a Friday Night performance. We miss you! You’re the Best! and We’re Proud of You!
Anne says:
Wow! What great song writing! That’s what country music needs. Where has this guy been?
Alia says:
Nice vid!!!
MichelleD says:
Awesome work guys! Keep it coming Rog’!
Joleen says:
The video is awsome for a great song and the relationship that Roger & Johnny have is just fabulous!!!!
Kevin says:
Awesome video. The footage touches the heart just as the song touches the soul. This song and video are a perfect match from an obviously great team of thoughtful, creative individuals.
leanne says:
good song + nice vid :) i love u johnny :D
Jerry says:
Great song, Great video!!!!!! Hope to see more
Philson says:
Long time Waylon fan think its great. First time I heard Waylon in 1968 I stopped rigth along the road to listen. Keep up great work….
Campbell says:
Great song. Great video. Proud that he is from Chattanooga.
winston Wallin says:
I love this song and the video is amazing.Country music has gotten away from what it was.This is a great song and the perfect tribute to Waylon.He would have loved this song.Roger Alan Wade is a great song writer.
winston Wallin says:
I love this song.Roger Alan Wade is awesome.
Billy Zane says:
Awesome song!!!!!
Kat says:
It’s an amazing beautiful song, and a great video to match! Put real country back on CMT and play this video!!
medtype1 says:
Touching video and beautiful lyrics, enhanced by the authencity of a loving family and very talented musician.
James says:
Roger Alan Wade is like a breath of fresh air compared to all of the corporate country you guys normally play. Thank you. It’s nice that CMT has finally played some REAL COUNTRY MUSIC!!!
Mary says:
I love it. Roger is a very old friend of mine and I’m so proud of him. All the best buddy.
Kevin P. O’Keefe, Esq
Lisa says:
My friend Bridget told me about this and I finally got to see it. It is really amazing,loved loved loved it. I am a big fan of Waylon and this song does him justice but what else can you say about it you really need to put it on CMT so everyone who is a fan can see it.
Joshua says:
GREAT SONG AND VIDEO! I LOVE ROGER ALAN WADE!