Old-Timer Steals the Show At Wedding Reception
– A tear-jerking viral video has stirred up the internet, featuring an elderly gentleman DJing at a wedding using only CDs.
– The elderly man is said to be the bride’s grandfather who came all the way from Kentucky to DJ her wedding and showcased his collection of vintage country music CDs.
– The clip sees him raise a toast to the newlyweds and suddenly breaking into a goosebump-inducing version of ‘My Old Kentucky Home.’
– The twangy, hearty voice of the grandfather transported the crowd back to the golden era of country music.
– Many online viewers shared their touched responses, including one commenter who said it was the “sweetest nugget of country music sincerity” they’d seen in a long time.
Hot Take From Yours Truly
Just when I think the internet can’t surprise me with its whims and wonders, along comes this sweet ol’ gent from Kentucky, stealing hearts faster than a hog steals corn! Bless his cotton socks, using those vintage country music CDs to DJ his granddaughter’s wedding. Not only did he manage to yank our heartstrings with a heavy dose of nostalgia, he went ahead and sang ‘My Old Kentucky Home,’— now if that doesn’t moisten your eye corners!
Reminds me of when my granddaddy would bring out his ol’ guitar and start picking at those strings like he was weaving magic. Darlin’s, this right here reaffirms that the roots of country music are as strong as our southern grit and grandpa’s homemade moonshine. In a world full of remixes and autotunes, this wonderful display of simplicity and authenticity is as refreshing as a cool breeze on a hot summer day. Y’all better start digging through your pops’ music collection. You never know what golden tunes you might find.
As my sweet grandma would say, “Bless your heart if you can appreciate the old as gold!” So here’s to the elderly gentleman who reminded us to cherish the old, while making new memories. Let’s all raise a glass to the sweetest nugget of country music sincerity we’ve seen in a dog’s age! Lordy, I need a tissue. Y’all got room for one more on that dance floor?
Original article: https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/12/10/the-internet-is-in-a-puddle-of-tears-after-heartwarming-clip-of-elderly-man-djing-a-wedding-with-cds-goes-viral/