Irish Boy Gives Fantastic Cover Of George Jones’ Ballad ‘Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes’

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A talented young man from Ireland by the name of Keelan payed a stunning tribute to one of the finest vocalists to ever grace the genre of country music, delivering a striking rendition of George Jones’ “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes.”

Donning a country-esque flannel while armed with his acoustic guitar, the young vocalist showed off his deep sultry vocals, perfectly executing even the most difficult notes the song requires. The video – created by Steve Bloor Media Productions – was shot entirely in black and white, giving an overall classic feel to the performance.

Throughout his masterful performance, footage of the country music legends referenced in the song flash across the screen, including greats such as Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, and more.

 

“Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” was recorded by Jones’ as the title track to his 1985 album, the song reaching international success and peaking at number three on Billboard‘s country chart.

You can listen to Keelan’s rendition of “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” below.