GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Hillary Scott of Lady A and her eleven-year-old daughter, Eisele Kaye, brought holiday magic to NBC’s TODAY show yesterday. The duo delivered a heartfelt debut TV performance of their festive track ‘Hard To Wait For Christmas' and sat down with Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin to discuss creating the song together, Eisele’s budding passion for music, and the special generational connection music brings to their family.
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Written by Scott, her husband Chris Tyrrell, and Eisele Kaye, the song was inspired by a family conversation about an advent calendar and the universal anticipation of Christmas. Produced by Scott, Tyrrell, and Ryan Gore, the track’s brassy trombones and subtle jingle bells bring a vibrant dose of holiday cheer, making it a tune for all ages.
CountryNow raves the song “brings the magic of the holiday season to life,” while American Songwriter highlights its accompanying music video as the perfect celebration of family holiday joy. Featuring behind-the-scenes clips from the recording studio and a festive Christmas card photoshoot, the video is full of heartwarming moments.
Hillary Scott, a nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and one-third of the iconic group Lady A, is no stranger to creating memorable music. Lady A has earned 11 No. 1 hits, multiple Billboard Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and three consecutive ACM and CMA “Vocal Group of the Year” trophies. Known for their rich harmonies and emotional storytelling, Lady A has become one of the premier vocal groups of the 21st century, seamlessly blending country, pop, and rock influences.
Beyond her work with Lady A, Scott’s songwriting credits include chart-toppers like Sara Evans’ No. 1 single ‘A Little Bit Stronger.' She also found success with her family project, LOVE REMAINS, which topped the Billboard Christian Albums chart and earned Hillary Scott & The Scott Family GRAMMY® Awards for both the album and its single ‘Thy Will.'
“Hard To Wait For Christmas” continues Scott’s legacy of crafting music that resonates across generations, this time with her daughter by her side.
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