Hillary Scott and 11-Year-Old Daughter Eisele Kaye Team Up For Heartwarming Holiday Tune, ‘Hard To Wait For Christmas’
It looks like Eisele Kaye might be following in her mom’s footsteps!
Hillary Scott, Eisele Kay; Photo Courtesy YouTube
Will Hillary Scott’s eldest daughter, Eisele Kaye, carry on the family’s musical legacy? It appears so!
Scott, of country supergroup Lady A, introduced fans to the musical talents of her 11 year old Daughter, Eisele Kaye, with the release of a new holiday original, “Hard To Wait For Christmas.” The heartwarming tune features the mother and daughter pair singing together, bringing the magic of the holiday season to life throughout the joyous tune.
Eisele Kaye not only lends her vocals to the song but also co-wrote it with her parents, Chris Tyrrell and Hillary Scott, making it even more meaningful.
The inspiration for the song came from a family discussion about advent calendars and the way the anticipation of Christmas is felt at any age.
“Hard To Wait For Christmas” captures the joy of the holiday season, from the magic of Santa to decorating cookies, while also highlighting the true meaning of Christmas.
On the chorus they sing, “It’s hard to wait for Christmas/ All the joy there is to share/ The cookies baking in the oven/ The sweetest smell that fill the air/ Let’s hold our hope/ And shine our light/ Before it’s Christmas Eve/ We know this season’s so much more than presents and a tree/ But honestly/ It’s hard to wait for Christmas.”
The release of the song was paired with an adorable visualizer featuring Hillary Scott and her husband, Chris Tyrrell, plus Eisele Kaye and her younger twin sisters, Emory and Betsy. The clip showcases behind-the-scenes moments from the song’s studio recording and their festive Christmas card photoshoot.
“We hope this song makes families smile and encourages them to laugh and have fun together as they wait patiently (or not!) for Christmas,” shares Scott. “My favorite line from the song is about how it feels better to give than to receive, and if we could say anything about the Christmas season, it is that we hope you have a giving heart. That’s what really makes Christmas special – the gift of your time to the people you love, and the gift of your generosity to those in need.”
“Hard To Wait For Christmas” was produced by Scott, Tyrrell and Ryan Gore and is filled with familiar sounds of the holiday season, making it an instant Christmas classic.
This isn’t the first time nine-time GRAMMY winner Hillary Scott has released music outside of Lady A. In 2016, she released the album Love Remains in collaboration with her family. The project featured Hillary Scott, her father, Lang Scott, her mom, Linda Davis and her younger sister, Rylee Scott. The album went on to take home the GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music album and the lead single, “Thy Will” was awarded the the title of Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance Song.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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