The War and Treaty Soar with ‘Stealing A Kiss’ at During Macy’s Fireworks Special

Husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty delivered a soaring performance of “Stealing A Kiss” during the 48th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special on NBC. 

Performing from the Edge at Hudson Yards on the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter showcased their unique blend of country and soul in front of a group of lucky fans, plus thousands watching at home. 

Michael and Tanya withstood the blustery conditions atop the edge for the performance and powered through despite the high winds, which had the fringe on Tanya’s outfit fluttering wildly in the air. 

The song was co-written by the couple and was inspired by their deep passion for each other.

“This song feels like a shot of red bull after an 8-hour shift with two more to go,” Michael shared upon the song’s release. “Tanya and I are super excited to deliver this envelope of country soul to our world.”

“Stealing A Kiss” was released this Spring and follows the duo’s major label debut, Lover’s Game. 

Ahead of their performance, co-host Zuri Hall acknowledged members of the United States military while standing alongside a member from each branch. It was the perfect segue into The War and Treaty’s performance as Michael Trotter Jr. is a proud Army veteran. 

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks was co-hosted by country singer Mickey Guyton with Access Hollywood’s Zuri Hall. 

The two-hour celebration also featured performances by Lainey Wilson, Brandy Clark, Luis Fonsi, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, and more. 

“Year after year, this telecast never fails to inspire and awe, lighting up the New York skyline with a fireworks display that’s unmatched,” Jen Neal, Executive Vice President of Live Events and Specials, NBCU Entertainment, previously stated. “It’s this type of live programming event that brings us together as a nation, highlighting the distinctiveness of both our NBC and Peacock brands.”

In addition to the musical performances, the 48th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks event, of course, featured a beautiful display of fireworks. With more than 60,000 shells, the Macy’s Fireworks showcased over 30 colors and introduced never-before-seen effects. Fired from five barges on the Hudson River, the pyrotechnics reached heights of 1,000 feet before falling down to the water’s edge.

The 2024 edition of the Fireworks debuted a custom-made effect at the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. This new feature included a silver cascading burst that created a central kaleidoscope with alternating red and blue colors, filling the sky with brilliance. 

Additional effects, such as cross rings, strobing comets, waterfalls, Saturn circles, crackling pistils, and special ghost pyro that alternated between multiple hues, captivated viewers nationwide. The event culminated in the signature, fan-favorite moment known as the Macy’s Golden Mile.