What happens when you mix a funny holiday outfit, a guitar, and a voice as sweet as honey? You get a viral video that is melting hearts all over the internet!
American Idol winner Hannah Harper teamed up with her brother for a very special performance. To get everyone into the holiday spirit, Hannah dressed up in silly Christmas clothes and picked up her guitar to cover a famous country song: “Hard Candy Christmas” by the legendary Dolly Parton.
Hard Candy Christmas By Dolly Parton
Even though she was wearing a funny outfit, Hannah’s singing was absolutely beautiful. Her voice sounded so pure and sweet that thousands of fans flooded the comments to praise her. Many people said she sounded just like Alison Krauss, another famous country singer with a magical voice.
One fan even wrote that Hannah’s singing was so captivating, they would stop whatever they were doing just to listen to her.
But this track is much more than just a fun holiday tune. Dolly Parton first released “Hard Candy Christmas” in 1982 for the movie The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
Dolly Parton – Hard Candy Christmas (Official Audio)
It is a legendary song about staying hopeful and strong, even when times are really tough. Because the song has so much meaning, Hannah’s video did something truly amazing: it helped people heal. One viewer shared a heartbreaking story about losing their family, writing that Hannah’s beautiful version helped them get through the hardest times. Another fan said closing their eyes took them back to the 1980s when life was much simpler.
“Whoever you are sweetheart, you made me smile and cry at the same time. You’re an angel.” — Grateful Fan.
Because Hannah did such an incredible job bringing this classic song back to life, country music fans now have one giant wish. They are practically begging to see Hannah and Dolly Parton stand on stage together for a real duet!
Seeing the young Idol winner sing this exact track beside the Queen of Country herself would be a dream come true for millions. Until that happens, fans will keep replaying Hannah’s cozy video, proving that a great song and a stunning voice can bring joy to the world any time of the year!