The moment Sydnie Christmas took her first breath before singing “Time, Love & Tenderness,” the Lowry Theatre fell silent. What followed wasn’t just a cover, it was a revelation as her voice wrapped around every note with such tenderness and power that even Michael Bolton himself would have stood to applaud. This performance redefines what it means to make a classic song your own.
With just a piano’s gentle introduction, Sydnie transforms the ’90s power ballad into something intimate and breathtaking. Watch how she builds the song like a master storyteller starting with vulnerable whispers before unleashing those astonishing high notes that seem to hang in the air. The way she caresses the lyrics makes you hear new meaning in every word, proving why she’s Britain’s most exciting vocal discovery.
SYDNIE CHRISTMAS – TIME, LOVE & TENDERNESS (MICHAEL BOLTON COVER) – LIVE AT THE LOWRY THEATRE 100225
You can hear pins drop during the performance, then thunderous applause as the final note fades. Online, viewers wrote: “I’ve never cried at this song before today,” and “Her voice reaches right into your chest.” Even the band members were visibly moved, exchanging glances of awe as Sydnie’s vocals soared to impossible heights.
While this ballad showcases Sydnie’s emotional depth, her performance of “River Deep – Mountain High” reveals her untamed rock spirit. Watch how she attacks Tina Turner’s classic with volcanic energy, trading tender vulnerability for raw power that’ll make your hair stand on end, proving her voice contains multitudes.
River Deep, Mountain High — Halimah Kyrgios & Sydnie Christmas
This cover is a full-body musical experience. Sydnie channels Tina’s legendary energy while adding her raspy edge, growling through verses before exploding into the chorus. The BBC session’s intimate setting makes it even more impressive, no studio tricks, just pure vocal power that leaves the radio hosts speechless. Fans call it “the performance that proves she can sing absolutely anything.”
Sydnie shares her musical journey with refreshing honesty across platforms from rehearsal snippets to personal reflections on her rapid rise. Follow her to witness an artist staying grounded while reaching extraordinary heights.