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Hannah Kerr and Austin French Join Together For Jazzy Rendition of “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear,” Dropping Today (11/15)

Kerr and French Launch “Midnight Clear Christmas Tour” on 12/11

Fall “Let It Begin Tour” with Big Daddy Weave Wraps This Weekend


Hannah Kerr and Austin French Join Together For Jazzy Rendition of 'It Came Upon A Midnight Clear'


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NEWS SOURCE: Curb Records
November 15, 2024

Nashville, Tenn. (November 15, 2024) — Curb Records recording artist Hannah Kerr joins acclaimed artist Austin French for a jazzy rendition of “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear,” available today (11/15) — listen HERE. The new collaboration — set to impact Christian radio this holiday season — will provide the soundtrack for the duo’s co-headline “Midnight Clear Christmas Tour,” visiting select cities throughout December.

Serving up a timeless message with a vintage Christmas sound, Kerr and French engage in lively banter as their talented backing band chases musical indulgences on piano, drums, upright bass and trumpet. The jazz combo provides a nostalgic backdrop for the pair’s warm, joyful vocals on this fresh reimagining of the Christmas classic. Keith Everette Smith (Tasha Layton, TobyMac’s Diverse City Band) produced the track and arranged the song with studio veteran Tony Guerrero.

The new Christmas offering comes on the heels of Kerr’s second full-length album, As I Am, which finds the songstress wrestling her insecurities into the light of grace, seeing God’s goodness in the face of hardship, and ultimately accepting the sovereignty of a loving Father in the wake of uncertainty. Fueled by thoughtful pop and vulnerable balladry, the fresh set reveals the power of her songwriting, with Kerr co-penning each of the collection’s 14 selections, including lead radio single “Changed,” the introspective “If I Were You” and longtime fan favorite “Jesus Is Why.”

The talented singer wraps the fall “Let It Begin Tour” with labelmates Big Daddy Weave this weekend. She’ll kick off the “Midnight Clear Christmas Tour” with French on Dec. 11.

Stream or purchase “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (feat. Austin French)” HERE.For tour tickets and more information, visit www.hannahkerrmusic.com.

Hannah Kerr on Big Daddy Weave’s “Let It Begin Tour”

Nov. 15 — Souderton, PA

Nov. 16 — Warsaw, IN

Nov. 17 — Steelville, MO

Hannah Kerr and Austin French’s “Midnight Clear Christmas Tour”

Dec. 11 — Fort Wayne, IN

Dec. 13 — Fayetteville, GA

Dec. 14 — Jacksonville, FL

Dec. 15 — Orlando, FL

Dec. 16 — Deland, FL

About Hannah Kerr:

Curb recording artist/songwriter Hannah Kerr has nearly 160 million career streams, including her Top 15 hit “Warrior,” Top 20 “Split The Sea,” and Top 30 “Same God.” Co-written by Kerr, along with Matt Maher, “Your Love Defends Me” propelled her to win the award for Most Played Song at the 2018 ASCAP Christian Awards. Kerr has shared the stage with fellow Christian artists, including Big Daddy Weave, Casting Crowns, Matt Maher, for KING + COUNTRY, Newsboys, and Kari Jobe. A graduate of Belmont University with a degree in Christian Leadership, Hannah Kerr married songwriter/musician Jason Earley in March 2020. Kerr and her husband currently reside in Nashville. Hannah’s current radio single, “Changed,” is from her new 14-track album, As I Am. New for Christmas 2024, Kerr will release “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (feat. Austin French)” on November 15, 2024.

About Curb Records:

Celebrating 60 years in business, Curb Records is the largest independently distributed record company in America. Owned and operated by Mike Curb and founded in 1964, Curb Records has achieved 435 number one records, over 1,500 Top Ten records and charted over 4,500 total records. With over a half century in operation, Curb Records has been influential in the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including: Tim McGraw, Hank Williams Jr., Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Dylan Scott, Sawyer Brown, for KING & COUNTRY, Wyn Starks, Wynonna, Lyle Lovett, Big Daddy Weave, We Are Messengers, Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Hannah Ellis, Mo Pitney, Hal Ketchum, and Kelsey Hart, among many others.



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For more info on Austin French, visit the JFH Artists Database.


 

 

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