It’s Christmastime…OH YA

I like Christmas. But I didn’t always. There were years when I felt like I’d like to lie down for a long winters nap … and avoid it all-together.

Now, for me - this holiday has a way of making everything feel a little brighter, even when life is moving at full speed.

This year, being on tour with Broadsway has added an extra layer of excitement. Stepping onstage, hearing the first notes ring out, and feeling the room shift into that warm holiday energy has been nothing short of magic. There’s something about performing during this season that heightens every emotion—joy feels bigger, nostalgia hits deeper, and the sense of togetherness becomes almost tangible.

What’s surprised me most is how openly people share their reactions with us after shows. They’ll tell us how a song reminded them of someone they miss, or how a carol suddenly made them feel like a kid again. Others say they walked in feeling stressed out, but walked out feeling better and into the spirit! Moments like that remind me just how powerful music really is. It moves through people, stirs things up, and connects us in ways that words alone can’t. And honestly, we as performers feel that right alongside the audience—those highs, the tender moments, all of it.

But beneath the sparkle of the season, it’s no secret that things are tough for many right now. We hear it in conversations, see it in the world, and sometimes in ourselves. Balancing joy with the weight people carry isn’t always easy, but I’ve learned that acknowledging both sides is a big part of being human. Music doesn’t necessarily erase hardship, but it can help us feel more steady as we navigate it. So, I try to show up for each show with gratitude, keeping space for both the celebration and the struggle.

Maybe that’s the real spirit of this season: finding small pockets of peace, sharing them with others, and letting the music do the rest.