Lady A's This Winter's Night: A Festive Celebration at the Ryman Auditorium
Lady A recently concluded their first-ever Christmas tour with a three-night residency at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The trio, consisting of Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood, delighted fans with a mix of Christmas classics and original holiday songs from their albums On This Winter's Night and On This Winter’s Night: Volume 2. The tour was inspired by the theme of family, with Scott and Kelley welcoming new babies earlier in the year.
During the tour, Lady A performed at the iconic Ryman Auditorium, where they showcased their festive spirit with exclusive Hatch Show Print posters for each night of the residency. The band members, including Hillary Scott and her husband Chris Tyrrell, were captured backstage before the shows, adding to the excitement of the holiday performances. The group also invited children from the audience and band to join them on stage for a heartwarming rendition of "Silent Night."
One of the special moments of the tour was when each band member invited their father to read a part of the Christmas story from Luke 2:8-12 during the set. Dave Haywood's father had the honor of participating in the reading on the first night in Nashville. The band also hosted an exclusive VIP performance before each show, where they sang fan-favorite songs, answered questions, and shared behind-the-scenes stories from their years on the road.
Lady A's performances at the Ryman Auditorium were filled with holiday cheer, as fans brought their family Christmas cards to the show to be placed in a mailbox. One lucky fan was chosen each night to receive a signed vinyl of the band's Christmas album and a brand-new Audiotechnica turntable. Additionally, Hillary Scott surprised Charles Kelley with a replica of the iconic leg lamp from "A Christmas Story," a nod to one of the band's favorite holiday movies.
In conclusion, Lady A's This Winter's Night holiday tour was a festive celebration of music, family, and joy. The trio's performances at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville were filled with heartwarming moments and holiday spirit, making it a memorable experience for fans and band members alike.