Breakout artist Hope Waidley is ringing in the holiday season with her rendition of John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s, “Happy Xmas (War is Over)”. With the warmth of Hope’s vocals and her soulful flair, the singer/songwriter makes the touching holiday track uniquely her own. “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” doubled as a protest song at its inception, promoting unity and peace amidst political disarray; through Hope’s tenderhearted spin on the track, her version, too, kindles a parallel sense of optimism for the future as this tumultuous year comes to a close.
Hope Waidley is a rare talent and an unforgettable voice. A self-taught singer, lyricist, and guitarist, Hope’s musical influences include Amy Winehouse, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and Bob Marley. Hope has cultivated a bright and breezy sound that is reminiscent of her personality and is sure to make musical waves. Having released her first EP, Hope in 2017 followed by her EP Wonder last summer which included notable singles like “It Rains In Michigan” and “Born Again”. More recently, Hope released her single “Stars”, off of her forthcoming project. She has garnered over 40,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and she is just getting started. Originally from Grass Lake, Michigan, Hope is now living outside of LA, working on music full-time.
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