'Tis the season for some music magic. Throughout the month of December, Harry Connick Jr. will travel the country for his Holiday Celebration 2022 tour.
During the show, Harry will play original songs from his new album Make It Merry including "On This Christmas Morning," a track that offers a snapshot into his holiday. "No matter what's going on in my life, I feel like I've been very fortunate to have my family and just a lot of blessings," the dad of Georgia, 26, Kate, 25, Charlotte, 20, and husband to Jill Goodacre said. "It's a quiet time on that beautiful day to think about those things."
Before becoming a music superstar, Harry was inspired by the performers he witnessed in his native New Orleans. "When I was a kid, I would hear a lot of phenomenal artists live," he said. "When I would go down to the French Quarter and hear them play, I was always blown away. There's too many to mention, but so many musicians that I came in contact with were inspirational to me."
If you ever wondered what's under Harry's piano lid, get ready for the big reveal. It's a painting of the New Orleans skyline.
"There's a lot of improvisation in our shows," Harry teased when giving credit to his band. "Many times, a musician will stand up and play a solo or do something special that nobody could have predicted. You never know when that's going to happen."
When traveling across the country, Harry has a writing and recording set up on his tour bus for when inspiration strikes.
Harry shared a view of what he calls his on-stage office, which includes a piano, microphone and everything he needs to put on a successful show for fans. "I just hope they feel better when they leave from when they came in," Harry said. "I want to give them something that's special and unique."