Powerhouse vocalist, Broadway standout and viral sensation Kelsie Watts is bringing warmth and wonder to the holidays with her new original single “Christmas In New York.” Following her celebrated debut as Queen Jane Seymour in the Tony Award-winning musical SIX, Watts now delivers a heartfelt midtempo track that captures both the magic of Manhattan in December and the yearning to share that magic with someone special.
Inspired by snowflakes on Broadway, the lights of Fifth Avenue and the timeless joy of the Rockettes, “Christmas In New York” is as cinematic as it is intimate. With touching lines like “Nothing’s ever the same, when you’re not riding next to me on the subway,” Watts weaves in a quiet longing beneath the city’s sparkle. “I wanted it to feel like a love letter to New York,” she shares. “It’s joyful, nostalgic, and full of magic.”
Watts has captivated millions with her viral vocal performances—over 200 million views and counting—and continues to bridge Broadway energy with pop accessibility. Her growing catalog includes powerful anthems like “Live Out Loud,” “I Can’t Say Goodbye,” “Look What You Missed,” “Fit In” and more, collaborating with legends like AJ McLean and Diane Warren, and earning praise from LADYGUNN, NPR, and The Voice judges.
With the release of “Christmas In New York,” a Top 20 single climbing the digital radio charts and a spotlight in the upcoming GRAMMY’s Reimagined series, Watts is entering a radiant new era. From viral videos to Broadway stages to holiday playlists worldwide, Kelsie Watts is cementing herself as one of pop music’s most dynamic voices—and she’s only getting started.