[28][29], In The New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica's review of the album, he said that their cover of "Mary, Did You Know?" Although they were reluctant to perform it initially, they grew to like it. [4][14] Shaw created an Instagram account to remain connected with friends from her choir. [30] On December 1, 2020, the Shaws were the first performers in the Temple Square Christmas concert "Celebrating the Light of the World" during which they sang "O Come, All Ye Faithful". This story about Mat and Savanna Shaw is part of KSL NewsRadio’s ongoing Heart of Utah program to highlight good news around the state that airs Wednesdays. Savanna approached Mat Shaw, her father, while he was doing yard work to ask him to sing the song with her. [10] The duo placed a second order for 10,000 additional CDs. Mat sang growing up in musical theater in high school and college. They quickly became beloved worldwide for their inspirational messages, polished vocals, and tender relatio Caramanica noted that in their album Mat "booms like a drill sergeant" and Savanna "sings with airy sweep". to use music to share hope and spread joy. After a video of them singing "The Prayer" went viral, Mat … The Shaws chose to include the song in their album very late into its production. “This is like a complete accident, but it was the best accident we’ve ever made.”. They started releasing music videos at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. We would love to hear your good news! [15] The account was her inaugural foray into social media. Davenport offered to pay for the father and daughter to travel to New York and watch the musical live after Broadway shutdown ended. [24] In its first week and for the week of December 4, the album was ranked first on Billboard's "Classical Crossover Albums" chart. This beautiful Christmas carol was composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847, originated from a French poem “Minuit, chrétiens” (Midnight, Christians) written by … Let the Light In - Mat and Savanna Shaw with Peter Hollens (Peter Hollens … [10], The duo use a closet as their recording studio and practice location. [23] The tenth song is Phillip Phillips's "Gone, Gone, Gone" and was proposed for inclusion by Nelson. In an interview with The Daily Signal, Mat noted that he had friends signed to labels who had planned to perform at charity events but were blocked by their labels. Savanna selected the song, calling herself an "old soul". While playing the audio recording of their closet performance, they sit at their kitchen table to videotape themselves singing to it. To their surprise, people from around the globe were drawn to their music and their message. But she was very shy, and it was hard for her to share her voice. But it all started with a happy accident. For the English association footballer, see, Savanna and Mat Shaw performed in a livestream Christmas concert hosted by the, "Viral father-daughter duo Mat and Savanna Shaw wishes to collaborate with Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga", "An album? Powered by Songlink/Odesli, an on-demand smart link service helping people share music, podcasts, and more. A father daughter duo that uses music to share hope and spread joy. [16][17] As they had little technical experience, they spent multiple hours to complete the YouTube upload. You've done obviously such good for so many millions … of people that this is just a little small something to say thank you from all of us on Broadway. For creators, for fans, for you. KAYSVILLE, Utah — Mat and Savanna Shaw, a daddy-daughter singing duo from Kaysville are coming up on one year since their first video went viral, and they are showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. She put it on a new Instagram account as her first social media post, and her dad shared it with family on Facebook. [4] Shaw was a member for eight years of the Army National Guard. [4] The New York Times's Jon Caramanica said the duo "became a quarantine-era YouTube success story for their acoustic duets of religious-esque songs that were pinpoint precise, verging on stern". ", "The story behind Utah's viral daddy-daughter singing duo", "20 Albums That Put a New Spin on the Holidays. This Sunday, July 26th (my birthday), we're going to show you a song that will be in our upcoming album. Stream songs including "Fly Me to the Moon / Come Fly with Me", "I Hope You Dance" and more. [10] Mat put in less time on his real estate firm, which had had its business diminished at the beginning of COVID-19, opting to devote his time to singing practices, recording, and encasing their albums. They created a YouTube account on March 6, 2020. The third song is "Mary, Did You Know?" [23] The second song is "I Hope You Dance" and was recommended by Nelson, their arranger. [5] In an AllMusic review, critic Marcy Donelson gave the album 3.5 stars out of five, and praised the duo for their "graceful, stage musical-friendly singing deliveries". Here's how you can help", "Utah's viral father-daughter duo is releasing a debut album. was very shy, and it was hard for her to share her voice. Savanna Shaw was 15 years old last year at the beginning of the pandemic and needed to record a video for her choir. They published a music video for the song on the same day they released their album. They sang Broadway and holiday songs, sang their original song "Picture This", and relayed narratives about their lives. They have another release coming up this weekend, and a second album out soon. O Holy Night is a popular song by Mat and Savanna Shaw | Create your own TikTok videos with the O Holy Night song and explore 0 videos made by new and popular creators. Their next song is coming on Valentine’s Day, and their second album is coming this spring. [23] The twelfth song is "Tonight You Belong to Me" and the thirteenth song is "The Prayer", which has a different arrangement from the cover they released in February 2020. 1 on iTunes. The sixth and seventh songs are "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" and Josh Groban's "Thankful" from his album Noël. They choose songs that have meaning to them, like their most recent cover of “Try” by Colbie Caillat and “Remember Me” from the movie Coco. We use music to Share Hope and Spread Joy. Mat says they are grateful and honored to be given this platform. The New York Times's music critic Jon Caramanica said the father and daughter duo "became a quarantine-era YouTube success story for their acoustic duets of religious-esque songs that were pinpoint … [14] By May 2020, they had over 400,000 YouTube subscribers. “It was honestly like the most casual video.”. Mat and Savanna Shaw Take the Music Industry by Storm Mat and Savanna Shaw’s debut full-length album, Picture This , has literally skyrocketed in the music charts. I’ve been able to gain so much confidence,” she said. KAYSVILLE, Utah — Mat and Savanna Shaw, a daddy-daughter singing duo from Kaysville are coming up on one year since their first video went viral, and they are showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. “I remember him sending me a screenshot when it was at 3,000 views. Around 2009, the father and daughter were audience members at a recital where Nelson was playing the piano and singing "Hallelujah". “We didn’t intend for it, but we are trying to use music to share hope and spread joy. 34,286 talking about this. They don’t know how long it will last, but they will keep going as long as they can. They have another release coming up this weekend, and a second album out soon. People are actually watching it!” said Savanna. They enlist a small mic connected to an iPad and supported by some pajama pants to record their singing. “It was just kind of our feelings on what was happening. [2] With funding from a vocal performance scholarship, he studied at Weber State University, where he graduated with an accounting degree. But we also love it,” he said. [25][26] After it sold "12,000 equivalent album units" based on MRC Data, it was ranked first on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart on November 7, first on its Classical Albums chart, and 54th on the Billboard 200. And that also went viral, and then at that point we’re like, oh my goodness, let’s keep on going,” said Mat. The ninth song is the Beatles' "Let It Be". The album was ranked first on the iTunes pop and classical charts, ranked third on the iTunes chart that included all song genres, and ranked third on Amazon. A post shared by Mat and Savanna Shaw (@matandsavanna), “Our mission is to spread hope and shared joy through our music,” said Savanna. se hacen virales cantando desde su casa en cuarentena", "Utah father-daughter duo take internet by storm with uplifting duets", "Watch: Daddy-daughter singing duo from Utah goes viral for 'The Prayer, "Local father and daughter YouTube sensation duo Mat and Savanna Shaw plan virtual concert", "Here's 10 reasons you should have hope as we fight coronavirus together", "Utah daddy-daughter singing duo touch hearts, go viral amid coronavirus pandemic", "Watch: Utah's viral daddy-daughter duo just got a free trip to Broadway", "Why Utah's viral daddy-daughter singing duo has been quiet the last few weeks", "Utah's viral daddy-daughter singing duo hoping to turn music into career", "This viral daddy-daughter singing duo is running a massive food drive in Utah. “I think to just have a platform and able to lift heavy hearts through something that we love to do is just a really great thing.”. 46,982 talking about this. is "poignant and elegantly spacious, almost nervy in its conviction", their performance of "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" has surprising parallels to the Extreme song "More Than Words", and their cover of "Thankful" has the two "harmoniz[ing] into billowy bliss". [4] After the video had received one million views, the father and daughter uploaded their cover of a second song, "A Million Dreams". The fifth song is "O Holy Night" and was the second most asked for by their audience. The Shaws have become incredibly popular during the pandemic because they say they are sharing hope through their music. For easier chords transpose -4 and capo on 4th fret. Pennie Jean Shaw, Mat's six-year-old daughter, joined in by contributing to the label by writing her initials and penciling in a small heart. [31], On December 5, 2020, the Shaws performed at two shows at the Maverik Center alongside Gentri, a trio of tenors, for a concert titled "’Tis the Season — A Christmas Concert with Gentri and Friends". Plus your entire music library on all your devices. AllMusic Review by Marcy Donelson", "See Mat and Savanna Shaw in WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW Live Virtual Concert", "Christmas on Temple Square kicks off with concert, virtual tour of the lights", "They became an online sensation. Upcoming performance dates for Mat and Savanna Shaw ©2020 Mat and Savanna Shaw. After Shaw's father died when Shaw was 14, the family experienced monetary difficulties and he moved with his family from Los Angeles to Kaysville, Utah. For their Christmas EP, they relocated the packaging work to their basement where they labored at night to encase the CDs. All Right Reserved They choose songs that have meaning to them, like their most recent cover of “. We CAN'T wait! Mat Shaw (born July 26, 1980) and his daughter Savanna Shaw (born 2004) are an American musical duo based in Utah. As of Tuesday, 3 November 2020, Picture This is #1 on the Billboard Charts. Mat and Savanna Shaw, 'Merry Little Christmas, "Junior high thespians stage 'Best Pageant Ever, "Virtual concerts this weekend: Utah's daddy-daughter duo, Joshua Bell, Bon Jovi", "What happens when you go viral? have become incredibly popular during the pandemic because they say they are sharing hope through their music. But life got busy with time in the Army National Guard, starting a business and starting a family with his wife, Brooke. Original key. Savanna wanted Mat to become more presentable as he had on a Brigham Young University hat and a family reunion T-shirt but he brushed her off, saying, "Savanna, your choir friends aren't going to care what I’m wearing. [10] Savanna transferred from her high school to virtual school to give her the ability to spend her energies on making music. Davenport said to them, "You have put such love and such joy and such positivity in the world. The same week that they were preparing to mail out CDs of their first album, they practiced how to sing the song and record it. Now with nearly 40 million views on their YouTube channel, this Father-Daughter Duo are a source of inspiration for many … Mat said, "This song is about just being brave, and what if all it takes is a moment believing, a single moment of courage, putting yourself out there, and you just never know what will happen, what kinds of opportunities, what kinds of dreams will come true. The second song is "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and has their arranger Stephen Nelson playing the piano. Mathew Shaw (born July 26, 1980[a]) and his daughter Savanna Shaw (born 2004[b]) are an American musical duo based in Utah. On October 23, 2020, they released an 13-song album titled Picture This, which had an eponymous original song that told the story of how they shot to fame. [11][21] They decided against signing with a label because they wanted to have full power over what music they could make and what events they could attend.