Chris Janson Belts Out His Own Love Story in New Single, “Holdin’ Her”

Chris Janson has never been one to withhold the realities of his live – he has talked about his struggle to make it in Nashville (including a time in-which he lived in his car), his faith in God and his humility and humbleness for his recent success. Janson has also been incredibly vocal about the love and support he has from his family, particularly his wife, so it’s natural that he would want to celebrate that love in his most natural way – through song. Hot off the heels of his first #1, “Buy me a Boat,” and powerhouse single “Power of Positive Drinkin'” comes the epitome of soul, “Holdin’ Her.”

The third single off of his self-titled debut album, the tender love song was written by Janson and friend James Otto in recognition of Janson’s wife, Kelly. The singer’s intricate writing paints the quintessential picture of finding & falling in love…something everyone will relate to. An autobiographical depiction of their romantic origins, Janson begins by reminiscing the life he’s been leading until he sees her, the woman that would change everything:

“On a Tuesday night in an underground pool hall
That’s where I saw her for the first time, right around last call
She stole my heart and I started walking down a new road”

With beautiful vocals, soft acoustic instrumentation, including an organ, Janson sings of the love he has for his wife and their family with tenderness and conviction. His strong and unassuming vocals begin in his lower register, then as the chorus starts it’s crescendo, so does his voice – the higher his voice goes, the more powerful the chorus becomes. The passion leaves you wanting more. In the chorus, he describes what “home” feels like when he’s with her:

“And when I’m holdin her
It’s like peace on earth, where times stands still
Loves the only thing, yeah that I feel
When she’s in my arms
No matter where we are
You know I’m right at home when I’m holdin her”

This song’s vulnerability and pure intention is reminiscent of an old George Strait tune, but with modern day instrumentation & production. The delicate wording is perfectly depicted in the accompanying music video, which features Janson, his wife Kelly, and their children, and those whom have seen Janson live has seen the amassed passion bursting through his performance with this tune.

We are stating we project this to be Janson’s biggest hit, surpassed his debut success. Slated for release on May 2nd, “Holdin’ Her” can be found on all digital outlets and on Janson’s self-titled album wherever music is sold.