Ellen Hayes and D.E.R.Y.L deliver a soul-stirring christmas classic with “Silent Night”

Ellen Hayes, a well-known gospel singer, choir director, and producer, starts the 2025 holiday season with a heartfelt version of "Silent Night" that she and her son, D.E.R.Y.L. (Darryl Hayes Jr.), made together. This mother-son duo makes a warm, soulful sound that is both timeless and refreshingly new. It gives listeners a lively new way to enjoy one of the most beloved Christmas hymns in the world.

Hayes gives "Silent Night" the seasoned grace and vocal depth that have made her famous from the very first note. She speaks in a way that is polite but not stiff, leaving room for emotion, breath, and quiet thought. D.E.R.Y.L gives the song a cool modern edge while keeping its spiritual core. She does this by adding a modern tone that subtly moves the classic forward. Their harmonies don't sound like a studio pairing, instead, they sound like a musical conversation that has been going on for years because they have a lot of history together.

The beautiful musical palette of this interpretation is what makes it stand out. Hayes and D.E.R.Y.L create a soundscape that makes people want to slow down and enjoy the moment by mixing soulful harmonies, jazzy flourishes, and a smooth, laid-back holiday vibe. The arrangement honors the original's sacredness while giving it a new look that is warm, close, and quietly modern.

"Silent Night" has a lot of personal meaning. There is no mistaking the family chemistry, which turns the well-known hymn into an emotional experience that captures the spirit of the season, reflection, peace, connection, and thankfulness. Ellen Hayes continues her tradition of making gospel music more artistic and meaningful with this release. She reminds us that some songs can still take us home, even in a modern world.

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