Christmas tunes are about as pure and innocent as they come, which is perhaps the reason why they sound even better when children sing them.
Kaitlyn Maher stole America’s heart at the young age of four while auditioning on a reality competition show. A few years later she left another crowd moved – but this time it was during a Christmas Eve concert that took place at the Christian Fellowship Church.
Seven-year-old Kaitlyn’s version of “What Child is This” lifts your soul and is as sweet as pie. ’Tis the season for beautiful holiday performances and this is one that’s just too cute to pass up.
There are certain kids that you can just tell are destined for lives of stardom. Kaitlyn Maher was one of those youngsters – and she got her first introduction to the spotlight on AGT.
The Michigan-born singer auditioned in front of millions, despite just turning four. She had everyone falling in love with how stinkin’ adorable she was – especially when she performed the kids’ movie classic “Somewhere Out There.”
Kaitlyn made it into the top-10 finalists that season. Although she didn’t win, she’s the youngest contestant to advance that far in the show.
After her time on AGT, Kaitlyn partook in amazing opportunities where she showcased her talent across the country.
She sang at the White House, for our military members, at sporting and charity events, and more. Kaitlyn was also featured on TV, in magazines, and had roles in Santa’s Buddies and the Santa Paws movie series.
Being cute as a button (and quite talented), she had the country wrapped around her little finger.
In the performance below Kaitlyn is just seven-years-old. She was invited to sing at the church on Christmas Eve, in celebration of the joyous holiday.
For the event, Kaitlyn is wearing a bright red dress and a bow in her hair to match. She walks onto the stage carrying a microphone ready to sing the classic, “What Child Is This.” Within moments your heart is melting.
“What Child is This” is a popular Christmas hymn with lyrics written in 1865 by William Chatterton Dix, and is set to the tune, “Greensleeves.”
Over the decades it’s been covered by other musical artists and played in homes as a traditional favorite. For many, the song is a perfect way to reflect upon the true meaning of Christmas, as it revolves around the glorious birth of Jesus Christ.
Sounding like a small angel, Kaitlyn sings:
“What Child is this
Who laid to rest
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?”
Kaitlyn’s deep passion for singing and the Lord come through in her performance.
She beautifully belts out the lyrics:
“This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.”
Unsurprisingly, the internet has been touched by Kaitlyn’s church performance, which has over 1.6 million views.
A woman named Cat commented:
My heart just swells with love when I hear your voice. God is holding you in the palm of his hand. Never stop singing. It is your purpose. It is your way of bringing love and joy and humility to the world. :)
YouTube user Allison wrote:
“Great job Kaitlyn! I loved it! It’s so nice to hear the sweet voices singing these songs during the season! Did I mention I loved it?:)”
Kaitlyn’s YouTube channel is full of videos of her singing over the years (even more current ones). But her “What Child is This” rendition is a great way to celebrate the Christmas season.
You can enjoy Kaitlyn’s heart-stirring performance for yourself below!
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