Hadlie Jo Releases Music Video Of Her Take On Dolly Parton’s Beloved “Hard Candy Christmas”

Rising Texas-born singer-songwriter Hadlie Jo releases the official music video for her holiday single “Hard Candy Christmas,” out now. The video captures the warmth and emotion of her rendition, blending country charm with modern folk sensibilities.

Hadlie Jo delivers a soulful performance, her voice glowing like candlelight against a soft acoustic backdrop. The music video visually mirrors the bittersweet beauty of the season, reflecting themes of resilience, nostalgia, and hope. Fans are treated to intimate storytelling, with scenes that evoke the reflective, heartfelt nature of the classic song.

“The nostalgia of Dolly Parton’s ‘Hard Candy Christmas’ has been a special part of Christmas ever since I can remember,” shares Hadlie Jo. “It’s such a beautiful song about moving on and knowing it’s all going to be okay, even when you don’t think it will be. I wanted to record a bluegrass/country version and bring that feeling to life visually, inspiring nostalgia in a new generation of people.”

Hadlie Jo’s rendition has been earning early acclaim, with Sweety High noting that her cover “brings it new life with a sense of warmth, resilience, and bittersweet heartache.” Academy of Country Music included the track in their Christmas roundup, and All Country News praised it, writing, “That sentiment—hope in the middle of heartache—is at the very core of Hadlie Jo’s rendition. While Dolly’s original glowed with quiet resilience, Hadlie Jo brings a bluegrass twang and youthful sincerity that feels both reverent and refreshing.”

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS” HERE.

At just 17 years old,  Hadlie Jo is already being recognized as one of country music’s most authentic emerging voices. A multi-instrumentalist fluent in guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo, and fiddle, Hadlie Jo blends traditional country roots with modern folk storytelling, creating music that is both timeless and deeply personal. Known for her emotional honesty, musical versatility, and maturity beyond her years, she continues to build momentum with new singles on the way and a debut EP slated for 2026.

Having performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage as a special guest of legendary songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman, Hadlie Jo continues to build momentum with new singles on the way and a debut EP slated for 2026. Her reimagined “Hard Candy Christmas” music video offers a moving glimpse of her evolving sound—timeless, tender, and full of heart.

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