George Jones Joins Harry Connick Jr. For ‘Nothin’ New For The New Year’ Duet

When George Jones passed away, the entire music industry stood still.

Musicians from every genre took to social media to offer condolences to his family and discuss their favorite memories.  Harry Connick Jr., who looked up to George Jones, reacted on Twitter.

For Connick, the highlight of his many experiences with Jones was singing with him for their duet, “Nothin’ New For New Year.”

The song is from Connick’s 2003 Christmas album, Harry for the Holidays. The album includes twelve Christmas classics as well as four new songs written by Connick himself.

One of the new songs is “Nothin’ New For New Year,” a duet with the legendary George Jones.

Connick expressed his excitement to Greenwood, South Carolina’s The Index-Journal. “George Jones is my favorite singer,” he said. “I was quite surprised and honored that he said yes [to the duet].”

Connick couldn’t stop gushing over Jones.

“He’s an amazing talent,” Connick continued. “I don’t know how someone can be that musical naturally. The sound of his voice is like something sent from God. George got the winning lottery ticket when it comes to a voice.”

Their voices are so different, but they sound incredible together. Both of their styles are complimented well and Connick’s songwriting ability really shines. Even though these two never performed the song live together, we will imagine they did when we listen to the recording.

Harry Connick, Jr. is an award-winning singer

While some may only know Harry Connick, Jr. as an actor, talk show host, or judge on American Idol, his singing career dates back to the 80s. His career took off when he recorded several songs for the soundtrack of the hit movie When Harry Met Sally… His work on the soundtrack won him his first Grammy Award for Best Jazz Male Vocal Performance. He took home the same award the very next year for his album We Are In Love.

In 1991, he performed the song “Promise Me You’ll Remember” in the movie The Godfather Part III. He even performed it at the Academy Awards because it was nominated for Best Original Song. He won an Emmy Award in 2004 for his special Harry Connick Jr.‍—‌”Only You.” 

Listen to Harry and George’s duet below!