British singer Harriet released her rendition of The Carpenters' 'Merry Christmas Darling' on November 13, 2026, previewing her album 'As Good As It Was,' due January 22, 2027.
- November 15, 2026
AceShowbiz - Harriet has released her rendition of Merry Christmas Darling, the holiday classic made famous by The Carpenters, on November 13, 2026. The British singer-songwriter's version arrives as a preview of her forthcoming album, As Good As It Was, which is due on January 22, 2027.
The recording features a delicate, elegantly crafted arrangement that gives the song an intimate, timeless quality, according to a release announcement. It also showcases the rich, expressive voice that has drawn frequent comparisons to Karen Carpenter.
The single is the first taste of As Good As It Was, which was produced by Steve Anderson and Anders Hansson. The album brings together interpretations of beloved songs by artists including The Carpenters, John Denver, Bread and Barry Manilow, alongside five new original compositions.
Three of the original songs were written with Songwriters Hall of Fame lyricist John Bettis, who co-wrote Carpenters classics including Yesterday Once More and Top of the World with Richard Carpenter.
Harriet will celebrate the album's release with a special, intimate launch event at The Cutting Room in New York City on January 26, 2027. The evening will feature live performances of selected songs from As Good As It Was alongside favorites from her repertoire.
This November, Harriet continues the U.S. leg of her Trying to Get the Feeling Again tour, named after her 2024 album Trying to Get the Feeling Again. The run includes stops in Murray, Utah; Escondido, Arroyo Grande, Sacramento and Campbell, California; and Gilbert, Arizona, among others. In February 2027, she launches the As Good As It Was tour, a new show celebrating the songs, stories and spirit of the 1970s. The production pairs reimagined classics associated with The Carpenters, Bread, the Eagles, Carole King, Barry Manilow and Christopher Cross with original material from the forthcoming album. The tour begins on February 10, 2027, in Stafford, Texas, and continues to Arlington, Texas, and Branson, Missouri.
Harriet has built an organic global following of more than one million social media followers and over 100 million views across platforms. She has sold more than 20,000 tickets in 2026 and has 25 U.S. shows on this year's schedule, building on sold-out performances across the UK and America.
The music video for Merry Christmas Darling has been released and can be viewed online. Harriet also shared the news with fans on Facebook.
