Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” is, by all accounts, a modern-day classic. His connection to the song, however, predates both the tour and his current musical endeavors. “My dad wanted me to play the song at my grandmother’s funeral,” he told HuffPost. Baker is hopeful his rendition of “Hallelujah” will be helpful in introducing his own work to new audiences, too, specifically those in North America. That’s what I hope my record will do for them, too.” The Now World Tour marks Baker’s second time opening for Twain.

Source: Huffington Post September 21, 2018 21:22 UTC