Nashville-based singer-songwriter Audra Watt delivers a profoundly moving musical embrace with her new single “Daffodils”, a tender folk ballad that transforms the global symbol of cancer support into a lyrical metaphor for resilience. Released March 21, 2025, this poignant collaboration with Grammy-winning songwriter Rebecca Lynn Howard (Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless) and Mary Browder arrives as a timely musical balm for anyone facing life’s toughest challenges.
The song’s origin story carries its own emotional weight – conceived in March 2023, immediately following Kate Middleton’s cancer announcement video, which featured the Princess of Wales surrounded by blooming daffodils. Watt and her collaborators channeled this moment into a hymn-like melody that balances gentle optimism with clear-eyed compassion. Multi-instrumentalist Spencer Broschard’s production – featuring delicate acoustic guitar, warm piano, and subtle keys – creates a sonic embrace that perfectly frames Watt’s comforting vocals.
What elevates “Daffodils” beyond typical inspirational fare is its authentic perspective. Watt, who began her musical journey in her 40s while facing chronic illness herself, delivers lyrics that resonate with hard-won wisdom rather than hollow platitudes.
More than just a song, “Daffodils” stands as a testament to music’s healing power. Watt has created a musical sanctuary where vulnerability and hope coexist. This tender bloom of a track offers genuine comfort without saccharine sentimentality.
