CARRIE UNDERWOOD LET HER SON, ISAAC FISHER, TAKE CENTER STAGE FIRST.

The studio’s red light came on. For five-year-old Isaac, the booth suddenly felt enormous. Carrie knelt outside the glass, hand resting lightly, whispering, “Just tell the story.” He clutched the headphones, trembled on the first line of Little Drummer Boy, then found his rhythm. Carrie waited silently, only joining at the last verse, softly, walking beside him. When the song ended, silence lingered — some moments don’t need applause.

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Carrie Underwood’s Heart-Melting Duet with 5-Year-Old Son Isaiah on “Little Drummer Boy”: A Timeless Holiday Treasure

In the midst of a challenging 2020, Carrie Underwood gifted the world something profoundly pure with her first Christmas album, My Gift. Released in September of that year, the project featured traditional hymns, originals, and a collaboration with John Legend—but the undeniable standout was her tender duet with her then-5-year-old son, Isaiah Michael Fisher, on the classic “Little Drummer Boy.”

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Underwood, who skyrocketed to fame as the winner of American Idol Season 4 in 2005, has always infused her music with faith and family values. Married to retired NHL player Mike Fisher since 2010, she welcomed Isaiah in 2015 and younger son Jacob in 2019. The idea for the duet stemmed from the song’s central theme: a poor boy offering his simple drum as a gift to the newborn Jesus. Underwood saw parallels in her own children, who give from the heart with whatever they have—be it a drawing or a song. “Children are truly our greatest gift,” she shared in behind-the-scenes footage from her HBO Max special, My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood. This line inspired the album’s title, making Isaiah’s involvement feel destined.

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The recording session, captured in heartfelt clips from the special, shows a wide-eyed Isaiah exploring the studio, oversized headphones on his little head, trotting around with excitement. Underwood was right there in the vocal booth with him, gently coaching without pressure. “I asked Isaiah if he wanted to sing on the album—it had to be his idea,” she later explained. They practiced at home line by line, since he couldn’t read fluently yet. On the day, Isaiah dressed up nicely, telling his mom he wanted to “look nice because I’m gonna go sing for Jesus.” Underwood let him lead the opening verse, his small voice trembling at first but gaining confidence: “Come, they told me, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum.” She held back, joining softly later—not to overshadow, but to support, like walking beside him.

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Listening back moved Underwood to tears. “I was laughing and crying—it was overwhelming in a good way,” she told outlets like People and Good Morning America. “He performed from his heart.” Isaiah threw his hands in the air with joy during takes, fully immersed in the moment without understanding fame or charts. For Underwood, it was more than music: “If nothing else, I have this for the rest of my life.” The final track blends his innocent soprano with her powerhouse vocals in the chorus, creating a version that’s both angelic and emotionally raw.

The duet quickly became a holiday sensation, going viral for its authenticity. Fans called it “pure magic” and “soul-touching,” with many sharing how it evoked tears amid a tough year. Even now, in late 2025, it resurfaces annually, reminding listeners of childhood wonder during Christmas. Underwood has noted its bittersweet edge as Isaiah grows—he’s now 10, into sports and rock music—but that preserved 5-year-old voice remains a cherished snapshot.

This collaboration highlights Underwood’s grounded motherhood. Despite a career of sold-out arenas and Grammys, she prioritizes family, rarely sharing her sons publicly. Yet this moment felt right to share, aligning with the song’s message of giving your best, however simple. As she reflected, Isaiah’s participation embodied the drummer boy’s spirit: joyful, unpretentious offering.

My Gift peaked high on charts, but “Little Drummer Boy” endures as its emotional core. In a world craving genuine connection, Underwood and Isaiah’s duet proves some gifts can’t be bought—they’re sung straight from a child’s heart, guided by a mother’s love. No applause needed; the silence of awe says it all.