Lawson Bates is about to charm you with his new original song, “One Plus One” – and JJJ has the exclusive first look!
The 25-year-old country singer wrote the song especially for his sister Tori, and her fiance, Bobby Smith‘s wedding.
“It really meant a lot to me when Tori asked me to write a song and perform it at her wedding,” Lawson tells JJJ.
“The challenge I had as a songwriter was to write something that reflected the love that two people had for each other (which is a little tougher when it’s your little sister) but also the love Tori and Bobby have for God.”
He adds, “‘One Plus One’ is a song unlike I’ve ever written and I’m just happy it turned out the way it did and that Tori and Bobby liked it!”
Check out the first look below and tune into the Bringing Up Bates special episode with Tori‘s wedding TONIGHT @ 9PM ET/PT on UP TV.
The singer and reality star just returned from a trip to Puerto Rico following the island wing hit by Hurricane Maria and losing almost everything.
Lawson was just one of the many who headed there afterwards to try and give back, helping to get the people back on their feet; and while there gained a ton of new friends, including Yuvan.
“I just got back from Puerto Rico where we’ve spent the past week bringing food, water, and necessities to remote villages,” Lawson shared in a new Instagram post.
“The devastation from Maria is simply astronomical… Today I’m praying for all the volunteers doing their best to make a difference, and especially for the people who are still desperately waiting for that help to get to them… Keep praying for Puerto Rico.”
During a Facebook chat with the couple and her parents, Lawson got shaded so hard after some questions (around the 12 minute mark) were coming in about his dating status and when he was getting engaged.
“It will probably be Lawson‘s turn when he stops writing all these break up songs,” mom Kelly Jo says.
Then, brother Isaiah, who was filming, pointed out that “He can’t get a girl”. LOL!
Kelly Jo adds, “Maybe if he started writing love songs, he’d have better luck.”
Lawson Bates and Sadie Robertson get a little silly in this behind-the-scenes pic from his brand new video, “Past the Past”.
Premiering exclusively on JustJaredJr.com, the video tells the story of a high school couple who are torn apart by his love of football versus everything else.
“I really feel this video brings so much life to the song,” Lawson told us previously. “I hope it’ll be something that all the amazing people who’ve supported my journey in music enjoy.”
He adds about Sadie being a part of it all, “I’m extremely grateful to her for being a part. She was perfect for the role, and incredible to work with.”
Stay tuned for even more of Lawson and Sadie!
Tune in to tonight’s episode of Bringing Up Bates on UP TV at 9pm ET to watch the making of the video and all the behind the scenes!