Country singer Hillary Scott has revealed the sad inspiration behind her new single, “Thy Will,” saying that she wrote the intensely personal song after suffering a miscarriage last year.
During an appearance on Good Morning America, the Lady Antebellum star broke down in tears as she opened up about the loss, saying, “I wrote this song in the middle of experiencing everything that comes with a miscarriage, so it was my most raw place that I could have ever been when this song poured out of me.”
“This is something that is still not talked about very often,” Hillary, who has 2-year-old daughter Eisele with her husband Chris Tyrell, added. “I also feel like there’s this pressure that you’re just supposed to be able to snap your fingers and continue to walk through life like it never happened.”
See the video for Hillary’s song, “Thy Will:”
She also admitted that the miscarriage has had a profound effect on her as a mother, saying, “I’m a different mom to [Eisele] now. I hug her a lot tighter.”
The lyrics to the song, which is from Hillary’s solo debut Love Remains, are wrenching, particularly in light of the revelation of her loss.
I’m so confused
I know I heard you loud and clear
So, I followed through
Somehow I ended up here
I don’t wanna think
I may never understand
That my broken heart is a part of your plan
When I try to pray
All I’ve got is hurt and these four wordsThy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Hillary’s revelation sparked an overwhelming response from her fans, and she later took to Instagram to acknowledge the many messages of support, writing, “Today has been a mix of emotions, and I’ve chosen to let myself just soak them all in. The outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and complete strangers leaves me absolutely overwhelmed…yet I’ve been wading through waves of sadness as the weight of what happened to our family hits again…I know there are so many people out there dealing with the same feelings and I feel humbled that so many of you shared those feelings with me today. May God bless you all.”
I admire Hillary for being so open about something so personal and so difficult. She could have easily kept her story private, but by sharing it I think she will only help the many families who have suffered a similar loss. It doesn’t remove the pain, but there’s always some small relief in knowing you’re not alone.
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