Clay Walker Gets Emotional as His Daughter Stuns Crowd With “Jesus, Take The Wheel” Performance

Country singer Clay Walker had a proud dad moment onstage during his Drive Me Smooth tour when his teenage daughter, Mary Elizabeth, joined him for a surprise performance that left both the audience and Clay a little teary-eyed.

During a recent show, Clay introduced Mary Elizabeth to the crowd — and as soon as she began singing Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” the entire room went silent. The Grammy-winning song is known for its challenging vocal range, but Mary Elizabeth delivered it with ease, confidence, and a voice that stunned everyone listening.

@mflem86 It’s the way @Clay Walker looked at his daughter and started tearing up for me. Ultimate proud Dad moment. 🫶🏻❤️. #claywalker #biloxi #countrymusic #prouddad ♬ original sound – Melissa

A fan captured the moment and shared it to TikTok, where the video quickly gained attention. Fans in the comments couldn’t stop raving about Mary Elizabeth’s talent:

“This young lady has some pipes!”
“We were there last night — holy cow! The future of country music is bright!”
“Such a beautiful moment to witness.”
“Any dad would be proud — and you can tell Clay is!”

And they were right — Clay couldn’t hold back his emotions. Sitting beside his daughter with his guitar, the proud father watched her shine. As the song continued, his eyes filled with tears — a touching reminder of how meaningful these shared moments can be.

Talent Clearly Runs in the Walker Family

Mary Elizabeth isn’t the only one stepping into the spotlight. Earlier this year, Clay brought his son onstage for a performance of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and he also wowed the crowd.

@thebrandanadkins When @Clay Walker brings his kid out and he smashes this @JOURNEY cover😍😍 at @Rock the South #foryoupage #rockthesouth #claywalker #fyp #journey #smalltowngirl ♬ original sound – Brandan Adkins

Clay and his wife Jessica share six children — William Clayton, Mary Elizabeth, Elijah Craig, Ezra Stephen, and Christiaan Michael — and he is also father to two older daughters, Skylor and MaClay.

More Chances to See Clay & Possibly His Kids Live

Clay Walker is currently touring with dates scheduled through mid-2026, and fans now know that there is always a chance one of his talented kids might join him for a surprise performance.

One thing’s for sure — the Walker family is full of heart, talent, and music that runs deep.