Hoda Kotb hosted her final episode after 17 years on the long-running morning show. NBC spared no effort in celebrating her career, with colleagues, celebrities, and friends all gathering to give her a heartfelt send-off.
One of the most touching moments came when country music star Walker Hayes surprised Hoda by performing a special song they co-wrote. The “Fancy Like” singer’s appearance moved both Hoda and her co-host Jenna Bush Hager to tears. Hoda later shared a clip of the emotional performance of “Wednesdays” on Instagram, where she could be seen singing along while Jenna wiped away tears.
The song, co-written by Hoda, Hayes, and renowned country singer-songwriter Lori McKenna, honors the beauty of everyday moments spent with loved ones. The lyrics, “Most days are just Wednesdays. Get up and do the same old same again’s days/If tomorrow ain’t nothing new, I’m just glad I get to do, just another Wednesday with you,” resonated deeply with viewers and the hosts alike.
Hayes recently posted a video of himself singing the song with his daughter, Lolly, prompting fans to urge him to release the track officially. Comments flooded in, with fans expressing their desire for the song’s release: “Please record this song officially. So beautiful” and “This is such an amazingly great song! Please, please release it. The world needs it!”
Given the overwhelming demand, it seems likely that Hayes will share “Wednesdays” with the world soon.
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