Chase Matthew’s Christmas this year was one he — and his Mamaw — will never forget.
The country singer shared an emotional TikTok showing the unforgettable surprise he planned for his grandmother, a woman who has played a huge role in his life. Right from the start, Matthew warned fans to grab tissues.
“This video’s probably gonna come with a lot of tears,” he said. “If you know my Mamaw, you know how much I love her.”
He went on to explain that some of his most cherished childhood memories came from Sundays at church, watching his Mamaw play the organ. As a little kid, he’d sneak around the sanctuary and climb up beside her, sitting quietly while she played.
“Those were some of my favorite moments growing up,” he said.
As the church expanded over the years, the organ his grandmother played was eventually removed and faded into the background. But Mamaw never forgot it. According to Matthew, she had talked about that organ for years, wishing she could play it again.
@iamchasematthew This year for Christmas I got to do something really special for my Mamaw. As most of you know, church has always been a very important part of my family, my Mamaw played the organ at our church for 28 years and it was some of my best childhood memories watching her play and getting to play it with her. She has talked about that organ a lot over the years wondering where it could have ended up. This year, with the help of Pastor Clay I was able to track down that old organ (it’s a 1958 Hammond C3 in incredible condition 🤯) and gift it to Mamaw for Christmas. Now it’s part of our family again for generations to come! I love you Mamaw. Thank you to @threeoakschurch and @blacktiemovingofficial for helping make this possible. MERRY CHRISTMAS Y’ALL! ✝️💙 #chasematthew #countrymusic #merrychristmas ♬ original sound – Chase Matthew
So he decided to do something special.
Matthew reached out to his pastor, asking if he knew what had happened to the organ and whether it might be possible to buy it as a Christmas gift for his Mamaw. The response floored him.
His pastor told him there was no way he could charge for it.
“Mamaw deserves that organ,” the pastor said, reminding Matthew how many years she had faithfully played it. The message was simple: take it and give it back to her.
That’s exactly what Matthew did.
The video then jumps to his office, where the organ is set up and wrapped with a big red bow. When Mamaw arrives, Matthew asks her to stand by the Christmas tree, pretending they’re just taking a photo. Then he leads her into the next room.
“I love you so much,” he tells her. “This surprise has been really hard to keep.”
When she sees the organ, she’s overwhelmed. She hugs her grandson and tells him he can sit next to her on the bench — just like he used to when he was little. Moments later, she starts playing, instantly reminding everyone where Matthew’s musical roots come from.
To make it even more special, Matthew FaceTimes their pastor so he can see Mamaw playing the organ again. She declares through happy tears that it’s the best Christmas — and birthday, and everything — gift she’s ever received.
Before the video ends, Mamaw offers a heartfelt message to viewers.
“If you want something, say something,” she says. “God hears it — or somebody hears it — and they might just go get it for you.”
She closes with a reminder of the season’s true meaning, joking that while Christmas isn’t about gifts, this one feels extra special after all the years she invested in that organ.
And with a smile, she adds, “We’re gonna get on TikTok and have a revival!”
A moment full of faith, family, and love — the kind of Christmas magic you can’t wrap in a box.