A Great Big World, the melodic singer/songwriter duo, gained fame with their chart-topping single "Say Something" featuring Christina Aguilera from their 2014 debut album Is There Anybody Out There? Formed in 2010 at New York University, bandmates Ian Axel and Chad King began touring and garnered attention with their song "This Is the New Year," leading to a record deal with Epic and the release of the acclaimed hit single. Their second album, When the Morning Comes, followed in 2015, featuring the track "Hold Each Other" with rapper Futuristic.

Since their Grammy-winning success, A Great Big World has continued to release music, including a cover of Jeff Lynne's "When I Was a Boy" in 2017 and collaborations with Christina Aguilera on "Fall on Me" in 2019 and a holiday song "Wrap Me Up Under the Christmas Tree" in 2020. Their musical journey showcases a blend of heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, solidifying their place in the contemporary music scene.