Nathan Chen stars in music video for 'Hold Me Closer (Acoustic Version)'

Today, Elton John and Britney Spears release the acoustic version of their chart-topping smash hit record, “Hold Me Closer.” The latest rendition offers a stripped down, piano version of the song showcasing Britney’s vocal abilities. Accompanying the song release is a beautiful music video featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Nathan Chen ice skating to a routine he choreographed himself captivating emotion in every frame. Listen here.

Elton John's music means something to anybody who's ever listened to it. 'Rocket Man' has always intrigued me — it's otherworldly, but it's just as much about our lives on Earth, love and loneliness, dreams and disappointments. In a way, 'Rocket Man' captures what my own journey has felt like — and getting to skate to it at the Olympics was one of the most special moments of my life. I couldn't believe it when I heard Elton thought of me for this video. Elton and Britney created something really beautiful with this version of 'Hold Me Closer' — and I’m so honored to be a part of it.
Nathan Chen

The seeds of collaboration between the duo began in 2019 when Chen first incorporated the music legends’ songs into his free skate program after his choreographer saw the Oscar-winning motion-picture “Rocketman.” A lifelong fan of Elton John, Chen decided to use his Elton-John-inspired program for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, where he secured the Gold Medal for his show stopping performance. Following his Olympic triumph, Chen and fellow ice-skating stars attended one of John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour performances in Charlotte, North Carolina where Elton surprised him with a surprise congratulatory shout-out from the stage on his well-deserved gold.

Nathan Chen stars in music video for ‘Hold Me Closer (Acoustic Version)’