Man’s viral sea shanty song on TikTok lands him a record deal

Nathan Evans, 26, posted a video on TikTok of himself singing a centuries-old song of a sea shanty. Three weeks later, the clip has more than 7 million views. Evans says he has now quit his job as a mail carrier and signed a record deal. On Weekend TODAY, NBC’s Kelly Cobiella talks with the rising star and gives the tune a try.Jan. 23, 2021