Music

A choir gave a show-stopping and awe-inspiring performance on the popular show Britain’s Got Talent. The gifted singers impressed the studio audience and the four judges with their delightful rendition of “Unwritten.” Watch the short but enjoyable clip to see and hear the choir’s fantastic performance.

Shows like American Idol, The Voice, America’s Got Talent and its British counterpart, Britain’s Got Talent, bring previously undiscovered talent to the forefront. People who, for whatever reason, may have been overlooked get an opportunity to shine. Those shows allow individuals to chase their dreams and, hopefully, make them a reality.

Before they perform on Britain’s Got Talent, nearly every act has a short back-and-forth with the judges. Every time Simon Cowell interacts with the acts, one question he asks almost every time is, “What is the dream?” The judges understand what a terrific performance on the stage can do for someone’s life. A terrific performance is precisely what the LC Pop Choir gave on the Britain’s Got Talent stage.

In the clip posted on YouTube, we learn that the choir has been together for a decade. They have come on the popular television show to see if they have what it takes to be considered one of the best British choirs. After the quick chat with the judges, the singers get down to business and put on a fabulous performance. They sing Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten.”

They don’t change much as far as the song goes. However, the choir’s lovely vocals and the song’s uplifting and encouraging lyrics make for a fun, infectious and dazzling performance. You can’t help but sing along as the group performs. You’ll be put in a much better mood after listening to their rendition of “Unwritten.”

The judges agreed wholeheartedly with that assessment. Everyone mentioned how much they loved their performance, so it was no surprise when the LC Pop Choir received four yes votes.

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”

Goosebumps. The real, soul-deep kind. That’s what you’ll feel as this choir wows with a breathtaking cover of ‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.’ Chills will wash over you, and you’ll almost feel as if you are there as you sink into the worn wooden pews of Pershore Abbey, that ancient, sacred space where stone meets sky and silence feels like it’s holding its breath. The kind of place that makes you whisper without even realizing it—because something in you just knows this is holy ground.

Then the Rock Choir stepped forward—everyday folks from Worcestershire, Malvern, Evesham, Tewkesbury, and Stratford. No frills. Just black shirts and a simple little star stitched on the front. It wasn’t flashy, but man, it was beautiful. They stood shoulder to shoulder, like a community in motion, like a picture of what happens when we bring our gifts to the table and let God braid them together into something bigger than us.

And then—goodness—they started to sing.

The first notes of Aerosmith’s ‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ rose up and wrapped around everyone like an embrace. Yeah, that’s the song. The one that probably played at your prom or wedding—or both. The one you hum in the kitchen while doing dishes next to your spouse. But friend, I’m telling you: you haven’t really heard it until it echoes through centuries-old stone and sinks straight into your bones.

It wasn’t just a song. It was worship, whether they meant it that way or not.

Those voices filled the air like light pouring through stained glass—rising, soaring, falling. Notes danced up the pillars, tiptoed along ancient beams, and rained down on us like grace. And as the melody unfolded, I watched an elderly couple two rows ahead of me reach for each other’s hands—no words, no glance, just years of shared life and silent knowing.

And I thought… isn’t that exactly how God moves? He slips into the cracks of the every day and says, “This. Right here. This is why I gave you each other.”

We serve a God who could’ve made us cold and detached, untouched by emotion or connection. But instead—He knit into our very DNA the ache to love and be loved. He hardwired us for eye contact and late-night conversations and the kind of presence that says, “I don’t want to miss a single second with you.”

That’s extravagant love. And it’s His gift to us.

To love like that. To cherish. To slow down long enough to see the people right in front of us and say, “You matter. You’re not invisible. I won’t miss this moment with you.”

And when the last note faded into sacred silence, no one moved. No one dared to clap. Not yet. We all sat in that thin-space hush where heaven feels close and your soul is still catching up. And then—applause. Not the kind that says, “Good job,” but the kind that says, “Yes. I needed that.”

1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

Oh, friend, this one feels like the kind of story you tuck deep in your heart — the kind that tastes like nostalgia and sounds like the gentle hum of a vinyl record spinning on a Saturday night. A father-daughter duo dazzles with Frank Sinatra’s ‘Fly Me to the Moon.’

Adrian and Emma-Jean Galliard, a father-daughter duo from Johannesburg, South Africa, have made a quiet little habit of leaving the internet dazzled and teary-eyed. And their latest performance is no exception. In a reel that has swept through social media, the two breathe new life into Frank Sinatra's classic, ‘Fly Me To The Moon,’ and it's nothing short of magic.

Picture it. Dad, sharp as ever, standing tall in a crisp white shirt, slacks, and a playful bow tie, channels a little of that old-school charm. Emma-Jean, radiant in an orange dress that feels plucked straight out of the 1950s, spins the kind of elegance you rarely see anymore. Together, they don’t just sing — they have fun. The kind of fun where you can hear the inside jokes between notes, the winks and giggles tucked into harmonies.

From the very first note, you see it — the bond. The sacred, shimmering connection between a little girl and her hero. Because that’s what dads are, aren’t they? The first ones who spin us around the kitchen floor to teach us the rhythm of life and to show us that we are worth being danced with and sung over.

Adrian isn’t just Emma-Jean’s duet partner. He’s the one who first held her tiny hand and pointed her toward the music. And Emma-Jean? She’s the one who grew up watching her dad on stage, eyes wide, heart open, already learning how music stitches people together. When COVID shut down the world, they did what artists do — they sang. They made videos just to pass the time, never knowing that they were about to accidentally unlock a global audience who would be smitten by their harmonies and humbled by their heart.

Since then? They've been touring South Africa and the UK, telling stories through their show Striking a Chord, reminding people everywhere of the beauty of music and family, the way melody can carry us when words aren't quite enough. And now they’re preparing to cross oceans again, heading to Vancouver for even more shared songs and stories.

But you see — what makes their singing special isn't just technical skill or pretty staging. It's the fact that you can feel the love. You can see a dad beaming at his little girl, proud beyond words. You can hear the delight in Emma-Jean’s voice as she harmonizes with the man who has been her first audience since she was singing lullabies before she could talk.

And isn’t this the sweetest reminder? The kind we all need? That maybe God, in His goodness, gives us dads so we always have someone who believes in us — someone who will sing the melody while we find our harmony.

In a world that sometimes feels loud with the wrong kind of noise, this father-daughter duet offers a gentle hush, a soft space where joy still sounds like a classic tune and love still looks like a dad and his little girl singing under the glow of the spotlight.

Maybe today, you just needed to remember that God Himself is the kind of Father who not only sings over us but invites us into the song.

Zephaniah 3:17 “He will rejoice over you with singing.”

If you’ve ever stood on a cobblestone street and let music wrap itself around your soul like the hug you didn’t know you needed, this song is for you. You will adore this father-daughter performance of ‘Ob La Di, Ob La Da’ and find it absolutely delightful. 

Somewhere on the streets of Dublin, in the kind of place where history and rhythm dance together,  a father and daughter duo made the world pause, just for a moment, with the simple, joy-filled strum of a guitar and the bright sparkle of a little girl’s confidence.

Greg and his ten-year-old daughter Anya aren't just singing The Beatles’ ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ — they’re living it. Life goes on, yes, but it’s sweeter when it sounds like this. Anya stands tall beside her dad, her wild curls bouncing, cat-eyed sparkly sunglasses perched like a crown of joy. Her hands hold the guitar like it’s a storybook — and oh, how she tells the story well. You can tell this isn’t just music. It’s memory. It’s sacred. It’s the kind of thing that doesn’t just entertain — it roots itself in you.

Her dad, Greg, strums beside her, his eyes fixed not just on chords but on the miracle that is his daughter. And isn’t that what dads do best? They show us how to find our rhythm. They give us the beat when we’re still learning how to sing. They hold the harmony steady while we figure out how to be brave.

Dads are a girl’s first hero — the first one to pick her up when she stumbles, the first to clap the loudest when she sings a little too off-key, the first to say, “You’ve got this,” and mean it with his whole heart.

In this performance, we see it — not just a cover of a classic Beatles tune, but the beauty of belonging. The music isn’t perfect — it’s real. It’s raw. It’s radiant. It’s a daughter who knows her daddy believes in her and a daddy who knows these moments are the kind that echo long after the song ends.

And the world noticed. One commenter said, “Precious performance by Anya and her Dad — warms my heart.” Another added, “What a beautiful rendition of a classic Beatles song. Love the vocals, love the confidence — a fantastic pairing.”  And yet another wrote, “Anya doing a great job, her dad Greg enjoying every second of it. And rightly so!” Oh, how rightly so.

Because we’re only daddy’s little girls for a little while, then, one day, we look back and realize that the best parts of who we are were formed beside our father’s strumming guitar, under the wide sky, with the whole world watching and cheering us on.

Maybe that’s what makes this street performance linger in the soul — it reminds us that the music that matters most isn’t always polished. It’s the kind that’s sung with love. With sparkly sunglasses. With laughter in between the lines. With the kind of courage that only comes when someone beside you believes you were made to shine.

Here’s to Greg and Anya — and to every dad teaching his daughter that the world is wide and beautiful and made for her song.

1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

A family band turned in an epic rendition of “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” The talented musicians gave a stunning performance with their cover of the Billy Joel classic. Watch the short but delightful clip to hear and see the family of musicians perform “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”

Songs are called classics for a reason. They are the tunes that, even after decades, everyone instantly recognizes and sings along whenever they are played or performed. They are earworms that you’ll be singing and humming the rest of the day after hearing it just once.

There might be some argument over what songs are actually classics, but we instinctively recognize them whenever we hear them. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash are just a handful of bands and musicians responsible for producing classic songs.

Billy Joel is yet another musician who fits perfectly in that preceding group. He has a handful of beloved and iconic songs. But, without a doubt, “We Didn’t Start the Fire” is his most recognizable. It’s so different from anything else you’ve likely heard, especially the chorus.

“We didn’t start the fire
It was always burning, since the world’s been turning
We didn’t start the fire
No, we didn’t light it, but we tried to fight it”

In a clip posted on YouTube, The Clark Family Creative performed the Billy Joel tune. Once again, they all demonstrate how talented and musically gifted they are. They may just be playing in their living room while sitting on a recliner, but they sound much better than many other bands.

Dad, who sings lead on every one of their performances, doesn’t miss a tune or sound flat. There is seemingly nothing he can’t sing because they always sound terrific no matter what song they are playing.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

American Idol alum Megan Danielle covers Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.” The incredibly talented singer turned in a beautiful rendition of the classic tune. Check out the short clip of Megan performing the Dolly Parton song that is beloved by many.

No two people are the same in every possible way. How boring would that be if we were nothing but duplicates and replicas? God does not and never has worked like that. He creates originals, individuals with their own likes, dislikes, tastes and preferences.

Part of that originality and individuality includes our musical preferences. For example, some people really enjoy 80s music while others cannot stand the sounds that were popular in the 1980s. Other people may love country music, and, at the same time, a portion of the population (like me) can’t stand it.

However, regardless of your stance on specific music genres, some songs transcend those preferences. They are such classics that even people who don’t generally enjoy a particular kind of music still appreciate this or that song. One of those songs is Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.”

In a clip posted on YouTube, Megan performs “Jolene.” It’s a cover that doesn’t attempt to change much, if anything, from the original. Instead, Megan sings the song as it was originally recorded and performed by Dolly.

“Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m beginning you, please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take my man even though you can”

Megan demonstrates why she made it so far during her time on the popular television program. Her voice is outstanding, and she puts it to good use during her cover of “Jolene.” Her voice and sound are basically perfect for the classic song, making for a most enjoyable rendition. This is one cover that you’ll want to listen to repeatedly.

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”

Kelly Clarkson stuns with a cover of a Billy Joel classic. The award-winning singer and television show host turned in an awe-inspiring rendition of “Uptown Girl.” Watch the short but powerful clip to see and hear Kelly’s fantastic performance of a Billy Joel song that is near and dear to the hearts of many.

Music, and the entertainment field as a whole, is very fickle. What is popular now likely won’t be the same thing people are into two or three years from now. Tastes in music are constantly changing, and that’s why many musicians seem to have very short careers.

However, those who have been able to beat those odds are few and far between. When a musician has withstood the test of time and experienced success over decades, that’s when you know it’s because of their talent. Billy Joel is one of those people. The man has been making quality, catchy and upbeat tunes for decades.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol winner, performs what is likely Billy Joel’s most well-known and beloved song, “Uptown Girl.” Since Kelly has an absurd amount of talent and can effortlessly sing anything, it was an outstanding performance. It’s a rendition that you’ll want to listen to repeatedly.

Anytime Kelly performs, it’s incredible to watch her hit different notes, especially high ones. She does so, making it look like it’s nothing, the easiest thing in the world and doesn’t appear to strain herself at all.

Then, after the song is over, she walks off the platform and mentions how she has yet to see Billy in concert.

Kelly Clarkson is, without question, one of the most talented singers performing today, and there isn’t much of an argument to be made against that conclusion. On her daily talk show, Kelly has covered many different songs spanning nearly every genre imaginable.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

A children’s choir turned in an a cappella cover of Fleetwood Mac's “Go Your Own Way.” You'll want to listen to this dazzling rendition of the beloved, classic song repeatedly. Check out the short clip to hear the group of talented young voices perform “Go Own Your Own Way.”

The human voice is the most beautiful, versatile and powerful instrument. Although hundreds, maybe even thousands, of instruments exist, none come close to the human voice. No other instrument can move someone like the human voice, making them feel a whole host of emotions, even bringing some people to tears.

Understanding the power and beauty of the human voice, it’s no wonder why a cappella performances are incredibly popular. They put the focus on the voice. Who doesn’t want to hear what a group of gifted musicians can do with a classic, beloved song? This is what happened in a delightful clip posted on YouTube.

In the video, Amplify of Rise Up Children’s Choir demonstrates their musical skills and expertise with a stunning performance of “Go Your Own Way.” It’s a lovely, marvelous and show-stopping performance. There’s not a missed or even a flat note throughout the entire performance. It would have been easy to spot if they had messed up the song even slightly because of its incredible popularity. But they don’t mess up even once – a near-perfect performance from everyone involved.

Even those who are the most diehard Fleetwood Mac fans will love and appreciate this performance. The kids take the classic “Go Your Own Way” and turn out an awe-inspiring version of the song from one of the most popular bands of all time. It would be difficult to find something even slightly off or wrong with this performance.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

A teenage violinist stunned with her cover of “And I Love Her” by The Beatles. The young woman demonstrated her skill and expertise on the stringed instrument as she played the classic song. Watch the short but delightful clip to hear and watch her perform “And I Love Her.”

There are not many bands that have had the influence of The Beatles. Some may argue (correctly, I would add) that the four lads from Liverpool are the most influential band of all time. They are certainly one of the most beloved. You cannot get away from their music. Their tunes are regularly featured in movies, TV shows and commercials.

The Beatles’ music continues to be played and enjoyed worldwide and is constantly covered by other musicians. Karolina Protsenko is one of the latest musicians to cover a song originally written, recorded and performed by John, Paul, George and Ringo. In a clip posted on YouTube, she played “And I Love Her.”

The young woman puts on a dazzling performance as she twists, turns and hops around while she plays her violin, performing The Beatles’ tune from 1964. The camera catches some of the members of her crowd standing and taking in the instrumental performance. They are enchanted, unable to take their eyes off Karolina’s lovely public musical performance. Several people enjoyed her performance so much that they are seen walking up and placing money in a basket on the ground.

She doesn’t miss or fail to hit a note throughout the clip. While listening to the young woman play her violin, you’ll probably find yourself adding in the lyrics.

Karolina has produced and released dozens of clips where she plays beloved songs with her violin. They are all lovely and incredibly delightful. But the one thing that is the same in all those clips is that she genuinely appears to love playing. She always has a smile and dances around while performing.

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”

Listen to this charming rendition of ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’ by a talented bluegrass group. The group is called High Carbon Steel, and they are based out of Roane County, TN. Their version of this popular bluegrass song will leave you smiling and impressed!

‘I am a man of constant sorrow
I’ve seen trouble all my days
I bid farewell to old Kentucky
The place where I was borned and raised’

What a wonderful performance! All of the instruments and harmonization sounded so great together. In the caption of their YouTube video, High Carbon Steel shares a bit about their cover of ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’.

“The song that everyone knows even if they’re not a fan of bluegrass. Yes, I know it was written by Dick Burnett and made famous by the Stanley brothers, but we tend to lean towards Dan Tyminski’s version of the song,” writes High Carbon Steel. “We’ve started throwing this one in at our live shows so we thought why not record it. Enjoy!”

The members of High Carbon Steel have been playing country and blues influenced music since they were in their early teens. Some of the bluegrass legends they like to cover are Merle Haggard, The Seldom Scene, George Jones, Blue Highway, and many more. And they recently started writing music inspired by the covers they’ve played from those music legends of the past along with the revivalists of today.

High Carbon Steel was founded in 2022. After moving on from playing together in the comfort of their homes, they soon found opportunities to get out there and share their music with whoever would appreciate it. Now, they are playing at different events all over East Tennessee and beyond.

We hope that you enjoyed listening to this rendition of ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’ today!

Boyce Avenue wows with their “Take Me Home, Country Roads” cover. The incredibly talented trio has released a beautiful rendition of the John Denver classic. Watch the short clip to see and hear their powerful performance of the tune that is near and dear to the hearts of many.

No two people have the same taste in music. Country music is a popular genre, with many people really enjoying its tunes, sounds and lyrics about the farm, large trucks, faithful dogs and simple living. However, I am not a fan. I’d rather listen to any other genre, style or kind of music than country music.

You probably think I’m entirely wrong for my strong dislike of country music, and that’s perfectly OK. We’re all entitled to our opinion. Wouldn’t life be super boring if we were all the same in every conceivable way?

Regardless of their musical preferences, everyone likes and appreciates John Dever’s country/folk classic “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” How can you not like that song? It’s such a simple but still so beautiful tune about someone who longs for nothing more than home and the familiar. We’ve all been there at one time or another.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Boyce Avenue plays the John Denver classic. It’s an excellent and delightful cover that you could easily listen to repeatedly. These guys continue to churn out one fantastic cover performance after another.

“Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads”

Even if you aren’t a fan of country music or John Denver, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is a classic that nearly everyone appreciates. How can you dislike this song? There’s a reason why it’s a classic and continues to get covered heavily all these years after its initial release.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Listen to this incredible cover of Kelly Clarkson absolutely nailing Whitney Houston’s hit ‘I Have Nothing. This powerful performance will remind you of why Kelly was the first winner on American Idol. This woman can sing!

‘Share my life, take me for what I am
'Cause I'll never change all my colors for you
Take my love, I'll never ask for too much
Just all that you are and everything that you do’

Wow! Kelly is such a talented singer, she makes singing this song look easy and effortless, which is hard to do with a Whitney Houston song. And many people online shared about how impressed they were with this performance.

“Simon told her that she would be in the same category as Whitney, Mariah, Celine, and Aretha. She continues to prove him right,” one person comments on YouTube after watching the video.

“She’ll definitely go down in history as one of the greatest singers of our generation,” another person writes online about Kelly Clarkson.

This powerful anthem remains one of Whitney Houston’s most iconic songs. ‘I Have Nothing’ was written in 1992 by David Foster and Linda Thompson for the soundtrack of the film ‘The Bodyguard.’ At the time, Whitney Houston had signed a contract allowing her to select which songs she would perform in the film, and she agreed upon this power ballad.

The other lead singles on the movie’s soundtrack were 'I Will Always Love You' and 'I'm Every Woman,' and ‘I Have Nothing’ turned out to be a big hit just like the other songs. It reached the top five in the US, Canada, and the UK and helped the soundtrack become one the best-selling of all time.

We hope that you enjoyed listening to Kelly Clarkson put her own spin on ‘I Have Nothing.’ What an impressive performance!

NFL great Terry Bradshaw joined Brooks and Dunn for “Don’t Let the Old Man In.” The former Steelers quarterback appeared on stage and sang the Toby Keith classic with the popular country duo. Watch the short clip to see and hear Terry sing a beloved song by the late Toby Keith.

Covers are often tricky to do correctly. They are a balancing act. When covering a song, especially one that is widely known and beloved, you want to remain faithful to the original. However, you also want to make the song your own in some way but do not want to destroy the tune, angering and enraging people who love the original version.

So, whenever an individual states they intend to cover this or that song, naturally, some people will hold their breath. They secretly hope the cover is passable and doesn’t ruin the original for them. Now, imagine someone says they are going to sing a classic tune by a late, great artist, but the person about to sing isn’t a musician but a former professional athlete and current NFL analyst.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Terry Bradshaw performs “Don’t Let the Old Man In” live in concert with Brooks and Dunn. Before his performance, the Steeler great gives the crowd a few laughs, telling the duo that he appreciated them opening up for him.

Terry then mentions that he does have some experience singing in public but not in front of such massive crowds as the one before him. Typically, his crowds are much smaller in number, and have a tough time hearing and difficulty standing.

After interacting with the crowd, Terry gets right into his performance and doesn’t sound half bad. It’s not perfect, but it will not make you wish you didn’t have ears or the ability to hear.

The crowd responds by giving Terry and the guys a warm, well-deserved round of applause.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Electric Umbrella earned Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer with their emotional performance on Britain’s Got Talent. The talented performers showed the judges, the studio audience and the world what they could do. Watch the short clip to see Electric Umbrella’s moving and powerful performance.

No one wants to be counted out or discounted. At the very least, everyone should be able to show and prove what they can do. That is why shows like American Idol, The Voice, America’s Got Talent, and its British counterpart, Britain’s Got Talent, continue to draw large audiences. Those programs give people who have been overlooked or disregarded an opportunity.

In a clip posted on YouTube, the members of the massive group, Electric Umbrella, walk out onto the stage, and they flood the stage with their large numbers. Their numbers are so big Simon Cowell remarked, “I think this is the biggest act we’ve had this year.”  

In a back-and-forth with the judges, one of the group’s founders said Electric Umbrella works to make the world a more inclusive and accepting place. To accomplish this goal, they use rock-and-roll music, he says.

After the brief discussion, the members take their marks, and their performance gets underway. They sing “Acceptance,” an original song of theirs. The lyrics perfectly express their desire to be accepted for who they are, regardless of their physical or mental disabilities.

During their time on stage, the camera catches several audience members who have been brought to tears as they wipe their eyes. The magical performance had the entire studio audience on their feet, singing and dancing along with Electric Umbrella.

When it came time for the judges to comment on the performance, Simon mentioned that even though they deserved a Golden Buzzer, he had already used his. However, he did not let that stop him from hitting it again. He reached over and slammed the button, causing confetti to rain down on the stage and the performers.

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”

There are moments that take your breath away, moments when everything else fades, and all you’re left with is the truth of what truly matters. Carrie Underwood’s performance with the PS22 Chorus on ‘American Idol’ was one of those moments—an emotional reminder that love is the thing that makes everything else seem small.

As the PS22 Chorus gathered on stage, their choir director, Ryan Seacrest, set the tone with a smile, sharing a piece of their journey. “So guys, you know Carrie Underwood sang with the PS22 Chorus. Before you were born, Carrie,” he said with a twinkle in his eye. Ryan, who never misses an opportunity to spark magic, turned to Carrie and asked, “Would you join the kids and sing like you did 13 years ago?” And Carrie, with her heart wide open, could not help but say yes. 

In that instant, the stage came alive—not with just voices singing a song, but with a message that would stick with you long after the applause faded. As the first notes of “So Small” filled the air, it became more than just a song. It was a prayer, a declaration that everything we think is too big, too difficult, is often just a grain of sand.

Isn’t that the way God works? He gently whispers to us that the burdens we carry aren’t as heavy as we think, that what we’ve been searching for—the peace, the joy, the hope—is already in our hands—wrapped in His love.

Carrie’s voice, so familiar yet so full of grace, harmonized with the PS22 kids, creating something so much bigger than a performance. It was a reminder that when we come together and love and share, the mountains that once seemed impossible to climb suddenly shrink. Love has a way of shifting our perspective.

Isn’t that what we need in the daily grind of life? A reminder that, no matter how heavy the burden, love has the power to make everything else feel small. We often find ourselves buried under the weight of our worries, the tasks that never end, the “what-ifs” that steal our peace. But in this moment—this sacred, beautiful moment—we’re reminded that love is the key to it all.

Carrie and the PS22 kids gave us a glimpse of what it looks like when love leads when it takes over and turns everything else into something we can overcome. Their voices and hearts came together in a way that transcended any struggle or worry.

So, as we face our own mountains, let’s remember: the love we’re searching for, the peace we’re desperately longing for, is already in our hands. The mountains we face? They're just grains of sand. And love? Love is the thing that makes everything else seem small.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Pretty, melancholy, and true, the Kansas classic ‘Dust in the Wind’ gets an a cappella makeover is this stunning performance by Jared Halley. The 34-year-old Columbus, Ohio native sings the beautiful, solemn Kansas Classic, recorded in 1977, with splendid skill and emotion. He needs no flashy wardrobe and background. His basic t-shirt and bare walls only allow us to appreciate his incredible talent more completely!

Jared is a “one-man-band,” using his voice and mouth to create all the parts for the songs he records. A solo artist, he learns and performs all the individual singing parts and adds the percussive pieces (stomps, claps, beats, etc.) before combining them to create a cappella perfection! There are 810,000 subscribers to Jared’s YouTube channel!

Here, Jared, exhibiting his amazing range, sings a Kansas ballad that, while very different from the songs the group typically recorded, became one of their greatest hits—rivaling ‘Carry On Wayward Son,’ recorded in 1976. Written by band member Kerry Livgren, ‘Dust in the Wind’ was conceived when the musician came across the line “All we are is dust in the wind” while reading a book of American Indian poetry.  

The message in the music is that we all have limited time, and we ought to make the most of the days we’ve been given. Here are four lines from ‘Dust in the Wind;’

‘Same old song

Just a drop of water in an endless sea

All we do

Crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see’

When God blesses us with gifts and talents, we are wise to use them. The Topeka, Kansas, band is still performing, though several of the current band members are no longer with the group. Jared Halley is creating new music every day. Like every single one of us, both the band Kansas and Jared have limited time, but they’re making the most of it by bringing the world entertaining, uplifting, and inspiring music. 

“The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” 1 John 2:17

The snappy, upbeat 1969 hit ‘I Want You Back’ gets a jazzy makeover by Robyn Adele Anderson and her band. Though it’s very different from the Jackson 5, it is truly special in its own right. Check it out! You may find yourself dancing just like you did to the original!

Robyn Adele Anderson is a New York based singer, actress, and arranger. After graduating from college, she began working in the non-profit sector, providing legal and social services to immigrants. However, when the 36-year-old became one of the original singers with the music collective Postmodern Jukebox her career changed dramatically. After several years of performing with the group, Robyn began a solo career, and she now has nearly one million followers and more than 400 million views on YouTube!

In addition to the Jackson 5, Robyn has created incredible covers of music by The Cars, Cher, Phil Collins, Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Ray Charles, Nirvana, and many others. That’s a lot of variety! Most of Robyn’s videos pay homage to the 20s, 30s, and 40s, but that is not always the case. All are unique and fun!

It may be a brave musical move to cover a song that has had so much acclaim. In addition to several other awards, “I Want You Back” ranks number 104 on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” and was ranked number 2 in 2020 on their list of “The 100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time.”

Robyn, delivering this 1960’s super hit in a New Orleans Traditional Jazz arrangement, has every reason to be confident! Flanked by a group of talented musicians, the horns, percussion, and strings join her in this exciting performance. 

User@bruces1g wrote, “She could sing a phone book and make it sound great. What a voice!” That’s high praise! 

And, User@DorothyOzmaLover loved Robyn’s interpretation, saying, “Whoo! Luz this class jam and this cover took it to a level full of sweet intoxicating flare!”

Still another commenter expressed appreciation for the performance and for Robyn’s perfectly timed wink right at the conclusion of the song. 

There’s something truly impressive about an artist who can recycle or upcycle the brilliant work of another and make it equally as cool and uniquely their own! Well done, Ms Robyn! Listeners loved hearing the Jackson 5’s half-century-old song done in an incredible new way—and, yet, recreated in the tradition of music nearly 100 years old! That’s a feat! 

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace” Ephesians 1:7

Check out this incredible ‘Let It Go’ performance by a talented 11-year-old that stunned the judges and audience on ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’ The singer in Elizabeth Lyons, and her beautiful rendition of this hit from the movie Frozen will leave you completely captivated!

‘The snow glows white on the mountain tonight
Not a footprint to be seen
A kingdom of isolation
And it looks like I'm the queen’

What an outstanding performance that brought the audience to their feet! Her tone was beautiful, she had wonderful breath control, and she made hitting those big high notes look effortless. The judges shared their praise of this performance with Elizabeth after she wowed them with her voice.

“I cannot believe such a massive voice comes out of such a little, tiny person,” shared Amanda Holden, one of the judges on ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’ “What I loved about that was how you really built the song – you smashed it out of the park.”

“I felt by the time we got to the end of the song, you were flying!” said Judge Alesha Dixon. “I just thought it was wonderful, darling. I can see how much you worked for this. I can feel it.”

Simon Cowell shared his review with Elizabeth and shared one thing with her that made her performance unique. “I’ve never seen anyone so happy singing a song in my life,” he said. “It was like your concert. That doesn’t happen very often.”

After overcoming her nerves, it was clear to see that this young singer was able to command the stage and share her amazing talent with the audience. And her incredible performance of Frozen’s ‘Let It Go’ got her four yeses from the BGT judges.

We hope that you enjoyed watching this performance by Elizabeth Lyons, and we cannot wait to see what you share on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ next!

Watch as this incredible rocker wows with his powerful rendition of ‘When a Man Loves a Woman.’ Swedish guitarist and singer Tommy Johansson delivers an incredibly stirring performance of the romantic hit, which was recorded and released in 1966 by Percy Sledge and released by Michael Bolton in 1991.

The video shows Tommy playing the guitar and singing separately, but he did more than play and sing. As if those pieces weren’t plenty, he also recorded, arranged, produced, mixed, and mastered the audio and filmed and edited the video. At 37 years old, Tommy has played in several power metal bands and has 319,000 YouTube subscribers. He’s currently a member of both Majestica and Golden Resurrection, and Golden Resurrection is “known for its neoclassical power metal sound, which combines technical guitar work with uplifting Christian lyrics.” 

With his long locks, tattoos, black leather and denim, and rings, Tommy looks like a rocker. And, from the very first note, he sounds like one, too! When he sings the line about “giving everything,” he does! He sings his heart out on this very heartfelt song. 

Tommy’s singing is mind-blowing and his guitar solos at the start of the video and at 2:00 minutes are spellbinding! His fans think so as well. 

User@OliviaKMarshall wrote, “Tommy, you did it again, and it is almost unfair. Absolutely ANY remake you do surpasses the original version! This one, however, moved me to tears. You are beyond amazing.” 

“Wow! Incredible! I'm sure Percy Sledge would approve,” wrote User@LuckRunsOut13. 

And, User@ferslashpop shared, “When my wife and I got married, we danced this song... I dreamed about playing the guitar for her... This is the kind of version I was dreaming of... Thanks a lot.”

“How beautiful you are and how pleasing, my love, with your delights!” Song-Of-Solomon 7:6

Check out this female choir’s stunning a cappella rendition of ‘Turn the Beat Around.’ The ladies of the Cleveland Heights Women’s Barbershoppers are fantastic! Singing the disco hit—released first in 1976 by Vicki Sue Robinson, then in 1990 by Laura Branigan, and again in 1994 by Gloria Estefan—the Cleveland Heights Women’s Barbershoppers make the classic dance number all their own! And, it’s unlikely that any of these lovely young women know much about disco! 

The Barbershop Harmony Society shared a video of the choir’s performance at the San Antonio Midwinter Convention on their Facebook page, applauding the performance by the “Audience Favorite Award-Winning Junior Choir.” The post continued, “These amazing singers brought everyone in the Lila Cockrell Theater to their feet with three songs, including this performance of ‘Turn the Beat Around.’” 

Indeed, the lady singers of Cleveland Heights High School are exceptional, which is why they were recognized by The Barbershop Harmony Society. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the organization’s mission is “to bring people together in harmony and fellowship to enrich lives through singing.”

From the hushed introduction and countdown at 20 seconds to the rapped lines at 1:20, from the synchronized moves at 1:50 to the clapping in unison at 2:10… the girls don’t miss a beat! Dressed alike in simple, black sequined dresses and black heels, the ladies express their own personalities through much of the performance. They dance freestyle during most of the song, and they use their gestures and facial expressions to compliment the music. They are a joy to watch! 

Not only are they talented, entertaining, and confident on stage, but they demonstrate a tremendous ability to focus. It must be challenging for each singer to concentrate on her part while standing next to others singing completely different parts. Clearly, the Cleveland Heights Women’s Barbershoppers have mastered the music and mental focus! 

As the song ends, the girls take a well-deserved bow. Congratulations to the Women’s Barbershoppers of Cleveland Heights! Mission accomplished!  
 
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Romans 12:16