10-year-old Victory Brinker returns to the America’s Got Talent stage for a stunning rendition of 'O Mio Babbino Caro.’ This classic song was originally featured in Puccini’s 1918 one-act opera Gianni Schicchi. It tells the tale of a young girl asking her father to help her marry the love of her life.
“O mio babbino caro
Mi piace, è bello, bello
Vo' andare in Porta Rossa
A comperar l'anello”
In English, these lyrics translate to:
“Oh my dear papa
I like him, he is so handsome.
I want to go to Porta Rossa
To buy the ring!”
Today, young Victory Brinker is performing her own rendition of this opera hit during the finals of America’s Got Talent. We first met Victory when she blew the judges away with her bold performance of ‘Juliet's Waltz.’ Her impressive opera voice earned her the first ever 5-way golden buzzer, sending Victory straight through to the live shows.
Week after week, Victory has shown why her vocals deserve to be in the finals with unforgettable performances such as ‘Casta Diva’ and ‘Nessun Dorma.’
Now, she is back on stage for the finals and she is putting everything into this rendition of 'O Mio Babbino Caro.’ It is so hard to believe that this big voice belongs to such a young girl.
Victory has truly shown that she is meant to be in this competition and she has an amazing shot of taking the entire title. Which is your favorite performance from Victory over this season?
The Piano Guys put a classical spin on a rock classic with this incredible rendition of ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine.’ This 1987 song was an instant hit for Guns N' Roses. In fact, it was the bands only number 1 single. To this day, ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ remains a popular cover song and has truly cemented itself as one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
“She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky”
Today, the Piano Guys are reimagining the rock hit.
For years, The Piano Guys have been using their unique talents to entertain audiences all over the world. Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson started by posting their talented cover performances online, but they quickly went viral and became a global phenomenon. You may remember their instrumental performances of hits such as ‘A Thousand Years’ or ‘Nearer My God To Thee.’
Listen as they use their classical music skills to give ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ a whole new feel.
“Whoa, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Whoa whoa, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine”
On YouTube, they wrote about how everyone can recognize the opening of ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine.’ The Piano Guys decided to reimagine the whole song as a message from a father to a daughter. “But go deep into your psyche and imagine what this legendary rock tune would have sounded like if it had been instead written by an emotional father of a bride for her walk down the aisle?”
Psalm 127:3 “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.”
Watch this 12-year-old singer on The Voice Kids perform the song ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ and win the judges over with his audition.
“Wise men say, only fools, only fools rush in, oh, but I, but I, I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay? Would it be, would it be a sin? If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows, surely to the sea, darling, so it goes, some things, you know, are meant to be”
The song ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ by Elvis Presley was released in 1961, and it was featured in the movie Blue Hawaii. In this clip from The Voice Kids, a boy named Simon sings the popular song and wins the judges over with her performance.
At the beginning, Simon takes a deep breath before walking up to the microphone to start his audition. As soon as he starts singing, one of the judges immediately starts smiling when he hears Simon’s sweet voice.
The audience members start clapping for Simon, and his family is cheering him on from offstage as he sings. Simon has a lot of support as he takes on the intimidating task of auditioning in front of the judges.
The first judge decides to take a chance on Simon and pushes her hand down on her red button. As her chair turns around to face the stage, Simon is overwhelmed with happiness! You can see his joy as a big smile comes across his face.
Another judge turns his chair around, and the 12-year-old singer is thrilled. What an adorable and talented young boy! And he can really hit those high notes towards the end of the song with such beauty and ease.
We hope that you enjoyed seeing Simon perform ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ today!
Check out these two dancing dudes perform a routine to the iconic song ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees.
The disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’ was released in 1977, and it was featured in the movie Saturday Night Fever. The two talented men dancing in this video have definitely mastered the disco vibe of the song!
One dancer is in a red jacket, and the other dancer is in a gray suit. They both are remarkable!
The dancer in the red jacket is totally engaging with the camera, and he is so fun to watch. The other dancer in the gray suit is fully into his groove, just dancing away without a care in the world.
Sometimes during the video, the two dancers are in sync with each other, and then other times they are freestyling with their own moves. Then they will suddenly snap back into dancing the exact same thing at the same time. It all looks so smooth and fluid the way they move their bodies.
What a great performance! The two dancers make a great team and complement each other so well.
“This is amazing! My favorite, just wish it was longer,” writes one person on YouTube after watching the video. “You guys are so talented and spreading a smile for everyone who watches your videos!”
“They’re both spellbinders!” comments another person online. “And ‘Red Jacket’ has that something extra…he radiates the joy and fun of dancing with an expressiveness and whole-of-body fluidity that reminds me of the great Bobby Banas.”
We hope that you enjoyed this viral video of these talented dancers performing to ‘Stayin’ Alive.’
1 Peter 1:8-9
8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Feel the love with this father-daughter duet to ‘Edelweiss’ from The Sound Of Music. The iconic song was originally composed by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein for the Broadway production and was later used in the popular film. This was the last song that the famous duo wrote together.
Over the years, ‘Edelweiss’ has become a beloved classic and countless artists have lent their voices to the tune. Today, this talented choir is belting out the famous words and it is absolutely stunning.
“Edelweiss Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white, clean and bright
You look happy to meet me”
Mat and Savanna Shaw are a talented father-daughter pair that enjoy singing together. When COVID forced the world inside, the duo decided to record themselves singing and post it online. They had no idea that their videos would go viral and people would be requesting more and more.
Now, Mat and Savanna have a growing YouTube channel and an album on the way full of our favorite covers. And today, we’re in for a treat as they belt out the words to ‘Edelweiss.’
“Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Edelweiss Edelweiss
Bless my homeland forever”
These nostalgic words remind us of the beauty of our home and land. It also makes me think about our Heavenly home and the wonders that await us there.
John 14:2 “In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?”
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Enjoy this heartfelt performance of ‘Morning Has Broken’ by Pan flutist David Doring. This beautiful hymn was originally published in 1931 but it truly rose to prominence after rocker Cat Stevens recorded his own rendition in the early 1970s.
“Morning has broken like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for them springing fresh from the world”
David Döring is a self-taught Pan flutist. The instrument is a series of tubes, most typically made of bamboo or reeds and creates a truly remarkable sound. The pan flute is traditionally played in folk music throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Today, he is performing a special rendition of ‘Morning Has Broken’ and it is one performance you don’t want to miss.
” Sweet the rains new fall, sunlit from Heaven
Like the first dewfall on the first grass
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where His feet pass”
You can commonly hear this hymn performed at funeral services as it reminds us to praise the Lord and find the good in each moment. And though we may be missing some here on Earth, we can find peace and comfort knowing that they are safe in the arms of the Lord.
Psalm 143:8 “Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.”
It’s not birdseed that this gentleman is handing out, but his harmonica playing has the geese running his way! View this sweet, sweet video that makes one question if it’s dogs that really are man’s best friend!
Of course, our canines are the cutest and most caring companions in the world, but these African geese have certainly formed a connection with this talented musician playing a Mandarin song, titled “The Story of a Small Town.”
The song is performed without lyrics here, but the words extol the virtues of a small town. The song is from a 1979 Taiwanese movie of the same name. Other versions are slower, but this peppy performance is drawing lots of attention from these long-necked friends and quite a few spectators in the park.
During the first part of the video, one goose appears to be a little unsure. He’s hanging back a bit, while his buddy is face-to-face with the musician. At times, it looks like the more trusting goose and the harmonica-wielding human will collide beak with belly—they are so close.
The man takes a break in his playing to wipe his instrument and his face. The geese honk a couple of times as if requesting an encore. So, after chatting a bit with onlookers, the melody begins again. This time, the entertainer is in a squatted position, literally on the same level as the geese. The skeptic has come closer, and it’s a party of three!
Our park performer makes eye contact with each goose, and he is truly serenading them. The geese chime in with a note here-and-there. Behind the tree to the right, there are a couple of furry friends on leashes. Hopefully, they aren’t feeling too neglected.
The final lines of the song are “welcome to this small town” repeated three times. Though we don’t hear the words, a similar warmth and kindness is reflected in this instrumental rendering.
As the song ends with one long note, we almost expect a group hug from the trio.
This one brings a smile for sure. It’s a light moment in a world that can be too heavy too often. Thank you, Sir, for this gift to the geese and to all of us!
“So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:21
Maybe some would rather hear the “Macarena” or the “Electric Slide” or the “Chicken Dance,” but this 93-year-old beams when she’s treated to a “Hokey Pokey” flash mob for her birthday. Phyllis Brinkerhoff is a huge fan of the perennial wedding crowd pleaser. In fact, she may be the biggest fan ever, and there’s no doubt she loves the song more than anyone else in her town of Prairie Village, Kansas—about 23,000 thousand souls strong.
Phyllis, a lover of music in general, talks with the interviewer here about her affection for the song. Phyllis describes “Hokey Pokey” as “fun” and “joyous.” And, as we see her do a few dance steps on her porch, break into laughter from a big smile, and blow a kiss to a passing neighbor, it seems impossible to find better words to describe Phyllis herself!
“Hokey Pokey” was recorded in the United States in 1948, but it originated back in the 1800’s in Britain. The English call the tune “Hokey Cokey,” and it’s been recorded in several countries. Perhaps Phyllis understands the song’s universal appeal because she’s been on a crusade to make it a favorite within her community.
Phyllis likes the song so much that she gave her neighbor Melanie Mendrys a CD of the song. Afterward, she called Melanie several times just to see if Melanie had yet fallen in love with the song.
Phyllis seems surprised when the reporter tells her that some folks just don’t have the same love for her fave, but, in the end, it’s clear that Phyllis is sharp as a tack and full of good humor about her challenged “Hokey Pokey” campaign.
Though Melanie never fully embraced Mrs. B’s favorite song, she did use it to make Phyllis’s birthday extra special. She and her daughter created fancy invitations, delivered them up and down the street, and gathered as many as they could to perform a ��Hokey Pokey” flash mob right in Phyllis's front yard!
While the dancing crowd wasn’t hundreds in number, it was huge in heart. Melanie describes the smile on Phyllis’s face during that surprise, but Melanie’s smile speaks volumes, too. The birthday surprise was for Phyllis, but it looks like the kind folks of Prairie Village, Kansas got an equal reward. It just proves that it feels super good to do something kind for someone else!
“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.” 1 Thessalonians 3:12
What do you do when you can’t get a patient to wear an oxygen mask? You call on The Wiggles! This story will have you smiling from ear to ear as you learn about a nurse who calls on The Wiggles to help a young woman with Down Syndrome fight COVID-19! God calls on Christians to pour themselves out for others and this story is one of inspiration and love.
Steven Moylan knows that being a nurse is more than just administering medication. He knows it takes compassion and a little ingenuity to help his patients get healthy. He has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis since the beginning.
So when his patient Sarah Kelly was struggling to breathe and didn’t understand why she needed to wear oxygen tubes, he called in a big favor. As he spent time with Sarah, he learned she adores The Wiggles. It sparked an idea and he hoped it would work.
This amazing nurse went the extra mile. After several emails and over 35 phone calls, he was finally able to get in touch with the crew. Two members of The Wiggles agreed to help! Anthony Field (the blue Wiggle) and Simon Pryce (the red Wiggle) agreed to record a special video just for Sarah. In the video, The Wiggles explained to Sarah why she needed to wear the oxygen tubes in her nose after Steven sent special medical equipment to the studio to help The Wiggles with their message.
How incredibly kind, outgoing, and thoughtful, don’t you think? These three men, Steven, Anthony, and Simon helped connect with sweet Sarah in a way she could understand. And you know what? It may have just saved her life. The special video had an immediate effect on Sarah, she kept her oxygen tubes in and her medical condition improved dramatically.
Because of their team effort, Sarah began to heal from the effects of COVID-19 and was eventually released. This is one of the most inspirational stories you’ll read in a while and it’s sure to put a happy wiggle or two in your day!
“If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.” Isaiah 58:10
In this heartwarming video, Chip Gaines goes bald as he donates his hair to children fighting cancer.
“I can’t believe it. I’m gonna go bald,” Chip says at the beginning of the video as he is walking to the hair salon. The reason for this drastic haircut is because Chip is giving away his hair to an organization that helps kids with cancer.
“I’m going to donate my hair to a great cause called Children with Hair Loss,” Chip shares. “And they’ll turn my hair into a wig for kids going through cancer treatment.”
As Chip gets ready for the big chop, his wife, Joanna, shares some sweet comments with him. “Chip, you’ve got great hair,” she says to him. “You’ve always said it looks disgusting,” Chip replies. To which she says, “I’ve never seen it this clean.”
Then the scissors come out! “It’s game time, y’all,” Chip says excitedly.
Joanna does the honors and chops off the first ponytail of Chip’s hair. “Hold it up and say cheese,” she says to her husband.
“I’m going to be a handsome bald person,” Chip says as he feels the hairdresser running the razor over his scalp.
“Ok Chip, are you ready to see your fixer upper?” Joanna says while laughing, which was a nod to their popular HGTV show.
Chip gets turned around in the barber chair and finally sees the finished product in the mirror. “What?” he says as he sees his new look. “That is a bald head!”
The bald look is very different from Chip’s usual hairstyle, and he is trying to take it all in. “I’ve got a lot of feelings, all the emotions,” he says.
“And you did it for a great cause,” says Joanna. “I think it’s so special.”
Not only did Chip donate his hair to help make wigs for children with cancer, but he also raised a large sum of money for the kids at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. What a great way to show those kids that they are loved by so many people!
This elderly couple can still cut a rug and watching these dance partners dance in this competition with all their heart is sure to bring a smile to your face!
Nellian and Dietmar Ehrentraut have a passion and talent for swing dance. The Austrian couple, now in their 60s and 70s, still dance like they are in their teens. They are truly incredible!
You only have to watch a few seconds of this video to understand why it quickly went viral online. And while Nellian and Dietmar aren't new to dancing, in fact they have won five National dance championships for Austria, they are new to internet fame. When the incredible couple was interviewed about their sudden rise to fame, they said "We are quite flabbergasted. I had not even seen anyone filming us."
Seeing how these two twirl and dip, kick and twist in perfect harmony is amazing. And the audience at the competition is clapping along to the music as the two move, turn, jump, and jive all around the dance floor. It is so amazing that they can still do all those impressive moves at their age!
It is clear that Nellian and Dietmar Ehrentraut absolutely love dancing, but more importantly, they love dancing together. They look like they are having so much fun on the dance floor and seeing them bust a move makes you want to just get on up and join them! These two look like they will keep on dancing together and having fun for years to come.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”
Are you a fan of spiders? I’m going to take a wild guess and assume you feel they’re as creepy as I do. Especially when you find a spider in your house or maybe you’re out walking in the woods and accidently walk through a spider web. It’s the worst feeling.
But there is one thing that spiders do well, and it’s making beautiful webs. This video is downright jaw-dropping. It’s a mesmerizing timelapse of a spider spinning a web. Incredibly, this video was posted to TikTok and it received more than 31 million views in less than 24 hours. While this spider may not be Charlotte and he may not spin words into his web like, “Some Pig” or “Radiant,” but this spider seems to be pretty talented.
But why would anyone, including over 31 million people, want to watch a spider spinning a web? I think it’s because we never truly get to witness the process. The time lapse of this incredible video was taken over a period of several hours and it’s truly fascinating to watch.
It’s almost like the little guy has a blueprint for this web, kind of like building a house. Every step is intentional as he starts with the foundation of the web which happens to be the outer layer—then he drops to the middle of the web and creates the skeleton. After that, it is pure magic watching him go round and round, securing every piece of silk he spins.
The silk he uses to spin his web is made of a fibrous protein that’s perfect for catching his dinner. It’s also quite the workout to spin a web. But one of the most beautiful things to witness is an empty spider web, covered in dew at first light. It’s a glorious and magical sight. And in a beautiful way, so is watching this spider spin his web.
Share this video with someone who needs to be reminded of just how stunning this world is!
“It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to dwell in;” Isaiah 40:22
Solid Rock! When confusion and discontentment set in and society splits apart at the seams, ask yourself who’s love are you attracted too? The world system passing away or Christ?
Check out this unexpected audition from 4 tap-dancing grandmas that leaves the crowd cheering — age is only a number!
The four women walked out on the ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ stage a few years ago wearing floral blouses and skirts. What could their talent possibly be?!
Heather, Michelle, Lynn, and Maxine make up a tap quartet called the ‘Cocooners.’ At the time, one of them was 65, two were 75, and one was 80 years old.
Although these ladies seemed like gentle elderly women, they shocked the entire audience as soon as the music started playing. They stood on top of these boxes while looking up at the ceiling. The ambiguous music gave a sort of alien or space feeling — already very odd. What was about to happen?!
And then the women start seizing on these two-foot high boxes. Did someone need to make sure they were alright?! No worries. It was all a part of their performance.
Next thing you know, the beat dropped in the music, and the ladies ripped off their ‘granny costumes’ to reveal metallic gold jumpsuits. You can hear the entire audience gasp. The faces the judges made were priceless!
THEN, they started tapping — completely in sync with one another and clearly having the time of their lives! The audience immediately started clapping along, and the judges happily joined in with huge smiles.
How could the judges turn them down? The audience loved them! Of course, the Cocooners got four yesses from the judges to continue on in the competition. Most likely, they didn’t advance again, but they have a wonderful story to share with friends and family.
What heartwarming and inspiring video. It’s never too late to do something you’ve always wanted to do!
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:13
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