One choir didn’t let the recent NYC power outage stop them from delivering their inspiring message.
The outage caused a widespread blackout across Manhattan. The subway was brought to a halt and many people’s lives were disrupted.
The Millennial Choirs and Orchestra was all set to perform at the famed Carnegie Hall that evening, but the loss of power caused the show to be canceled. That’s when the choir decided to put on their show for the entire city, instead of just one venue.
The group made the following post of Facebook, “As you may have heard, we were not able to perform our final concert at Carnegie Hall this evening due to a widespread blackout that affected a large part of Manhattan for several hours. But in true MCO fashion, we made the best of the unfortunate situation and performed some of our pieces outside for passersby to enjoy during the stressful time. This is Brandon Stewart's arrangement of "I Stand All Amazed.””
On the streets of New York, this incredible choir belted out the words of ‘I Stand All Amazed.’ Once the video was posted online, it quickly went viral.
The gospel song ended up reached millions of ears all over the world. After the incredible response, the choir said, “Although we regret that many of our participants and audience members missed out on performing and seeing us on the world-renowned Carnegie stage this evening, we feel blessed to have been able to touch many more hearts in an unexpected way from the street of beautiful New York City.”
What an incredible way of turning an unfortunate situation into an amazing opportunity of fellowship.
15-year-old Sophie Pecora returns to the America’s Got Talent stage with another original song that leaves us in awe. When we first met this talented young girl, she blew us away with her song, ‘7th Grade.’
Sophie always dreamed of singing on the big stage, but nerves kept stopping her from pursuing her dreams. With encouragement from her family, Sophie decided to audition for America’s Got Talent.
She shared with the judges that she experienced many instances of bullying or alienation. This feeling inspired her to write the audition song. Sophie’s audition combined singing with rapping, all while she plays the guitar too. It was an emotional song that earned her four ‘yes’ votes from the judges.
Now, she’s back for the live shows with another original song that is resonating with the entire arena. ‘Misfits’ is about feeling like you don’t quite fit in with the crowd. Sophie has always been shy and quiet, but slowly, she’s gaining the confidence to come out of her shell and be herself.
After this incredible performance, Sophie earned rave reviews from the judges. Gabrielle Union said, “There’s nothing better than an artist that knows themselves and is very clear about their truth. And the way you expressed yourself, you just reached into our hearts and just snatched it right out.”
But it was guest judge Brad Paisley who really connected with Sophie.
After hearing her performance, he felt like he knew her. In fact, Brad was so moved by the song that he pressed his golden buzzer automatically sending Sophie on to the next round. What a talented young girl.
The talented Emerald Belles are back for another top-notch performance on America’s Got Talent.
These Texas high kickers made quite the impression with their first audition on the popular entertainment competition. The Emerald Belles are a dance group comprised of 76 high school dancers.
For decades, these talented ladies have shared their skilled dance routines all over the world. The Emerald Belles have performed at halftime shows, on cruises and even at Walt Disney World. Recently, they became viral sensations when a video of their award-winning routine from the 2017 Crowd Pleasers Dance Area Competition was posted online.
The Emerald Belles performed a mesmerizing dance to “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” from the Eurythmics. That led them all the way to America’s Got Talent where they kicked up a storm.
Now, they’re back for the live shows and ready to earn their spot in this competition. The dancers pulled out all the stops for this dazzling performance to a Britney Spears song.
Not only do they include their famous high kicks, but they’re also added multiple difficult dance techniques to their routine. It definitely made for an impressive performance and almost all of the judges agreed.
Simon Cowell said, “I believe you are ready now for a bigger stage. And I think Texas will root for you and America will root for you.” He also praised the group on their ability to showcase their individual personalities in such a large troupe.
Do you think the Emerald Belles have what it takes to go all the way?
In a heartbreaking video, a sweet Pitbull was abandoned with her neck tightly chained to a tree. Thankfully, the dog was rescued by a caring individual and was able to get the care that she needed.
The Pitbull was found outside of an abandoned house in Fulton County, Georgia. The man who found her, Jason Flatt, was able to locate her from her yelps and cries. She was clearly in distress and calling out to be saved.
“Poor baby. You poor thing,” Jason says as he’s petting the dog and trying to comfort her. He is able to give her some food to eat while he puts a leash around her neck. Then, with the help of some bolt cutters, he breaks the chains off the dog’s neck and sets her free from the tree.
“Let’s go get you some help, baby,” says Jason as he is walking the dog to his car. The Pitbull appears to be very skinny and malnourished after she gets rescued, which makes you wonder how long this sweet dog was stranded out there with no way to get help. She must have been so relieved and thankful once she got rescued!
“We took her right to the vet’s office. She really needed to be scrubbed out. And she was just seeking attention,” explains Jason. “She walks into the vet’s office – she’s licking people’s faces and wagging her tail. It’s like she just knew, ‘I’m ok now, I’m with good people.’”
After being cleaned up and nourished back to health, the dog was placed into a foster home and was adopted shortly after. She was able to find a new, loving family to be a part of where she could feel safe and secure.
Her new owners describe her as a quiet, mellow, and kind dog.
“She’s just a good girl all the way around,” explains her new owner. “When I look at that video of her, I see a dog that was broken spiritually, physically, and mentally. She’s not that dog anymore. She’s not broken anymore!”
Such a wonderful story of a beautiful rescue and new home for a well-deserving pup!
It is not every day that you see a musician play his saxophone for cows in a field! But that’s exactly what Rick Hermann did when he decided to put on a jazz concert for the cows in his area.
The idea came to him when he was out for a run with his wife.
“You see these cows, and they always seem to be so curious,” says Rick. “I asked my wife ‘Do you think the cows will enjoy the saxophone?’ She’s like, ‘Let’s go try it.’”
Later, Rick and his family take a walk over to the cows in the field, and Rick starts playing some songs for them on his saxophone.
As soon as the jazzy music starts, the cows are immediately interested! They slowly walk over to where Rick is to take in the sounds that he is playing.
He plays the cows Stevie Wonder’s "Isn't She Lovely," George Michael's "Careless Whisper," and The Champs' "Tequila." What a fun bunch of songs that I’m sure the cows enjoyed!
Rick’s daughter, Erin, filmed the cow concert and posted the video to Twitter. The video garnered lots of positive attention from people online.
“A lot of people have said that they were having a really hard day or that just so many bad things were happening, and this was just a little bit of positivity or boosted their moods,” shares Erin.
It’s great to see a family be playful and have a good time trying out new things together, like playing your saxophone to a bunch of cows! Rick shares that it is great to learn a new skill, try new things, and challenge yourself. Because you never know, something that you try may bring a smile to the faces of a whole lot of people (and cows)!
Two women saved a man’s life who was ready to jump off of an overpass into busy freeway traffic in Los Angeles. They were on their way to dinner with their husbands, but when they saw the man looking like he was about to jump, they knew they needed to step in and help.
The women, Toni Musso and Jen Principe, called 911, but before rescuers got there, they took it into their own hands to save the troubled man.
“I just begged him, ‘Please don’t do this,’” said Toni. “The first thing I said was ‘We love you. Please don’t jump,’” explains Jen.
When the women approached the man on the overpass, he was standing outside the fence with the rushing freeway traffic below him. The only thing between them was the thin fence, and they knew that they had to somehow help him walk off the overpass, away from harm.
“I just grabbed his hands; I had his hands through here,” shared Toni as she was pointing to the overpass fence. “And then slowly, I just said, ‘Keep looking at me, keep focused on my eyes.’ And I just started walking with him slowly back to safety.”
Once the police got there, they let the women continue what they were doing without interruption. Toni and Jen knew that they were connecting with the man and helping him to safety, so they asked the police to not intervene. The police gave them the space they needed to work.
Jen says that the reason why she was so inclined to help this man was because of a story on CNN that she just watched two days prior. It was about a man, Kevin Hynes, who survived jumping off the Golden Gate bridge in 2000. His story reminded her how important it is to step in when you see something off.
“Had I not heard Kevin’s story, I probably would have driven under the bridge, called 911, and went about my business,” explains Jen.
Thank goodness that Jen and Toni did step in! Because of their actions, they were able to save a man’s life, show him that he is loved, and encourage him to not give up hope.
People are always planning, personal plans, professional plans, but what about spiritual plans. Check ot my video to hear a bit more about spiritual plans.
One 70-year-old grandpa nails this opera rendition of ‘Nessun Dorma’ during a karaoke session.
This famous song is featured in the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot. Over the years, it has become a notable opera staple spurning covers from countless artists in all different genres of music.
But it wasn’t until Luciano Pavarotti's 1972 recording of the song that it became a pop culture phenomenon. ‘Nessun Dorma’ also became a common tune used during sports events such as European football and soccer. Translated to English, the lyrics go like this:
“None shall sleep! None shall sleep!
Not even you, oh Princess,
in your cold bedroom,
watching the stars
that tremble with love and with hope!”
This opera tune is not an easy song to sing. But when this grandpa decides to try his hand at karaoke, he had no problem belting out these iconic lyrics.
Just watch as he sits in the living room surrounded by family and friends with the microphone in hand. Grandpa hits those high notes flawlessly and never misses a beat. In fact, he’s making it look downright easy.
And when he gets to that big ending, I was in complete awe over this karaoke performance. I don’t know about you, but I definitely was not expecting that bold opera voice to come out of this elderly man.
This just goes to show that you should never judge a book by the cover. What did you think of this grandpa’s performance of the opera classic ‘Nessun Dorman?’
A young man with autism received a heartwarming gesture from his fellow classmates at their recent graduation ceremony.
21-year-old Jack Higgins has severe autism. Loud noises, that may not bother others, greatly affect Jack.
When it came time for his high school graduation, his parents wanted Jack to walk across the stage but they feared that the cheers and applause may be too much for Jack to handle. There would be nearly 3000 people in attendance and there was no way to shield Jack from the noise.
Jack’s mother explained to Today, “He has a lot of sensory issues, noise being one of them. It almost seems as if it hurts.” That’s when the parents went to the principal at Camel High School and told them their desire to watch their son celebrate his achievements.
Principal Lou Riolo and a few other staff members came up with the plan to hold a silent graduation. Before Jack’s named would be announced, Principal Riolo would address the crowd and explain the situation.
As showcased in the moving video, the entire arena was silent as Jack walked across the stage and received his diploma. It was truly a heartwarming moment for everyone in attendance.
Principal Riolo was not surprised by the reaction. He said, “I know this community. People will step up. You got to give them a chance to step up.” It’s such a blessing to see so many people come together to give this young man the moment to celebrate his hard work.
It was a frightening moment captured on camera when this police officer saves a baby who suddenly stopped breathing.
When you are a police officer, your days are anything but predictable. When you start a shift, you never quite know what your workday is going to be like. And every officer knows that some days can be far more emotional than others.
Deputy W. Kimbro came face to face with this reality during a recent routine traffic stop. Deputy Kimbro works for the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina. While on patrol, he noticed a speeding vehicle and pulled the car over.
The officer was taken aback when someone came running out the car saying that a baby had stopped breathing. Body camera footage shows Deputy Kimbro running up to the mother holding her 12-day-old baby in the passenger seat.
The baby stopped breathing after drinking a bottle and her mother could not get her to respond. Deputy Kimbro didn’t waste any time starting life-saving techniques and making sure that the baby was not choking.
For nearly four minutes, this quick-thinking deputy talked to the newborn and made sure that she remained alert until paramedics arrived. The baby, named Riley, was transported to the hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
I’m so glad that this officer was able to help baby Riley in her time of need. Our heroes in blue are truly amazing and we cannot thank them enough for what they do each and every single day.
The talented a cappella men of Vocal Point perform an incredible rendition of ‘Circle Of Life’ from Disney's 'The Lion King.'
This iconic movie is making its way back into movie theaters with a new look to the same beloved story. The Walt Disney Pictures film was originally released in 1994 through traditional animation.
With updated technology, the production of this film has gone through a photorealistic computer animated makeover and it is sure to make for an unforgettable experience that the entire family will be able to enjoy.
In honor of this new movie, Vocal Point is belting out the words to the most famous song from the film, ‘Circle Of Life.’
This iconic song became a standout hit after accompanying the 1994 animated movie release. The song was composed by Elton John and the lyrics were written by Tim Rice. It quickly climbed the Billboard charts and still remains a beloved favorite today.
“It's the circle of life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle
The circle of life”
Today, this song is coming to life in an entirely new way.
The a cappella men of Vocal Point always perform the most beautiful songs and this particular performance is no different. From the stunning backdrops to the talented vocals, this cover of ‘Circle Of Life’ is one that you don’t want to miss. Who else remembers hearing this song back when the movie was originally released?
The all-female ensemble of Celtic Woman perform a beautiful live rendition of ‘Moorlough Shore.’
This chilling tune is featured on their 2018 album ‘Ancient Lands.’ This all-female group comes from the creators of Riverdance.
Over the years, Celtic Woman has introduced millions to the sounds of Ireland and, in the process, become a global phenomenon. Their pure tones and hauntingly beautiful harmonies put them in a league all their own.
Today, they are at the Johnstown Castle in Wexford, Ireland for a very special performance. Just listen as they belt out the words to ‘Moorlough Shore.’
“Your hills and dales and flowery vales that lie near the Moorlough Shore
Your vines that blow by Borden's grove, may I never see you more”
Eabha McMahon stands out as the soloist for this song and she truly showcases the passion and sorrow from this song. When speaking about the song, Eabha said that enjoyed this particular tune because it was traditional and she felt very comfortable performing it, especially in Ireland.
“Well, if my Irish lad is lost, he's the one I do adore
And seven long years I'll wait for him by the banks of the Moorlough shore
And seven long years I'll wait for him by the banks of the Moorlough shore”
Hearing ‘Moorlough Shore’ truly reminds us of the talent and vocal skills from Celtic Woman. Each performance takes so much time and practice to perfect, but they execute each one flawlessly. This is another great performance from these inspiring women.
Pastor Glenn Khan from Sonrise Church UK shares his personal experience of fallen into the perfect trap of the enemy! In his full main message he focuses on Matthew 5. Visit the church website for the full message!
Suffering from sickle cell anemia, Sister Linell Edwards passed from this world into Eternity July 1, 2019. Before doing so, she gave us a powerful and moving testimonial dance.
Alejandro Manzano of Boyce Avenue performs a beautiful acoustic piano rendition of Lauren Daigle’s smash hit, ‘You Say.’
In 2018, Grammy award-winning artist Lauren Daigle released this incredible worship song. It quickly became a worldwide phenomenon and climbed to the top of the Christian Billboard charts.
The poignant lyrics resonated with the entire world and ‘You Say’ became popular in both the Christian and secular music scene. In just a few short months, there have been countless covers and interpretations, each one reiterating the words that our God loves us no matter what.
“You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
And You say I am held when I am falling short
And when I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours
And I believe, oh I believe
What You say of me
Oh, I believe”
Today, Alejandro Manzano of Boyce Avenue is giving this special song an acoustic makeover. Just listen as he sits down at the piano and plays an incredible rendition of this worship anthem.
Boyce Avenue is a Florida-based band known for their acoustic performances. This beautiful song was a perfect fit for the sound and style of this group.
Through this performance, we are truly reminded that God is in control. Even when we have sinned or feel unworthy, God will always accept us and love us without reservation. What a powerful message that is spreading all across the globe.
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