During a heartwarming American Idol audition, one contestant was able to Facetime his sick mother so she could watch him sing. It was a touching moment that brought many to tears, including one of the judges.
Dimitrius Graham, a 27-year-old from Baltimore, Maryland, cannot speak more highly of his mother, Lorraine, when he is being interviewed before his audition. She was the one who supported him his whole life, put him through college, and has always encouraged him to keep up with his singing.
“That’s my mom, that’s my best friend, that’s my rock, that’s my American idol,” Dimitrius sweetly says.
Unfortunately, Lorraine is sick and is about to go into surgery. And Dimitrius is unable to be there with her in the hospital because he is in Los Angeles for his American Idol audition. Wanting to lift her spirits, he asks the judges if he can Facetime her so she can watch his audition.
Katy Perry, one of the judges on American Idol, video calls Lorrain and shares an encouraging message with her. “We believe with you, for tomorrow, that you’ll be safe and protected and the angels are around you. And speaking of an angel, your son is about to sing for us, and we want you to be a part of this moment.”
While Katy Perry is holding the phone so Lorraine can watch the audition, Dimitrius starts singing “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler.
“Did you ever know that you're my hero,
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
For you are the wind beneath my wings.”
Immediately, Katy Perry starts crying as well as many other contestants sitting in the audience. It was such a sweet and tender moment to witness. Thank you God for the bond between a mother and her son!
This amazing rescue team worked tirelessly for days on end to save an exotic bird trapped in a sewer. After three days of being stuck, the bird was finally reunited with her owner.
The initial rescue team was from Hope For Paws. They were called to save Millie, the African Grey parrot who had escaped from her owner’s house.
Hope For Paws tried everything they could to get Millie out. Especially since she had already been stuck underground for 24 hours.
They blew an airhorn to try to get her to fly out of the sewer, they put a hose down there to see if the water would make her move, they used the sound of a vacuum to try to scare her out – nothing worked! Millie just stayed frozen in fear down in the sewer.
In order to get a better view of the bird, the team used cameras on remote control cars in order to see down into the narrow sewer. It was a relief to the owner to see that Millie was still alive after being stuck for so many hours.
After failing to rescue Millie with their previous methods, Hope For Paws decided to hire a professional plumber to see if their services could help. Unfortunately, their methods also did not do the trick.
Some volunteers decided to come help with the effort to rescue Millie, and they brought their remote-control cars to push the bird out. With the cars plus Millie’s owner encouraging her to walk toward him, the parrot was finally rescued! Shouts of celebration were heard by all those who were helping with the mission.
What a wonderful animal rescue where so many people came together to work toward a common goal. And what a sweet sight to see that beautiful parrot finally reunited with her family after three long days!
Talented barbershop quartet, Trocadero, perform the classic song ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water.’
This iconic song was released in 1969 by the popular duo Simon & Garfunkel. Over the years, countless artists have lent their voices to this tune and it’s truly stood the test of time. It’s combination of difficult notes and poignant lyrics make it a one powerful number.
“When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes,
I'll dry them all (all)
I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down”
Today, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ is getting the barbershop treatment and it’s absolutely incredible. The four talented men of Trocadero perform this classic song live at the Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This performance was part of the 2014 Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention. This is one of those songs that always touch a special place in people’s hearts and when you hear it a cappella, it makes the words so much more impactful.
“Oh, if you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind”
It’s extremely difficult to perform a song without any music, but Trocadero makes it almost seem easy. From the arrangement to the way all four of their voices combine together perfectly, this rendition of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ is one you won’t forget.
60-year-old Johnny Quinn surprises the judges on Ireland’s Got Talent with his unique yodel audition.
When this older man stepped on stage, everyone was a little bit apprehensive. When Johnny described himself as a country singer, I thought he was going to just sing a song. But when he started to yodel, everyone was taken for a loop.
Johnny is a talented, country yodeler. In fact, he picked up the skill at a very young age and stuck with it. Johnny has been playing gigs since he was just a teenager and there’s no slowing this guy down anytime soon.
About a year ago, he was watching an episode of Ireland’s Got Talent and decided to audition himself. He didn’t see any other country yodelers, so Johnny figured that he had a good niche.
But when he finally reached the stage, emotions were at an all time high. Johnny spoke about the experience to The County Down Outlook.
“The audience were unbelievable and were really interactive with me too. Going onto the stage I was the most nervous that I had ever been in my whole life. However, for some reason when I was handed the microphone a total calmness came over me and I just did my audition and got on with it.”
As soon as he started to sing, the nerves washed away and his talent shined through. Johnny easily earned 4 ‘yes’ votes from the judges and he’s on his way to the next round. I wonder what this guy is going to do next!
It was a heartwarming moment captured on camera when this returning soldier surprises deaf brother at school.
It’s never easy when a loved one is serving in the military. But this is the reality that many families in our nation must deal with every single day.
They are separated for their family member and must navigate the world without them for a time period. This means celebrating births, birthdays, holidays and more without them by your side.
Even though we are all so proud of what these brave men and women are doing for our country, there is still a piece of our heart that aches for them to return home.
This older brother has been away from the family serving in the military. But today, he is finally coming home and he decided to give his little brother the ultimate surprise.
Just watch as he hides behind the door at his brother’s school. The young boy is deaf, so his teacher communicates through ASL to get the boy to come outside.
As soon as the door closes, he realizes what is really happening. He leaps into big brother’s arms and they share the most touching reunion. You can just feel all of the excitement, love and joy.
I know he must be so glad that his big brother is home and this was the sweetest homecoming reunion. We are so grateful for all of our military men and women and the sacrifices that they make each and every day. Praying for our troops.
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Margy Palm had an encounter with psychopath who had killed and raped 30 women before that day. After she prayed for this man, she had peace from God. God was directing all this event and rescued her. Not only that, this man was accepting Jesus as his savior. This is incredible story! Please watch this video!
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One man is being hailed a hero after this dad saves his daughter from a speeding car.
Michael Devore and his daughter were crossing the street after leaving school when the unthinkable happened. A red car was quickly approaching and didn’t show any signs of slowing down at the crosswalk. Michael turned and noticed the dangerous situation.
That’s when he did what any great father would do and pushed his young daughter out of the way. The speeding car continued to barrel through the street and hit Michael. He suffered multiple fractures to both of his legs but that was a small price to pay for the safety of his baby girl.
Michael said, “My main objective was to push her out of the way and if I had to take the hit I had to take the hit.”
While being interviewed, Michael’s daughter expressed how proud she was to call this man her father and what a hero he really is. This man’s quick thinking saved his daughter’s life.
This just shows that a situation can change in the blink of an eye. This father and daughter were using the designated crosswalk, but a speeding car decided to ignore all the rules.
I’m just so glad that everyone is okay and Michael will make a full recovery. There’s truly nothing like the love a father has for his daughter and this situation is a perfect example of the sacrifices that are made. We’re all praying for Michael as he recovers from these injuries.
This is a beautiful song from Hillsong's 3018 album "There Is More." The song is titled "Who You Say I Am", written by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan. Lead vocals by Brooke Fraser-Ligertwood.
It was a heartwarming moment captured on a camera when this Good Samaritan helps a blind man cross a busy highway.
Traffic was heavy at an intersection when this man attempted to walk across the street. The blind man had his walking cane in hand, but seemed to be having a bit of difficulty navigating through all of the vehicles.
That’s when one kind woman stopped her car and ran towards him. In the middle of traffic, she helped the blind man weave through the cars and reach his destination. It was such a simple gesture but there were many people that passed by without a second glance.
This woman’s kindness helped a stranger in need and a fellow driver took notice. They recorded the scene as it unfolded in front of them and posted the video online.
Soon, social media was flooded with comments about this Good Samaritan and her selfless act of kindness. Sometimes, it only takes a moment to give someone else the help that they are desperately seeking.
We are all so grateful for this woman and the inspiration she provides to the world. It’s so important to remember to look up and step in when you are called. This is just one way to spread God’s light with the rest of the world.
Luke 14:14 “Then Jesus said to his host . . . When you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
Contemporary Christian artist Ryan Stevenson shares a funny song written by his two sons titled ‘Apples And Hallelujah.’
Ryan Stevenson has been performing since the early 2000s. He’s given us popular songs such as ‘Eye Of The Storm’ and ‘No Matter What.’
Recently, Ryan’s two sons have started to write their own songs. They asked their dad if he would share them with the audience at one of his shows and Ryan happily obliged.
This hilarious medley was recorded at the Hits Deep Tour concert in Nashville, Tennessee. And while we may not understand the meaning behind some of these lyrics, it was absolutely heartwarming to watch Ryan perform them on stage.
He is obviously very proud of his sons and their drive to write music that praises the Lord. There is truly something special about the relationship between a father and his children.
It’s a bond like no other and all that love comes across with this video. And it all culminates with the hilarious finale song, ‘Apples And Hallelujah.’
I have no idea what this one is about but it sure did have me laughing out loud. Which one of these songs was your favorite?
Psalm 127:3-5 “3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.”
Viral UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi delivers another perfect 10 floor routine. This 21-year-old gymnast made headlines last year when her Michael Jackson-themed floor routine was shared all over the Internet.
Then, she performed an energetic ‘Proud Mary’ routine that really got the crowd excited.
Her upbeat routines and perfect scores have been the talk of the gymnastics circuit and everyone looks forward to watching her in action. Not only does she add dance into her difficult gymnastics routine, but she also adds some fun too.
Originally, Katelyn had plans to compete at the Olympic level, but injuries to her shoulder and back forced her to take a step back.
Now, Katelyn is attending college at UCLA and is part of the Bruins gymnastics team. Today, she’s performing another incredible floor routine and it’s earning her rave reviews.
Just watch as she flips and twists all across the floor, with fans cheering her on in the background. With each passing move, I am more and more in awe of her talent and how she can pull of these increasingly difficult skills. And when she landed that drop-split, I think my jaw was on the floor.
It’s no wonder the judges gave her a perfect 10 for this floor routine. There’s no doubt that Katelyn has some serious talent and we’ve been truly blessed to watch her transform over the past few years.
As a senior, she will be graduating at the end of the year, but I hope we continue to see more from this inspiring young woman.
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In 2016, Cameron Henderson turned his Starrkeisha character into a cheer squad and blessed the world with the ultimate petty anthem. It’s hard to think it used to be a throwaway idea stuck to a piece of equipment. To know more, check out this video at: https://bit.ly/2FBcybM
Aimee, a part-time Disney princess, performs a stunning rendition of ‘Part Of Your World’ from The Little Mermaid on All Together Now.
This BBC competition show features a panel of 100 judges from the United Kingdom who all have a musical background. The panel includes performers, producers, and other experts in the music industry.
Once an artist starts performing, the 100 can turn their light on, stand up and sing along. The contestant with the highest amount of lights from that round will move on in the competition. As a part-time job, Aimee dresses up like various Disney princesses and attends parties for children.
It’s an amazing job that offers her a lot of fulfillment, but Aimee dreams of striking out on her own. “What I want to achieve from being on All Together Now is recognition. People don’t see the person behind the wigs and costume.”
Just watch as she steps on stage with no costume or persona to hide behind. She confidently belts out the lyrics to the Disney classic, ‘Part Of Your World.’
“Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wanderin' free
Wish I could be
Part of that world”
Aimee’s performance earned her a total score of 51, putting her in first place for this round. There’s no doubt that she made a name for herself and Aimee definitely has the talent to be a real contender in this competition. What a beautiful performance of this beloved classic.
This inspirational short story will warm your heart. Azzy Robinson, a 15-year-old bullied teen, gets a touching surprise from his new classmates when he transfers schools.
A few years ago, back at his old school, Azzy was a victim of bullying. It affected him in every way, and his mother said that he soon became very reclusive and would sleep all the time.
Once he transferred to Lavergne High School in Tennessee, the way he was treated by his peers completely changed.
The students at his new high school made him feel seen and loved. Bullying was not part of their culture and they wanted Azzy to know that. To make him feel special, Azzy’s classmates gave him a few gifts. How sweet is that!
Azzy received a new pair of Nike sneakers and some new clothes from his classmates. They all chipped in their own money to get the gifts for Azzy, and when he opened them, happy tears started to fall.
“Those tears were pure joy,” Azzy explains. “Almost proud to be me, for once. Because they wanted to do something for me, like that.”
What an inspiration those students are! They were able to help heal the wounds that Azzy had from the bullying in his past and make him feel encouraged and loved. This is something that we should all strive for. We should all be on the lookout for those that are going through hardships or feeling forgotten and find ways to love them.
Like it says in Galatians 6:2, we are called to look out for each other. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
And like Azzy’s classmates did, let’s focus on what 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says to do as we interact with those in our lives.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
One shop owner in Adana, Turkey is incredibly grateful for a tap on the shoulder from a stranger, a simple gesture that ended up saving his life. It was a miraculous meeting that truly helped avoid a tragic end.
When you watch this viral video captured on a security camera, you see that the shop owner could have suffered some serious injuries, or even death, if he had not turned around.
While he was stacking goods outside of his shop, he felt a sudden tap on his shoulder, and he turned towards the street. Just a moment later, a gate from a large truck swings open. It flies through the area at high speeds where the man’s head was just moments before.
The stranger who tapped the shop owner’s shoulder continues to calmly walk away. When the man is looking around to see who touched him, he looks visibly confused and shocked. The stranger is nowhere to be found.
The shop owner says that the driver of the large truck returned to apologize for what had happened, but the stranger who tapped his shoulder was simply gone without leaving a trace.
The timing of the incident is incredible. A divine intervention! Had the shop owner not felt the tap on his shoulder right when he did, he would not have been able to move out of harm’s way in enough time. Could that stranger have been the man’s guardian angel? To say the least, God was definitely looking out for him that night!
This story is a great reminder to us all to be attentive to the help that is given to us in our daily lives. Be open to receive it, because we were not meant to walk this life alone. We all need one another to get by.
19-year-old American Idol contestant Kai the Singer returns to the stage for Hollywood Week.
When we first met this South Carolina resident, she brought judge Lionel Ritchie to tears with her ‘My Girl’ audition.
Now, she’s back to continue fighting for her spot on the popular singing competition. But the journey to Hollywood wasn’t easy. Growing up was hard for Kai. As a child, her family was in and out of shelters and even lived in their car at one point.
There are currently eight people in her household and not everyone has a bed. When she couldn’t come up with the money to make it to the first audition, her church rallied around this talented teen. They raised the money and even gave Kai a guitar.
“Everybody says nothing good comes out of Kingstree. So, when my church raised funds for me to get to the first audition, I was lost for words. They’re amazing people.” Now, her church is continuing to support her on this musical journey and the gesture isn’t lost on Kai.
Just to have them backing me, it does something to my confidence, actually. Because I’m even smiling more now.” Kai is determined to make them proud and there’s no doubt that the church is cheering for her rendition of "Lost Without You" by Freya Ridings.
Week after week, Kai continues to prove why she belongs on American Idol. From her incredible voice to her humble roots, this young woman is certainly a front-runner in the competition.
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