Contestant Johanna Jones receives a touching surprise proposal on American Idol during Hollywood Week.
Johanna sailed through her first audition to earn a ticket to Hollywood. Now, she is among some of the nation’s best performers and has to fight for her spot on the live shows.
While in California, Johanna leans on the support of her family, but she was missing a big piece of her heart. Her boyfriend, Matt, was unable to be there because he was finishing up finals at school.
Johanna describes Matt by saying, “He’s the most supportive, loving, awesome guy I’ve ever met. I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but I think he’s probably the one.” Little did she know that Matt had concocted an elaborate plan to surprise Johanna in Hollywood. But first, Johanna needed to perform on stage for the panel of judges.
Full of confidence, this rising star belts out the words to ‘Wicked Game’ by Chris Isaak. She had the judges on their feet clapping when Matt walked out from behind the stage. Everyone was so stunned to see this young man with a microphone in his hand.
Johanna knew at once what was happening but it took the judges a bit to catch on. As Matt got down on one knee, with a ring in hand, Katy Perry bursts into tears.
It was a proposal that no one saw coming but it’s definitely a moment that everyone is going to be talking about. Even Johanna’s parents were in the audience to witness the blessed celebration. What a way to remember Hollywood Week!
Contestant Cedric Neal’s 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' performance has the judges cheering on The Voice UK. 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.
So it is easy to see why Cedric Neal would select this song for his performance during the knockout rounds of The Voice UK. From the very first note, I knew that Cedric was going to give this song his all.
“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”
During the performance, you can see judge Jennifer Hudson cheering him on. And Cedric’s own coach, Tom, listens intently at every single perfectly performed note.
At the age of 43, Cedric is significantly older than most of the other contestants. But, time and time again, he’s proved that he deserves to be exactly where he is.
This rendition of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ earned Cedric a place in the semi-finals and he’s definitely going to be a force to be reckoned with. Do you think he has what it takes to win the entire competition?
CATS singer Ceili O'Connor performs the sweetest duet with an elderly man at a public piano. Ceili is a talented vocalist most famously known for her portrayal of Jennyanydots on the International tour of CATS.
Recently, she was traveling to Brussels for another performance of the popular musical when fellow actor Matthew Rowland spotted something special. There was an elderly man playing ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ on a public piano.
Matthew said on Twitter, "I saw this guy playing and called Ceili O'Connor as I knew he needed a singing partner.” Then, he started recording the incredible moment as Ceili belted out the iconic lyrics while the man continued to play.
“Someday, I wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me”
Once the performance was posted online, it immediately garnered all kinds of attention. Nearly a million people have watched this sweet exchange and no one is more surprised by the praise then Ceili herself.
She posted on Twitter, “Can’t believe how many people have seen the video of Dennis & I still. The most heart warming thing for me is seeing how it’s touched peoples hearts in some way or other. The power of music.”
Music is truly the universal language and it’s amazing to watch two strangers create an instant bond in such a beautiful way. This is definitely one duet that you’ll want to hear again and again.
Team members from Unexpected Vibes supported their blind teammate, Shayy, in an incredible way during the American Idol group performances.
It has only been one year since this high school student started to complain of vision problems. As images started to get blurry, Shayy feared that she would need to get glasses. But after a routine trip to the eye doctor, the family realized this was a much more serious issue.
Shayy was rushed to the hospital for an MRI and that’s when they discovered a tumor in her brain. After surgery, this young woman was declared legally blind. But this teen isn’t letting anything hold her back from following her dreams.
When we first met Shayy, she moved the judges to tears with her ‘Rise Up’ audition.
Now, she has made it all the way to Hollywood to continue to fight for her spot on American Idol. Part of Hollywood Week is the group performances. Individuals are placed on a team and given a completely new song to arrange and perform in front of the judges.
Learning words when you cannot see to read posed a challenge for Shayy, but her teammates made sure she had all the support and assistance to feel confident. And during their soulful performance of ‘I Want It That Way’ from The Backstreet Boys, the team all put on vision-distorting glasses.
Shayy made them for her entire group so they would have a sense of what it’s like from her perspective. It was such a touching gesture of kindness that wasn’t missed by the judges. In fact, Lionel Ritchie teared up, once again. This is what Hollywood Week is all about.
Cord Divertimento Vocale, an incredible Italian choir, shares their unique vocal talents on Italy’s Got Talent.
There’s nothing better than hearing a group of people come together and join their voices in beautiful harmony. A choir is such a great place to build community and spread a message of hope and joy.
The Cord Divertimento Vocale choir is definitely a talented ensemble, but there’s something different about this group that truly sets them apart from the rest.
Just watch as they stand on stage for their audition on Italy’s Got Talent. As soon as the production starts, each member uses their voice and body to create sounds from nature.
In perfect unison, these men and women use their bodies to create the sound of rain, thunder and sunshine. The judges were obviously in awe of this unique performance. You can see the look of shock and awe on their faces as the sounds continue to get more distant and realistic.
Many people even close their eyes and truly let themselves be transported to another place. I’ve never seen a choir performance like this before. They didn’t just use their voices to create music, they used everything that they had available.
I’m sure this took so much time and practice to perfect this sound but this group nailed every single note. The result is absolute perfection.
We’ll definitely be seeing the Cord Divertimento Vocale choir back on the big stage. Now, I’m wondering what on Earth they are going to do to top this epic performance.
The heroic Coast Guard is at it again after these rescuers save a puppy from a frozen river!
At first, it is hard to see the cute, black puppy in the video because it is hidden with debris and ice. But upon further examination, you can see the helpless little pup, stuck in the freezing water with no way to get out.
But here comes the Coast Guard to the rescue! While the Coast Guard has many responsibilities, like maritime law enforcement and port security, they also do water rescues, for humans and animals alike!
The rescue is being filmed by on-lookers from the top of a bridge, and you can hear their worried gasps and concerns during the rescue. Especially when the puppy looks like it is about to get hit by a giant piece of ice! Oh no!
The Coast Guard tries to reach the puppy with a long pole, but he has no success. Quickly, he jumps on top of the ice, reaches down into the freezing water, and frantically searches for the submerged pup.
Thankfully, the brave rescuer was able to find the pup and quickly pulls him out of the icy water. He wraps him into his chest with his arms in order to warm up the puppy. Who knows how long the dog was in the freezing water, but any time at all could have be a risk to his life. Especially at his tiny size!
The on-lookers from the bridge celebrate the successful rescue, and you can hear the relief in their voices when they see that the puppy is safe.
What an uplifting sight to see people coming together, rescuing the cutest little animal, and celebrating when he is safe and sound! Thank you God for such cute little critters that bring us so much joy!
19-year-old Lara Nakhle was born completely blind, but that did not stop her from singing her heart out during her audition for The Voice Australia.
From Sydney, Australia, Lara says that she doesn’t let her disability define her or keep her from going after the things she wants in life.
“I’m completely blind but I don’t let that stop me or get in the way of anything,” she says during her interview for The Voice.
She is going to school full-time to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, but she also makes time for her job at a music school.
“Music has just been something that I can always turn to,” says Lara.
Her supportive parents are there to watch her audition, and they explain how Lara has been into music since she was a little girl. Her mother tells the story of how people would always compliment Lara on her singing voice growing up, but Lara would be concerned if the compliments were genuine or if they just felt sorry for her.
This is one reason why Lara was so excited to audition for The Voice. She likes that the judges will only be hearing her voice and judging her on that, and not be able to take her blindness into consideration.
For her audition, Lara starts singing Feels Like Home by Randy Newman. She says that this song means a lot to her, because it’s all about having a sense of belonging.
As you can see by the reactions of the audience and the judges, they are all really moved by her beautiful, soulful voice. You see them swaying and singing to the song as she sings, and they are really enjoying what they hear.
Two of the judges eventually turn around and Lara ends up picking Seal to be her vocal coach.
Such an inspiring thing to see Lara go after her dream and to use her God-given talent to bring joy to all those around her!
An inspirational message to encourage you along your life journey. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." That means without faith it is impossible to please yourself too.
An inspirational message to encourage you along your life journey. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." That means without faith it will be impossible to please yourself.
These wedding guests were in for a treat when this bride and groom sing the classic Etta James song, ‘At Last.’
This song was originally written in 1941 for a musical, but it wasn’t until 1960 that it became the iconic tune it is today. Etta James recorded her own arrangement and the song went straight to number one.
This song continues to be regularly played and covered by other artists even decades after it’s release. And whenever you hear those famous lyrics, it truly transports you back to another time and place.
“At last my love has come along
My lonely days are over and life is like a song, oh yeah
At last the skies above are blue
My heart was wrapped up clover the night I looked at you”
Today, this bride and groom are celebrating their wedding day in a very special way. They wanted to profess their love for one another through song at the reception. That’s when they stood up together and started to sing ‘At Last.’
The groom plays the guitar while his beautiful bride provides the vocals. It’s obvious that these two are very much in love and both have a talent for performing. This new bride belts out the lyrics without missing a single note.
This isn’t an easy song to perform, but these two definitely nailed it. I’m sure this was such a treat for the wedding guests to hear on this celebratory day. We wish this husband and wife a lifetime of happiness and many more duets together.
Viral voice Jackie Evancho performs a beautiful rendition of ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ during a classic clip from her Dream With Me concert.
This young lady became a worldwide sensation after being crowned runner-up on the fifth season of America’s Got Talent. She was just ten years old when she made her appearance on the popular talent competition. Her classical vocals combined with high range made Jackie an absolute standout during the series.
After her appearance on AGT, this opera voice continued to make a name for herself in the music industry. She even returned to her roots as a contestant on America’s Got Talent: The Champions.
Jackie has performed all over the world to an array of adoring fans. Today, she is sharing a throwback clip from her Dream With Me concert tour in 2011. Jackie performs ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ and her opera voice is the perfect compliment to these holy words.
“Our father which art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
On earth
As it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our debts
As we forgive our debtors
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
For Thine is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory forever”
Even though Jackie had never heard these words put with music before, she says ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ every single night before going to bed.
It’s so special to hear such a talent belts out this sacred poem. I could listen to this all day.
Daria and Ethan are both child prodigies and, today, they’re combining their talents for one amazing performance.
Daria and Ethan were previous guests on Little Big Shots UK. This popular program showcases children and their incredible talent. These skilled performers come from every corner of the world and it is truly amazing to see them shine.
13-year-old Daria is a Romanian teen that began her studies at five when she began piano lessons and then harp. Daria rehearses about four hours a day on her music and is very dedicated to her craft.
During her first performance, she wowed the crowd with her harp rendition of Cher’s ‘Believe.’ Ethan is the same age, but his gifts are on the piano.
This blind prodigy was just 18 months old when he started to play. Even though he never had the ability to see, Ethan always had an ear for music. Over the years, Ethan has performed all across the globe.
Now, these two talented musicians are coming together for one incredible number. Daria strums the harp as Ethan plays the piano to the Frank Sinatra classic ‘Fly Me To The Moon.’ Daria even lends her beautiful voice to this beloved tune.
These teens have already accomplished so much in just a few short years. Not only are they insanely talented, but they are also humble and gracious about their gifts.
This was a perfect pairing of musical skill and charm. I sure hope that there are more duets between Daria and Ethan in the future.
Hello everyone I hope all is well. I just wanted to take the time to share to you a story. Something that I witnessed a couple of months back. About a miracle or someone/something was watching over me. It’s insane because no one at work knew anything about me or what my car looked like since I was new at the time. So I just wanted to let everyone know that I believe that there is something out there not sure what it is. But that is yet to come. Thanks for taking the time to watch this. God bless ❤️❤️
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