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In this fun video, an energetic street busker starts a dance party in the middle of a London train station. “Repeat after me!” the street busker yells over the crowd. He then proceeds to sing the song ‘Twist and Shout’ by The Beatles, and everyone around him sings along as well. “Shake it up, baby, now Twist and shout Come on, come on, come, come on, baby, now Come on and work it on out” As he’s singing, a large crowd of people can be seen laughing and dancing with each other around the train station. “You know you twist so fine; you know you twist so good,” the street busker continues. “You really got me going now, just like I knew you would!” The crowd continues to dance around while the street busker transitions into singing ‘Labamba’ by Los Lobos. “Para bailar la bamba Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia Una poca de gracia pa' mi pa' ti y arriba y arriba” During his performance, the people dancing in the area started making a large conga line. They are jumping around, waving their hands, and moving their bodies together. The place is filled with so many smiles and so much laughter. They are having such a fun time and the energy is contagious. What an amazing atmosphere! People are clearly filled with joy by the dance party that emerged here, and they are filming the special occurrence on their phones. This beautiful video shows how music can bring people together. And sometimes in the middle of ordinary life, like getting on a train to commute around a city, wonderful things can happen, like a giant dance party with a bunch of strangers! Just like it says in Ecclesiastes 3:4, there is a time for everything. “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”

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American Idol hopeful Francisco Martin overcame the nerves to impress the judges with his ‘Alaska’ audition. 18-year-old Francisco Martin was full of nerves as he sat in front of the camera. This pre-law college student has always had a love for music, but he struggled with self-confidence. Now, he’s trying to put all of the negative thoughts aside as he follows his dreams to pursue a career as a musician. But, as soon as he stepped up to the judges, they could sense his overwhelming fear. That’s when Luke Bryan and Lionel Ritchie stepped away from their table to give Francisco a quick pep talk. After the chance to calm down, Francisco continued on with his audition by singing ‘Alaska’ by Maggie Rogers. His powerful vocals immediately caught the attention of the judges with Katy Perry saying, “You’ve got an incredible voice.” After learning that Francisco writes his own music, the judges asked to hear a snippet of one of his songs. From that moment, this future star completely won over the judges. Lionel Ritchie praised Francisco for overcoming the nerves and blowing them away. He said, “I’m so happy to see you.” After an unanimous vote to send Francisco to Hollywood, the young man was nearly in tears. He was so grateful for the opportunity and the chance to follow his real passion in life. But before he left, Luke gave Francisco one comical piece of advice. Luke said, “We’re gonna recommend a no-caffeine diet for you.” Who else is looking forward to seeing this guy in Hollywood?

Garbage man Doug Kiker brought judge Katy Perry to tears with his heartfelt rendition of ‘Bless The Broken Road’ from Rascal Flatts. This season of American Idol is off to an incredible start with hopefuls from all around the country vying for a chance to win their ticket to Hollywood. With only a few shows under our belt, there are already some notable front-runners. And Doug Kiker might be the most memorable contestant so far. Doug doesn’t look like your typical American Idol. A garbage man by day, Doug has no formal training or experience singing in front of a crowd. That’s when judge Lionel Ritchie encouraged the young man to warm up his vocals before starting his audition. Even though Doug was a bit confused, host Ryan Seacrest helped show him the ropes. About fifteen minutes later, Doug returned to the stage for his big moment. Without any musical backing, he belted out the lyrics to ‘Bless The Broken Road’ from country group Rascal Flatts. From the minute he started singing, everyone could tell that Doug was a star. Judge Luke Bryan even came from behind the desk to sit at the piano and coach Doug on a few notes. Their impromptu duet brought tears to fellow judge Katy Perry. All three judges knew that there was something special about this young man. As everyone gathered around to give Doug the good news, Katy gave him some powerful words of wisdom. “You just stay who you are and you’re going to go so far.” I cannot wait to see what this inspiring man does in Hollywood.

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In this heartwarming video, a Broadway violinist shares about his love of performing in animal shelters for abused dogs. Music is powerful and it is definitely a point of connection for some people. “One of the greatest, fulling moments for us as musicians is when we’re on the stage and we feel that connection with the audience. It’s unspoken, it can’t be put into words,” shares Marin, who volunteers at his local shelter where he plays for the animals. “And I feel the same kind of connection with the animals that I play for. I feel a connection with them no less than the kind of connection I feel with an audience when I’m on stage. In fact, in some ways, the bond may be even stronger.” The program that Martin volunteers for is designed to socialize and rehabilitate abused animals. “The idea is to begin the recovery and not only heal the physical wounds but the emotional wounds as well,” Martin explains. “Dogs become custom to having people around that are kind to them.” According to the shelter, the program seems to be working. “You can see it just by watching the animals respond to him, and that’s a success,” shares one of the employees at the shelter. “All those small moments, if you look at them cumulatively over time, all the animals that he’s played for that have moved through the floors here and have moved into their adoptive homes, that’s a success.” Playing for the animals has also been therapeutic for Martin, as he says he’s able to perform in a stress-free environment. “As a professional musician, it can be daunting and stressful at times. There may be a critic in the audience listening and taking notes and writing up a review for the next day,” Martins says. “The reviews that I’ve gotten at the ASPCA are pretty much wagging of tails and kisses through the keyhole when I pass the guys treats after I finish playing for them. It’s just the best feeling.” It's wonderful to see Martin using his musical talents to show these adorable animals some love and kindness!

Thanks to this quick-thinking man, one distracted woman was saved from being hit by a car. We have all seen it before. People out and about walking with their heads looking down at their phones. Both the young and the old can be seen doing it – playing games, texting, or posting on social media when they are walking around in crowds or about to cross a busy intersection. This can leave them vulnerable to their surroundings when they are not paying attention. That is exactly what happened in this interaction that was caught on video by a parked car’s dash cam. The woman can be seen with her face down and headphones on as she is about to cross the street in downtown Cincinnati. Without looking up before crossing the street, she heads straight into oncoming traffic. That’s where 25-year-old Chris Allen steps in. “I was trying to wave to her,” Chris says. “She couldn’t hear me obviously, so I ran out and just kind of pulled her back. After all that happened, she was kind of in shock.” Thankfully, God had Chris in the right place at the right time! Because of his quick moves, he was able to steer the woman away from the oncoming car. If he had not been there, it could have turned into a pretty scary accident. After her initial shock, the woman thanked Chris profusely before the two parted ways and went about their day. Let this be a reminder to you and your loved ones: remember to put your phone away when walking around. Distracted walkers seem to be everywhere, and they are putting themselves and others in danger. Just listen to the sensible advice that Chris shared after saving that woman. “Stay off your phone when walking,” he says. “Your safety is everything.”

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British pianist Paul Barton performs Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’ for a 61-year-old rescue elephant. Elephants are truly one of the most majestic creatures on this earth. In fact, they are the largest mammals on land. While some people may think that these large animals are scary or dangerous, that is not always the case. And musician and pianist Paul Barton knows just how compassionate and sweet these gentle giants can truly be. Paul Barton fell in love with elephants back in 1996 when he traveled to Thailand with his wife. Ever since then, he has made it part of his mission to help rehabilitate elephants at Elephant World sanctuary. Paul previously worked with blind children utilizing music therapy. He felt that music could also be used to communicate with elephants. And when Paul recorded himself playing the piano for a blind elephant named Lam Duan, the video went viral. Now, Paul is back at Elephant World for an incredible performance of Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’ for Mongkol. According to Paul’s video, Mongkol is a former logging elephant. “His body shape is deformed through hard labor, he lost his right eye and tusk in this brutal logging practice. Mongkol was rescued and brought to Elephants World to spend the rest of his days relaxing peacefully in freedom by the River Kwai.” And now, Mongkol has the opportunity to rest and relax as Paul skillfully plays the piano. It is so incredible to see someone like Paul use his talents to help these rescue animals. Who else is in awe right now?

Two talented sisters perform an ABBA cover to the smash hit ‘Chiquitita.’ This song was originally recorded by the pop group in 1979. The tune went on to become oen of the group’s most popular singles and topped music charts all around the globe. The lyrics offer us a message of hope that ABBA felt compelled to share. On their official website, ABBA writes about the story behind the song. “With Agnetha singing the first verse alone, joined by Frida for the remainder of the song, the lyrics were now transformed into a message of comfort and encouragement, wherein the singers try to instill some hope of better days to come into a heartbroken friend.” “Chiquitita, tell me the truth. I'm a shoulder you can cry on. Your best friend, I'm the one you must rely on.” Today, 12-year-old Abby and her sister, Annalie, are performing a duet of this beloved tune. They were inspired by the message and knew that it was important to continue to share these words of encouragement today. Just listen as they both come together and belt out the iconic lyrics of ‘Chiquitita.’ “Let me hear you sing once more Like you did before. Sing a new song, Chiquitita.” There’s no doubt that Abby and Annalie have an incredible gift for performing. And their song selection perfectly complimented their harmonious vocals. And the message of acceptance and friendship reiterated throughout the video is such an important reminder to us all. Thank you, Abby and Annalie, for using your God-given talent to lift up others.

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Contemporary dancer Harrison returns to The Greatest Dancer stage for another remarkable performance. We first met Harrison when he auditioned as a scary-looking dancing clown for the popular British show. The Greatest Dancer follows performers of all ages and genres as they compete for prize money and the chance to appear on Strictly Come Dancing. At first, the dancer or group is hidden behind a wall. As they start to perform, the audience is given the chance to vote on the audition. If more than 75 percent of the audience likes the dancer, the mirrored-wall will open and the dancer moves on to the next round. No one knew what to expect when he stood in the stage with just a red balloon in his hand. But as soon as the music started, Harrison turned this creepy moment into an incredible dance routine that caught the attention of all the judges. He easily won over the audience and earned a spot in the next round. Week after week, Harrison has brought talent and creativity to the stage with his themed performances that completely immerse you in the story. Today, Harrison is taking it to the next level with this jewelry-box themed routine. As a ballerina spins around, Harrison appears as the love interest that is hoping to win her hand in marriage. The sweet routine combined incredible talent with a compelling story. It’s so amazing to watch this young man express himself through dance in such a beautiful way. Who else thinks Harrison has what it takes to win the whole competition?

The Silhouettes return to the America’s Got Talent stage for an incredible performance with an inspiring message. We first met the Silhouettes on the sixth season of America’s Got Talent. The inspiring ensemble went on to place 2nd and quickly became a fan favorite. Since that time, they have traveled all around the country and many dancers have thrived from the inclusive dance company. Now, they are back as competitors on America’s Got Talent: The Champions. This special format of competition features over 40 acts from all across the globe. The list of contenders includes past winners, finalists and fan-favorites from the entire Got Talent franchise. The Silhouettes pulled out all the stops to impress the judges and audience during their first performance. Their story about a girl and her dog even earned the golden buzzer from judge Alesha Dixon. Today, they are sharing another inspirational story set to the tune of "Stand In The Light" by Jordan Smith. Utilizing shadow dance, the group shares the struggles of a family that finds themselves without a home. Thankfully, the family finds support and friends and they are able to put a roof over their head again. And the final piece of the dance truly had everyone in awe. Judge Howie Mandel said, “You are the inspiration for every act that comes after you.” He went on to praise the group saying, “You’re not just here to win it. You’re here to change the world.” This message is so much more than just a dance routine and it is truly a blessing to watch The Silhouettes perform.

These talented street performers stun the crowd with their rendition of Elvis’s ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love.” “Wise men say only fools rush in But I can't help falling in love with you Shall I stay? Would it be a sin? If I can't help falling in love with you” This popular song is performed beautifully by these two violinists and drummer. The older violinists is Kiev Morales and the drummer’s name is Imanielijah. The younger violinist is an 11-year-old named Karolina Protsenko, and she is the one who posted this video on her YouTube page. “Can't Help Falling in Love is one of my favorite songs by Elvis Presley. But actually, the melody of this song is based on a popular French love song composed in 1784. It's a very romantic and beautiful song,” Karolina writes as the caption for this video on her YouTube page. In the comments on her page, you can see that Karolina has fans from all over the world, with people from Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Russia praising her violin skills! In the video, a large crowd is gathered on the boardwalk, enjoying the music of the talented musicians. The sound is so lovely, and the drums add a nice percussion and beat while the two violins play. People are swaying along to the melody and using their phones to record the beautiful performance. Karolina is also really enjoying the music as she is dancing around and twirling while she plays the notes on her violin. During the performance, people on the boardwalk are showing their appreciation for the music by dropping money into the musicians’ bin. “All financial support goes towards my education!” states Karolina on her YouTube page. It is great to see that this young violinist can use her talents to bring others joy as well as help pay for her future education.

Twin sisters from the UK, Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas, beautifully sing the classic song ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ together. “In the bleak mid-winter Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter Long ago” The lyrics to ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ were first written as a poem by Christina Rossetti. The poem was published under the title ‘A Christmas Carol’ in the January 1872 issue of Scribner's Monthly. The poem became a true Christmas carol in 1906 when Gustav Holst composed a melody for the words to be set to. In this video, Ward Thomas, the country music duo that Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas created, sing their own version ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’. Their voices blend together in a lovely way, and they have such nice harmonies throughout the song. The music is hauntingly beautiful, and they pair the song with images of war in 1914. “If we were living in 1914, all the boys we know would have been fighting in the trenches,” writes Ward Thomas in the video. “It would have been a terrifying and miserable experience for them. It would have been a frightening and anxious time for us, too.” The video goes through scenes of World War I in 1914, showing images of young soldiers on the battlefield and in the trenches, huddled around each other and tending to the wounded. Then the video starts to focus on the Christmas Truce of World War I. “The truce of Christmas 1914 was a unique moment in the war when soldiers on both sides laid down their weapons and met in no-man’s land to share food and play football,” writes Ward Thomas. “A game can mean nothing or everything. 100 years on, it reminds all of us of the presence of humanity.”

V. Unbeatable returns to the America’s Got Talent stage with an awe-worthy finale performance. We first met this dance group during the 2019 season of AGT. Most of the members come from the slums of Mumbai. In these areas, there is no electricity and the conditions are very dirty. Many times there are seven or more people in one area that is meant for barely two. The chance to appear on America’s Got Talent was a dream come true. It gave these dancers the opportunity to create a better life for themselves and their family. Even though they did not win their season, the crew achieved worldwide fame appearing in Las Vegas shows and touring India. There is even a movie being made about their journey. Now, they are back as contestants on America’s Got Talent: The Champions. This special format of competition features over 40 acts from all across the globe. The list of contenders includes past winners, finalists and fan-favorites from the entire Got Talent franchise. Their first performance was so well received that judge Howie Mendel pressed his golden buzzer, sending them straight to the finals. Now, they are back for another gravity-defying performance that is leaving everyone stunned. Howie was on his feet when he said, “I said it the first time I ever saw them on AGT, This is by far the best act that has ever graced any of the stages.” You can’t deny the talent from this incredible dance crew. Do you think V. Unbeatable has what it takes to win the whole thing?

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