In this stunning audition from World’s Got Talent, one couple performs an incredible acrobatic ballet routine that brings the judges to tears.
At the beginning of the video, the dancers can be seen on an elaborately decorated stage, made to look like a beautiful lake underneath a humongous full moon. The dancers then run toward the giant moon and embrace under it. The scene is magical, right from the beginning.
The song that the two are dancing to is “Never Enough,” sung by Loren Allred. The song was also used in the soundtrack of The Greatest Showman. This inspirational number was a great backdrop for the breathtaking talent that was performing on the stage.
What was phenomenal about the act was not that the ballerina was incredibly graceful or had such beautiful movements, it was that she did a majority of her pointe work on top of her partner! Her performance included dancing in pointe shoes while doing stunning arabesques and turns on her partner’s shoulders, even on his head! Something that is very challenging on solid ground, and near impossible on a non-flat surface like another person’s body.
“First of all, standing on your toes, as a ballerina, is hard enough. Standing on a person, is almost impossible,” one of the judges shared with the dancers after their performance. “You picked the perfect song; you picked the perfect stage. This is World’s Got Talent and you have the talent of the world on your shoulders. It was amazing.”
All during the performance, the emotion that was displayed by the dancers could really be felt by the audience. They gave it their all and it showed! But the best emotion that was captured was the pure joy on their faces after one of the judges pressed the golden buzzer for them. What a beautiful celebration of such awe-inspiring talent!
55-year-old Carmen Carter steps out into the spotlight for as unforgettable America’s Got Talent audition.
For years, Carmen has been performing as a background singer. You’ve probably heard her voice, but no one has ever known her name. All that is about to change after Carmen sets foot on the America’s Got Talent stage. When Simon asks why she never achieved a solo career, Carmen shared her heartbreaking backstory. When she was younger, a composer wrote music for Carmen.
A record company representative flew out to hear her sing but delivered some earth-shattering news. “He told the person that wrote the music for me, she’s wonderful but she’s too fat.” After that body-shaming incident, Carmen moved to the background and remained there.
Now, she’s ready to pursue her dreams and take that chance at being a lead singer. Just listen as she belts out the lyrics to ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ from INXS. This soulful rendition struck a chord with the judges and the crowd was on their feet in applause.
Judge Simon Cowell was so impressed with the talented singer. "There has never been a person who has ever bought a record they loved based on how old or how big the artist is. You didn’t come out here as a victim. You came out here to prove a point, and 4,000 people gave you a standing ovation. I think you have an amazing voice.” I think it’s safe to say that no one will be forgetting Carmen’s name any time soon.
It was a heart wrenching moment captured on camera when one hospital honors a late nurse in a very special way.
58-year-old Mary Desin worked as a nurse at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. Mary worked at the hospital for over 30 years and was well loved by all her co-workers. Sadly, she passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm. Mary was registered as an organ donor.
Once her fellow co-workers learned that she would be wheeled to the operating room to retrieve her organs, they decided to do something special. Over 100 members of the hospital staff lined the hallway leading towards the operating room to honor this incredible woman.
Just watch as she is moved down the hall as these co-workers pay their respects. They all somberly bow their heads and pray as attendants wheel the bed through. It was a moment that struck a chord with the whole world.
Once the video was posted online, it quickly went viral and millions saw the selfless gift Mary gave through organ donation. Her son told Good Morning America, “She would want everybody to try to help anybody they possibly can.” What an inspiring woman and this honor walk will be a moment that is remembered by the family for a lifetime.
Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
On a regular trip to the grocery store, one family got half of their groceries paid for after God led a Walmart cashier to cover some of their total.
“She swiped her card and I happened to look, and she took $100 off my total,” explains Ashley Jordan after Sharnique Dasant came around the cashier counter and used her own credit card to help pay for Ashley’s groceries. It was something that Ashely never would have expected to happen to her.
Most people wouldn’t use $100 of their own money to help out a family that they have never met, but Sharnique says that is was the voice of God that led her to swipe her card. Ashley was shocked by the kind gesture and immediately tried to pay her back.
“I tried handing her the money,” explains Ashley. “And she was like no, ‘Let me give you $100, I just have to give you $100.’”
The mother of three was so grateful for Sharnique’s act of kindness and said that her gesture took some pressure off her shoulders. She hopes to be able to help out a stranger, just like Sharnique did, one day in the future.
“I plan to pay it forward in the future, any way that I possibly can to help somebody,” says Ashley. “Because the feeling that I felt when she did that was overwhelming.”
Because of Sharnique’s obedience, she was able to feel closer to God and learn how to discern how the Holy Spirit is leading her in her actions. And because of Sharnique’s act of kindness, Ashley was able to have an increased sense of God’s faithfulness. What a beautiful reminder for us to listen to when God is speaking to us, and to always have our eyes open to when we can be a blessing to those around us.
The talented Josh Groban gives an incredible live performance of his new song ‘Bigger Than Us’ at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
When he enters the stage at the beginning of the song, you can hear the loud cheers from his adoring fans. What an incredible opportunity it would be to see him perform live!
As soon as Josh Groban starts singing ‘Bigger Than Us’, you are immediately capitated by his extraordinary voice. He is such a great performer with such strong vocals. And the lyrics of this song have such power, too.
“I feel so small
With my hands up to the sky
I am reaching out tonight
'Cause this is bigger than us
I give my all
But it's just too much to hope
No I can't do this alone
'Cause this is bigger than us
Bigger than us”
The high energy in this video at Madison Square Garden is infectious. The full orchestra that fills up the stage definitely helps create such a great atmosphere for the show. Behind Josh, you can see a full string ensemble, drums, piano, electric guitar, and many other musicians that add to the fullness of the song.
God really blessed Groban with an amazing voice, and it’s no wonder why audiences around the world love to hear him sing. I also cannot help but to see this song through a spiritual lens when I hear the lyrics. Josh sings about facing battles in this song and reaching up to the sky, reaching to something bigger than us.
We know that we can have hope during difficult times, because God is always with us. We don’t have to walk through the valleys of life alone. He is our stronghold; He is out firm foundation. And what a blessing that is!
The narration of part two, Enjoy the View is from my inspirational book, Along Life's Path. My book was written to share my faith and to encourage and inspire others on their spiritual walk in life. This video is part two of a six part series. My books are available at amazon.com.
The narration of part one, Begin the Journey is from my inspirational book, Along Life's Path. My book was written to share faith and to encourage and inspire others in their faith-walk in life. This video is part one of a six part series.
Viral America’s Got Talent contestant Kodi Lee combines tap dance with singing for an incredible performance of ‘Give Me The Simple Life’ from Tony Bennett.
We first met 22-year-old Kodi when he auditioned for the popular NBC talent competition. Kodi is blind with Autism. On his website, Kodi is described as a “musical prodigious savant. He is one of only approximately 25 in the world today who possess his extraordinary abilities. Kodi's amazing gift lies within his musical expression, perfect pitch, and passion for all forms of music.
Kodi has an audio photographic memory, in which he can recall music he hears after just one listen.” Kodi performed ‘A Song For You’ and earned a standing ovation from the judges and crowd. Judge Gabrielle Union even hit her golden buzzer for the inspiring young performer. This meant that Kodi would move straight through to the live shows.
Today, we’re looking back at some of Kodi’s past performances. Not only does he have an incredible voice, but he’s been working diligently to perfect his tap dancing skills. This incredible performance is from the 2014 Festival Of Children. It features Kodi singing and dancing to ‘Give Me The Simple Life.’
“I don't believe in frettin' and grievin';
Why mess around with strife?
I never was cut out to step and strut out.
Give me the simple life.”
This number is the first time that Kodi ever performed a live tap dancing and singing routine. As he belts out the famous lyrics, he hits each note and tap perfectly.
“Some like the high road, I like the low road,
Free from the care and strife.
Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeedy;
Give me the simple life.”
What a truly incredibly accomplishment for this talented up and coming performer. Who else is looking forward to seeing Kodi Lee this season on AGT?
Popular Broadway performer Amanda Jane Cooper shares her testimony of leaning on God during struggles in her life.
Amanda is known for her portrayal of Glinda in the musical ‘Wicked.’ She is one of Wicked’s longest running Glinda’s, which is a huge accomplishment for this young woman. But the road to success was not easy. While in school, Amanda struggled with her body image and developed an eating disorder.
After graduation, she traveled to New York City to pursue her dream of performing, but her secrets and struggles were still there. Even though she was offered a lead part in a national tour, things just didn’t feel right. “It was beautiful, but it was hard because I had all these secrets. I was so confused. It was like I have everything. Why is everything not okay?” Amanda gave her body away and eventually fled to Los Angelus where her downward spiral continued.
She compared her body to those around her, shoplifted, and even became addicted to pornography. But one night, at a Hollywood wrap party, Amanda met a woman that completely changed her life.
This new friend listened to Amanda’s problems and shared the message of God. Amanda looks back on the moment saying, “And to think, wow, there’s a God who sees me and knows me and loves me, despite knowing all about me. My soul just knew this is what I need. I need a savior. I can’t do it by myself.” The Broadway actress was able to receive counseling and took steps to combat her struggles.
Now, she’s sharing her story with the world in hopes that it may help someone else going through a similar situation. Remember that there is always hope in God and He will lift us up when we lose our strength.
One man pulls off the ultimate surprise when he proposes to the nurse that previously helped save his life.
37-year-old Damien LeRoy broke multiple bones in his body, including his back and femur when he fell 150 feet during a paragliding accident. He was severely injured from the fall and rushed to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach Florida.
After nearly losing his life, Damien was nursed back to health by a team of doctors, including nurse Alexandra Hoover. Damien said, “She was just the sweetest person and she cared so much.” He even jokingly asked her if she had a boyfriend during his hospital stay. At the time, Alexandra was seeing someone, but a year later they broke up. That’s when she started dating Damien and their love story unfolded.
When it came time to propose, Damien decided to pull off the big event in the place they first met, the hospital. So, he pretended to be a patient under a blanket while Alexandra was coming into the room to do her rounds. That’s when he popped up from the bed and got down on one knee. Alexandra was visibly shocked. “A hundred things ran through my mind and I couldn’t believe I was seeing him.” She enthusiastically said ‘yes’ and the two embraced.
Looking back on the moment and their meeting, Damien knew everything happened for a purpose. “I was for sure given a second chance in life and for sure I was put there for some reason. Now, I know and now we get to share the rest of our lives together. “ God bless this couple and their marriage.
Christian Mime The cross executed by a group of young peoples from the Christian Evangelical Church AG of Orta di Atella in the province of Caserta - Italy
Viral sensation Kodi Lee sings a talented rendition of ‘Against All Odds’ from Phil Collins.
We first met 22-year-old Kodi when he appeared as a contestant on America’s Got Talent in early 2019. Kodi is blind with Autism. Before his audition, we learned his touching backstory. Music completely changed Kodi’s life and it gave him an outlet to feel safe and confident. With his mother by his side, Kodi belted out an emotional performance of ‘A Song For You.’
Every judge and audience member was on their feet cheering and judge Gabrielle Union was moved to press her golden buzzer. But that was just beginning for Kodi Lee. Once his performance was posted online, he quickly became an Internet superstar with everyone talking about his wow-worthy song.
Today, we’re taking a look back at some of Kodi’s first performances. Just listen as this talented young man sings the classic Phil Collins’ song ‘Against All Odds.’
“So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Ooh, take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face”
Kodi has so much talent and passion in every single note. This inspiring young man is full of positivity and an incredible vocal ability to back it all up. I think Kodi Lee is going to be a name that we hear for a long time.
Dancers Movement In Christ perform a beautiful interpretive dance to ‘All Good’ from Capital Kings and Hollyn.
This talented group uses the art of dance to spread the message of God. On their Facebook page, Movement In Christ says “Movementic is the art of changing the world through worship dance in the name of Christ.” Today, they are performing an incredible routine to the worship song ‘All Good.’
“‘Cause whenever I’m with you, it’s all good, it’s all good
Everything is all, everything is all
All good, all good
Everything is all, everything is all, all good”
These blessed dancers takes the powerful lyrics of this Capital Kings song and create an amazing movement for the Lord. It is truly incredible to see the next generation worship God in such creative and artistic ways.
“I got you on my mind and I can’t get you out
My head is spinning, I don’t wanna slow it down
I love you like it’s all I ever knew”
Psalm 150 “1 Praise the LORD.Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, 4 praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, 5 praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. 6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.”
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