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I wasn't looking for a new version, but I know you will love this beautiful cover of ABBA’s ‘Mamma Mia’, and this sweet singer nailed it with all that disco sparkle and impossible-not-to-dance energy. This girl took one of the most joyful songs ever recorded and turned it into candlelight.

Maybe you remember Connie—that tiny six-year-old who walked onto the Britain's Got Talent stage in 2007 with a gap-toothed smile and sang ‘Over the Rainbow’ like she'd been carrying it in her pocket her whole short life. She came in second that year, but nearly two decades later, she's still here, still finding ways to make familiar songs feel like gifts we're opening for the first time.

When Connie sits at her piano to perform ‘Mamma Mia,’ everything slows down—the tempo drops. The playfulness softens. Those bouncy ABBA chords become something tender, almost achingly so. She's surrounded by soft candlelight, and you can feel that hush that comes when flames flicker and the world outside fades.

And then she sings. That's when you realize what she's done. She's taken a song about being hopelessly drawn back to someone and turned it into a love letter. Her voice, smooth as silk and warm as honey, wraps around the melody with such tenderness. "Your voice just keeps getting smoother and smoother," one fan wrote. "Like liquid gold to my ears. And gold twinkles in my eyes, as you are one stunning woman."

Another listener said, "Didn't realise I wanted a ballad version of this song until now, it sounds beautiful."

Here's what Connie does better than just about anyone: she doesn't copy. She reimagines. She takes a song we all know by heart and asks, But what if we slowed down? What if we felt this instead of just sang along? One fan captured it perfectly: "Connie, you always manage to make your covers beautifully your own. 'Mama Mia' is no exception. I love it!"

Another simply said, "Simply beautiful! Thank you Connie." And yet another marveled, "Connie, how can you manage to always deliver the most beautiful covers and songs!?"

I played her version three times in a row the first night I heard it. Then I got up and swayed in my kitchen, eyes closed, letting that voice wash over me like grace as I put away the dishes. Because sometimes we need permission to slow down. To let a simple, familiar song remind us that beauty still exists in the pauses, in the gentle moments, in the space between one note and the next.

So tonight, light a candle. Find Connie's ‘Mamma Mia.’ Let yourself sway. Let yourself exhale a sigh you didn't even know you'd been holding. Because even ‘Mamma Mia’ can be holy when someone sings it with this much heart.

Colossians 3:16  "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts."

Check out this singer’s ‘Cooler Than Me’ audition, which gets a 4-Chair turn and ends with a Michael Bublé duet.

Max Cooper III begins to play an incredible piano intro. As he opens his mouth, the judges are all intrigued. Snoop Dog’s chair quickly turns around. 

They realize that he is singing a unique rendition of “Cooler Than Me.” His flair and style of vocals are really fun to hear. You never know where he is going to go. His swag gets a second turn. 

All of a sudden, he does this shocking vocal run on the lyrics, “You’ve got your head in the clouds.” Reba literally cannot contain her excitement, and her jaw drops.

His voice has depth, style, and quite a range. The last two judges discuss their turn. They are so amazed at him. They turn their chairs. He finishes strong. 

The judges compliment him on receiving all of the chairs turning. They share about how he does an incredible job growing the song. It takes a skilled artist to do that. 

Max reveals that he is only 23 years old and from Kansas City, Missouri. They were proud of his style, and he loves pop songs with a jazz flair. Max says that the first song that he ever sang was ‘Just Haven’t Met You Yet’, and Michael Bublé says that he wrote that song and asks if they can sing it together. 

The crowd cheers. The two of them sing a duet at the piano. Michael has his arm around Max at the piano. It is a special moment for this young man meeting an artist that he has looked up to for a long time.

It is great to have people that we look up to in life who are worth emulating. Jesus makes it clear that He is the one to follow; He invites us to come and follow Him. May we remember that He is right there with us in life, just like Michael is with Max at the piano.  

“‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.” Matthew 4:19-20

A pair of musicians turned in a stunning performance of Air Supply's beloved classic "All Out of Love." This is one version of a tune, known and loved by many, that you'll want to listen to repeatedly. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear the duo's dazzling and delightful rendition of Air Supply's "All Out of Love."

It's nearly impossible to get away from love songs. That is especially true if you're listening to music of any genre or style. That’s because almost every single song in existence is a love song. If you were to examine the lyrics of most songs, that is what you would find and conclude. It may not necessarily be a tune about romantic love (which most are), but odds are the vocalist is still singing about some form of love.

Since we can now all agree that love is a subject that has and continues to keep musicians and songwriters busy, there are a handful of truly classic love songs that everyone knows, even if they don't know they do. Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," "My Girl" by The Temptations," and "I Will Always Love You," originally by Dolly Parton and then Whitney Houston, are just a few that immediately come to mind. Of course, there are many others, a seemingly endless amount.

One that certainly fits the bill of a love song is Air Supply's 1980 hit "All Out of Love." Not only is it a love song, but it's also incredibly recognizable. Likely within the song's first few opening notes, most people will spot it, knowing that one of the most beloved songs of all time has just started.

In a clip posted on YouTube, two incredibly talented individuals cover the beloved song. It's a fantastic cover that deserves to be listened to multiple times. It's far superior to the original. I know to some that may be borderline blasphemous, but it's my opinion, and I'm going to stick with it.

1 Corinthians 16:14 "Let all you do be done in love."

Aretha Franklin’s classic “Respect” sparked an epic and surprising dance battle. The two competitors refused to back down, seemingly having the time of their lives while showing their fancy footwork to the timeless tune. Watch the short but jaw-dropping clip to see this unbelievable and joyous dance battle.

Getting exercise and simply getting up and moving around are essential for everyone. This becomes even more so as we age and begin to slow down. But, of course, muscles that aren’t used regularly will atrophy even faster, which is why doing something as simple as a walk around the block can be incredibly beneficial.

The point is to find something you enjoy doing that involves getting up, moving around and putting those muscles to work. If you enjoy doing it, exercise will feel less like a chore and more like something you’re genuinely excited about doing. It can literally be anything; just pick something and get active!

A clip posted on YouTube showed some older adults living in a retirement center enjoying classic tunes. However, a couple of them weren’t interested in simply sitting down and listening; they felt the need to get up and boogie, and why not?

The man and woman danced around, engaged in a highly competitive dance battle, and others sat around the room, taking in the show. Both showed that despite their advanced age, they were still pretty nimble on their feet, moving around the dance floor with relative ease and plenty of rhythm.

But they weren’t the only people out on the dance floor strutting their stuff. Near the short clip’s conclusion, two other individuals were also spotted on the floor, having a good time listening to Aretha’s beloved tune from 1967.

Typically, dance battles end with a winner and a loser selected. However, I’m not the right person to choose. Everyone on the dance floor showed they were much better on their feet and had more talent and coordination than I do!

Psalm 149:3 “Let them give praise to his name in the dance: let them make melody to him with instruments of brass and corded instruments of music.”

A 19-year-old earned a coveted four-chair turn on The Voice. Her beautiful voice and outstanding audition had some of the biggest names in music quickly flip their chairs around for her. Watch the short but jaw-dropping clip to listen to the young woman's dazzling musical performance.

From what I can tell, The Voice is the only music talent competition show in which the judges are literally facing away from those hoping to make it onto the show. Instead of a sad, hard-luck, personal story, a contestant's voice and musical ability are the only things that will win over a judge. Those judges aren't turning their chairs if their voice isn't impressive.

American Idol and America's Got Talent really put a lot of focus on a contestant's backstory, which is often intended to tug at the judges' and the audience's heartstrings. You're already rooting for this or that person to do well before they even sing a note. The Voice doesn't do that before they sing for the judges.

In a clip posted on YouTube, it was a young woman's beautiful and unique voice, and not a hard-luck backstory, that caused all four of the judges to turn their chairs around. Within seconds, it was clear that Sadie Dahl had a massive amount of talent. The judges wasted no time at all turning their chairs around for the aspiring singer.

She doesn't have the strongest voice in the world, but she has a beautiful tone and knows how to move her voice up and down, creating literal music to the ears. It was a dazzling performance that you could listen to repeatedly.

The judges showered the young woman with praise and compliments, but Reba McEntire gave her the biggest compliment.

"You could definitely win this thing," Reba told Sadie. "I'm not kidding you. That was mesmerizing."

Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

A stunning “Ain’t No Mount High Enough” cover wowed. These musicians turned in a world-class, jaw-dropping rendition of this beloved classic tune. Watch this short but delightful clip to listen to this fantastic cover of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” a song that is near and dear to the hearts of many.

Who doesn’t enjoy a good cover every now and then? No, I’m not talking about the ones that were sewn and knitted together, but those are also amazing, especially on a cold and chilly night. What I am talking about are those cherished, timeless tunes performed by musicians who did not originally write or record them.

Everyone loves hearing someone else’s interpretation of a classic, unless it’s awful and embarrassing. In that case, we’ll completely wipe it from our collective memory, never speak of it again and go about our lives as if it never happened. Thankfully, for the most part, that is not the case. Most musicians who are going to play someone else’s songs usually give those songs the time and care they deserve.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a handful of musicians performed “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” And it is absolutely fantastic! It’s a simply marvelous rendition of the song previously performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. You’ll likely find yourself dancing along and singing those iconic, memorable lyrics. It has one of the catchiest choruses of all time. It’s nearly physically impossible to listen to that song and not sing the chorus, at the very least.

“Ain’t no mountain high enough
Ain’t no valley low enough
Ain’t no river wide enough
To keep me from gettin’ to you, baby”

While I’m not the biggest fan of covers, this one is fantastic. You could easily listen to this one repeatedly. Some might even argue that it gives the original a run for its money.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

An extremely talented trio nails a Jo Dee Messina classic and gets a near-instant 4-Chair turn on The Voice—which rarely happens on the voice competition show. These performers know what they’re doing. Play the video to hear the outstanding performance. 

The country pop trio Dek of Hearts gave a performance full of heart and harmony. They impressed the judges and crowd so much with their cover that they started a dramatic fight among the judges. Each of them almost instantly slammed their buttons just seconds into the song, and Snoop Dogg was the first to praise the group.

Snoop, standing, said, “I couldn’t even sit down. I wanted to hee-haw and yee-yaw! Y’all gave me the country Holy Ghost. I need to know whats y’all name, where y’all from, and how long y’all been doing this.”

The band explained they’re based in Nashville and have been together for 14 months. 

The Voice only has one country singer judge, Reba McEntire, so all of the other judges knew it wouldn’t be likely that a country group would choose another judge to lead them through the rest of the competition.

Judge Niall Horan said, “I know it’s Reba, but please,” he said, gesturing to himself.

Reba interrupted, getting up to stand in front of Niall. “Okay, it’s my turn to talk. Ignore him, totally,” she joked, gesturing to Niall. “I love with all of my heart three-part harmony. It touched the core of my being. I can’t tell you how important this is to me for y’all to be on my team.” 

After Michael Bublé, Snoop, and all of the judges argued for Dek of Hearts to choose them, Reba asked the crowd who they should pick. The overwhelming response was “Reba!”

In the end, Dek of Heart’s lead, Emily, told them, “We are a country trio, but we’re also a country pop trio. So, it would mean the world to us… 1, 2, 3…  team Niall!”

Niall jumped in surprise as Reba pretended to faint, lying flat on the stage and pretending to sob. 

Despite the loss for the other judges, it’s clear that the performers were happy that they’d wowed everyone and left the stage with a very satisfied audience!

Country music legend Reba McEntire was moved to tears by a contestant’s performance. She became emotional when giving her feedback to the young man. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear the young man’s stunning performance and to see Reba’s emotional reaction.

The Voice is one of the most popular shows on television. Along with similar programs like American Idol and America’s Got Talent, it has been on for years. During its run, many singers have occupied one of the four chairs and assumed coaching duties. Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Adam Levin, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and others have all been coaches on the show at one time or another.

While the show has been on for several years, there haven’t been many instances in which those auditioning, hoping to make their musical dreams a reality, have brought the coaches to tears. However, in a clip posted on YouTube, that was precisely what happened when a country singer performed for the four judges, hoping to make it onto The Voice.

Manny Costello, a country singer and father of two, beautifully performed Craig Morgan’s “Almost Home. His dazzling rendition of the tune caused Reba and Snoop Dogg to sit up, take notice and flip their chairs around. It was well deserved. But what happened while Reba was giving her comments on the young man’s performance caught many people’s attention. She got choked up and started to cry.

“It took me back to all the greats that I have been so fortunate enough to get to listen to in my life,” she said. “You’ve gotten qualities from George Jones and Haggard and there’s a little Randy in there. It’s just a great combination. It’s just…gosh dang, why am I getting so emotional?”

Manny’s performance was fantastic, and with praise from one of the biggest country music singers ever, it’s no surprise that he selected Reba as his coach.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Paul Simon’s classic “You Can Call Me Al” shone in an outstanding rendition. The talented group of musicians turned in a jaw-dropping, mesmerizing cover of the 1986 tune. Watch the short but most enjoyable clip to listen to this utterly delightful performance of “You Can Call Me Al.”

Paul Simon is an incredibly popular musician primarily known for his folk music from the 60s and 70s. “Bridge over Troubled Water,” “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Boxer” and “The Sound of Silence” are just a few of his biggest and most beloved songs. He is the kind of musician you know even if you aren’t aware that you do. He is responsible for some of the most iconic songs of all time.

Of course, all those tunes mentioned above are also ones with Art Garfunkel. But, as many musicians often do, they eventually went their separate ways, venturing out on their own. Paul continued making music, including the joyous, upbeat and incredibly catchy tune from 1986, “You Can Call Me Al.” Like many of Paul Simon’s tunes, this song does not get old. It can be listened to endlessly, and you’ll never tire of it.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a group of musicians performed Paul Simon’s beloved hit from the 1980s, which is absolutely fantastic. While it may not be Paul Simon singing those memorable and catchy lyrics, it’s the next best thing. Seriously, this cover is that good! Seconds into their performance, you’ll find yourself singing and dancing along.

“If you would be my bodyguard, I can be your long-lost pal
I can call you Betty
And Betty, when you call me, you can call me Al”

You sang along with the musicians, didn’t you? See, I told you and knew that you would. That song and their cover are too good not to!

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”

A singer stunned with his rendition of a Journey classic on The Voice, getting all four chairs to turn around for him. His outstanding rendition of the tune known and beloved by many is worth more than a few listens. Watch the short but delightful clip to listen to the young man's jaw-dropping musical performance.

Journey is undoubtedly one of the most beloved bands of all time. While not at the level of The Beatles or The Rolling Stones, they are still a band that produced several memorable tunes. Their songs have endured for decades, remaining popular despite the passage of time. That, of course, is how you can tell a classic from your average, everyday song that is remembered today but forgotten five minutes later.

While I will admit that Journey is a classic rock band that many people love and adore, I've never been a fan. My anti-Journey stance and opinion stem from their most recognizable song, "Don't Stop Believin'." It is so incredibly overplayed that it's impossible to get away from, with it constantly played on the radio and covered on shows like American Idol and America's Got Talent. 

Despite my aversion to and dislike of Journey, I can still admit and recognize when someone knocks one of their songs out of the park; that is precisely what one young man did during his audition on The Voice. Seconds after he began singing "Lights," Ralph had the judges frantically flipping their chairs around.

Ralph's vocal performance was jaw-droppingly stunning, literally music to the ears. He showcased his immense musical talent and will be someone to watch as this season progresses. He could very well be the person to take that top spot as the season comes to an end.

Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

A 19-year-old wowed with his “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” rendition on The Voice. The young man’s stunning vocals got two of the show’s four judges to flip their chairs around for him. Watch the short, but jaw-dropping clip to see and hear the outstanding audition that blew away Reba McEntire and Michael Bublé.

The Voice has to be the most challenging of the popular talent competition shows to get past the audition phase and make it onto the actual show. On American Idol and America’s Got Talent, the judges immediately greet those auditioning, have a quick back-and-forth and get to know them a little. Many of those auditioning have a sob story, which they tell the judges, and then go on to audition. We are all humans, and those tear-jerking stories will impact most people, even judges on a talent competition show.

However, on The Voice, the judges literally face away from the contestants as they enter the room and prepare to audition. The only thing that will cause any of the show’s four judges to turn around is the contestant’s vocal performance. That is precisely what happened during a clip posted on YouTube.

For his audition, 19-year-old Lucas Beltrán performed Lou Rawls’ “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine,” which was simply outstanding. The young man turned in a performance that would make anyone sit up and take notice, in this instance, it was Reba and Michael.

Lucas’ talent and his voice are beyond his young years. He has a voice and a sound that we don’t typically hear much of today. But the biggest surprise had to be that he is only 19 years old. He is only going to get better and better.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, sing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Check out this 10-year-old guitar prodigy named Bay Melnick Virgolino rocking the stage at America’s Got Talent with his rendition of ‘Born To Be Wild’ by Steppenwolf! This epic performance proves that this kid was born to be a rock star! His enthusiasm and talent definitely impressed the judges as well as the audience.

‘Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Looking for adventure
In whatever comes our way’

Bay’s vocals and guitar playing are outstanding, and it is incredible to see such a young musician have such a great stage presence. You can tell he really enjoys being up on stage performing for people. He even shared that since his first show when he was 7 years old, he knew that he wanted to play and perform rock and roll for the rest of his life.

In addition to the standing ovation from the audience, Bay received high praise from people online who watched his AGT performance.

“So awesome! When he slid across the stage on to his knees and was smiling at the crowd, I swear, I saw a flash of Eddie Van Halen there. Best wishes young man,” comments one person on YouTube after watching the video.

“I keep watching this video and it never disappoints. If he can perform like this at 10, then imagine how he performs in the future. Keep it up, Bay!” writes another person online.

The judges were also very impressed with Bay and shared their thoughts after his performance.

“What are you?” says Sofía Vergara with a stunned look on her face. “It’s like you were born for this. Like I think you were born already being a mini rock star. And I feel like you can’t get enough of this when you’re up there. You don’t want it to stop, right?”

“You were amazing,” Howie Mandel says. “This was like a festival. It was like a kids festival. You’re amazing. You could tell he enjoys it. That’s what’s amazing about it. You were born to do this. Keep doing it and you will be happy. I love that you found your dream.”

Good luck to Bay on all his future rock star endeavors!

Check out this stunning rendition of the song ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ by The Beach Boys. The singers in the video are part of a band called REO Brothers, and they are from the Philippines. They are known for playing music from the 60s, like The Beatles and The Beach Boys, and they did an incredible job with this cover.

‘Wouldn't it be nice if we were older?
Then we wouldn't have to wait so long
And wouldn't it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong?’

The band members who make up REO Brothers are Reno, who plays drums and vocals, RJ, who plays lead guitar/vocals/keyboards, Raymart, who plays rhythm guitar and vocals, Ralph, who plays bass and vocals, and Roy Mark, who plays keyboards and vocals.

They are all so talented and have a great blend of harmonies and vocal sound. Brian Wilson would definitely be very impressed with this rendition of ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ from the REO Brothers!

Many people online also shared their thoughts on the band’s performance.

“Wow! Incredible cover of this classic Beach Boys song. The Reo Bros are the best!” one person comments on YouTube after watching the video.

“I love social media for this reason – seeing talented musicians from all over the world and singers that we would otherwise never have heard of,” writes another person online.

The REO Brothers have traveled around a bit, sharing their music with others. In 2015, the band was invited to perform in the annual BEATLE-week Festival at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, where the Beatles used to play during their early years. Then, in 2019, the band performed in different cities in Australia. For the past three years, the REO Brothers have had back-to-back concerts in different states around America and Canada.

We hope that you enjoyed listening to this rendition of ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ today!

A woman nailed a Tina Turner hit and got every coach to turn their chair around for her. Her beautiful voice and fantastic performance of “What’s Love Got to Do with It” literally caused the coaches to sit up and take notice. Watch the short but jaw-dropping clip to see and listen to her sing Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do with It” on The Voice.

Talent shows continue to be popular, pulling in sizable audiences every week. That must be the trend because why else would they stay on the air? Some of them, especially in the case of American Idol, have been on for decades and are still holding firm. Audiences must absolutely love watching people audition and show the judges and the world their musical gifts.

However, regarding those programs, The Voice has to be the most challenging, at least during the audition round. Unlike American Idol and America’s Got Talent, on The Voice, the judges are literally facing away from those hoping to score a spot on the show. The only way the judges are flipping their chairs around is for a voice that catches their ear, and for no other reason.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one young woman, Jazz McKenzie, caused all four judges to turn their chairs around for her quickly. She gave a jaw-dropping performance of Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” It was incredible, and trying to cover a Tina Turner song is never an easy task. But she did a fantastic job!

At some points during the woman’s audition, if you covered your eyes and listened to her perform, you would say that it was Tina herself singing. The young woman effortlessly hit high note after high note. With talent like that, she is likely to go far in the competition!

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”

Check out this excellent rendition of the song ‘Viva La Vida’ performed by the group Life in 3D. The singers are all siblings named Daylon, Daura, and Devon. They all have amazing voices and use their God-given talents to bring hope and encouragement to others through song. And what a fantastic job they did on their rendition of this song by Coldplay!

‘I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own’

Daylon, Daura, and Devon are from Tempe, AZ. In this music video, they can be seen walking around town singing out beautiful harmonies that blend so well together! It is clear to see that this sibling trio loves to make music with one another.

“The vocal ranges, the impeccable harmonies, the sweetness, the innocence, the raw talent that you each embody is Inspiring and deeply nourishing to all hear and see you. If it’s even possible, you just keep getting better and better,” comments one person on YouTube after watching the music video.

“I’ve listened to the original Coldplay version many times, but you three sent chills up my spine and I could feel the words in my soul as you sang them,” writes another person online.

When it comes to the background of Life in 3D, the siblings share on their website how their group came to be and how it was their parents who encouraged them to use their voices to encourage others.

“We got our first microphone in December 2021,” they share. “With no experience, we learned how to arrange three-part harmony and use a camera to record our cover songs.  Everything was homemade…but what started as just music for family and friends soon grew to an audience of over 1 million followers.  We never dreamed our music would be loved by so many, and it’s been incredible to become part of a community that’s connected through the gift of music. So life together became music. It became more than just our harmonies. It encompassed the way we interacted with each other– the way we laughed, argued, and even cleaned the kitchen together. It seemed as if our relationship deepened our experiences into a rich and vibrant lifestyle. A life in 3D.”

We hope that you enjoyed watching Life in 3D perform ‘Viva La Vida’ today!
 

After receiving harsh criticism, a young man stunned the judges and earned himself a Golden Buzzer. The teenager refused to stay knocked down but returned to Britain’s Got Talent and wowed everyone, including the judges. Watch the short but powerful and moving clip to listen to and see the young man’s emotional, Golden Buzzer-winning performance.

This world is not often a pleasant or kind place. Many situations and circumstances will knock you down, leaving you with bumps and bruises. Of course, some will be much more challenging than others, but pain is pain and will still hurt regardless.

However, staying down and giving up is rarely, if ever, the best course of action. Nothing is typically gained or learned by throwing in the towel whenever something gets difficult. That kind of mindset and mentality is a recipe for disaster. Someone who does that repeatedly will eventually look back on all those situations and think all about the “woulda, coulda and shouldas.” That would be awful to think about what might have been. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, 15-year-old Kyle Tomlinson walked out onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage and revealed something interesting during his back-and-forth with the judges. Three years earlier, as a 12-year-old, he had received some rather harsh criticism from one of the judges. He was instructed to get a singing instructor. But instead of taking that criticism personally and giving up, the young man was determined to return to that stage.

Now, as a 15-year-old, Kyle returned and gave a heartfelt and emotional performance, singing Leonard Cohen’s classic “Hallelujah.” Seconds into his dazzling musical performance, Kyle had the entire audience and the show’s four judges on his side, completely wowing them with his outstanding voice.

When it came time for the judges to give him their comments and render their decision, the same judge who had given him harsh criticism gave him a Golden Buzzer. Tears were understandably flowing. 

What a beautiful moment!

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

A band of incredibly talented musicians turned in a stunning rendition of Kenny Loggins’ classic “Footloose.” This is one cover that you’ll want to listen to repeatedly. Watch the short but thoroughly enjoyable clip to listen to this band’s delightful cover of the beloved tune, “Footloose.”

Some songs, no matter when you hear them, will always put you in a better mood. Whether it’s the song’s melody, lyrics or because of a particular memory we’ve attached to it, we can’t listen to them and not walk away in an improved state of mind. You know precisely the kind of song I’m talking about, too. Likely, you could easily name 10 or so off the top of your head if asked to do so.

It should come as no surprise that most of these special, mood-improving and mood-enhancing tunes are peppy, upbeat and unbelievably catchy. The energy in those songs is infectious and will make you feel like you can accomplish anything. Who is going to listen to a depressing ballad about the hurt and dangers associated with love when they want something to pump them up? The answer, of course, is no one.

Kenny Loggins’ 1984 classic “Footloose” is and forever will be a tune that makes everyone who hears it feel much better. The music is so upbeat and energetic. It’s simply an undeniably fun song that puts a smile on faces! In a clip posted on YouTube, a band, The Feelgood Orchestra (told you “Footloose” is a tune that improves moods), performed the song, much to the enjoyment of anyone who happens to hear their cover.

“So now I gotta cut loose
Footloose
Kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise”

Sure, the lyrics aren’t the deepest, most meaningful in the world, but who cares? Music is about how it makes you feel, and “Footloose” is a tune that will always improve your mood, and make you feel better. 

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

The song "September" has received a stunning piano instrumental cover. This rendition of the beloved tune from the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire is one you will want to listen to repeatedly. Watch the short but thoroughly enjoyable clip to hear this delightful cover rendition of "September."

Some songs are so good that you will inevitably find yourself singing and dancing along to them regardless of where or when you hear them; doing otherwise would be just wrong. They are so incredibly catchy and upbeat that it's nearly physically impossible to ignore these tunes. You know exactly what type of songs I'm talking about. They span generations, and everyone somehow knows all the lyrics, regardless of the listener's age.

Perhaps it's because disco was such a popular genre, but it seems that many of these songs come from the 1970s. There's Wild Cherry's "Play that Funky Music," "Get Down Tonight" by KC and the Sunshine Band and anything by ABBA and The Bee Gees. Even those who aren't disco fans will have to agree that those are some absolute classics.

However, the most memorable, beloved song from that era is Earth, Wind & Fire's "September." If that song does not immediately put you in a better mood, I'm not sure any song will. It's impossible to listen to and not sing along. In a clip posted on YouTube, a pianist performs "September," complete with spellbinding, captivating graphics that fall toward the keys.

This version is an absolute delight. It matters not that none of those iconic lyrics are uttered throughout the clip. That's because, as you listen to this instrumental cover, you will likely add those lyrics yourself, especially that fantastic, earworm of a chorus.

It doesn't matter the month, Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" is always a joy to hear!

Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual song, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

Do you feel like dancing along to a fun video? Are you ready to hear a classic throwback that will take you to a time of funk? Check out the Bee Gees classics shine in Wonderful Medley Performance.

Get ready to get down and groove with this incredible group of men and women. Each member in the band has a skill that he or she displays. The group includes a brass section, guitars, keys, vocalists, and percussion. The lead singer is a lively performer; his voice is smooth and powerful. They start with “Stayin' Alive.” This singer is on fire! He has an incredible falsetto. Next is “Night Fever.” Prepare to boogie down!

As you watch, you cannot help but dance along and bob your head to the classic song. You will feel as if you stepped back in time. The backup singers then throw in some dance moves and do the disco finger. 

The chorus sings out:

Oh, say you'll always be my baby. We can make it shine.
Oh, we can take forever. Just a minute at a time.

The concept of commitment and faithfulness in a relationship is so important. God teaches us that when we marry, we are brought into a covenant with Him that reflects Jesus’ covenant with us. The man singing this song brings out this message of a man loving a woman and being amazed that she is his woman. 

She is more than just a woman, though; she is his love. As we have fun listening to this song, may we remember the value and gratitude for our loved ones in the simple moments as well as the long-term vows.

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.” Ephesians 5:25-27

A family band delivered a funky throwback with their rendition of a Wild Cherry classic. The family of talented musicians will have you singing and dancing along with their delightful cover of "Play that Funky Music."  Watch the short but thoroughly enjoyable clip to listen to and see the Clark family perform "Play the Funky Music" by Wild Cherry.

While some may not appreciate or even enjoy musicians playing the songs of others, I've got some bad news for those individuals. Covers are here to stay, and there is likely nothing that can be done about it. That's a practice that is likely as old as music itself, so to think that anything would be changing in the immediate future on that front would be incredibly incorrect.

It's understandable why some people may not like covers. They are not all created equally. Some musicians should not touch some tunes, especially if all they are going to do is ruin them. No one wants that. But when covers are done right, they are super enjoyable, and on very rare occasions, even better than the original.

In a clip posted on YouTube, the Clark family covers Wild Cherry's "Play that Funky Music." I'm not saying their version is better than the original from the 1970s, but theirs is still pretty darn good. You will want to watch and listen to this family demonstrate their jaw-dropping musical talent. The young man's guitar solo about halfway through the clip is awe-inspiring.

Like every other song they cover, this performance is an absolute joy, and they will have you singing right along. How could you not sing along to those memorable, iconic lyrics?

"Yeah, they were dancing and moving
And moving to the grooving
And just when it hit me
Somebody turned around and shouted…play that funky music, white boy"

Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."