Music

A legendary entertainer, Bing Crosby, and his wife turned in an utterly delightful performance of a beloved and classic Christmas song.

The Christmas season is a time filled with family, friends, gifts and way too much food. It’s also a period of the year when friends and family members participate in annual traditions, which often include enjoying a lineup of various Christmas songs and films. 

Some people may feel that it’s not Christmas until they view a particular Christmas-themed movie or hear a certain festive song on the radio. A likely popular choice for a favorite Christmas song comes from the legendary and late Bing Crosby. 

During his illustrious career, Bing covered several Christmas songs, many of which are still in heavy rotation today. Several of his covers are classics, not only heard on the radio but in television programs and in movies. He sang everything from “Frosty The Snowman,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “Silver Bells.”

In a clip posted on YouTube, Bing is joined by his wife, Kathryn Crosby, for another classic Christmas song. The husband-and-wife duo sing “Winter Wonderland” together. 

While the short clip is just a little more than 30 seconds long, it’s still plenty of time for Bing to dazzle with his quiet, soothing and melodic voice. 

“Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight
We’re happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland”

It’s likely that simply hearing Bing Crosby’s voice sing a Christmas tune is enough to evoke a sense of nostalgia and a longing for Christmases past. For many, memories of Christmas celebrations long ago immediately come flooding back, causing a desire to go back and relive those precious moments in time.

Bing Crosby, this time with help from his wife, gives another memorable performance!

Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child has come, to us a son is given: and the government has been placed in his hands: and he has been named Wise Guide, Strong God, Father Forever, Prince of Peace.”

Country music legend Reba McEntire performed a song, “Seven Minutes in Heaven,” that is sure to cause many eyes to well up with tears on The Today Show.

Sadly, losing a loved one is a part of life. It’s an unfortunate, painful and heartbreaking aspect of living that always hurts no matter the surrounding circumstances. Sure, the passage of time may lessen the sting of that loss, but that hole will always remain, and their absence will forever be noticeable.

In an appearance on The Today Show, Reba performed a song about being momentarily reunited with a loved one who has passed away. Reba, as she beautifully sings the moving and tear-jerking song “Seven Minutes in Heaven,” details how she would spend that limited amount of time in that location. 

She states she would not seek out Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley or even attempt to chat up Peter at the pearly gates. Instead, she would find the person most near and dear to her heart and ask them about their experience in heaven.

“I wouldn’t spend all my seconds asking God questions
‘Cause He knows I’d be back soon
If I had seven minutes in heaven
I’d spend them all with you”

In an interview with Hoda and Jenna, Reba mentioned that the song was especially meaningful to her because she had lost her mother in 2020.

“But when you find a song that really touches your heart and chokes you up, I got to sing it, I got to record it,” Reba said. “And that’s what you’re always looking for is a song that touches your heart. That way, when I sing it, it’ll hopefully touch your heart, too.”

That will undoubtedly be the case for many people who happen to hear Reba’s emotional and beautiful new song, “Seven Minutes in Heaven.”

John 14:2 “In my Father’s house are rooms enough; if it was not so, would I have said that I am going to make ready a place for you?”

An artist’s heartbreaking music video depicts the horrible, devastating reality of those suffering from dementia and the pain and heartache their loved ones experience. 

Life, at times, can be unfair and cruel, resulting in some people undergoing more than their fair share of hurt and difficulties. Seemingly out of nowhere, those near and dear to our hearts will come down with damaging, life-altering conditions and diseases. These inexplicable situations will often lead to asking straightforward, pointed questions that are not likely to be answered on this side of heaven. 

In the music video for the tune “The Man and The Lamb,” viewers get a tear-jerking look at one man’s struggle with dementia and the gut-wrenching pain and heartache the disease inflicts upon the patient and their loved ones. 

The 5-minute clip opens with a gentleman walking about in a green, sprawling field. It’s momentarily unclear where exactly he’s headed. But a few frames later, he enters a large, barn-like structure and soon exits carrying a creature securely in his arms. He has a baby lamb, which he brings back to his apartment. 

Once back at his residence, the middle-aged man pets, dances around the room and watches television with the small farm animal, who sports a miniature Santa hat. 

Then, at approximately the 1:20-minute mark, viewers get the first indication that something is wrong. The man grabs a collar, which he fits to a particular size, and then tries to place it around the lamb’s neck. Of course, the collar is entirely too big for the animal, and it easily slips on and off the lamb. But sadly, the man seems genuinely confused as to why the collar is not a perfect match for his tiny, four-legged friend. 

The man, suffering from dementia, believes the lamb to be his beloved dog, who passed away only weeks earlier. 

After a near-fatal incident, the gentleman is placed in an assisted living facility, which absolutely wrecks his daughter. In the clip’s final moments, the man and his daughter converse. She communicates the painful and heartbreaking reality of recent events. 

Unfortunately, the sad, gut-wrenching situation depicted in the video is a reality for way too many families. But no matter what situation or sickness life may throw in our way, the Lord is still in control. He is still at work, and He never leaves us.

Isaiah 41:10 “Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.”

An unbelievably talented father and daughter musical act combine their beautiful voices to cover the classic and beloved song “Moon River.”

Life is often an unpredictable and unexplainable experience, taking people to places they never imagined. Unfortunately, life can and does consist of hurt, heartaches and struggles. These hard times can devastate and destroy. But on the other hand, there are periods and occasions worth celebrating, full of happiness and joy. 

“Moon River is the beloved tune most closely associated with the legendary and late Andy Williams. The track’s memorable lyrics are clearly about sticking closely to someone regardless of whatever may come up or life may throw in one’s path. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, the incomparable father-daughter musical duo Mat and Savanna Shaw take a swing at “Moon River,” covering the decades-old, classic track. Quite simply, their rendition is stunning. Their well-documented beautiful voices serve as a perfect match for the song’s lovely lyrics, making for a dazzling and almost magical cover. 

The video, which is extremely simple and straightforward, consists of the two incredibly gifted individuals sitting and singing into microphones. It's nothing more and nothing less than that. But when you sound like what Mat and Savanna do, that’s really all you need to do. There’s no need to complicate things any further. 

Others commented on the video, stating how much they loved and enjoyed Mat and Savanna’s rendition of the tune.

“I always think of Andy Williams when I hear Moon River. Mat and Savanna add their signature harmonies to this old classic and make it their own,” one person wrote.

“Beautiful rendition and your voices blend so smoothly. Just lovely,” another person added. 

“This was stunning you guys! Your voices blended like silk,” someone else posted.  

It’s clear to anyone with a working set of ears that Mat and Savanna knock their cover of “Moon River” out of the park!

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

Hollywood legend Bing Crosby turned in an unassuming but memorable performance of his most beloved and recognizable song, the classic “White Christmas.”

Christmas is a season filled with tradition. Often, those annual activities include purchasing gifts, decorating the tree and placing seemingly endless strands of lights on the exterior of the house. Also, viewing a lineup of favorite holiday-themed films and listening to classic Christmas tunes are other tasks many participate in leading up to Christmas Day.

Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie and holiday song they insist on viewing and listening to in the days and weeks before the much-anticipated holiday. While the Christmas favorites will vary, generally, “White Christmas” will always be a popular answer for both film and song. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Bing Crosby, who also starred in the 1954 classic film of the same name, sings “White Christmas.” As part of “The Bing Crosby Show,” the legendary singer and actor walks toward the camera as he belts the lyrics to the classic and beloved track.

Because it’s always a popular tune during the Christmas season, most people likely can sing the song entirely from memory. While watching the clip, many will probably find themselves singing along with Bing. 

“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow”

The beautifully written lyrics, upon hearing the song’s opening words, immediately evoke a feeling of nostalgia. The memories of Christmases past flood the mind, essentially creating an impossible desire to turn back the clock and enjoy those times once more. 

Over the years, many talented musicians have released recordings of themselves singing “White Christmas.” But it’s safe to say that no one will ever top the beauty and the simplicity of Bing Crosby’s version. His is a classic for a reason, and it will, no doubt, be heard continuously for many more Christmas seasons. 

Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child has come, to us a son is given; and the government has been placed in his hands; and he has been named Wise Guide, Strong God, Father Forever, Prince of Peace.”

A musically gifted family turned in an inspired, moving and Thanksgiving-themed performance of a song about love and being around family and friends during the holiday season. 

Thanksgiving is a holiday that does not generally get a lot of attention from advertisers and retailers. Most stores like Walmart, Kroger and Target go from the Halloween season and then immediately into their Christmas displays. 

Regardless of what Walmart or Meijer may do, Thanksgiving is still a vital and necessary day on the calendar. It’s a time to slow down and recognize the many ways the Lord has touched and blessed our lives.

In a clip posted on YouTube, The Sharpe Family Singers sing a Thanksgiving-themed tune. In their song, “Journey to the Past,” the former America’s Got Talent contestants sing about dreaming of and wanting nothing more than “home, love, family.”

The family of singers perform while preparing and then eating a Thanksgiving meal together. Every family member is seated at the table, with a full plate of food before them. Even the family’s small dog is included. The animal has been hilariously placed in a highchair so as not to miss out on the meal. 

Following their delicious meal, their performance continues outdoors. As the video shows, the family breaks into two teams and participates in a hyper-competitive football game. There are passes, missed tackles, catches and even a touchdown celebration. 

The family’s canine has even been wheeled outside, sitting in a highchair as the dog takes in all the action on the field. Unfortunately, the game ends with an injury. A young woman, more concerned with her phone, is on the receiving end of a pass she was in no way anticipating. 

The clip ends with the young woman on the couch nursing her injury as she is surrounded by the rest of her family, who are now enjoying pieces of pie.

1 Chronicles 16:34 “O give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is unchanging forever.”

One of the biggest names in music, Carrie Underwood, performs a laugh-out-loud hilarious tune about one way to deal with consuming too much food during the holiday season.

Thanksgiving and Christmas are filled with friends, family, fun and food. The delectable dishes are usually plentiful and cover so much of the table that finding enough room for one’s plate can be a chore. But somehow, we overcome this monumental, towering task and stuff our faces with too much food.

But for those people whose eyes are considerably bigger than their stomachs, Carrie Underwood has a solution. In the song “Stretchy Pants,” Carrie believes the key to consuming even more food during those Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts is one’s choice of pants. 

Carrie makes it abundantly clear that, during the holiday season, she is going for comfort and practicality, not style. The aforementioned stretchy pants are what Carrie will be donning during those large, celebratory meals.

“So bring on the turkey, potatoes, casserole dishes
‘Cause I ain’t messing around with them buttoned-up britches
You got them skinny jeans on, girl, I feel sorry for you
‘Cause I just tried everything, and I’m going back for round two”

She adds that even with her pants, some may believe she’s hit her limit. She couldn’t possibly eat any more. However, it’s at that moment, Carrie sings, that she’ll return for another round of food. 

In addition to hilariously mentioning her style choices for Thanksgiving and Christmas, Carrie also includes some helpful advice in the holiday tune. For those interested in knowing where Carrie found her “stretchy pants” that allow her to eat more food, she says that Amazon delivered them to her door. 

Carrie’s song perfectly captures how most people feel during those special meals. Everything looks so delicious, but our stomachs and pants will only expand so far. But Carrie has found a way around that problem!

1 Corinthians 10:31 “So then, if it is a question of food or drink, or any other thing, whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

A Catholic nun grabbed a seat at a public piano and showed off her immense musical talent as she beautifully tickled the ivories.

Programs like American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Voice have shown repeatedly that talent can come from anywhere and everywhere. Often, the individuals whom most people disregard on those shows make for the biggest and best surprises as they dazzle the judges and the audience with their God-given talents. 

A clip posted on YouTube is a perfect example of an abundance of musical talent coming from someone most people would have never suspected. The clip begins with a Catholic nun standing near a piano in what appears to be either a bus or a train terminal. 

A man near the large musical instrument asks the woman, “Do you play yourself, sister?”

She appears to be somewhat surprised by the man’s question but responds that she does, in fact, dabble on the piano. He then goes on to encourage her to have a go on the piano.

“Go on, do a quick song,” he said. “Let sister play.”

She quickly makes her way to the piano bench. What happens next is unbelievable. 

She nonchalantly starts playing an upbeat and toe-tapping song, moving her hands expertly up and down the piano’s many keys. It’s clear very early that this woman has a massive supply of musical talent. Her skills on the piano are obvious!

Several people even stand to the Catholic nun’s right and film the unexpected but wholly enjoyable musical performance. She continued to play the instrument for approximately two minutes or so. 

Her inspiring performance wins her a smattering of applause from the handful of people who have gathered around the piano to take in the sight. 

But just as quickly as she sat down at the piano, she got back up, gathered her belongings and was on her way, leaving the piano behind. 

Psalm 105:2 “Let your voice be sounding in songs and melody; let all your thoughts be of the wonder of his works.”

A talented young man took a beloved song from the late John Denver and gave an inspiring and enjoyable cover of “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

Thousands of songs have received the cover treatment at one time or another. Covering and performing songs from other artists is a way to pay tribute to those classic tunes. Of course, like every other song throughout music history, not all covers are made equal. Surprisingly, a tiny percentage of covers actually turn out to be better than the original version. However, there are others that probably should not have ever been made. 

In a video posted on YouTube, Cormac Thompson, a 14-year-old British singer, took a shot and decided to tackle a classic from John Denver, the country song “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Even those who aren’t country music fans or don’t know John Denver’s complete body of work likely have a passing familiarity with this song. To say the young man was taking on a tall task would be a severe understatement.

However, Cormac absolutely nails the beloved hit from the late singer-songwriter. It’s a beautiful, delightful and pleasant version. It’s one that won’t make you regret ever having heard it. Instead, even the most ardent fans of the original version will likely enjoy Cormac’s version. 

“Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, Mountain Mama
Take me home, country roads”

While Cormac does not change a lot, or really anything, with his cover of “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” he doesn’t necessarily have to do much to put his own spin on it, make it his own. 

Cormac’s voice, sound and tone are much different from the original version. The young man simply singing the song is enough to help distinguish it from the one first sung by John Denver. 

This British lad’s take on the John Denver classic is more than worthy of a few listens. 

Psalm 95:1 “O come, let us make songs to the Lord; sending up glad voices to the Rock of our salvation.”

A group of musically blessed children, the One Voice Children’s Choir, demonstrated their gift for creating lovely sound with an outstanding performance of a Christmas tune, “Home for the Holidays.”

Christmas, arguably the best time of the entire year, is a season intended to be shared with friends and family. The purchasing and exchanging of gifts, enjoying a meal or two together and several other traditions, such as decorating the tree, are all activities people commonly participate in around Christmas time. 

Many often long for and look forward to those traditions and activities. Those familiar tasks can and often do provide comfort, especially when the days and weeks preceding the Christmas holiday have been less than ideal. In a clip posted on YouTube, members of the One Voice Children’s Choir sing about the happiness and momentary relief Christmas traditions so often produce. 

While sitting throughout a brightly and beautifully decorated room, which looks straight out of a Hallmark movie, the children belt out the lyrics about the comfort of tradition and the familiar. 

“I wanna go home, home where the fire is bright
The tree’s up and spirits are light
And when we’re together the world seems all right
Home, can’t wait to see my mama’s face
Get lost in my daddy’s embrace
Yeah, I’ll be okay when we’re home for the holidays”

The lyrics, which are beautifully delivered by each and every one of the children, accurately describe a feeling that many have likely experienced. Who doesn’t want to go home for the holidays? Who does not enjoy being around their loved ones and catching up with family and friends? 

But Christmas is only one day out of the year. There are still 364 others. The lights, meals and gifts may and do provide a temporary escape from one’s present circumstances. 

However, Christ, the reason for the entire season, is the only one who can come in and completely change someone’s heart and life. That change is true and real. Unlike the momentary joy celebrations and gifts provide, the joy and happiness He can provide are permanent and everlasting.

Romans 15:13 “Now may the God of hope make you full of joy and peace through faith, so that all hope may be yours in the power of the Holy Spirit.”

There is no doubt Natalie Grant can sing. Check out this incredible video. Natalie Grant stuns with Whitney Houston and Celine Dion covers.

Throughout this fun “singing” interview, we see Natalie perform alongside her guitarist Luke. She draws songs from a mu, and they do an incredible job at every mini performance. She pulls out questions that lead her to songs. 

She begins with the question of what was her favorite collaboration, and she does “Step by Step” from Dolly Parton with such flair. Next, she is asked what her favorite worship song of all time is, where she sings “Here I am to Worship” by Tim Hughes. 

After, she reads the question, “What was a song you sang blaring the music to as a teenager?” She responds by doing the verse and chorus of “Who Can it Be” by Men at Work. She and Luke have fun together performing. 

Natalie gets emotional at the next question, which asks her what song got her through a difficult time. She shares of the time she had thyroid cancer and was told that she may never sing again in 2017. The song, “Praise You in this Storm” got her through the challenging time in her life. Natalie said that her go to karaoke song is “All by Myself” by Celine Dion. She completely slays the song. Natalie is a full powerhouse and hits notes beautifully.

Lastly, she is asked what she would sing as an anthem over this next generation. She sings, “In Christ Alone” declaring that this is the constant message of the gospel that remains true throughout every generation. Natalie is a fantastic artist who wows us with these songs. She knows how to make a joyful noise.

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!” John 16:33

A group of supremely talented individuals, Pentatonix, put those gifts on full display while performing a catchy, toe-tapping song about the best time of the year.

While the Christmas season is a most enjoyable time, it’s also a busy and stressful period. The number of obligations and commitments increases considerably, with everyone seemingly pulled in many directions. Additionally, there is the pressure of purchasing gifts. Buying something that everyone on your list will really truly and genuinely enjoy can be a tall task. 

In the new song, “Please Santa Please,” from Pentatonix, the group members sing about eagerly anticipating a gift from Santa. But it’s not simply any gift they are asking Santa to provide. They want to share a kiss underneath the mistletoe with their true love. So, hopefully Santa comes through and fulfills their request, the group belts out.

“Don’t go makin’ my Christmas blue
Cause there’s only one wish
On my list
It’s a kiss underneath the mistletoe”

In the official video for the song, the group members perform the Christmas tune while preparing and then enjoying a Christmas dinner together, complete with all the trimmings and presents. Unfortunately, the gifts that the group members exchange and open at the table are huge busts. Hilariously, the recipients of the gifts don’t even try to mask their disappointment and disgust. 

However, despite their less-than-pleasant reaction to their gifts, something unexpected happens. There’s a large present left right outside the door. A quick unboxing reveals quite possibly the cutest group of puppies that anyone has ever spotted. The little dogs make up for any disappointment from the boring and odd gifts from earlier. Now, it’s nothing but huge smiles from all group members.

Whether we receive everything that we wanted this Christmas season or no presents at all, no gift could ever top that of Jesus Christ coming to Earth and being born in a manager. He was sent to die and give all a chance at everlasting life with Him. Praise God!

Ephesians 2:8 “Because by grace you have salvation through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is given by God:”

One gifted young man showed his impressive musical ability by rapidly and expertly strumming on the banjo.

God uniquely blesses everyone with different gifts, talents and skills. However, while some might be blessed in only one or two areas, others may find a natural aptitude for many things. Regardless, after those gifts are bestowed, it’s upon us to discover and use those strengths and skills to bring glory to His name. 

In a video posted on YouTube, one young man displayed his unbelievable talent for music, specifically for playing the banjo. The child, while sitting on a porch barefoot and wearing a cowboy hat, plays and plucks the instrument like he’s been doing it for decades. 

His fingers nimbly move up and down the instrument in a quick, rapid-fire fashion. He goes for nearly a minute and never misses a note. Watching the young man play the instrument is mesmerizing. It’s hard to believe that someone so young can play with such confidence and skill. 

This young man certainly has a gift for music. God has blessed him with the ability to make beautiful music with the banjo. Even those who aren’t the biggest fans of country music or bluegrass can recognize that this little guy has a gift for sound. 

Currently, the video of the child sitting outside strumming on the banjo has been watched 1 million times! It has also picked up thousands of comments, with many people also mentioning how blown away they were by the young man’s playing.

“To see a kid play like that makes me so happy. God Bless you young man,” one person posted. 

“I’ve never seen anyone pick that fast, and he did not miss a note! That child is blessed!” a second person added.

“Literally a God given talent to this little fellow,” a third individual wrote. 

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 former American Idol contestant has turned in a stunning and astonishing rendition of the tune “Dancing on My Own” from singer-songwriter Robyn. 

Failure is never easy to endure or to accept. Everyone wants to succeed in everything they attempt. But there is no person on Earth who is perfect. All are with their flaws. Unfortunately, that means failure is a part of our everyday lives. It will not be going anywhere anytime soon. 

However, failure is not always a bad thing. In fact, like every other situation, God can make something beautiful out of those shortcomings, out of our failures. 

Colin Stough, one of the last remaining contestants on the past season of American Idol, is not letting failing to win the top spot on the show keep him from pursuing music. On YouTube, the young man has posted a handful of videos of him performing, including one of him singing “Dancing on My Own.”

The song, originally performed by Robyn and later covered by Calum Scott, is an upbeat and up-tempo track despite its sad and depressing lyrics. But Colin, in his rendition, takes the song in an entirely different direction.

Colin gives the track a country sound with his acoustic cover. He slows the song down considerably from the original. Instead of the high-octane, pulse-pound beats, the focus is on Colin’s voice. 

Like he consistently did on American Idol, Colin gives a thoroughly impressive and strong performance. At several points throughout the clip, Colin reaches back and lets loose, showing what his voice can really do. At approximately the 2:45-minute mark, Colin hits and holds several high notes. 

Several others who commented on the YouTube video mentioned how much they appreciated Colin’s performance.

“His voice gives me cold chills everytime (sic) I hear it,” one person wrote.

“No matter how he sings, the cold chills just get stronger and stronger. He is such an awesome singer!” a second person added.

It’s clear that this young man is extremely talented and is persevering. He is not going to allow what some may consider failure to keep him from singing and playing music. 

Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart are wasting away: but God is the Rock of my heart and my eternal heritage.”

A doorman outside a store in Dublin, Ireland, used his musical talents to spread Christmas cheer as he sang a classic from the legendary Bing Crosby.

Christmas is one of the most special times of the year. It’s a season that comes with its own treasured, time-honored traditions. People also seem to go out of their way to spread happiness and joy, which can come in a variety of ways. Someone may unexpectedly help an individual struggling financially. Others may even break out into song and dance, bringing a smile to the faces of everyone in earshot.

A clip posted on YouTube shows how one man in Ireland brought Christmas cheer and happiness to those by singing Bing Crosby’s beloved classic “White Christmas.”

The video begins with the familiar tune playing as a doorman, dressed to the nines, stands outside the Brown Thomas store on Grafton Street in Ireland’s capital city. Several customers file out of the store as many others stand nearby, ready to take in the doorman’s Christmas-themed musical performance.

Soon after the musically gifted doorman starts singing the Christmas tune, the camera turns and captures the massive crowd who has gathered outside the store. 

But the beautiful singing is only half of the show for the crowd. A second doorman treats a young woman to a dance as they twist and twirl together to the lovely performance. 

At approximately the 2-minute mark in the clip, the singing doorman incorporates choreography into the mix. He soon has the adoring crowd, who has gathered to watch, dancing with him. Everyone takes two quick shuffles to the left and then two swiftly paced moves to the right. 

The crowd erupts into a loud, collective round of applause, showing their appreciation for the two men’s efforts. What a lovely performance that surely brought a smile to the face of anyone lucky enough to have witnessed it in person.

John 14:27 “May peace be with you.; my peace I give to you: I give it not as the world gives. Let not your heart be troubled; let it be without fear.”

Check out this great acoustic performance from American Idol winner Iam Tongi of the song ‘Starting All Over Again’ by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.

“Starting all over again is going to be rough for us, we're gonna make it, starting all over
As friends is going to be tough, on us, we gotta face it, we lost what we had
That's what hurt us so bad, set us back a thousand years, but we gonna make it up
Though I know it's gonna be tough to erase the hurt and fears, starting all over again”

What a beautiful performance! Iam Tongi is the first-ever Hawaiian winner on American Idol, and when the horrific fires on Maui hit, he knew he wanted to help in some way.

"The devastating news of Maui hits harder than I can express," Iam shared in a social media post. "I have thought and rethought about ways I could help the people of Maui because I feel incapable seeing people donating so much money that I don't have."

Iam Tongi then shared the different ways that Maui could use support during its time of need.

"Talking with family members and watching videos of people helping each other has made me realize that there's so much more ways to help," he said. "If you're donating money, any amount would help as long as we try to make sure it's going to the right hands ... if you can't donate money, we can look into other ways of donating whether it be clothing, food, time, etc."

And Iam decided to use his musical talent to do his part with helping the people of Maui. He recorded a full performance of the song ‘Starting All Over Again,’ and he will be donating all of the proceeds from the recording to those affected by the Maui fires. What a great way for him to support the Maui community!

We hope that you enjoyed listening to this heart-filled performance by Iam Tongi today.

A supremely talented, world-renowned singer, Andrea Bocelli, was joined by his daughter for a delightful cover of a beloved Christmas classic.

When it comes to Christmas music, there is the ever-present and never-ending debate of when to begin playing and listening to those festive tunes. Some people believe waiting until after the Thanksgiving holiday is the proper time to cue up those songs. Others are of the opinion that any time after Oct. 31 is acceptable. But it’s also very likely that other people exist who think playing Christmas before Halloween is permissible. (Hint: It’s not. That’s entirely too early.)

Regardless of your opinion on the heated Christmas music debate, Andrea Bocelli and his daughter, Virginia Bocelli, provide a wonderful cover of “Let It Snow.” Much like the ones performed by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, this one is sure to become a classic, heard and played every year.

In the clip for the video, Andrea sits down at the piano and belts out the lyrics to the classic track. His young daughter then joins in on the song’s second verse, showing that she inherited her father’s musical gifts. 

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we’ve no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!”

The location in the video, much like the inspired musical performances from the father and his daughter, is beautiful. The sun is shining, the grass is green and massive, towering trees decorate nearly every frame of the video. However, the only problem is that it doesn’t exactly scream Christmas. But then, about halfway through the nearly 2-minute clip, something unexpected happens.

Virginia finds and then picks up a bright and shiny object that transports the two musicians to a winter wonderland. Snow begins steadily falling to the ground, reminding viewers of many beloved Christmas films and television specials.

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 country music legend, Wynonna Judd, gave a phenomenal performance at the People’s Choice Country Music Awards, leaving everyone in the room on their feet, applauding and shouting for more.

Country music is a diverse and wide-ranging genre. It includes everything from old-school country music like that from Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard to today's country music. Country musicians such as Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett get a lot of attention today even though it is essentially pop music with a little twang.

Some musicians popular back in the 1990s and earlier are still going strong. Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Wynonna Judd are still singing and playing those country tunes. The Judds were and still are one of the biggest names in all of country music. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Wynonna takes the stage and puts on a heck of a show as she dazzles the studio audience and those watching at home while singing  “I Saw the Light” and “No One Else on Earth.” 

“No one else on earth
Could ever hurt me
Break my heart the way you do
No one else on Earth”

Unlike many musicians who dance, twist and flip about the stage during their performance, Wynonna only needs to stand in front of a microphone to show that she’s still got it. Her voice still sounds terrific after all these years of performing and turning out hit after hit. The audience wholeheartedly agrees. They are on their feet, singing and dancing throughout her 5-minute performance.

With such a strong and surprising performance like this, hopefully, Wynonna will have many more years of taking the stage and sharing her beautiful voice with audiences to come. Even those not country music or Wynonna Judd fans will conclude that she sounded great.

Psalm 95:1 “O come, let us make songs to the Lord; sending up glad voices to the Rock of our salvation.”

Check out this beautiful song titled ‘After The Rain’ from AGT’s Golden Buzzer winner Laura Bretan.

“The clouds are dark, the storm is real, I've tried to fight the way I feel, but sometimes life
Can just pour down on you, but you calm the wind and ease my fears, you wash away 
All my tears and softly say, the light will soon break through, after the rain
The sun comes shining in, after the rain, all things are new again, you stand with me”

What a stunning performance of this wonderful song! And it showcases Laura Bretan’s amazing voice so well.

The song ‘After The Rain’ was written by Billy Aerts, Scott Lynch, and Kimber Terry, and the music video for the song is truly enchanting. Many people online shared their thoughts about the new song and how much they loved it.

“Once again, she came from the skies to sing for us. You are an angel, Laura!” comments one person on YouTube after watching the music video.

“Beautifully performed Laura. The scene is well selected and filmed to enhance the natural power of your lyrics and the heartfelt impact of your voice in humble worship. Well done,” writes another person online.

Laura Bretan first started singing in church at 4 years old. She was also the winner of Romania’s Got Talent and was a finalist on America’s Got Talent back in 2016 when she was just 13 years old. When she sang an opera song at her AGT audition, she received a standing ovation and a ticket straight to the live show after getting a Golden Buzzer.

“That didn't just happen,” Simon Cowell said to Laura after her audition. “You came out like a jelly, I didn't think you were going to be able to talk… and then that just happened. I have never heard anything like that in all the years I've been doing this show.”

Over the years, Laura Bretan has grown even more in her vocal abilities, and it is amazing to see where her talent has taken her! 

A group of gifted bluegrass musicians turned in a stunning and thoroughly enjoyable cover of a beloved classic from the legendary actor and singer Frank Sinatra, “Fly Me to the Moon.”

There are some musicians who, because of their impressive and influential body of work, will live on seemingly forever. Even years, and in some cases, decades, after their death, people like Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Hank Williams, Prince and Whitney Houston, still loom large over the music industry. Their music continues to be widely listened to and played. 

Another one of those artists who belongs to that exclusive category of legendary entertainers is Frank Sinatra. Like Elvis and Whitney Houston, Frank was a multi-talented performer, starring in films and producing classic tunes. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, the band Southern Raised takes on Frank’s “Fly Me to the Moon.” As every cover should, Southern Raised takes the song in a completely different direction, giving the track their own spin and making it their own. What they produced is an utterly delightful bluegrass version of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ song.

While the music is expertly played and performed, the vocal performances really shine in this updated version of “Fly Me to the Moon.” 

First, the young man who does most of the singing is an excellent singer, likely surprising most listeners with his deep voice. However, the song is at its best, most enjoyable whenever any of the two young women belt out the memorable lyrics. Their beautiful, smooth and soothing tones work perfectly with the love song. 

“Fill my heart with song
And let me sing for evermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore

Others who commented on the video mentioned how much they appreciated the band’s cover of the Frank Sinatra classic.

“Classic song, delightful interpretation. The melodic handoffs, the harmony – all enchanting,” one person wrote. 

“Sounds great guys, huge amount of talent,” someone else added. 

Psalm 105:2 “Let your voice be sounding in songs and melody; let all your thoughts be of the wonder of his works.”