In this inspiring performance, Nolan Neal shares his story of overcoming addiction and sings his original song ‘Lost’ on America’s Got Talent.
Nolan is a 39-year-old from Nashville, TN who has had his shares of difficulties throughout his life.
“The reason I took this amazing opportunity to come here is so I can share a little bit of my story and what I went through,” Nolan says right before his audition.
When he was 26 years old, Nolan’s dad took his own life after calling Nolan and telling him he was going to do it. “My dad, he was a good guy, but he was just unwell,” Nolan shares. “I felt like my dad loved me, but when it happened, I really felt like I didn’t matter that much. I was like ‘Oh I wasn’t important enough for him to stick around.’ I blamed myself, for sure.”
Later in his life, Nolan ended up getting a record deal in Los Angeles and started getting into the party lifestyle. His life was spiraling out of control until some of his loved ones stepped in to help him once he moved back to Nashville. Now Nolan has been sober for many years and is so grateful to have the chance to perform on AGT.
“Simon, he knows real talent when he sees it, so if I am just kind of a washed-up singer, I know he’ll tell me,” Nolan says. “I’m glad to be here today, sober, very clear and focused. My voice is healthy. I’m healthy.”
Before Nolan sings his original song ‘Lost,’ Simon asks him what the song means to him.
“The hook of this song is ‘Lost for the last time.’ It’s about someone who thinks that they don’t deserve anything because of the things they’ve done,” says Nolan. “I hope that it connects with you all, that will be the real win for me.”
As he sings his powerful song, the audience cheers in approval! What a great singer and musician who has overcome so much!
1 Timothy 4:8, NLT: "'Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come. '"
#motivationalvideo #prayerworks #covid19 #covid This video was created to give hope and encouragement to those people who struggle in the current COVID-19 crisis. Some people don’t know how to pray and what to pray. The purpose of this prayer is to give us courage by delivering us from our fears. It could be death or the unpredictable things that might happen in the coming days. Why should we pray? We pray because we want to communicate with God by seeking his guidance. God is invisible, the same as the COVID-19 is also invisible. Only He can defeat the invisible enemy.
The River City Good Time Band (1979-1983) was a group of 16 extraordinary developmentally disabled singers and instrumentalists. Under the direction of Jan and Carole Brewer, the band recorded two albums and performed over 200 times, wowing audiences in the U.S., Denmark, and Iceland. The group performed on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and received numerous awards including a commendation from The President's Committee on Employment for the Handicapped. Email [email protected] to request more information about the River City Good Time Band and/or music education for the handicapped.
Pentatonix is back with a joyful medley of a cappella ‘Home’ songs that will keep your spirits up during quarantine.
This talented group formed in 2011, but they truly shot to fame after winning the third season of the television show ‘The Sing Off.’ Since that moment, Pentatonix has become a household name with viral performances such as ‘Mary Did You Know’ and ‘Hallelujah.’
On YouTube alone, Pentatonix has garnered over 4 billion views on their videos. Now, this ensemble is back with a stunning medley of ‘Home’ songs. Included in this mashup are hits like ‘A Very Very Very Fine House’ from Crosby, Stills, and Nash.
“Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy 'cause of you”
Along the way, we also hear popular tunes like ‘Work From Home’ and ‘Our House.’ As many of us are adhering to shelter-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, this medley is exactly what we needed to brighten our days.
Not to mention, that this entire performance was a cappella. When you perform a cappella, every sound that you hear comes from a human voice. There are no instruments or background music.
It takes many hours of arrangement and practice in order to perfect a performance like this, but Pentatonix nails it every single time. This talented group has a gift for selecting just the right song to compliment their vocal skills and this medley what sheer perfection.
An incredible Irish dance featuring performer from around the world is going viral.
Irish dance dates back to Ireland the 17th century and consists of several different styles of solo and group dances. Stepdance groups like Riverdance brought the beautiful synchronized dance to popularity in recent years.
Now, this classic form of expression is finding new life in the modern era. Lately, we’ve been seeing more and more young people put their own unique spin on this style of dance.
Today, a talented group of performers is making their mark with this epic routine. The incredible production features dancers from Germany, China, Russia, Poland, Ireland, Brazil and the United Kingdom.
As they all come together for this expertly choreographed routine, you will find yourself in awe again and again. One viewer said, “You know what I like best? The smiles. Theirs and the one they put on my face!”
I know it takes so much practice and dedication to perfect a performance like this, but these Irish dancers hit every single mark. Their talent and skill comes through and you can truly appreciate the hard work they put into this production.
One viewer has enjoyed the performance so much, that it’s on their daily watch list. “This is so amazing. I watch it every day, maybe even twice a day. Thanks for sharing.”
There’s no doubt that Irish dance is making its way back into popular culture and the millions of views on this video prove that we’re be seeing this style for many years to come.
The Petersens lead us in worship with this bluegrass rendition of ‘Sweet Beulah Land.’
This hymn was written in by Squire Parsons in 1973. After its release, the song quickly became a smash hit earning multiple awards and countless covers.
Over the years, Squire has written over 800 songs, but ‘Sweet Beulah Land’ remains a standout.
“I'm looking now, just across the river
To where my faith, shall end in sight (Shall end in sight)
There's just a few more days to labor.
Then I will take my heavenly flight.”
The lyrics of this popular song speak to the glory that awaits us in Heaven. One day, we will be reunited with our Father in Heaven and what a glorious day that will be, indeed. Our hearts long to be with God and someday, all our pain will be erased and we can stand with Him for eternity.
“Beulah Land (Beulah Land) I'm longing for you (I'm longing for you)
And some day (And some day) on thee I'll stand (Someday we will stand)
There my home (There my home) shall be eternal
Beulah Land, sweet Beulah Land
Beulah Land, oh it's Beulah Land
Oh Beulah Land, sweet Beulah Land”
Today, The Petersens are leading us all in praise as they belt out the words to ‘Sweet Beulah Land.’ It’s always such a blessing to hear a family come together for the Lord and this live performance was exactly what my heart needed to hear today.
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