Inspirational Videos

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Tony and Laureen talk about trust.

Featuring Tony and Laureen Giorgio

What a great video to watch as we get ready for Mother’s Day! And what a beautiful reminder that God sees all mothers and their unconditional love that they have for their children. The video starts off with one mom in a grocery store saying, “Hey, I see you, Mom.” Two other moms join in on this uplifting speech and talk about all of the things that moms take care of. They talk about how moms care for their family in so many ways by cooking meals, going to work, cleaning, planning out their family’s schedules, and all the other things that they seldom hear appreciation for. Even when moms aren’t physically doing something for their kids, they are still thinking about what’s best for them. Thinking about how their child’s friends are treating them or how they are treating their friends. Or if they are eating their vegetables at their school lunch or respecting their teachers. A mother’s work is never done, but no one could do the work a mom does better than a mom. And even though moms may feel like the work they do go unnoticed, this video is a sweet reminder that God sees it all. He sees all the ways moms share their love with their children. And it’s a beautiful reflection of how God loves and sees us. “The God who created life, who not only knows every hair on your head but also knows what you’re going to ask before you even speak a word. A loving parent who intimately knows their children. Sounds an awful lot like a mom, don’t you think?” explain the moms in this video. “I’d say, you’re a beautiful reflection of God’s love, and maybe this is exactly the way you show God to your kids….Yeah, I see you, Mom. I see you. And God, God sees you.”

A cappella singing sensations Pentatonix perform a live rendition of ‘The Sound Of Silence’ on The Jimmy Kimmel Show. This hauntingly beautiful performance showcases the incredible range and talent from these five voices. “Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence” Pentatonix formed in 2011, but they shot to worldwide fame after winning the third season of the television show ‘The Sing Off.’ Now, they are households names with viral performances such as ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ Now, Pentatonix is back with a stunning performance of the iconic song, ‘The Sound Of Silence.’ Simon & Garfunkel originally recorded this song in 1964. Since that time, many artists have lent their voices to the tune. One of the most well-known covers comes from the rock band, Disturbed, in 2015. But all of these pale in comparison to this a cappella rendition from these five voices. When you perform a song a cappella, every single sound that you hear comes from the human voice. There are no instruments or background music. It can take hours of practice to perfect such a difficult arrangement and each note must be performed in a precise manner. But, Pentatonix makes it all seem so easy as they flawlessly belt out these famous lyrics. I think that this cover is going to be remembered as one of their best. What do you think?

The talented barbershop quartet of New Image performs a rousing rendition of the Hank Williams classic, ‘Hey Good Lookin’.’ This is one of the most famous songs from the legendary musician and these four men certainly do it justice. Without any musical backing, they belt out these iconic lyrics with ease. “Hey, Hey, Good Lookin’ whatcha got cookin’ How's about cookin' somethin' up with me … Hey, sweet baby don't you think maybe We could find us a brand new recipe” The origination of this beloved song is actually an interesting story. The song was written and recorded by Hank Williams in 1951. It was supposed to be released by Jimmy Dickens. Hank and Jimmy were good friends and, one day, Hank joked that it was about time that Jimmy had a hit song. So, in about 20 minutes, Hank Williams wrote ‘Hey Good Lookin’.’ After he was finished, he liked the tune so much that he ended up recording it himself. The song instantly hit number one on the country charts and spurred countless covers, including prominent artists such as George Jones and Ray Charles. The song was even inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 2001. Now, this barbershop quartet is putting their own spin on the tune and it’s one you don’t want to miss. There’s something about hearing this classic song performed a cappella that truly gives it an entirely new feel. And the men of New Image look like they’re having the time of their lives on stage. Who else loves this song?

Beloved Jeopardy host Alex Trebek speaks out on his current battle with cancer on Good Morning America. In March of 2019, Alex Trebek announced to the world that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. But he pledged to continue hosting Jeopardy and mustering up all of his strength to defeat the grim diagnosis. “I’m going to fight this and I’m going to keep working, keep the faith and we’ll win. We’ll get it done.” The 78-year-old is inspiring viewers by creating a dialogue about pancreatic cancer and the process he is going through. Alex has posted multiple videos online updating the nation on his chemotherapy treatment and the future of the hit trivia show. After his announcement, Alex received an outpouring of support. And it didn’t go unnoticed. He recently sat down with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America and had kinds words to all of his supporters. “People all over America have been sharing their good thoughts, their advice, their prayers and I feel that it is making a difference in my well-being.” While treatment has left him fatigued and weak, Alex uses these words of kindness to lift his spirits. Alex Trebek is truly a legendary name in the entertainment business and his announcement of cancer shocked many people. But his positive attitude and determination has truly made the biggest impact on the world. We all continue to pray for Mr. Trebek as he walks through this difficult battle and look forward to seeing him next season on Jeopardy.

Talented jazz singer Donald Canwood performs an upbeat rendition of ‘All Of Me’ on the piano. It was truly a sight to behold when this man sat down at a piano and started to play this classic song. ‘All Of Me’ was originally recorded in 1931. It was written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons and is still a popular jazz standard. “All of me Why not take all of me Can't you see I'm no good without you” When the track was first released, it quickly shot to the top of the charts. Over the years, many artists have covered the classic song, including Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong. But one of the most notable performances comes from Frank Sinatra in 1948. Today, Donald is putting his own unique spin on this iconic jazz tune and it’s absolutely stunning. Just listen as he belts out the lyrics while simultaneously playing the piano and keeping beat with a drum. “All of me Come on get all of me Can't you see I'm just a mess without you” Donald is truly a talented jazz musician. He never misses a note as he uses one hand to hit the keys on the piano. It’s no wonder that this performance went viral online. In fact, Donald’s ‘All Of Me’ cover has been viewed over 13 million times across social media and that number is still climbing. I’m so glad that this artist is getting the recognition that he truly deserves. Who else is hoping to hear more from this multi-talent musician?

A cappella sensation Pentatonix joins forces with legendary singer Smokey Robinson for a performance of his hit song ‘Shop Around.’ This single was originally recorded in 1960 by Smokey’s band, The Miracles. It became an instant hit and went all the way to number one on the Billboard charts. It was even inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 2006. Today, Smokey is returning to the stage with the viral singing group that has taken over the world. Pentatonix formed in 2011, but they shot to fame after winning the third season of the television show ‘The Sing Off.’ Just listen as they belt out the lyrics to this iconic R&B song. “Before you take a girl and say I do, now Make sure she's in love with-a you now My mama told me, you better shop around Ooh yeah, a-try to get yourself a bargain son Don't be sold on the very first one A-pretty girls come a dime a dozen A-try to find one who's gonna give you true lovin'” Smokey Robinson and Pentatonix are both powerhouse vocal talents. When they combine their voices together, it truly creates an incredible live concert experience. It’s so amazing to see this timeless performer join forces with the next generation of music. This entire arrangement showcased the best elements of these sensations and I found myself toe-tapping along to the tune. Even though they may be decades apart, it feels like Smokey Robinson and Pentatonix were paired perfectly for this ensemble performance. What do you think?

Best Sellers, the all-female barbershop quartet, cover the famous Frank Sinatra song ‘Come Fly With Me.’ It’s extremely difficult to perform a song without any musical backing, but these talented ladies pull off every note with ease. “Once I get you up there Where the air is rarefied We'll just glide Starry-eyed Once I get you up there I'll be holding you so near You might hear All the angels cheer because we're together” Frank Sinatra continues to be one of the most recognized jazz musician names in the entire world. The popular blue-eyed crooner grabbed hearts in America and later internationally through both a singing career and fame in Hollywood. Over the years, many artists have covered the songs that Frank made famous. But because his fans are fiercely loyal, so it’s always a risky choice for a performer. The ensemble of Best Sellers had no problem belting out the iconic lyrics of ‘Come Fly Me With Me’ during a performance at the 2019 Barbershop Harmony Society Midwinter Convention in Nashville. “Weather-wise, it's such a lovely day Just say those words and we'll feed those birds Down to Acapulco Bay It is perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say Come on fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away, we'll fly” These four women are beyond talented and they selected the perfect arrangement to complement their incredible vocals. This was definitely a unique rendition of the popular Frank Sinatra song and they knocked it out of the park. Who else wants to hear more from this barbershop quartet?

Talented musician Andy Grammer leads the PS22 Chorus in a beautiful performance of ‘Don’t Give Up On Me.’ This song is featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming film ‘Five Feet Apart.’ Now, this world-renowned choir is belting out the powerful lyrics. “I will fight I will fight for you I always do until my heart Is black and blue” Pop artist Andy Grammer brought us hits such as ‘Keep Your Head Up’ and ‘Honey, I’m Good.’ Today, he is teaming up with the talented children of the PS22 Chorus for this special song and it’s absolutely incredible. Gregg Breinberg directs this Graniteville, Staten Island chorus, which was founded in 2000. After posting some of their performances online, now these elementary school students are known all over for their amazing covers and beautiful musical arrangements. Just listen as these children passionately perform the chorus of ‘Don’t Give Up On Me.’ “I'm not givin' up I'm not givin' up, givin' up No, not me Even when nobody else believes I'm not goin' down that easily So don't give up on me” When I look at all of the smiling faces, I just know that these school children are having an amazing time. This power ballad truly reminds us that God will always fight for us. He stands by our side, no matter what, and that is such an incredible gift. What a blessing to hear these children sing out these words with love and confidence. Who else enjoyed this special performance?

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In a recent episode of American Idol, Alyssa Raghu and Wade Cote performed a duet of the song “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Both of the performers look like they are having so much fun up on stage singing and dancing together. Their energy is infectious! Alyssa is hitting those powerful belts with her soulful voice, and Wade is mixing up the song with his unique, raspy voice. The two seem like an unlikely vocal pairing, but they both make it work and put on a great show! Alyssa Raghu is a 17-year-old from Orlando, FL. She was actually on American Idol last season and made it to the Top 24 contestants. This year she wanted to try again to see if she could do better. In school, she shines in musical theater and other musical chorus programs. Her counterpart on stage, Wade Cote, is 27 years old and is from Phoenix, AZ. He has spent most of his musical life performing in bands. In this video of the performance, it is just so entertaining to watch Alyssa and Wade up on stage together! The audience is clearly loving them as they clap and dance along while watching them belt out such a classic song. The judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie are loving the pair as well. All three of them have nothing but praise to give Alyssa and Wade. “The two of you together, believe it or not you were having fun, we got that,” says Lionel Richie. “And keep that up, because that’s what makes show business, show business!” In this episode, the Top 8 contestants left on American Idol were paired up to perform iconic movie duets. Some of the other songs performed were “A Million Dream” from The Greatest Showman and “Jackson” from Walk the Line. We’ll be sure to keep up to date on American Idol news to see which talented contestant from the Top 8 become this season’s winner!

Country singer Carter Lloyd Horne performs the iconic Elvis Presley song ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ on The Voice. Carter is part of the Top 24 on this popular singing competition and he’s a standout on Team Blake. His crooner voice was the perfect compliment to this classic blues song. “Well, since my baby left me Well, I found a new place to dwell Well, it's down at the end of Lonely Street At Heartbreak Hotel Where I'll be--where I get so lonely, baby Well, I'm so lonely I get so lonely, I could die” ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ was originally released in 1956 and was an instant hit. It was Elvis Presley’s first million-seller. It was even inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1995. Today, 20-year-old Carter Lloyd Horne is lending his voice to the tune and it’s absolute perfection. When we first met Carter, he impressed both Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton with his country blind audition. We learned that Carter came from a wealthy family, but when the recession hit, they lost everything. There was even a time when the family lived out of a hotel. But a visit to church with a friend ignited Carter’s interest in music and he decided to pursue that as a career. This young man has certainly come a long way and now he’s taking on one of the most famous songs of the 50’s. This crooner definitely has some vocal talent and I’m looking forward to his next song selection. What about you?

This great-grandmother rushed after a fleeing car when her grandbabies were in danger. It was a frightening situation at a medical center when 69-year-old Nita Coburn pulled up to the entrance. Nita exited her vehicle to help a friend to the door, while her 2 great-grandchildren remained in the backseat. In those few seconds, a man jumped into the car and started to drive away with the children still inside. Nita recalls the moment saying, “I heard them screaming and I ran to the car. And when I ran to the driver’s side cause I knew my grandbabies were in that car.” She chased after the car without hesitation to save her precious grandchildren. What she didn’t know was that quick-thinking Chance was already working to escape the vehicle with his older sister, Skylar. When the vehicle took off, Chance climbed over his sister to open the car door, allowing her to hop out. Even when the alleged kidnapper tried to grab Skylar, this incredible 8-year-old broke his stronghold and the pair tumbled out of the vehicle. A spokesperson for the police department described the young boy’s actions by saying, “What Chance did was extremely heroic. It just shows how much he loves his sister.” Both Chance and his great-grandmother were not going to let this man drive off with them. Every nerve-wrecking moment was captured on security camera. Shortly after the situation, the alleged kidnapper was taken into custody. Praise the Lord that both siblings and their great-grandmother are safe.

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Country singers Laine Hardy and Laci Kaye Booth perform a toe-tapping duet of ‘Jackson’ on American Idol. Laci has been singing from the age of 3 and grew up singing in church. She easily made her way into the Top 8 of the competition. But things haven’t been smooth-sailing for Laine Hardy. This is actually his second time on American Idol. After he was eliminated last year, the singer is hoping his second chance will pay off big. Both of these country performers have been making waves week after week with their perfect song selection and unique vocals. Today, these powerhouses are teaming up for a duet of the classic song ‘Jackson’ from Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. “Well go on down to Jackson Go ahead and wreck your health Go play your hand you big-talkin' man Make a big fool of yourself Yeah, go to Jackson Go comb your hair” Laine and Laci come together in the most incredible way for this crooner hit. Their vocals compliment each other in such a perfect way and their personalities truly start to shine through. Both performers strum along on their guitars as they belt out the iconic lyrics, also featured in the film ‘Walk The Line.’ Lionel Ritchie remarked on the performance by saying, "Perfect song, perfect look, perfect attitude." It was truly a well-placed match and this duo brought out the best in each other. I hope we continue to see more duets from American Idol contestants in the future. Don’t you agree?

Ellie and Ava perform a beautiful contemporary routine to ‘Head Above Water’ from Avril Lavigne. These two sisters are competing on NBC’s World Of Dance. This incredible dance competition brings together the best talent from all over the globe for a $1 million prize. ‘Head Above Water’ was written after the singer-songwriter went through great trials in her life. Avril stepped away from the music scene for five years while she fought a difficult battle with Lyme Disease. Once her health improved, Avril penned this song about leaning on her faith in tough times. “God, keep my head above water Don't let me drown, it gets harder I'll meet you there at the altar As I fall down to my knees” Today, Ellie and Ava have put together an incredible dance routine to this powerful song. This performance put so many of the emotions into movement as the teens dance along to the beautiful words. “God, keep my head above water I lose my breath at the bottom Come rescue me, I'll be waiting I'm too young to fall asleep” You can feel the weight and passion behind every single move and the judges are obviously blown away. These sisters have so much talent and grace that it is no wonder that they have made it this far. With powerful song choices and even more impressive moves, this teen duo definitely has what it takes to go the entire way. What do you think about Ellie and Ava’s World Of Dance performance?

Country artist Josh Turner performs a live rendition of his gospel song ‘I Saw The Light’ on The Today Show. In 2018, Josh released his very first gospel album titled ‘I Serve A Savior.’ Josh is an award-winning country singer and songwriter and now, he’s returning to his Christian roots. Faith is a very important part of this talented artist and Josh feels blessed to be able to record and share these special songs. Today, he’s sharing God’s message with a live performance on The Today Show. Just listen as he beautifully belts out the lyrics to ‘I Saw The Light.’ ‘I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight Praise the Lord, I saw the light’ These powerful lyrics remind us all that God is our strength and our guidance. Even when times seem to be dark, remember that the Lord will always be the light to see you through. What an incredible blessing to have the power of God with us each step of the way. These words are the perfect praise to His Holy Name. ‘I was a fool to wander and stray Straight is the gate and narrow's the way Now I have traded the wrong for the right Praise the Lord, I saw the light’ John 8:12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Mother and son Sharon and Brandon return to the Ireland’s Got Talent stage for a riveting performance of ‘I Knew You Were Waiting.’ We first met this golden buzzer duo when they performed Calum Scott’s hit song, ‘You Are The Reason.’ The two have been singing together since Brandon was just a young boy. But, there was a time not too long ago that Sharon didn’t know if she’d ever sing with Brandon again. Before their first performance, the mother and son shared their emotional journey. After a tragic accident, Brandon was rushed to the hospital and placed on life support. Doctors feared the worst, but, miraculously, the young man made it through. Now he is using this second chance at life to sing with his mother again. They easily won over the hearts of the audience and judges with their first audition. It was so moving that host Lucy stepped in to press her golden buzzer, sending this duo straight through to the next round. Now, they have made it all the way to the semi-finals and they’re giving this performance their all. Just listen as they belt out the iconic lyrics of ‘I Knew You Were Waiting’ from Aretha Franklin. “When the river was deep, I didn't falter When the mountain was high, I still believed When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, oh I knew you were waiting, hey, I knew you were waiting for me” There is so much emotional with every single note. It’s truly a blessing to witness this mother and son follow their dreams and live them out on the Ireland’s Got Talent stage.