Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton have been friends for a long time and throughout their enduring friendship they have sung many memorable duets. In 1983, the musicians paired up to perform one of the most classic duets of all time – “Islands in the Stream”. The longtime friends teamed up again recently to record the…
Whether you are religious or not, every dog lover will agree with the sentiments expressed in this song about how dogs bring unconditional love and comfort into our lives. “GoD And DoG” was written by Wendy J Francisco and it begins by taking the simple spelling reversal that we all know and adds heartfelt sentiment…
At just 11-days-old, Ivy has barely been home a week and already she’s a viral superstar thanks to her dad’s musical lullaby. Her dad, Matt Finch, wrote it specially for her after his friend jokingly asked if he’d write a song for her. Matt used to be in a band and decided he would take…
Rock band Queen has iconic hits such as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Radio Ga Ga,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “We Will Rock You,” and “We Are the Champions.” The group is also legendary for the set they gave at London’s Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985. It’s known as 20 minutes that changed music forever….
A few months after the the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, country musician Alan Jackson was overcome with emotion. He wanted to share what was in his heart and express the pain and sadness he felt. The result was his haunting song “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)”…. Share this poignant song…
Have 14 years really passed since 9/11? For many, the terrorist attacks on America will be forever be etched in our memories. Eleven members of the United States Naval Academy’s Contemporary a capella group, the Anchormen, paid tribute to those that lost their lives on 9/11 with this performance a few years ago. The group…
When the unassuming 17-year-old Louisa Johnson stepped the stage for Britain’s ‘X Factor’ Simon Cowell was initially skeptical when she told the judges she’d been working her whole life for this moment to shine. But the moment she begins singing, Simon and the rest of the judges couldn’t stop smiling. The soul singer blows everyone…
A sister and brother from Ireland are winning hearts on the Internet for their touching duet. Leah Kirwan starts strumming on her guitar with your younger brother, Noah by her side. Noah has Down syndrome and he loves music so she thought she would “do a duet with my favourite little man singing his favourite…
Home Free has produced another wonderful Christmas song with their version of “Do You Hear What I Hear?”. Filmed against the beautiful icy setting of Lake Castles in Minnesota, the band’s a cappella sound captures the spirit of the holidays! Share this uplifting Christmas carol with your friends!
Singer Sam Santiago was just 8 years old when he recorded this version of the lovely Christian hymn, “How Great Thou Art”. The young boy has a beautiful voice for someone so young. He really is a phenomenal talent in the making. Much like Angelina Jordan, he seems to be a child with an “old…
Full of Cheer isn’t the holiday song I was expecting at all, but it sure put a smile on my face. It starts off like a sweet melancholic ballad and suddenly it takes a funny and light-hearted turn! It’s a break-up song about a guy who is not all that sad that he’ll be alone…
Like many fathers, Khari Toure is protective of his daughters. When his youngest daughter told him she was being bullied at school, he decided he would write her a song, hoping it would inspire her and make her feel better about herself. In his song he explains that beauty comes in every size, color and…
Simon Cowell is known more for his acerbic critiques than for showing his emotions when watching contestants on X Factor. But when listening to 21-year-old car mechanic Josh Daniel, Cowell was uncharacteristically at a loss for words. In fact, the young man’s performance brought tears to his eyes. Josh sings Labrinth’s “Jealous” and said he…
Since 1982, Toto’s hit song ‘Africa’ has been covered by musicians all over the globe. But this particular version, performed by Los Angeles’ Angel City Chorale, is far and away the most unique version of the song I’ve ever heard. The large choir begin their performance of the classic song by rubbing their hands together….
Boogie Woogie is alive and well with pianist and composer Silvan Zingg. The musician took to the stage in 2004 and plays an original piece called “Dancin’ The Boogie” where he’s accompanied on stage by dancers William Mauvais and Maéva Truntzer. There’s a good reason the audience was clapping and shouting throughout their performance! It’s…
Fred Stobaugh and his wife Lorraine lived a love story that lasted for 75 years. After she passed away, Fred wanted to do something to remember her by. The 96-year-old was inspired to write her a love song and took pen to paper and wrote a song he entitled “Sweet Lorraine”. “She was the prettiest…
A capella music may be under-appreciated these days, what with the airwaves filled with pop music. But there’s something wonderful about listening to the human voice exclusively. And just because the only instrument is the human voice doesn’t mean the music has to be simple. Take this amazing vocal arrangement by Cubanos Acapella. They pay…
Parrots are well known for their singing and vocalizations, but this talented Amazon parrot is destined to become famous for this adorable duet with his human. In this video from Sertanópolis, Brazil, a beautiful green parrot sings and whistles along with Neno Alfenas as he strums and sings on the guitar. They sing a medley…
Reba McEntire and her family traveled often due to her father’s occupation as a World Champion Steer Roper. When he recently passed away, she wrote the song, “Just Like Them Horses” for him and played it at his funeral. After her producer heard the song, he thought it should be included on her latest album….
Martin Hurkens always had a dream of being an opera singer, but he did not have the money to stay in music school. Instead, became a baker to make a living and for 32 years he baked, but his singing was mostly reserved for when he was home with his family. When he lost his…
This 6-year-old’s courage and enthusiasm is simply amazing. Despite her young age, Audrey Nethery has faced obstacles that few of us can imagine. Audrey has a rare bone-marrow disease called Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Even though she battles many health problems as a result, there’s one thing that she always has energy for and that’s Zumba! Audrey…
Ah, road trips with the family. They’re a right of passage in my family and for these siblings, the brother decided to pass a long road trip having fun lip-synching to his picks of music much to his sister’s chagrin. “My sister is not too excited about my performances during our 7-hour road trip or…
It was a special concert to honor those serving in the U.S. military, so it was only fitting that “God Bless America” be sung on the occasion. That’s when Celine Dion stepped aboard the USS Harry S. Truman to perform the anthem on CBS’s “Rockin’ for the USA – A National Salute to the US…
Dolly Parton is often recognized because of her big personality and her reputation as a generous, kind-hearted person. So much so it’s sometimes easy to forget she’s a world-class musician. She’s written countless hit songs, she knows how to play multiple instruments and she’s a superb vocalist. Nevertheless, it comes as a surprise to hear…
Simon and Garfunkel’s long musical career has produced many landmark albums and songs that have left their mark on the world. One of their biggest hits, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, was the feature song on the selfsame named album that was released in the early 1970s. Many Americans were in turmoil over the the Vietnam…
There are songs that inspire us, move us to tears, cement a special moment of time in our lives. Then there are songs that are simply funny! This musical group of women hilariously named “Four Bitchin’ Babes” has a song that many people of a certain age will identify with. Called ‘Oh No’, it tells…
The 50th Super Bowl has come and gone, but the memories continue on. One of the highlights of the event, was Lady Gaga’s beautiful and stirring rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner”. Just prior to stepping onstage, she showed off her “Star Spangled Red-Slipper eyes” on Instagram. Wearing a sparkly red jumpsuit to match her…
Adele was performing her heartbreaking hit “Someone Like You” at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011 when she began to cry. She wrote the powerful ballad about her own personal experience of a break up. On this occasion, Adele and the audience sang the lyrics together and by the end, she gives the audience a…
There are many singers who sing with heartfelt maturity beyond their years. But none may have quite as many years to go to reach adulthood as 8-year-old Angelina Jordan does. That said, her voice has a sophistication and a beauty of someone much older, and when I heard her singing “What a Difference a Day…
Pentatonix are well known for their beautiful a cappella renditions of Christmas classics. For this year’s tune, they’ve decided to share a treasured favorite of many “Joy to the World”. The hymn is considered to be one of the most popular Christmas hymns of all time. It was originally published in 1719 followed by a…
When these three “nerdy” young men took to the stage of America’s Got Talent, the judges were not blown away. But that was before they heard them sing! The three 21-year-olds met when they were all injured on the high school football team at the same time. They began singing together and Triple Threat was…
Watching this kitten grooving to the beat put a huge smile on my face. “This is our adorable foster kitten, Winnie, dancing to Mark Ronson’s and Bruno Mars’ Uptown Funk,” the YouTuber says the video’s description. Winnie was abandoned and rescued by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and, wow, it turns out she has…
It was on February 11, 2012 that the world lost superstar singer Whitney Houston too soon. And sadly, we are saying goodbye to her daughter, Bobbi Kristina today. Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away on July 26, 2015 in hospice care near Atlanta, Georgia. She had an accident in January that left her unconscious, and tragically…
In terms of pure “epicness”, this particular flash mob is the best ever. More than 200 dancers got together to perform the musical number “Do Re Mi” from The Sound of Music at the Central Station of Antwerp back in 2009. The performance was planned by a Belgian production to help them publicize their search…
It appears that HGTV Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott have more than real estate talents, they have musical talent as well. The Scott brothers released a new music video for their song ‘Hold On’ about reuniting with loved ones and it’s surprisingly emotional! Share this tune with your friends and family!
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