I don’t watch America’s Got Talent, but every now and then, I like to check out videos performances on YouTube. A few days ago, I watched an episode that I couldn’t stop watching. Now, after watching it at least 10 times, it still brings tears to my eyes. My wife Rebecca asked why it touches my heart so much; I think it’s a combination of his story, his presence on stage, the song lyrics, and his incredible voice. Check it out here:
- Jourdan Blue’s “Breakeven” Cover (America’s Got Talent 2025 Auditions) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXAdn8uwyaY
Of course, when going down the rabbit hole of the internet, I found two other performances that also garnered my attention, again, because of their stories. The first is a young lady who cooks chicken at a supermarket, the second is a janitor at an elementary school. Check them out here:
- Stacey Leadbeatter “Leona Lewis – Run” (Britain’s Got Talent 2025 Auditions) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm3dpFnX8ZY
- Richard Goodall “Journey – Don’t Stop Believin” (Amercia’s Got Talent 2024 Auditions) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uf-61gioVA
Sometimes, all it takes is a little courage…