It is always amazing to see an individual's unique take on songs. In this video, 15-year-old Ansley Burns puts a country spin on “Unchained Melody” during a blind audition.
As the young girl steps on the stage, she begins with such confidence. She sings with a beautiful twang. One judge compliments her vibrato. Another says that he is not pushing his button anymore that day. He changes his mind as she sings with such power and beauty. All of a sudden she hits a high note stunningly, another judge turns and discovers that she is blocked.
The judges all clap and are so excited over her audition. They are very excited over her. She shares that her name is Ansley and she is from Easley, South Carolina. They tell Ansley that she reminds them of LeAnn Rimes. She shares that she has looked up to her for years. As they ask what kind of music she wants to make, she responds, country. They congratulate her on the opportunities she will have to grow on the show. They compliment her range and tell her that she will do well. This is an exciting moment for Ansley.
This young girl took a step of faith to share her gift with the world. It is so fun to watch. As proud as her family is for her, we can think about how much more God is cheering us on in the talents He has entrusted to us. We are called to use what He has given for His glory.
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10