by Salem | Dec 17, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Be dazzled as you hear Jordan Smith perform ‘Mary Did You Know.’ It took over 7 years for singer-songwriter Mark Lowry to perfect the lyrics to this song. The idea came to Lowry when he was writing a Christmas program for Jerry Falwell and he started thinking about...
by Salem | Dec 16, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Country superstar Carrie Underwood ushers in the Christmas season with the beautiful words of ‘Sweet Baby Jesus.’ As you listen to these incredible words, remember that it all started in a little town of Bethlehem on that miraculous December night. “Sweet Baby Jesus...
by Salem | Dec 15, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Listen to this beautiful new song called ‘Thank You’ by Pentatonix. It is an a cappella original Christmas song, and it is available on their new album We Need A Little Christmas. “Oh Lord, it’s been a year, with little joys, and little fears It’s finally here,...
by Salem | Dec 14, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Courtney Smallbone, wife of For KING and COUNTRY singer, shares testimony of overcoming anxiety. “I felt so much shame for not being strong and so I just didn’t talk about it. . . I come from generations of pastors. And my husband’s in Christian music and so...
by Salem | Dec 13, 2020 | newsletter, Video
World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli belts out a powerful rendition of ‘Silent Night’ during The Disney Holiday Singalong. This classic hymn is always a welcome tune this time of year and it’s even more beautiful coming from this superstar. “Silent night, holy...
by Salem | Dec 12, 2020 | newsletter, Video
The five sisters of Cimorelli perform a hauntingly beautiful rendition of ‘Jingle Bells’ using a minor key. You will be in awe when you hear this Christmas classic in a completely new way. ‘Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh Over the fields we go...
by Salem | Dec 11, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Remember Jesus’ constant presence with this beautiful performance of ‘There Was Jesus’ from Scottish musician Steph Macleod and Cat Rea. These powerful words remind us all that we never walk alone. “In the waiting, in the searching In the healing and the hurting Like...
by Salem | Dec 10, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Check out this wonderful a cappella duet of the hymn ‘It Is Well’ from Peter Hollens and David Archuleta. “When peace like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,it is well, it is well, with my soul It...
by Salem | Dec 9, 2020 | newsletter, Video
The Detty Sisters worship the Lord with this stunning performance of ‘In The Eyes Of Man.’ These touching lyrics remind us all that God loves us despite our sins and shortcomings. “When He looks down from above He looks at you through eyes of love and mercy He don’t...
by Salem | Dec 8, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Carrie Underwood and John Legend put us in the Christmas spirit with ‘Hallelujah.’ This beautiful holiday tune reminds us all to be thankful for all of God’s many blessings throughout our lives. “On the coldest evening in this December I hold you in the heat of the...
by Salem | Dec 7, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Husband and wife Caleb and Kelsey Grimm lead us in worship with a beautiful mashup of ‘Good Good Father’ and ‘How He Loves.’ ‘Good Good Father’ was released in 2015 by Chris Tomlin and has gone on to become a modern day worship classic. “You’re a good good...
by Salem | Dec 6, 2020 | newsletter, Video
The Darlings perform their hit ‘Dooley’ on The Andy Griffith Show, and this one will take you all the way back to Mayberry! One of the most beloved comedy series of all time is The Andy Griffith Show. It ran for eight seasons starting in 1960. The show depicted the...
by Salem | Dec 5, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Check out this inspiring video of two former America’s Got Talent contestants singing a duet of ‘The Prayer.’ “I pray you’ll be our eyes and watch us where we go And help us to be wise in times when we don’t know Let this be our prayer as we go our way...
by Salem | Dec 4, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Check out one man sing all four parts of this a cappella performance of the hymn ‘The Lily of the Valley.’ “I’ve found a friend in Jesus, He’s everything to me, He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul; The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see, all I need to...
by Salem | Dec 3, 2020 | newsletter, Video
You have to watch this precious 4-year-old boy sing out the worship song ‘No Longer Slaves’ by Bethel Music. Such an adorable video! “You unravel me, with a melody, You surround me with a song Of deliverance, from my enemies, till all my fears are gone I’m no...
by Salem | Dec 2, 2020 | newsletter, Video
This classic Tim Hawkins skit on inappropriate weddings songs had me cringing and cracking up at the same time. Weddings are always such a wonderful celebration filled with emotional tears, dancing, and if you’re really lucky, a slice of wedding cake at the end of the...
by Salem | Dec 1, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Superstars Thomas Rhett, Chris Tomlin and Reba McEntire perform an inspiring rendition of ‘Be A Light’ at the 2020 CMA Awards. This beautiful song reminds us all of the important of kindness. “In a world full of hate, be a light When you do somebody wrong, make it...
by Salem | Nov 30, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Little Big Town honors country great, Kenny Rogers, with a stunning performance of ‘Sweet Music Man’ at the 2020 Country Music Awards. Kenny Rogers was one of the great voices in the entire music industry. For decades, he gave us chart-topping hits such as ‘The...
by Salem | Nov 29, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Contemporary Christian artist Chris Tomlin rings in the Christmas season with this rousing rendition of ‘Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy).’ As the holiday season draws near, let these words remind us of the true reason for the season. “Joy to the world, the Lord is...
by Salem | Nov 28, 2020 | newsletter, Video
10-year-old twins prove themselves to be hilarious comedy pianists! Imagine pursuing your dreams of performing. You work hard to perfect your talent and then take the stage…with your brother! Twin brothers Elias and Zion Phoenix both play piano, sing, dance, and...
by Salem | Nov 27, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Amazon’s 2020 Christmas ad reminds us of the power of community. The video begins with a group of ballerinas and their instructor spending time together in the studio. This is pre-pandemic. “The star of the winter show is,” the instructor begins before crowning one of...
by Salem | Nov 26, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Watch this iconic Charlie Brown clip that is sure to remind you of the true meaning of Thanksgiving! The short clip starts off with the Peanuts gang sitting around a table and Peppermint Patty being ungrateful for the Thanksgiving dinner. “What’s this? A piece of...
by Salem | Nov 25, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Worship along with this throwback performance of ‘Hands Of Love’ from Crowder. This upbeat tune reminds us all that God is in control and He is taking care of each and every one of us. “In His hands that flung the stars In His hands that bear the scars In His hands,...
by Salem | Nov 24, 2020 | newsletter, Video
The a cappella men of Home Free share a message we all need to hear with ‘What We Need Is Love.’ These powerful words are the perfect reminder to spread kindness and joy this holiday season. “Take the things you think you know Cast them all aside Find your heart and...
by Salem | Nov 23, 2020 | newsletter, Video
The talented trio of Charlotte Ave come together to honor our country with this beautiful performance of ‘God Bless America.’ This iconic song was written by written by Irving Berlin during World War I. He went on to revise the song before World War II. Over the...
by Salem | Nov 22, 2020 | newsletter, Video
An 11-day-old rhino calf has a blast at bathtime, and it’s such a joy to watch. A baby’s first moments in life are truly meant to be treasured. Each first-time experience is bound to create unique reactions as the baby explores his world. Turns out the same is true...
by Salem | Nov 21, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Start the Christmas season with this beautiful performance of ‘In The Bleak Midwinter’ from for KING & COUNTRY. This Christmas tune was originally written as a poem called ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Christina Rossetti. It was first published in 1872. Decades later,...
by Salem | Nov 20, 2020 | newsletter, Video
The a cappella sensations Pentatonix are known for their unique sound and talented covers. Over the years, they’ve become quite popular for their Christmas tunes such as ‘Mary Did You Know’‘Mary Did You Know’ and ‘Little Drummer Boy.’ Today, they are singing another...
by Salem | Nov 19, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Crowder and Hillsong UNITED’s Taya come together for the inspiring single, ‘Crushing Snakes.’ We are all stronger when we stand by one another and praise His Name. “We’re not afraid A promise of God can never be torn away Walking on hands of angels, crushing...
by Salem | Nov 18, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Leonard Cohen’s rendition of ‘Hallelujah’ is one of the most popular songs of all time. The powerful song came out in 1984, but it wasn’t until Jeff Buckley released the song on his 1994 album, ‘Grace’ that the song really started to gain momentum. Since then, many...
by Salem | Nov 17, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Oh. My. Goodness. This adorable ‘baby chef’ is going viral for all the right reasons. First, look at that face. Those wide and focused eyes, those fat cheeks plus that smile equals precious! The second reason? Well, the first was more than enough! As a southern lady...
by Salem | Nov 16, 2020 | newsletter, Video
In this adorable video, one little boy named Sam recites the ABC’s but he does them with a twist! Each letter that he says represents a different career choice. “Tell everybody what they can be when they grow up. They can be anything! Ready?” says Sam’s dad at the...
by Salem | Nov 15, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Kids can surprise us by doing amazing feats that even an adult couldn’t do. Here’s an example, a 5-year-old child prodigy earns a golden buzzer with his mind-blowing talent. What’s his talent? After you find out, ask yourself if you know an adult that can do this. The...
by Salem | Nov 14, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Sadie Robertson fell to her knees and thanked God after a positive pregnancy test! Sadie Robertson Huff and her husband Christian Huff recently shared the exciting news of her pregnancy. They said that they were not actively trying for a baby, but they believed that...
by Salem | Nov 13, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Check out this incredible performance by a Russian boys’ choir that stunned the internet. The video starts off with the boys in the chorus humming some heavenly notes in an ornate church. They sound so good they almost sound like a choir of angels! Then the camera...
by Salem | Nov 12, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Check out this sweet video of a man giving an orphan a doll, and the little girl cannot contain her excitement. Bilal Erkus was at an orphanage in Nigeria, and he was playing with a little girl named Bedel. He had brought a surprise for her, and he asked her to close...
by Salem | Nov 11, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Worship along as The Gaither Vocal Band performs a live rendition of ‘Yes, I Know.’ These words remind us all that there is power in the Name of the Lord. “And I know, yes, I know Jesus’ blood can make the vilest sinner clean To the faint He giveth power Through...
by Salem | Nov 10, 2020 | newsletter, Video
A police officer broke a window to save a baby from a sweltering car. One of the most tragic of circumstances is losing a life before it ever had a chance to begin. Thanks to quick thinking, officer, Christain Pinilla, he kept one little girl’s life from being...
by Salem | Nov 9, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Check out this encouraging sermon that Billy Graham shared on the cure for our heart troubles today. Billy Graham was one of the most influential religious leaders in the history of the world. In this video, Billy Graham explains how all evil starts in the human heart...
by Salem | Nov 8, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Check out these two talented teen street buskers singing Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’ in the streets of Ireland. “He says, ‘Son, can you play me a memory? I’m not really sure how it goes But it’s sad and it’s sweet and I knew it complete, when I wore a...
by Salem | Nov 7, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Check out this great video of a classic ‘Hallelujah’ cover from a women’s barbershop chorus. “Now, I’ve heard there was a secret chord, that David played, and it pleased the Lord But you don’t really care for music, do you? It goes like this, the fourth,...
by Salem | Nov 6, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Can you imagine showing up at work and receiving bad news? What if that news was delivered to you on live TV? That was what happened when ABC News Anchor Amy Robach learned of cancer after a live mammogram! “My first guest is one busy lady,” Ian Smith, host of The...
by Salem | Nov 5, 2020 | newsletter, Video
A talented teen vocalist sings ‘Stand in the Light’ in New York City, and there’s a reason his video is going viral. The song was originally written and sung by the 9th season winner on The Voice, by Jordan Smith. He explained the deep meaning behind the song is about...
by Salem | Nov 4, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Check out this video of Samoan firefighters that are singing a hymn and praising the Lord while marching to work! Just watch as they come down from the mountain singing praises to His name. The closer they get to the camera, the more joy and excitement you can see....
by Salem | Nov 3, 2020 | newsletter, Video
She’s a singer, songwriter, actress, author, and businesswoman. Powerhouse Dolly Parton has accomplished much in her illustrious career. That doesn’t mean we know everything there is to know about her though. In a sit-down interview, Dolly Parton answers questions...
by Salem | Nov 2, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Check out this fun video where Jon Bon Jovi stuns wedding guests by singing his song ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’ during a reception! “She says, we’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not,...
by Salem | Nov 1, 2020 | newsletter, Video
This 102-year-old WWII veteran is breaking all the stereotypes as she checks skydiving off of her bucket list. It’s not always easy getting older. It can be hard to deal with changes in your mind and body. And sadly, a lot of people think that once you get older, it...
by Salem | Oct 31, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Brook Fraser from Hillsong Worship beautifully sings ‘Hosanna / For Those Who Are To Come’ in this stunning video. “I see the King of glory coming on the clouds with fire, the whole earth shakes The whole earth shakes, I see His love and mercy, washing...
by Salem | Oct 30, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Christian singer, songwriter, and comedian Mark Lowry shares his hilarious thoughts on the struggles of aging. It’s not always easy getting older. It can be hard to deal with changes in your mind and body. A lot of people think that once you get older, it means you...
by Salem | Oct 29, 2020 | newsletter, Video
Listen to this throwback performance from the Gaither Vocal Band of the song ‘Where Could I Go?’. “Living below, in this old sinful world, hardly a comfort can afford Striving alone, to face temptation’s sword, where could I go but to the Lord? Where could I go,...