During the 2012 Oak Cliff Film Festival in Dallas, Texas, attendees were treated to local delicacies all while being serenaded by live music. However, they never expected to hear a voice quite like this from the crowd. As this young officer takes the stage, a small flock of curious listeners cautiously gather to watch. As … Read more
You’ll recognize the melody when you hear it belted out by this choir. The Battle Hymn of the Republic began life as a simple marching tune with less than serious lyrics. The original title was John Brown’s Body and the words were irreverent, comical, and to some people, unsettling. Julia Ward Howe found the melody … Read more
Most people in the military community know how breathtaking drill teams can be. They mesmerize more than any action you might see on a show like America’s Got Talent. The USMC’s Silent Drill Platoon can overwhelm the casual observer with their disciplined and precision in a way that defies description. You feel as though you … Read more
This hilarious love song (of sorts) puts to words what we’re all thinking. These good ol’ country boys sure know how to write a song. The Moron Brothers are a comedy duo that’s made a name for themselves with original songs, skits, jokes, and other comedic stylings. Most commonly, you can find them on their … Read more
Nineteen-year-old Georgia native, Carter Lloyd Horne, auditioned for NBC’s The Voice and was a offered something a bit different. He was an already well-known singer around Marietta, but now he’s known around the world. How did he make it onto The Voice stage? Even though Carter was born into a wealthy family with old money, … Read more
These dancing cows have got it going on! When ‘The Git Up’ by Blanco Brown came on, they couldn’t stop themselves from busting a move. Everyone is taking up the ‘Git Up Dance Challenge’ this winter in an effort to stay warm, and apparently, even the farm animals are getting in on it. When the … Read more
Barry Allen Sadler was an American soldier, singer/songwriter, and author, best known for his patriotic “Ballad of the Green Berets,” a #1 hit in 1966. He served as a Green Beret medic in the Vietnam War from late December 1964 to late May 1965. By the end of his career, he had achieved the rank … Read more
A prisoner of war (Lyle Waggoner) is being held for questioning by some German soldiers (Harvey Korman and Tim Conway), and we just can’t stop laughing. This is classic Tim Conway, folks! Thank goodness for YouTube, the platform that serves as a veritable worldwide museum of film and television history. Funny lady Carol Burnett and … Read more
When most people hear “Angels Among Us,” they may think of a passage of scripture or even guardian angels. A band by the name of Alabama released a song called “Angels Among Us,” and it’s making listeners feel blessed. Alabama is a country band that has been making music for over 30 years. When band … Read more
When the acapella group ‘Straight No Chaser’ took to the stage to perform their version of the popular hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”, the audience was on the edge of their seats. This memorable hit was first performed in 1961 by The Tokens, and since that time, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” has grown in popularity … Read more