Day 7 of Wimbledon 2025 delivered more than just thrilling tennis matches—it delivered a moment of unity, grief, and music that transcended sport itself.

In a scene that left thousands of spectators silent and millions more around the world stunned, British music icon Cliff Richard took center stage during a pause in the day’s play—not to perform his own hits, but to lead a heartfelt tribute to late football star Diogo Jota, whose recent passing had shaken the global sporting community.

With tears visibly welling in his eyes, the 83-year-old legend stood at the edge of Centre Court, microphone in hand, and addressed the crowd:

“My dear friends… I ask you to join me for just a few minutes. Today, we remember a young man whose light left us far too soon—football star Diogo Jota. Let’s honour him the best way we know how: through song, and through silence.”

A hush fell over the stadium. Even the skies above seemed to pause.

And then, with nothing but a gentle piano backing, Cliff began to sing:

“When you walk through a storm…”

The words of “You’ll Never Walk Alone”—a hymn etched deeply into football culture, especially among Liverpool and Portuguese fans—carried across the green lawns and the grandstand, soon joined by a swelling chorus of thousands. Spectators from all walks of life—tennis fans, players, coaches, and celebrities—stood shoulder to shoulder, some clutching tissues, others with arms around each other, singing not as strangers but as a single voice of tribute.

The choice of song was no coincidence. “You’ll Never Walk Alone” has long been the anthem of solidarity in football, most famously associated with Liverpool FC, where Diogo Jota made his name as a fierce and passionate forward. Cliff Richard, a lifelong football supporter himself, later revealed the moment was entirely his idea, a spontaneous gesture approved by Wimbledon organizers just hours before the matchday began.

“It felt right,” Cliff told reporters afterward. “We come to Wimbledon for beauty and grace—but today, we needed to pause for something deeper. Diogo represented hope and youth and fire. We owed him this.”

The emotional weight of the moment was felt well beyond Centre Court. Social media exploded with clips of the tribute, with hashtags like #DiogoJotaTribute, #Wimbledon2025, and #CliffRichard trending globally within minutes. Tributes poured in from football legends, tennis players, and fans across both sporting worlds.

One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

“I came to Wimbledon for the matches. I left remembering what it means to be human. RIP Diogo.”

Another post simply read:

“Cliff Richard singing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ for Jota… I’m sobbing.”

The school auditorium was bathed in soft golden light, hushed in a way that felt sacred. On the small wooden stage — adorned with wildflowers, family photos, and a hand-painted sign that read “Happy Father’s Day, Dad ” — stood Carrie Underwood’s young son, his heart pounding like a drum.

The floor creaked beneath his tiny shoes as he stepped forward, eyes darting nervously toward the red velvet curtain pulled open behind him. In the center, an old upright piano waited — and behind it sat Carrie herself, dressed in a simple white dress, with no stage makeup or spotlight glamour — just the quiet glow of a mother’s love in her smile.

When the spotlight finally found the two of them, time seemed to freeze.

The piano began — soft, steady, like a heartbeat. Carrie looked at her son and gave a gentle nod that seemed to say, “I’m right here. You’ve got this.” And in that moment, courage found him. His voice, still young and unsure, wavered at first — but every word felt like a message carved straight from his heart to his father.

When mother and son harmonized on the chorus — “You’re my hero, even when you don’t wear a cape…” — quiet sniffles began echoing through the rows of chairs. And in the very front row, Mike Fisher, the father being honored, sat motionless. His hands were clenched, his jaw tight — but he couldn’t stop the tears that welled and slipped quietly down his face.

At the final note, Carrie stepped back slowly, letting her son take the moment alone. She looked toward her husband with that same quiet gaze — full of pride, love, and unwavering grace.

A father cried.
A son stood tall.
And a mother held it all together with music, silence, and presence.

There were no fireworks. No giant arena.
Just one small stage… and the clearest voice of love the room had ever heard.

Watch the video down below and don’t forget to share this beautiful song with your friends and family…

They are one of Hollywood’s most iconic couples — a global superstar and a country music legend. But when tragedy struck the heart of Texas, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman didn’t show up as celebrities.

They showed up as parents.

After learning that a catastrophic flash flood had claimed 104 lives, including 27 young girls who were swept away while attending a beloved summer camp near Ingram, Texas, the couple said they were “gutted.”

“They were just little girls,” Keith said quietly in a press release. “Somebody’s daughters. Just like ours.”

“We Cried Together. Then We Knew We Had to Act.”

The July 4th flood was among the deadliest in recent Texas history, as more than a foot of rain fell in hours, sending walls of water crashing through cabins and campsites. Dozens of children were caught in the chaos. Twenty-seven girls — some as young as 8 — never made it home.

Within days of the heartbreaking news, Keith and Nicole made a personal donation of $250,000 to the Texas Disaster Relief Fund, with a pledge that every cent would go toward grieving families, displaced children, and rebuilding efforts in the hardest-hit communities.

But the couple didn’t stop there.

A Concert of Hope — and a Stage Full of Heart

Keith Urban announced that he is organizing a charity concert later this month, teaming up with fellow country legends Blake Shelton, Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson, and more, in what is being called the “Rise for Texas” benefit event.

All proceeds will go directly toward rebuilding damaged schools, churches, homes, and youth camps in the Texas Hill Country.

“Texas has always shown up for the world,” Nicole said. “Now the world needs to show up for Texas.”

The Gift That Left Families Speechless

But the most powerful moment came quietly.

Each of the 27 families who lost a daughter received a small white box delivered by courier.

Inside? A delicate silver locket — with one half engraved with the girl’s initials… and the other with the words:

“She was here. She mattered. She is forever.”

Tucked beneath the locket was a letter, handwritten by Keith and Nicole together:

“As parents, our hearts break with yours. We know there are no words that can undo the pain. But please know: your daughter’s name is now etched into our hearts — and into the heart of a nation.”

The letter ended with a promise:

“We will sing for her. We will remember her. Always.”

“This Isn’t Just Charity. It’s Personal.”

Both Keith and Nicole are known for their quiet generosity — but this moment struck deeper.

“Keith couldn’t stop thinking about the kids,” said a source close to the couple. “He told Nicole, ‘If it were one of ours… I don’t know how we’d go on.’”

That’s when the idea of the lockets and letters was born — a deeply personal gesture that brought many families to tears.

One grieving father, who lost his 10-year-old daughter in the flood, shared:

“It wasn’t just a celebrity thing. It was a mom and a dad reaching out to other moms and dads. And that meant more than they’ll ever know.”

Hope from the Wreckage

The Texas Hill Country flood left behind devastation, but it also uncovered something else: a wave of love from across the country.

The upcoming “Rise for Texas” benefit concert, organized by Keith Urban’s team, is already expected to raise millions, with all artists performing for free.

Keith will debut a brand-new song titled “Hold On to Heaven”, which he wrote just days after speaking with two families who lost daughters in the flood. Early lyrics reportedly include:

“I see her in the sunflowers / hear her in the rain / she’s the echo in the silence / and the comfort in my pain…”

 For the 27 girls who never got to grow up — Keith and Nicole didn’t just grieve. They gave. They remembered. And they promised: Texas will rise again.
And your daughters’ names will never be forgotten.

Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, and Princess Catherine Move King Charles III to Tears with a Dazzling Performance of Time To Say Goodbye at Trooping the Colour 2025

The Union Jack fluttered gently above Buckingham Palace, kissed by the warm June breeze as Trooping the Colour 2025 reached its majestic crescendo. It had been a day steeped in royal tradition—marching bands in precise rhythm, soldiers in crimson coats, the thunder of hooves on polished stone. But as twilight bathed Horse Guards Parade in liquid gold, a stillness fell over the crowd of 40,000. Something was coming. And no one—not even the Royal Family—was prepared for what unfolded next.

A single spotlight spilled across the stage. From the shadows emerged Andrea Bocelli, the beloved Italian tenor whose voice has long been called “the sound of the soul.” At his side walked his son, Matteo Bocelli, elegant and poised, a living echo of his father’s grace. The audience gasped—and then held its breath as a third figure stepped forward.

Princess Catherine, The Princess of Wales, appeared like a vision from a dream—dressed in a deep sapphire gown, her hair swept into a regal chignon, her face serene but unmistakably emotional. She walked toward the grand piano with quiet purpose, her every step a statement of poise, compassion, and strength. And then… the first notes.

The opening chords of Time To Say Goodbye drifted into the air like a whispered prayer. Andrea’s voice entered first—low, reverent, rippling with the ache of farewell. Matteo joined, his smooth tenor threading through his father’s like silk through velvet. Together, they did not merely sing; they carried the weight of centuries, of tradition and transformation, of fathers and sons, kings and kingdoms.

Princess Catherine, seated at the piano, played with haunting grace—each keystroke like a heartbeat beneath the melody, grounding the soaring voices in quiet, regal power.

And in the Royal Box, King Charles III could no longer contain his emotion.

Tears welled in his eyes, and as the crescendo soared—“Con te partirò…”—his composure gave way. He wept openly, the weight of a reign, a nation, a life of service all reflected in the tremble of his chin, the dampness of his eyes. Nearby, Queen Camilla reached gently for his hand, her face pale with emotion. The crowd, witnessing this deeply human moment from their sovereign, responded in stunned silence.

It was not just a performance—it was a reckoning.

The voices of Andrea and Matteo rose like cathedral bells into the fading light, and Catherine’s piano shimmered beneath them. Their music wrapped itself around the crowd like a royal mantle—warm, solemn, and unforgettable. Soldiers once locked in stoic formation now bowed their heads. Families clutched each other. Children stared wide-eyed. All of Britain, it seemed, was holding its breath in reverence.

When the final note faded into the night, there was a moment of perfect, sacred stillness. Then came the thunder of applause—not merely for the music, but for the raw beauty of the truth it revealed. That even kings cry. That even power bends in the presence of art.

Social media ignited.

“The most powerful royal moment I’ve ever seen. The King crying. Andrea and Matteo singing. Catherine at the piano. This is history,” one post read.
“I didn’t know a national celebration could break my heart and heal it in the same breath,” wrote another.

The Palace later confirmed the performance as a “deeply personal tribute” requested by the Royal Family to honor the resilience of the King and the strength of unity. But it was more than ceremony. It was catharsis.

That night, Time To Say Goodbye wasn’t about parting—it was about transcendence. About the bond between parent and child, between music and soul, between the crown and the people. Andrea, Matteo, and Catherine didn’t just perform. They blessed a nation.

And in the silent moments that followed, beneath a royal sky and before a teary-eyed King, one truth rang clear: some goodbyes don’t end things—they sanctify them.

An Adam Lambert and Queen concert is already a major event, but Sydney Queen fans got the shock of their lives when none other than Lady Gaga crashed the English rockers’ show to sing “Another One Bites the Dust”! Lambert opened up the 1980 number one hit with a fiery vocal, before Gaga appeared to sing the second verse with incredible energy and swag.

Gaga hit the stage in an outlandish teased black wig that added half a foot to her height, presumably in tribute to Cher’s iconic 1980s hairstyle. This seemed to make the audience not recognize Gaga at first, but when Lambert introduced her by name the crowd lost it. Lambert and Gaga then traded lines, and the energy they put out while they fed off each other’s vibe was really something. This performance has gone a bit under the radar on YouTube so far, but The Music Man readers will find a whole lot to enjoy here.

Gaga made her surprise appearance at Queen’s show in Sydney, Australia, on August 27, 2014. The Music Man readers will definitely want to tune into the section just after the two-minute mark, when Lambert and Gaga make their way to the walkway at the front of the stage and trade lines while getting up close and personal with the audience.

Queen have created a number of incredible live features over the years, with not only their own songs but also a cover or two at times. One particularly memorable moment featured guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor sharing lead vocals with Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers on John Lennon’s “Imagine.” The vocal line in Queen really is amazing, with the band’s backing singers like May and Taylor having simply sublime voices as well.

Queen dropped “Another One Bites the Dust” on August 22, 1980, as the fourth single from their eighth studio album, The Game. The funk rock banger quickly became a worldwide hit and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. The song is Queen’s highest-selling single, as it shifted seven million units, and ranked at number 34 on the Billboard All-time Top Songs list. Queen bassist John Deacon wrote “Another One Bites the Dust” in one of his most significant contributions to the Queen discography. The song is one of only three Queen songs to surpass two billion streams on Spotify, where it is placed third behind “Don’t Stop Me Now” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Aglow on a stage lit with pulsing stage lights and golden light bulbs hanging above his head, Adam Lambert took to the stage at the Polar Music Prize 2025 ceremony to pay tribute to one of the bands being honored that night – Queen. Acting as the band’s lead singer since 2012, no one could pay a more fitting tribute than Adam would be able to. When our Music Man readers see his rendition of ‘Another One Bites The Dust’, they will see exactly why he was chosen as Queen’s live vocalist.

When Adam began singing for Queen, he was faced with the undeniably gargantuan task of trying to fill the shoes of Freddie Mercury. As many viewers in the comments of his ‘Another One Bites The Dust’ performance pointed out, “Adam is just being himself and [is] the perfect choice to keep Freddie’s legacy alive.” His success truly lies in capturing the spirit of Queen while putting his own spin on the songs, and that ability shone in his tribute to the band at the ceremony that night.

One of the most special things to me about his performance was seeing Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian May watching Adam from the audience. While all Queen fans feel passionately about Freddie’s legacy with the band, myself included, it’s hard to imagine how they must have felt about finding someone to fill their friend’s shoes. It feels enormously touching to see them looking on proudly, as their legacy, together with Freddie’s, is honored so spectacularly.

The tribute became even more moving when Adam then went on to perform Queen’s iconic ballad ‘Who Wants To Live Forever.’ The moving and theatrical song really gave Adam the opportunity to show the power and expressiveness that lie in his voice. Music Man readers will be touched to see how emotional Brian and Roger looked in the audience as Adam performs one of Queen’s most poignant songs, showing their appreciation by leading a standing ovation at the end of his performance.

As intimidating as it must have been for Adam Lambert to step into the role as Queen’s vocalist, it is now clear he has made that role his own. In doing so, he can give both the band and the fans the ability to continue celebrating the legacy of Queen’s music. When something as spectacular as Queen exists, it can be tempting to keep its legacy preserved in time so as not to put its reputation at risk. However, by embracing change, this band has guaranteed their continued appreciation today as they stand at the forefront of keeping the music’s legacy alive.

Adam Lambert’s tribute to Queen at the Polar Music Prize 2025 was a testament to his extraordinary talent and heartfelt connection to the band’s legacy. His ability to honor Freddie Mercury while bringing his own unique style to the stage left an indelible impression. To witness more of Adam’s incredible journey with Queen and discover additional performances, explore the links below.

In a moment that will be etched into royal and musical history, Princess Kate and Andrea Bocelli’s surprise duet at Buckingham Palace reached its emotional peak with their breathtaking performance of “The Prayer.” The song—already iconic in its spiritual depth—took on new life as two worlds collided: the quiet strength of a future queen and the transcendent voice of a master tenor.

Andrea opened with the Italian verses, his voice rich and reverent, echoing through the palace’s vaulted ceilings like a sacred vow. Then came Kate—her voice soft, tentative at first, but blooming with conviction as she sang the English lines:

“I pray you’ll be our eyes, and watch us where we go…”

Gasps rippled through the hall. Her voice, refined and luminous, carried a sincerity that reached beyond performance—it was deeply personal, almost confessional.

Their harmonies, especially in the final chorus, soared with haunting beauty. Bocelli’s power anchored the piece, while Kate’s voice shimmered like candlelight beside it. The duet crescendoed into an emotional climax, with their voices weaving together like a whispered prayer for peace, healing, and hope.

At the last note—held exquisitely by Kate alone—the audience sat motionless. Even the air seemed to pause. Then came the standing ovation, not with wild applause, but with a reverent stillness followed by tears and quiet awe.

Observers say “The Prayer” wasn’t just sung that night—it was felt. For a Princess facing personal trials and stepping into a vulnerable new spotlight, and for a tenor who has long believed in music as a force for unity, the song became a shared message of resilience and grace.

In that sacred moment, under the golden chandeliers of Buckingham Palace, Kate Middleton and Andrea Bocelli reminded the world that even in times of uncertainty, the human voice—when offered in harmony—can still carry us home.

On a tender July evening, beneath the soft glow of London’s twilight sky, a moment unfolded that stopped time. The echoes of piano keys, delicate and mournful, drifted through the hush of Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden. Then came a voice — not polished, not trained, but trembling with truth. “You were an angel in the shape of my mum,” Prince William sang softly, joined moments later by his younger brother, Harry.

In that instant, two sons stood not as royals, but as boys missing their mother — offering the world not a spectacle, but a raw, soul-baring tribute.

This July 1, 2025, would have been Princess Diana’s 64th birthday. Nearly three decades after her passing, her memory still holds the hearts of millions. But this year’s remembrance felt different. Deeper. Not because of grandeur, but because of vulnerability. Because William and Harry didn’t give a speech — they gave a song. Their duet of Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran, rewritten with lines from their own letters to Diana, reduced even the most stoic attendees to tears.

The People’s Princess, Still Loved by the World

Born on July 1, 1961, Diana Frances Spencer was not just a princess. She was a phenomenon. A global icon whose every step captivated cameras, but whose every act of kindness captured hearts. Even in her most glamorous moments, she never lost her humanity — the touch of a hand, the comfort of a smile, the courage to kneel before an AIDS patient or walk across a minefield barefoot.

It is that Diana — fearless, empathetic, real — that her sons honored on this night.

A quiet crowd gathered around the statue unveiled four years earlier, the one surrounded by three children representing the impact of her humanitarian work. Lit only by candles and white roses — her favorite flower — the garden transformed into a sanctuary of memory and music.

“I Miss Her Every Day”

Before the first note was played, William stepped up to the microphone. His voice broke before the first sentence finished.

“I miss her every day. Not just because she was our mum. But because the world is a little colder without her warmth.”

Harry added, “We carry her with us — in our hearts, in our work, in how we raise our children.”

It was a rare public reunion for the brothers, whose relationship has been strained in recent years. But tonight, no distance remained. They stood shoulder to shoulder, bonded by grief, memory, and a shared promise: to never let the world forget Diana.

Princess Diana’s influence wasn’t only about the causes she supported — though there were many. It was how she made people feel. The dying child she cradled. The mother she comforted. The homeless man whose name she remembered. She was unafraid to challenge tradition, not for rebellion’s sake, but for empathy’s.

Her final birthday in 1997 was spent at a charity gala in London. She laughed with children. She hugged strangers. She accepted handmade cards and clutched them to her chest like treasures. Only weeks later, the world would weep as it watched her funeral. But even then, her spirit refused to fade.

From the Diana Award, which empowers young changemakers globally, to modern campaigns by her sons and their wives — from mental health to landmine clearance — her mission lives on.

When William and Harry began to sing, something ancient stirred in the audience. Their voices — not pitch-perfect, but heartbreakingly honest — carried more power than any orchestra.

“She had this way,” William sang, eyes cast down, “of making everyone feel seen. And I still see her in the face of my daughter, in the questions my sons ask.”

Harry, visibly emotional, joined: “You were the one who wiped our tears when the world felt cruel. And now we sing for you.”

The lyrics, drawn from Ed Sheeran’s Supermarket Flowers but tailored for Diana, were accompanied by a single pianist. No grand production. Just memory and melody.

When they reached the line, “Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum,” the crowd — from diplomats to nurses, veterans to volunteers — silently cried together.

Standing a few steps behind, Catherine, Princess of Wales, held back tears. In her hand was Diana’s original engagement ring — a sapphire surrounded by diamonds — now worn with pride and reverence. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stood beside her, arms wrapped around little Lilibet and Archie. Two women who had inherited Diana’s jewelry, yes, but more importantly, her spirit of advocacy and resilience.

Their children — Diana’s grandchildren — watched quietly, still too young to fully grasp the moment, but sensing its weight.

After the song ended, there was no applause. Only stillness. Then a child — no older than five — walked forward and placed a single white lily at the foot of the statue. Others followed.

Soon, the entire base was blanketed in blooms.

Prince William knelt and whispered, “We’ll never stop telling your story.”

Harry added, “You changed the world — just by being you.”

Then both stepped back and looked up — not at the statue, but at the stars overhead. As if searching for her.

In a world that often feels cold, distant, and fractured, Diana remains a symbol of radical kindness. She showed us that tenderness isn’t weakness, that royalty can walk beside the poor, and that one heart, if it beats for others, can change everything.

As this year’s tribute proved, the world doesn’t just remember Diana. It aches for her. Especially in times when compassion feels rare, her example becomes more urgent. Her memory, more sacred.

When disaster strikes, heroes don’t always wear capes—sometimes, they wear jeans, boots, and a heart full of music.

In the wake of the devastating Texas flood that left parts of Kerrville submerged and families shattered, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani put stardom aside and stepped into something far more powerful: service. On a humid June morning, Shelton stood beside a pickup truck packed with relief supplies, looking at his wife with quiet determination.

“Babe, these Texas folks need us,” he said, his voice heavy with emotion. “Homes gone, families split—we gotta get out there.”

Without missing a beat, Gwen tossed a box of blankets into the pile. “Yeah, I’m in. Let’s hit Kerrville, hand out food, water, whatever they need. Maybe lift their spirits too.”

Rising Waters, Rising Stars

The floods that tore through the Texas Hill Country earlier this month were among the worst the region has seen in decades. Torrential rain and overflowing rivers forced hundreds to flee, leaving behind ruined homes, empty cupboards, and broken hearts. Kerrville, a tight-knit town known for its music festivals and southern charm, was hit particularly hard.

When Blake and Gwen saw the footage, they knew they couldn’t sit still. Shelton, who has deep roots in neighboring Oklahoma and a deep love for small-town America, felt an immediate pull. Stefani, though California-born, has embraced country life since their marriage, often calling rural America her “second home.”

Boots on the Ground, Hands in the Work

Rather than make a donation from afar, the couple chose to personally deliver aid. Driving themselves to Kerrville in a truck loaded with supplies—blankets, bottled water, non-perishable food, and hygiene kits—they spent the day handing out essentials to flood victims, hugging teary residents, and listening to stories of loss and resilience.

“It ain’t about being famous today,” Blake told a local reporter. “It’s about showing up when it matters.”

Gwen, dressed casually in jeans and a ball cap, knelt beside an elderly woman sorting through soaked photo albums. “You’re not alone,” she said softly. “We’re here, and we’ll stay as long as it takes.”

Later in the afternoon, word spread that the duo would perform an acoustic set in a nearby church parking lot. With nothing but a guitar and a handful of songs, they sang for a crowd that needed more than food—they needed hope. “God Gave Me You” and “Nobody But You” took on new meaning in that moment.

A Love That Gives Back

This isn’t the first time Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani volunteer their time and star power. From pandemic support to children’s hospitals, they’ve repeatedly shown that their bond isn’t just about romance—it’s about using their platform for purpose.

Their visit to Kerrville flood victims reminded everyone of the healing power of compassion, and the unexpected comfort that comes when two of music’s biggest stars bring more than just their voices—they bring their hearts.

As the sun set over the drenched town, the couple stood arm in arm, waving goodbye to a grateful crowd.

One local put it best: “They didn’t just bring supplies—they brought light.”

Josh Groban is more than just a singer to his fans. His emotional performance of “You Raise Me Up” in Hyde Park, London really took fans to another place. Fans said variously that they felt his words were about God, departed loved ones, or just giving them a feeling they couldn’t describe. Groban created a sublime moment in the bridge at 2:53, when he asked the crowd, “You ready to sing?” They sure were, and the whole crowd sang that famous hook as one, with the choir on stage adding even more weight to it.

It’s moments like these which make Groban’s concerts so special. He without a doubt has one of the most remarkable voices in the business, and best of all, he knows how to use it to hit you right in the chest. In addition to Groban’s heartfelt vocals, fans really responded to the lush orchestral arrangement provided by the BBC Concert Orchestra. The Music Man has got to hand it to the lead violinist who gave the song such a simple and powerful opening.

Groban sang “You Raise Me Up” at the BBC Radio 2’s Last Night of the Proms event, and the BBC’s upload of the performance has hit 8.7 million views. Many fans told personal stories about what the song meant to them below the video, while others praised the performance with comments such as “This will forever be one of the most beautiful songs in the world. His voice, the orchestra. It gives me goosebumps” and “This was so fantastic. His voice is stunning. So glad I was there to witness this lovely performance.”

Groban is a regular at BBC Radio 2 at this point, and The Music Man is definitely here for it. The Californian hitmaker scored a 14 million view video with the BBC when he dropped in to Radio 2 to sing a live studio session on “The Impossible Dream.” One of the great things about Groban is how he can take classics and really give them his own distinctive flavour. His rendition of the Man of La Mancha musical hit at the BBC is no exception.

“You Raise Me Up” was written by Rolf Løvland and Brendan Graham, who handled the music and lyrics respectively. Løvland initially released the song as an instrumental piece in 2001, before Secret Garden released the first version with vocals in 2002. Groban subsequently dropped his version of “You Raise Me Up” on September 10, 2004, and scored a triple Platinum hit in the U.S. with it.