Tuesday Tunes: A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That

Funny story. I actually had a Tuesday Tunes post all written up and ready to go live but I guess my mind had a different plan. I try and steer away from Youtube because once I get on there, I can't stop! It's a bit of a problem at times (aka when I should be studying). But, last night I decided to go on Youtube and surf around. Like I said, once I start, I can't stop. Not only did I stay up late last night on Youtube, but I woke up extremely early this morning and  continued to watch videos.

Have y'all seen that new show Opening Act on E!? That is legitimately something I want to do in the future: talent searching! I channeled my inner Nigel Lythgoe last night and searched for some talent. In reality though, I watched videos of my favorite artists. Down below are just a few favorite videos/artists of mine. Definitely check them out!

1. Pentatonix

Y'all remember my love for the acapella quintet Pentatonix? Check out their rendition/mashup of Bieber's As Long As You Love Me and Perry's Wide Awake. Prepare to have your mind blown.

2. Dave Barnes + Steve Moakler + Ben Rector + Andrew Ripp

I've written about Dave Barnes and Ben Rector before for Tuesday Tunes! Steve Moakler was actually lined up for today and Andrew Ripp in a few weeks. Coincidence, I think not? This video is actually perfect and I wish I could have been at this show. 4 of my favorite artists ever? The only person missing? ...Matt Wertz.

3. Chelsea Lee and Jason Reeves

Another two amazing artists! Remember my feature on Jason a couple of weeks ago? Well, here he is with Chelsea Lee, whom I also love! I actually heard this song live a couple of years ago when a couple of friends and I went to their show at Jammin' Java. Simply incredible voices!

4. Scott Hoying and Luke Edgemon

Y'all, I may be in love with Scott Hoying's voice. How can you not be mesmerized? This cover of Call me Maybe is actually hilarious and pretty much is a diva/sing-off. And yet...it's still better than the original.

Happy Listening!



Tuesday Tunes

One of my most favorite artists is Ben Rector. Behind Dave Barnes, he is the most played artist on the iTunes library. I am the proud owner of each of his albums and I gotta admit, each one is a piece of true art. So well written and produced. Listening to them, I feel like I'm walking through a story. His voice is insanely mesmerizing and soothing all at the same time. Now, that's a very good sign that he is just simply THAT good.

Ben Rector is one amazing live performer. What I love most though are his Youtube videos. I could watch the same video over and over and over again and never feel bored. Hello, he plays close to a million (clearly an exaggeration) instruments in these videos! How would I describe Ben Rector? One amazingly talented, incredibly gifted genius/artist.

Whenever someone asks me for a new recommendation I always say Ben Rector. Not one person has ever said anything negative about my recommendation. They're simply hooked! So, do yourself a favor and give Ben Rector a listen. You honestly will not regret it.

Ben Rector covering Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"

Happy Listening!