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Christmas Music Pick: Justin Bieber with Stevie Wonder and Drew – On Finale Night 2 of The X Factor 2011

Merry Christmas! Here’s a rendition I enjoyed, Justin Bieber singing “The Christmas Song” with Stevie Wonder and “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” with special guest, X Facotr Contestant Drew:





Making Music Your Own – Drew Ryniewicz Singing Baby from Justin Bieber on The X Factor USA

I have to admit, I’m inspired by Justin Bieber’s story, especially after I saw Never Say Never, and his music grew on me, (but I admit the chorus of a certain one of his songs got annoyingly stuck in my head with all the repetition – baby, baby, baby oh!;).

It’s so nice though to see singers take a song, change it up and make it their own, as Drew Ryniewicz did as she sang Justin Bieber’s song “Baby” on The X Factor USA, the song seems to take on a new meaning and evoke a new feeling the way she sings it:






Nothing is Impossible – Merry Christmas! (and a Little Song Cover)

The story of Christmas reminds me that anything is possible…and where there is great love there are miracles…

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and may your dreams be merry and bright in the New Year!

In true Renaissance Dreamer style (of trying out passions that I may need improvement in; this was recorded a while back and I’m taking vocal lessons;) here’s my cover of one of my favorite Christmas songs, originally sung by Chris Tomlin:





Holy Captivated by Nicole C. Mullen

“Holy Captivated” is one of my favorite songs from Nicole C. Mullen’s latest album Captivated. The melody and words move me into worship; here’s a video of Nicole’s recent visit to Africa, with the lyrics: