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Michael Grimm - Out of the Ashes a Phoenix Rises... |
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Written by EMS
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Sunday, 06 June 2010 23:40 |
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Thirty-year-old Michael Grimm's rich soul filled voice and captivating acoustic guitar captured television audiences as they watched glued to America's Got Talent episode on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010.
Grimm, a Bay St. Louis and Waveland, Mississippi native, experienced heartache at an early age. After his parents' divorce, he and his 5-year-old sister were taken in and watched over by his grandparents, who were church goers and also country music fans. Looking for comfort after his parents' break-up, Michael turned to music and developed a blended musical style that he would describe as "positive country Christian." Michael's grandmother encouraged his musical talent and believed that he would be noticed if he performed in the local Southern Mississippi bars. So, she started chaperoning him to bars when he was an adolescent.

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Akiane Kramarik - Inspired by God |
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Written by EMS
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Monday, 24 May 2010 00:10 |
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"...I am a journalist visionary artist who paints diverse cultures, faiths and realities from both the visible and non visible realms," states Akiane in her blog article titled "Citizen of the Universe or Deceived by Satan?"
Akiane Kramarik born on July 9, 1994, in Mount Morris, Illinois, is a self-taught artist who began drawing at age 4, and painting at age 6. At the age of 8, Akiane became an overnight sensation after appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 2002. Since then, her exceptional gift has been acknowledged and noticed by many around the world.

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