The song came from Blige’s daily affirmation: “Good morning, gorgeous. Francis Scott Key was a gifted amateur poet. “And it’s because it’s something I had to do, and something I had to say when I was in my darkest moments in that life, to build myself up to this person that I can see and accept my nose, accept my eyes, accept my cheeks, accept all the things that I used to hate.”Īccompanying the self-confident dance anthem “Amazing” is the more soulful, strings-led song, “Good Morning Gorgeous,” addressing the other side of overcoming struggles and self-doubt with Blige singing All the times that I hated myself / All the times that I wanted to be someone else / All the times that I should’ve been gentle with me / All the times that I should’ve been careful with me / Why did I hate myself so intensely. “It’s gonna blow everybody’s mind,” said Blige in a recent interview. “Amazing” was written by Blige, Denisia Andrews, Brittany Coney, Khaled, Streetrunner, Tarik Azzouz, Willie Cobbs, and Ellas McDaniels Khaled also produced the track with Azzouz and Streetrunner. also contributed guitar and background vocals.
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Then download the lyrics and sing along.Written with D’Mile, H.E.R., Lucky Dye, “Good Morning Gorgeous” was also produced by H.E.R. Love to sing but didn’t make the contest deadline? Sing anyway! Learn about the melody Francis Scott Key used for his song. It's Your Turn to Sing the National Anthem
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Stay in touch! Subscribe to our free monthly e-mail newsletter for information about contests, exhibitions, events, educational resources, and more. See the official rules for complete details.Names of Semi-finalists for National Anthem YouTube Singing Contest Announced (April 23, 2009).National Museum of American History Announces Grand Prize Winner of National Anthem YouTube Singing Contest (May 19, 2009).Elizabeth Anne Russell, College Station, TexasĪll semi-finalists received a signed copy of the book " The Star Spangled Banner: The Making of an American Icon." Learn More.Christie Fleeman, Citrus Heights, Calif.The following 15 contestants were selected as semi-finalists: Watch Jordan's winning entry below and view her Flag Day performance.įifteen semi-finalists were selected according to popularity on YouTube, vocal performance, originality and accuracy of lyrics. Three nights lodging were provided by JW Marriott Washington, D.C., a luxury hotel located on Pennsylvania Avenue within walking distance to the White House, the National Mall, the National Museum of American History, and a myriad of dining and shopping destinations. The prize, made possible by Grand Blanc Travel, included a trip for two to Washington, D.C., including airfare tickets and transportation to a Baltimore Orioles baseball game and $400 in spending money. Atlanta Braves game, both on Flag Day (June 14, 2009). The following artists generously agreed to donate their time and expertise to select the winning performance: pop singer-songwriter, DeLyn international, Grammy Award-winning guitarist and singer, José Feliciano jazz keyboardist, composer, and producer, Marcus Johnson and pop singer-songwriter and winner of the sixth season of TV’s "American Idol," Jordin Sparks.Īs Grand Prize winner, Jordan performed the national anthem at the Museum in Washington, D.C. Jordan Shelton of Arvada, Colo., was selected as the grand-prize winner of the Star-Spangled Banner YouTube Singing Contest. Over 800 eligible entries were submitted (thank you, contestants!) and thousands of people rated and commented on their favorite singers. The entry and voting period for is now closed (April 13, 2009).
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