Showing posts with label Michael Ketterer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Ketterer. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Worship Leader Brings Simon Cowell, Other Judges to Tears on 'America's Got Talent' - CBN News Steve Warren

Worship Leader Brings Simon Cowell, Other Judges to Tears on 'America's Got Talent'
09-04-2018
CBN News Steve Warren
Michael Ketterer in a scene from the film "I Am Second." Image courtesy: White Chair Films/Youtube.
Michael Ketterer in a scene from the film "I Am Second." Image courtesy:
White Chair Films/Youtube.


Ketterer and his wife Ivy, are the parents of six children, five of which were adopted through foster care. Cowell choked back tears when telling Ketterer what an inspiration he is to everyone on the show.

"Michael, as a dad I can't imagine what you've done. And the fact that you're on this show and you 
really need this — I don't know, you're a really special guy. I don't know, there's something about you," 
Cowell said.

The other judges agreed with Cowell.

"We just need more men like you," said judge Heidi Klum.


The following day, after his performance, the couple released a video to Youtube titled "I Am Second," 
sharing the Ketterers story of how they came to adopt five children.

In the film produced by White Chair Productions, Ketterer also explains how extremely special it was 
to get to perform a song to his children in front of the world – and he how he got to tell them how 
much he loved them.

Ketterer also admits that he wasn't ready to be a father as he was extremely immature.


Ketterer, along with Melody Noel, Whitney Medina and Matt Gilman (also three musical artists from 
the Influence Church's ministry) are members of the Christian group Influence Music, a record label 
and artist collective under the church's oversight.

The group released its debut album, Touching Heaven, in May, according to the church's website
Their debut album is a compilation of songs written last year during a writing camp in which worship 
artists and LA-based pop writers participated.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Spirit-Filled Worship Leader Who Wowed AGT Judges Shares His Miraculous Story - KRISTIN COLE/A. LARRY ROSS CHARISMA NEWS

Michael Ketter

Spirit-Filled Worship Leader Who Wowed AGT Judges Shares His Miraculous Story

KRISTIN COLE/A. LARRY ROSS  CHARISMA NEWS
I Am Second, a global storytelling organization, today released a new White Chair film featuring America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer Recipient Michael Ketterer, the singer and father of six who captured America's hearts with his soulful voice and personal story.
Ketterer performed James Bay's "Us" on last night's America's Got Talent live show, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd and moving judge Simon Cowell to tears.
"Michael, look, oh gosh, as a dad, I get why ... I can't imagine what you've done and the fact that you're on the show and you really need this, and you're a really, really special guy, and I don't know, there's something about you," said Cowell after last night's performance.
Judge Howie Mandel agreed, saying, "You deserve to be here. This is not a sob story. This is a happy story. People should be led and inspired by who you are and how you are."
In the I Am Second film released today, Michael sits with his wife Ivey to share about his experience auditioning for the reality television program and more about the journey of growing their family through adoption.
"The moment I stepped out onto the stage, it was just extremely special to get to perform a song to my children in front of the world, and I got to tell them how much I love them," said Michael in the film.
While Michael and Ivey admit they never expected to be parents, they now have six children, five adopted out of foster care.
"When we went into foster care they were like, 'What do you have to offer?'" said Ivey. "I was like, 'I have two things I can offer children. I have time, and I have love.'"
In the I Am Second White Chair film, the Ketterers share details of their sometimes difficult journey of growing their family, which included saying "yes" to the unexpected and trusting God. To watch their unique and powerful story, visit iamsecond.com.