'Blessing' sung by American Idol's RJ Helton at Scott Alan's Birdland Concert, April 12th, 2010

[@SthrnAllStar]

I love RJ..he's an actual friend of mine from Georgia..His personality is just as impressive as his voice..a true star inside and out.

[@lifeofjoey]

That is just a sheer fraction of it. The song is about a child pleading to his parents to accept him for who he is in life. The point is made that he is still the same person he has always been...their child. Nothing more...Nothing less. The power behind the lyrics allows you to feel the pain and anguish that he has in wanting to be accepted by his parents. Scott Alan has a way of putting his experiences into music. This was a song he wrote to his mom when he came out. Truly inspiring!

[@katlin8807]

Scott Alan is an amazing song writer! Anyone who runs in the Broadway/Musical circle knows this man and his amazing talent! Great Job Scott!!!

[@ahotman4]

Wow, he can sing! What a beautiful song. Thanks for posting and thanks to Perez for linking.

[@GABsongs77]

"...finally proud, better yet, unshamed to be who I am..." / "...I was given this love from heaven's hand...to love another man..." RJ is not just another singer singing lyrics...These lyrics have found their way from the depths of a singer who loves the God who wonderfully and fearfully made him. A God who, without any regrets, still looks upon all of His creation and says, "It is good." This song will put RJ on the charts for more than one reason. I hope this clip goes viral.

[@gcnubian]

I miss you RJ. It was truly an honor to perform with you!

[@LuckyLeo218]

Wow, he has gotten so much better with age. There's so much character in his vocals. Good on him!

[@bananabear6556]

this what such an amazing concert. rj was the highlight! i was there that night. great performance by rj!

[@T7PLMan]

I was a fan of RJ's when he competed on Idol...and after this performance I became an even bigger fan. This is such an emotional performance...it is so heartfelt. I'm in love with this song now. He is amazing!! Great job RJ!!

[@mattieu23]

R.J has always been a fav of mine, and when i heard he was going to be singing Scott Alan's music, I knew this would be such a wonderful thing. AND IT WAS! Beyond Brilliant!

[@rgf610]

What a powerful song matched with a powerful voice. Blessings to RJ and Scott!

[@EmmaLeeHD]

So I'm crying right now, and I'm not quite sure why, but that was so beautiful, filled with such passion. I loved every second of it.

[@volcom24]

Wow, that was a message so many people can relate to. Thank you Scott Alan for writing such an aspiring song and RJ Helton took us to church lol. Amazing singer.

[@mexycn]

How wonderful!!! I have never heard of this song until The Advocate wrote something about it and it was on their Facebook page. Heard it 3 days ago & I've listened to the song everyday. RJ did such a fantastic job. It made me cry everytime. Good job to Scott for such profound lyrics!

[@johnna16]

That was very beautiful - I had tears running down my face... RJ Helton has a lovely voice!

[@goldsteinjl]

Oh boy RJ!! You are about to take off and fly, baby! I will be down on the ground cheering my ass off for you! YOU GO BOY!! YOU GO!!

[@Scrumtrilescent25]

Wow...I am utterly speechless. Amazing, wonderful, powerful, heartfelt. GOD I am just bawling.

[@dom_1923]

Love that a christian recording artist is singing this song. It says a lot.

[@BillieMelissa]

All your songs are so beautiful Scott. You're one of my favourite song writers. Christian was amazing, well done to him. So was everyone singing in the concert x

[@Coklan]

Great song, great message! All the best R.J.

[@jaymeng1]

One of the best songs sung by the one of the greatest singers!

[@matath2o]

He always had raw talent, glad it's finally developed to its full potential. This was a stunning performance. I remember when I got his first c-d for my birthday lol!

[@MatthewDavidProject]

WOW ! Can't wait to be on stage with you RJ! xo

[@kevinmichaelt]

i've listened to this song hundreds of times.... but this is the one performance that made me cry. Absolutely stunning.

[@lucedelsole47]

Beautiful! I loved his Christian album, and I love that he's able to be who he is now! Keep singing, RJ!

[@xtwoqt4ux]

RJ has an amazing voice why isn't he more known? AMAZING

[@jcfsings]

I've listened to this so many time in the past two days.. He needs to come out with another album! I love his voice.

[@xtinamcg]

What a beautiful and powerful song!

[@wickedly4]

wow, his riffs are so clean! amazing performance.

[@jimwnyc]

FANTASTIC!!!

[@farrenbriggs]

wow. beautiful. amazing. tearful. thank you

[@makinbacon254]

Wow. He sounds great, and this is such a beautiful song.

[@kccufan806]

Wow this is amazing. I forgot how great of a singer he is. This really hits me and brought tears to my eyes, I would love to show this performance to my family.

[@balloonescape]

amazing! great song outstanding performance thank you for sharing...made my day!

[@jmoss8091]

I can not count the number of times I had chills!!! Absolutely beautiful in every way!!

[@leemondo1]

Scott, I just can't put into words how much your music and lyrics get to me every time..... Thank you. From all the way in the UK. Lee.

[@omfgNANERS]

Wow. Goosebumps :]

[@dallasjjguate]

OMG!!!!!!! what an incredible song!!!

[@mumbal33]

Magnificent vocals! i love RJ.

[@TraceyRN]

Amazing!!!! I hit replay like a bazillion times!!!!

[@emerilkbs]

omg, he's so much better than he used to be! great job!

[@EmMJohnston]

Wow. Beautiful song and an even better voice! This was truly inspirational.

[@luricious]

Gave me goosebumps... lovely song! Beautiful... and so powerful..

[@mymixedtape05]

one of the best versions I've heard of this song. wow.

[@Teydar]

LUV IT!!! SO BEAUTIFUL!!

[@TraceyRN]

Every time I listen to this it gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes!!! AMAZING!!

[@bigmamalrh]

Wow. So powerful. Made me cry. I have 2 beautiful boys. Hit home.

[@beachboy83]

So incredible. Such a strong performance, and beautiful lyrics. Thank you for this story

[@Millie12678]

this is a beautiful song!

[@LeaL714]

beautiful song

[@koffiemokie]

AMAZING,,,,,His voice is Wow

[@kbcutie101]

He is so amazing! and this song is just beautiful

[@attyaura]

such an emotional song with powerful lyrics ♥ ♥ ♥

[@nainastar1]

you are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@elefunt]

I love this song and he's singing it so well...just beautiful....

[@MarisaStela]

Awesome! I always love your music Scott ♥

[@cuchelo1]

@dekeandrewjohnson I agree with you. I think the problem is too many singers simply rely on vocal tricks. In theater, you sing what you can't say in a musical, and you dance what you can't sing to get the story across. In a performance like this, a 'riff' should only be used when the emotion of the song can't be expressed with the lyric alone. I think RJ gave a completely genuine and honest performance here and nothing felt forced or out of place.

[@LisaLavieMusic]

Awesome voice.

[@neetrab]

Wow. Never heard a song like that before. That life I don't agree with, but I can't deny his victory al talent. I still jam to his first cd.

[@mukmu]

lovely

[@darcimonet]

Loooooooovely!

[@keyswizcomp]

RJ, this is my new favorite version of this song. Michael from GCN

[@Grundig80]

Beautiful :)

[@agators212]

that is beautiful...just beautiful

[@ishiisita]

Scott... i don't know where you come up with these songs, but you're fricking amazing. i hope to meet you and shake your gifted hands some day.

[@SKM980]

Gorgeous voice! Thanks Perez...

[@akaso405]

beautiful

[@Born2Entertain70]

Beautiful

[@AdrianRocket98]

this is amazing!

[@jenlio]

i have no idea who this guy is, but i love the performance! I'm a fan!

[@Allilito]

awsome.

[@citizensnetskyfish]

This song is such a beautiful reminder to pray for equality.

[@beccaanderson1354]

My favorite.

[@bwaygirl86]

the girl that yelled 'yes' was rude. What a beautiful performance and song.

[@cchiles4]

Amazing Job Brotha' Just touched My Heart! Xoxo

[@iamCeez]

wow

[@spookythebando]

28 people need to open their minds and LOVE.

[@AmyCannonx3]

beautiful :) and inspiring

[@anoopdesaifan]

@rdf7777 R.J.Helton is from season 1 American Idol.

[@newbernboi]

in love with this song.. where was this song when i came out?

[@itismarco]

what a beautiful man u became

[@AnthonyHughess]

Does ANYONE have this key sheet music?????? would be so grateful x

[@Crazylazymazypazy]

thanks perez!

[@dingslove]

I have chills. Amazing.

[@sbort]

[@jlyfan]

the "Yes" by Carly totally ruined the moment..but this song is gorgeous and RJ did such a brilliant job with it

[@MrJwlambert]

go to scott alan's website

[@MarlonNdecatur]

Scott, Please see that RJ gets to record your song in the studio......please! The LGBT community so much needs this on MTV Logo in an awesome video.

[@jamesgreen5676]

This is very meaningful, Maybe someday I'll send to "another". Former partners abandoned me for younger!

[@bjh2114]

@bwaygirl86 "the girl that yelled 'yes' was rude." The girl that yelled "Yes" was Carly Jibson, expressing her amazement with RJ's wonderful riffs.

[@Sing4lyfe25]

Did he record this? I love it!!!!

[@Lezdothizs]

That song........

[@Gonk]

@rdf7777 a contestant in the finals of the first American Idol

[@rdf7777]

who the heck is this dude

[@dalsondecap]

SOMEONE SEND ME THE LYRICS?

[@thejohnnyc294]

HAHA!

[@MamaMaryEllensBlog]

@anoopdesaifan agreed

[@MatthewDavidProject]

@bjh2114 I'd a done it! amazing vocals...!!!!

[@LeaL714]

@bwaygirl86 she got caught in the moment i guess haha

[@ohlaughingwater]

Great song about gay son