She always shares her support for Ray, and often talks about mental health and cancer, while inspiring her followers with uplifting quotes. Ive always been making videos for my wife, Singleton says, proudly. By subscribing, you agree to receive emails from us. Q. And again, God is just continuing to provide opportunities. It turned out that Roslyns friends had also cajoled her to come to the party. I will sponsor you to join the NovaTech Hedgefund and earn passive income in cryptocurrency. [laughs] John Legend has liked about five of my videos. A talent competition where participants possessing some form of talent from the US and abroad, aim to impress the audience and judges, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara. 20 bats found at Audrey Kell High School, officials say, FORECAST: Sunny and warm for the Carolinas, Wine production making a big comeback in NC, 'We're doing more now than we ever have before' | A day in the life of a CMS teacher, Charlotte siblings create backyard movie business, Charlotte couple stays hopeful after COVID-19, health concerns impact wedding reception plans. Just the sweet melodies that he sangs can capture any crowd. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She taught us all SOMETHINGShes where were all trying to get one day so no need to be sad! You can view more details on Privacy and Policy. CHARLOTTE - Ray Singleton, of Charlotte, will perform on the July 13 episode of the NBC show "America's Got Talent." Singleton went viral last year after a viral video of him serenading his wife, Rosalind, prior to her brain cancer surgery. To support the work we do, consider joining our Press Club. We spoke with the couple in October after Ray sang the national anthem at a Carolina Panthers game. Ray has been singing and performing all of his life. The Singletons made an appearance onThe Ellen DeGeneres Showto talk about Roslyns cancer journey. Singleton went over to their table and introduced himself to her friends, then asked if he could say grace for their food. Thats perfect. Have something to tell us about this article? Ray Singleton Parents. Ray has supported his wife since he met her, and sang the national anthem at the Carolina Panthers after a video of him serenading her went viral. In 2019, ahead of her second surgery to remove a tumor, Ray recorded a video serenading his wife to his rendition of Daniel Caesars Get You. It caught the attention of millions, including talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, which led to a February 2020invitationto her daytime talk show. She was 39. Website designed by Sitesonpolaris.com. Roslyn continued her yearly scans, each time getting an all clear message from her doctors until in October 2019, Singleton got a call at the automobile dealership where he was working. Recently, she went into hospital, where doctors found she had brain swelling. The NFL revealed on Tuesday that Chris Stapleton will perform the anthem before its championship game on Feb. 12. He played trumpet for the Godfather of soul Mr James Brown for 30 + years. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Were predicting Ray will go far in the talent competition series, where hell compete for the $1 million prize. Based on the history of Golden Buzzers with AGT, we think Ray seriously has a shot of earning one. Watch Stapleton's Super Bowl performance above. Roslyn Singleton. The music video for the song premiered on June 27, 2012. With 49.2K followers behind her, those watching AGT on July 13th may already recognise her from the social media platform. In early 2020, a video of him serenading his beautiful wife, Roslyn Singleton, before her 2nd surgery to remove a brain tumor went viral and stole the hearts of millions, including Ellen DeGeneres! For a two-minute stretch, the basketball world revolved around Marvin Gaye and within his gravitational pull were MVPs, world champions, former Rookies of the Year, future Hall of Famers and 17,505 people in the stands. Ray Singleton is scheduled to perform locally from 8 to 11 p.m. July 17 at Tap & Vine, 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail. Hes always been that person to me, so for people to acknowledge him, it makes it better for me because it makes me appreciate him as a person and husband even more. O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! Ray and Roslyn have been featured in pretty much every single AGT trailer ahead of the Season 16 premiere. Q. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave. The Edge played all the schools open mics, talent shows and homecoming shows. Singleton sang the national anthem for the Carolina Panthers for an Oct. 13 game against the Arizona Cardinals. If you aint #WearingThatQool you aint wearing S***! The Charlotte, North Carolina couple was also invited to a Carolina Panthers game so that Ray could sing the National Anthem. Tell me I'm your national anthem (Sugar sugar, how now, take your body downtown) Red, white, blue is in the sky Summer's in the air and, baby, heaven's in your eyes I'm your national anthem. He talked about the audition, Roslyn updates, celebrity fans and what else hes working on. Roslyn, who was a Navy veteran, had her first bout with brain cancer in 2013. Look for Ray Singleton on Season 16 of Americas Got Talent! Then, in January 2021, the Americas Got Talent producer who had reached out to Singleton the first time sent an email asking if the singer was still interested in auditioning on the show. [Comedian] Affion Crockett has commented on our stuff and [Americas Got Talent host] Terry Crews. [laughs]. Like, Yo, Ive really been doing this for a long time.. Q. Ray, whats been happening career-wise since youve gained popularity? Singleton paid tribute to Roslyn and praised his wife for her valiant battle against cancer by posting . He'll also open for Anthony Hamilton at Novant Health's Welcome Back Fest at 12:30 p.m. July 24 in Uptown Charlotte. "Indonesia Raya" (Indonesian: [ndonesja raja]; "Great Indonesia") is the national anthem of Indonesia. The support from regular people like us well be in the mall and people stop us. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); At QCity Metro, our mission is to provide news, information and commentary from a Black perspective. After the couple got the news that a second round of brain surgery seemed imminent, Singleton started documenting the process with video. R&B star Babyface will be singing "America the Beautiful," Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph will be on hand to perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and country star Chris Stapleton has the honor of performing the national anthem. Q. Roslyn, give us an update. All rights reserved. In early 2020, a video of him serenading his beautiful wife, Roslyn Singleton, before her 2nd surgery to remove a brain tumor went viral and stole the hearts of millions, including Ellen DeGeneres!! Her passing was confirmed by . Ray recently told his followers that she is still doing better. You have no idea what a good time youre going to have with Ray. Right around when the Ellen thing was happening in February, one of the producers reached out to me on social media. I said, Absolutely. Trivia Ray received $25,000 as a donation from Ellen's show. May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause, On Nov. 4, 2018, the couple, by then living in Charlotte, was married in Charleston in an outdoor ceremony officiated by Singletons Rock Hill pastor. After a century of general use, the four-stanza song was officially adopted as the national anthem by an act of Congress in 1931. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time. But, Im going to rock it like Im going on primetime! His mother and two of his aunts launched a successful gospel ensemble The Lucas Sisters Trudy Grant, the Rev. Ray hopes that his music continues to promote positivity, fun, and love! A subsequent chat with the pastor sealed the deal. January 24, 2023 11:53 am ET. A video of Ray serenading his wife Roslyn with Daniel Caesar's "Get You," went viral on Instagram in 2020. Grammy-winning artist Daniel Caesar had also seen the video of Singleton singing his song on social media. Sending Prayers to you both. She credited her faith and the people around her for helping her through the diagnosis. Kenny is a Maryland native who began his career in media as a sportswriter at Tuskegee University, covering SIAC sports working for the athletic department and as a sports correspondent for the Tuskegee Campus Digest. Ray: I get messages from moms of kids with cancer, husbands whove been married 15-20 years are rooting me on saying, You making us look good. But the most powerful ones have been the young brothers who have been like, What youre doing, theres not an example of you out there. That means a lot to me. On Sunday, October 4, Ray Singleton is taking his talents to Bank of America Stadium. Her work has been featured at The Blast. News, Opinion & Events for Charlotte's African American community. What do you say to them as we return to gathering? he continued. We were sitting down, and the vibe from the jump [was] like we had known each other for so long, he says. So it comes back around, the world is opening back up and people need those feel-good stories. This is so beautiful and heart warming! Ray hopes that his music continues to promote positivity, fun, and love! Will Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron Reprise Gabriella Montez, Troy Bolton in HSMTMTS Season 4. Roslyn Singleton, who was a familiar face on America's Got Talent and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has died after a nearly 10-year battle with brain cancer.She was 39. . Singletons wife, Roslyn, was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013 before the couple met. Roslyn is a two-time brain cancer survivor. What can you tell us about the performance? Before the officially pregame festivities, country fans once again got a treat with a recitation of Johnny Cash's spoken word essay . CHARLOTTE, N.C. From the Ellen Show to Bank of American Stadium a Charlotte man who went viral for serenading his wife before she underwent cancer surgery is set to sing the national anthem at Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. An MRI revealed a tumor the size of an orange on her brain. Americas Got Talent, Season 16: First Look Celebrating Sweet 16! Ray Singleton is a singer, songwriter, musician, rapper and producer from Charleston, SC. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Ray and Roslyn Singleton pictured Oct. 4, 2020. We use this field to verify if the person is not a bot and wont leave spam comments on the website. A Charlotte woman's battle with brain cancer has ended. He's singing the national anthem before the Panthers kickoff against the Cardinals. The video has been viewed and shared by millions, with a highlight appearance on The Ellen Show.. Chris Stapleton's National Anthem performance was just one of several highly-anticipated Super Bowl appearances scheduled throughout the night, in addition to the Rihanna-hosted Halftime Show,. Q. All Rights Reserved. Actor Neil Brown Jr. captured a common sentiment that many shared across social media platforms, writing on Instagram: "Dear God she lived magnificently!! AboutPressCopyrightContact. He dedicated his touching rendition of "I Am Yours" by Andy Grammer to her. Stay strong. Yall like to make sure we have tissues nearby. I feel its kind of natural because its honestly how hes been since we met. The NBC series saw Rays wife stand on the side of the stage to support him, before coming into full view of the judges and giving him a hug. The heartfelt and intimate video unexpectedly blew up on social media and set off a chain of events that culminated with Singleton on stage facing television cameras and a quartet of judges. I have had the pleasure of booking Mr. Singleton on several occasions and he never disappoints. Stapleton was joined by Academy Award-winning "CODA" actor Troy Kotsur, who performed the. [Roslyn] tells me, You have helped me. Long assumed to have originated as a drinking song, the melody was taken from the song "To Anacreon in Heaven . My producer called me and said, Were shutting down production because of Covid. That was a dream crusher. But they posted just as many photos of singing, dancing and laughter. All I could say was wow! I couldnt explain it, I was just like, Baby, I gotta read the email to you., It said, The Carolina Panthers want you to sing the national anthem at their Crucial Catch game.. Her story would be so much more inspiring without the controversary over an offensive word. The performance was part of the team's "Keep Pounding for a Crucial Catch" initiative honoring cancer fighters and survivors. For a musician who learned by ear and memory, learning to read music was a frustrating and ultimately futile process. They even received a special message from former AGT judge Gabrielle Unions husbandDwayne Wade. As he turned around, Roslyn held up her phone and told him to put his number into it since she was also getting ready to leave. She had been experiencing symptoms including migraines and blurred vision, which prompted her to go to the doctor. In a preview of the episode, which airs July 13 at 8 p.m., Ray plays the keyboard as he belts out a rendition of Andy Grammers 2019 track, I Am Yours. Roslyn is seen standing in the wings with host Terry Crews and tears welling up in her eyes. I just sang the national anthem for the Panthers (laughs). Ray Singleton is a singer, songwriter, musician, rapper and producer from Charleston, SC. . A post shared by Qcitymetro (@qcitymetro) on Oct 4, 2020 at 4:37pm PDT. No, we dont want to do that. She also informed him that she had a cancerous mass the size of an orange removed from her brain in 2013, and that she had been undergoing annual brain scans ever since. Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land. All Rights Reserved. CHARLOTTE A Charlotte woman's battle with brain cancer has ended. Anyone that is outwardly battling that, Im here for you because youre stronger than I could ever be. Ray Singleton is a lot of things, but you might know him as America's Husband. On Sunday, October 4, Ray Singleton is taking his talents to Bank of America Stadium. Singer Ray Singleton is featured in nearly every AGT trailer ahead of the shows big Season 16 premiere on June 1. How did the opportunity come up for you to sing the national anthem at the Panthers game? Rossilind Daniels and Mary Greer in Singletons hometown of Charleston, SC. 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