Donald Braswell New Beginnings

America's Got Talent finalist, Donald Braswell II was showcased in a concert in a live mini-concert on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Detroit Public TV. Circulation for the concert was the Detroit PBS studio's range into 5 states and Canada. The concert filled an 8-9pm (eastern) time slot during the studio’s pledge week. Following the viewer results from this concert, PBS expects to present Mr. Braswell in a full concert performing with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

The concert

Noted producer, Diane Bliss, describes how she spotted Braswell during competition on the America’s Got Talent. Fan emails prompted her to eventually form the sure-to-be successful marriage between PBS and Braswell. Bliss previously orchestrated Riverdance, Michael Bublé, and Daniel O’Donnell PBS performances. Braswell displays a broad repertoire of opera, adult contemporary, gospel, pop and easy listening. The classically trained tenor is a Juilliard graduate who sings in Italian and Spanish too. He sings songs from singers like Robert Goulet, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin. His Elvis routine brought the audience to their feet in one of number of standing ovations.

The intimate interview

The DVD includes an intimate interview as the final part of it. In this interview, Braswell mentions his feelings at his first audition on America's Got Talent, his memories from and after the car accident that made him unable to speak for many years, and the creation of his first studio album, New Chapter.

Track listing

DVD

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  1. "You Raise Me Up"
  2. "Who Can I Turn To?"
  3. "Pecche"
  4. "A Change Is Gonna Come"
  5. "Look At Me"