Josh Groban Invites Fan To Sing In Front Of Packed Stadium And She Blows Everyone Away

Josh Groban’s career-changing opportunity came when he was 17. During rehearsals for the 1998 Grammy Awards, he replaced an ailing Andrea Bocelli and joined Celine Dion for “The Prayer.” Rosie O’Donnell heard that rehearsal and subsequently booked Groban on her program. The appearance helped secure him an “Ally McBeal” role in which he performed “You’re Still You.”

In 2007, Groban ranked as the United States’ top-selling artist for the year. That result stood out because his music occupied territory spanning pop, classical and adult contemporary. Warners had previously hesitated to sign him, doubting whether radio would suit his voice.

A video dated 2011 features Groban performing “To Where You Are” with Maude Daigneault and illustrates the bond he formed with his audience. Daigneault’s singing is accomplished enough to suggest that she might have been screened beforehand, perhaps by singing briefly for Groban’s manager. However, her Facebook page says she first encountered Groban in 2013. On that evidence, the duet was an unplanned and spontaneous event, and her performance crossed a language barrier through music.

The version uploaded by benfonauis was constructed from six separate audience recordings. Final Cut Pro was used to assemble the best available views, an effort the source considers worthwhile. Many people captivated by the resulting video have said they want Daigneault to continue performing. She did not become as well known as the duet might suggest, but she now works as a singing teacher and publishes cover songs online. She also released a video commemorating the duet’s tenth anniversary.

Watch the full performance on page two