There have been few artists who live up to the caliber of vocalist that Whitney Houston was. Her abilities were truly God-sent and her music was something that helped to lift up our world.
So, itโs nice to see younger generations appreciate her work even though she is no longer with us on Earth.
Though there have been many whoโve tried, thereโs no one who can recreate a Whitney Houston song and have it be as beautiful as it was when she sang it. Thatโs was until we saw a 9-year-old autistic boy Dane Millerโs car karaoke version of Houstonโs 1993 โI Have Nothingโ which was on โThe Bodyguardโ soundtrack.
Dane, who hails from Prosper, Texas, was filmed giving the song everything he had in true Whitney Houston fashion while driving in a car. His aunt, Jeanne Miller, posted a video of his performance on Facebook with the caption:
โIs this boy not the sweetest thing ever?! He loves to sing. Whitney would be proud #getthatboyamic #mynephewDanerocks.โ
That video went on to be viewed more than 27 million times on Facebook since she posted the video in July.
โHe is just very vibrant,โ Jeanne told ABC News. โHeโs very high-functioning so if he hears music, itโs just something that sticks with him. Heโs very proud [of the video]. He just smiles and giggles.โ
According to Daneโs mom, Danna Miller, Dane learned the song from his 13-year-old brother Dawson.
โHe kept playing it in the car and Dane has fallen in love with it,โ Danna told Inside Edition. โHe has put his own touch on it.โ
Dane also loves Taylor Swift, Kidz Bop Kids and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
โNine years ago God blessed us with this amazing child,โ Danna said. โWe are so humbled and honored that we were chosen to raise such a joyful and loving child. Here is just a little taste of what we experience everyday.โ
Apparently, Dane is no stranger to music.
โHeโs been musical since around 2-years-old,โ Danna told Inside Edition. โHeโs been playing the drums. he sings. He loves music. He puts his whole heart into everything he does.โ
Thatโs very obvious when you watch the beautiful clip of Daneโs performance as he sings the song with his entire body belting out the lyrics and making gestures with his hands.
Daneโs family says they are glad that he was able to bring as much joy to others through the video as he brings to them each and every day.
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