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Meet the semifinalists for the “CBS Mornings Mixtape Music Competition”

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This is a very bright, sun-shiny day for “CBS Mornings.”

Talented musicians and singers from across the country submitted their covers of Johnny Nash’s iconic song “I Can See Clearly Now” for the “CBS Mornings Mixtape Music Competition.” Hundreds of entries came in, showcasing a variety of styles including soul, rock, country, and experimental. But only 14 made the cut. Here’s the semifinalists.

Now it’s time for you to help us vote, America! Head to https://mixtape.cbsnews.com/vote to watch the full cover versions from our semifinalists and choose your favorite.

The winner will get to record their song and be featured right on “CBS Mornings.” Their cover could even become the anthem for our show’s new national promotional campaign. Voting closes on Aug. 13.


Andrea Hall

Cincinnati, OH

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Andrea Hall

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A mother of two, Andrea Hall discovered her love of gospel music singing in church as a child. Following her mother’s death, she started sharing her cover songs online.

Brian Fitzy

Coatesville, PA

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Brandon Barish


Brian Fitzy began learning the violin at 9 years old. Now a husband and father, he blends his vocals and beatboxing with violin, guitar and keyboard.

Chandler Flannery 

New Haven, CT

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Chandler Flannery


Music has been a significant part of Chandler Flannery’s life, beginning with family song nights during her childhood. She plays several instruments, including the violin, classical guitar and ukulele.

Delia Chariker

Goose Creek, SC

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Delia Chariker

Delia Chariker


Delia Chariker a retired Veterans Affairs therapist, uses her music therapy training to offer free guitar lessons to veterans. She also performs with a Native American outreach group.

Dezmulara 

Los Angeles, CA

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Dezmulara


Dennis (guitar) and his fiancée Azmera (vocals, drums) met as Harvard graduate students. They are joined by Azmera’s brother Ulu (vocals) and their mom Tamara (vocals) in their family band.

Dylan Rockoff 

Nashville, TN

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Dylan Rockoff


Pop singer-songwriter Dylan Rockoff began performing as a teenager in an after-school music program. He describes his live-looping style cover as capturing the joyful essence of new beginnings.

Forbes 

Atlanta, GA

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Singer-songwriter Forbes has a passion for country and electronic dance music. She believes her purpose is fulfilled if her music can touch someone’s soul and bring a smile to their face.

Julia James 

Nashua, NH

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Julia James


Julia James is a recent graduate of UMass Lowell, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music performance. She is now a music teacher. Julia credits singing and songwriting with helping her cope with anxiety.

Kyndle Wylde 

Nashville, TN

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Kyndle Wylde


Frontwoman Kyndle Wylde began singing in her family’s worship band at church. She and her husband, a songwriter, moved to Nashville to pursue their dreams.

Naiomi Israel 

Brooklyn, NY

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Donovan Gardner


Naiomi Israel studied drama and musical theater at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She has a passion for soulful, funky music that inspires people to get up and dance.

Noah Deist 

Hurricane, UT

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Noah Deist


Noah Diest’s aspiration to become a music artist began when his dad introduced him to the drums at 7 years old. Now, he plays several instruments, allowing him to produce a full band sound on his own.

RaiSan Sings 

Philadelphia, PA

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RaiSan Sings


Raimundo, known as RaiSan Sings, is a jazz vocalist and composer. His passion for music started in his middle school choir. A first-generation Angolan-American, he spent nearly a decade teaching music in Africa.

Ryan Wirtz 

Chino Hills, CA

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Ryan Wirtz


Ryan Wirtz’s cover showcases his passion for pop and R&B music. With both of his parents battling cancer, he believes strongly in the power of music and hopes his song brings joy to others.

Skyfactor 

Maplewood, NJ & Westchester, NY

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Brett S. Deutsch


Bob (vocals), Jason (drums), and brothers Cliff (bass) and Jon (guitar) formed their band during a rooftop jam session in New York City. Now, with all members married and having children, they have been rocking together for 20 years.



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Here Comes the Sun: Jack Antonoff and more

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Record producer and singer Jack Antonoff sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his band Bleachers, working with Taylor Swift, and producing the music for Broadway’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Then, Luke Burbank learns about the Aluminaire House, which can now be viewed at the Palm Springs Art Museum. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”

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A promising young athlete is murdered. Her suspected killer disappears and an international manhunt by U.S. Marshals begins. “48 Hours” contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more

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Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings scrambles in the second quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday. 

Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.


How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears

The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.


How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable

You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.

Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.


You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.


Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.


Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.



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