George Dennehy

Location: Richmond, VA

Challenge: Born without Arms

Website: facebook.com/GeorgeDennehyMusic

George Dennehy is capturing attention all over the web and the world for his unique talents. Because he was born without arms, he sings and plays music from his heart using his feet. George also has a powerful message to share. Because George has overcome so many challenges in his own life, he believes that every individual has a purpose and absolutely anything is possible.

People are surprised by his life story, including his brush with death in a Romanian orphanage, and his adoption by his U.S. family at the age of one. George started his musical journey by learning to play the cello at the age of eight. He advanced in classical music until he was able to play cello with regional orchestras.

With the cello as his launching pad he has taught himself guitar, electric bass and basic piano. Regardless of the setting, people in his audience are always inspired, deeply touched and often realize their own goals are very much within reach.

George gained worldwide attention in 2012 after he posted a video of himself covering the Goo Goo Dolls song "Iris" on the web. George’s story went global and he received media coverage from as nearby as his own hometown, and as far away as London and Sydney.

Then an astonishing thing happened: The Goo Goo Dolls themselves saw the video and loved it. They invited George to share the stage with them and perform "Iris" to an enthusiastic and excited crowd of 7,000 fans at Musikfest, an annual week-long event held in Bethlehem, PA. Since then, his career has continued to take off. CBS News.Com named his video one of the "Best of 2012".

George has shared the stage with national acts like Jeremy Camp, Audio Adrenaline, Hillsong United, Jesus Culture, Colton Dixon, MercyMe, The Digital Age, Jamie Grace, The Goo Goo Dolls, For King and Country and many more. His testimony of a victorious, overcoming life has inspired thousands of people all over the world.

George Dennehy with the Goo Goo Dolls - "Iris"