Plays with Feet: Christian Musician Born Without Arms

George Dennehy is capturing attention attention all over the world for his unique talents. Born without arms, he 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 early struggle against death in a grim Romanian orphanage and the dire circumstances that led to an urgent plea for a family to quickly consider adopting him. That adoption happened when George was eighteen months old. Today George has twelve siblings - nine of his brothers and sisters are also adopted and they represent six different countries.

George started his musical journey early in life 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. George gained worldwide attention in 2012 after he posted a video of himself playing guitar and covering the Goo Goo Dolls song “Iris". George’s story went viral 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 band saw the video themselves and they loved it. They invited George to join 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.

His testimony of a victorious, overcoming life has inspired thousands of people all over the world. He has released a CD of original music titled 'Have my Heart'. George received a standing ovation for his first TED Talk. George's personal videos about music and overcoming daily challenges have been viewed over five million times. CBS News.Com named his "Iris" video one of the “Best of the Year”. George has been on television and radio, performed and spoken at hundreds of live events, and has shared the stage with national acts like Jeremy Camp, Audio Adrenaline, Hillsong United, Colton Dixon, Toby Mac, Jamie Grace, For King and Country and Mercy Me.
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​Today George travels the world full time and loves sharing his story and his music. He lives in Virginia with his wife, Amanda, and two sons, Landon and Alaster.

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[grenadabrown]

I love how he uses his feet to gesture while speaking like most of us would use our hands. :)

[tzekinwong]

Brother, you are an inspiration and you are precious. Jesus Christ deserves the Highest Praise🙌

[jasonayres]

Most people think "putting your feet up " means it's time to relax.
That piano teacher learnt how to play piano using *only* feet, so that George could be taught how to play piano with *his* feet.
What a blessing.
What patience and empathy.

[pamdawson]

The blessing of Christian parents.
Thankyou.

[beulaho]

PRAISE GOD! There is no excuse to not praise Him! May the LORD richly bless this man 🙏🏾❤

[janiegarcia]

Thank you Jesus for using this man for your Glory Bless him for all that he does for you.

[aneetabanerjee]

God is Sovereign. Help our children. Shine your light on them and keep them away from evil influences.

[VMR]

Those kids that bullied him or ignored him missed out on getting to know a amazing person! Makes me sad for all the bullied kids out there. 🥺 But now that guy is mature beyond his age and is inspiring others, including able bodied people!

[sbee]

Beautiful! Your voice, your music, your testimony! I’m so proud of you! God is great and has His amazing purposes for you!

[christinemeyer]

what an attractive humble man!! May God use him to teach people like me to appreciate what we have

[gladyshicks]

What a heart! This young man is an extreme example of how when your heart and mind is to soar to heights that seems impossible!!!! What an amazing example of what God can do when we allow Him!

[richardsegura]

One never knows what God in His wisdom and mercy can do both inward and outward to a person who gives Him their heart😎✝️👍

[spiritandtruthworshippers]

I love how he uses his feet as his hands, directing as he speaks. Love this. So beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this!!!

[RachelDeBeer-onry]

I'm a untreated autistic adult woman of 56 yo due to another congenital disease treated too late at 12 yo in stead of before 11 days of age, with lots of extra side effects. Its not easy, sometimes very difficult. I was mute and couldnt do any verbal speech at school, where I've worked, etc. I still suffers with a socializing disability and how to make good choices as I was never for treatment to learn it. GOD healed me of fear for people at 41yo in 2009 and touched my mouth to be able to tell people about JESUS CHRIST my LORD, KING, SAVIOR, to witness about HIS goodness and faithfulness. This different ability of mine is to GOD and to HIS glory, I do missionary where I walk and share CHRIST❤to all out there verbal and with the banner on my backpack. I'm here to serve others the way GOD HOLY SPIRIT leads me. Without HIM I can not do anything! GOD IS GOOD❣

[CNder]

I wish there was a love button for this. Wow truly amazing, thank you for sharing. God is so good!

[paulien]

I like how he even talks with his feet!!🤩

[GDBtru]

Your music and words are a tremendous Timely Blessing... our family of 3, all disabled in the physical/medical sense, have been facing egregious bullying by "Christians" because of our health matters... your song touches my heart with sincerity and Healing - the Love of God - and your words of perseverance helped my broken heart tonight. Thank you brother, for your fellowship through song & interview ... THE LORD BLESS YOU❣ We are En-abled through Christ 🌟

[PetraHinojosa-xzpe]

Mature decisions you made, son. What love and faith and endurance that you and your adoptive parents display!
A BIG thank you to you, your parents and our faithful Father God!

[rebeccaroediger]

No other than Jesus all over this man.Our miracle working God !!!Awesome ❤❤

[jesus_is_salvation]

Amazing testimony, beautiful voice and music, all glory to God who has the perfect will for our lives, we just have to believe! Praise Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, our redeemer! Thank you Jesus for loving us! 🕊️✝️🙏🏼