BEST ORIGINAL Songs Ever Heard on America’s Got Talent! 😱🎤

Hi. >> Oh, hello. Hello, how are you? >> I'm good. I'm good. A bit nervous, but I'm great. I'm excited. >> You're excited. We're all excited. What's your name? >> My name is Win Starks. >> Where are you from, Win? >> I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota, but I live in Nashville, Tennessee currently. >> Oh, cool. >> Yeah. >> So, are you in Nashville because you want to be a singer? >> Well, yeah, I've been doing music my whole life, you know, I sang as a kid. My mom played music through the house and sang, you

know, >> And is this something you're now doing full-time, or do you do something else, Win? >> Yeah, actually, I got laid off my job due to COVID, so it kind of forced me into music full-time. >> And what were you doing before, Win? >> I did hospitality, so I worked at a hotel. >> And you've decided to come on the show? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Well, you're taking a big step here, Win. >> Yes, I'm so excited to be here. >> Good for you. And tell me what you're going to sing and and why

you chose the song, Win, please. >> Well, this song is actually original song, and it's called Who I Am, and it talks about my journey, you know, and becoming Win Starks, and um it was one of my brother's favorite songs, and I I'm a twin, and recently actually lost my twin brother, so it's been really hard, and you know, he was one of my biggest supporters, so to be here means everything to me. And uh I'm doing this for him. >> I'm sorry to hear that, by the way. We all are. That's horrible, Win. >>

I just want to do this and honor him, you know. >> All right. Okay, we're rooting for you. Good luck. I'll be good. >> I've been closing the door all my life. Held it in, but not anymore. Got two feet on the floor. This is it. I'm stronger than ever before. Pardon my imposition, but this is my conviction. I need to get this off my mind. I got to be me. Got to be I. Got to be who I know I am inside. Can finally breathe. Taking it in. Look at me flying. It's always been

there, but it just took me a minute to find it. If I were to be anybody else, I'd just be hiding. Who I am. Who I am. Looking back back on a little boy. Never gave him a chance to ever be more. Got to be me. Got to be I. Got to be who I know I am inside. Can finally breathe. Taking it in. Look at me flying. It's always been there, but it just took me a minute to find it. If I were to be anybody else, I'd just be hiding. Who I am. I

am. Who I am. It's always been there, but it just took me a minute to find it. Who I am. I've been so many places >> Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. Wait. What was your brother's name? >> Cain. >> Okay. >> That was amazing. Um I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what that >> means. I lost my brother, too, and I cannot even imagine what it is to lose a twin because that bond has to be something unexplainable. >> And I'm sorry for your loss. >> I love all the feeling that you gave

to your song. I love your song, and I love that it was your song. >> I loved it when You have such a different voice. The tone of your voice is so different in the song. Simon, how can we make this a hit? This song is so good. >> I think that's what we'll do. >> Also, your high notes, you were just so free, just belting it out. It was so good. You're good. You're good, Win. >> Thank you. We always say every year, don't we? We meet the most incredible people on this show. And

now we've made you. And honestly, you're brilliant, Win, and we all saw for obvious reasons how emotional you were. And then you took a beat, and then that song, it was extraordinary. It really was, and I think it was the perfect tribute to your brother. Genuinely. >> Thank you, Simon. >> And I think this could be a life-changing moment for you. I really hope that. >> And another standing ovation. >> Okay. I think I know where this is going, but we have to do it. We're going to vote. Heidi. >> Win, it's a big fat

yes for me. >> MEL B. >> YES. >> You know where this is going, Win. You got three yeses. Congratulations. >> Cute. >> Oh, thank you. >> Tell us your name. >> Uh my name is Oscar Stembridge. >> Oscar, how old are you? >> I'm 16 years old. >> Do I hear an accent? >> Yes, I I'm half Swedish and half English. >> Okay. AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE? >> UH I live in the southern Sweden. >> Oh, nice. Why are you doing a delayed clapping over here? >> Oh, because he's half English. >> I'm

half I'm half of you, mate, so that's good. Thank you, mate. >> Since when have you been into music? >> I've been playing instruments since I was like 6 years old. My parents have played a lot of music when I was growing up. >> Did they come with you or >> Yeah, they're somewhere in this massive theater. >> WHERE ARE YOU? >> HI. >> HELLO. HEY DAD. HEY MOM. >> TELL US, is this an original song you will be playing for us? >> Yes, we'll be playing an original song for you. I know with this

song I was feeling quite overwhelmed with everything that's going on in the world and I think a lot of people from my generation feel the same. We're really worried about our future, so I just wanted to write a song which is about, you know, all these negative things that are going on in the world and turning them to positive things instead that, you know, make the world a better place. >> Good for you. >> I wish you good luck. The stage is yours. >> Thank you. What if the hate was love? What if the sky

was green? And all the bombs were confetti. And I loved our love me. What if the old was new? What if the sick were few? And we could soothe our pain. And turn our tears into rain. What if the time just stopped? And we could stay right here. What if we smiled at funerals? Cuz death ain't what we fear. If I'm a fool for dreaming, then what is left for me. If I'm a fool for dreaming, then what is left for me? What if this was the end? Tell me, what would you change? If I

had all the answers, then would I still be the same? What if we could heal our hearts with all the words unsung? What if nobody felt lonely and had someone to hold? If I'm a fool for dreaming, then what is left for me? Then what is left for me? Now, what is left for me? >> We love it. >> What remains are the walls and stories that I can't explain. >> Howie, what did you think? >> The fact that you're singing your original song and the beauty of the words and why you're writing this song,

I'm so glad that I'm sitting 30 ft of watching your life and your future change forever. >> Yeah, it seems like you are wiser than just being 16 years old, you know? But it gets screechy when it goes when it goes up there and I know about screechy with my voice. No, it's like yummier when it's a little lower down here, I guess. But it was beautiful. >> I love this song. I love you. I think you have so much to give to the music world. Keep doing what you're doing. >> That was beautiful. I

really loved that first part of the song. With that lyric, your voice, everything about this audition was you. And I just thought it was so interesting. This to me was a brilliant audition. >> Thank you so much, Simon. All right, let's vote. I think that you have a very special and very unique voice, but the level of talent this year is just mind-blowing. But I want to see what else you have up your sleeve. I say yes, I want to see you again. >> I'm giving you a yes. >> Thank you so much, guys. >>

Four yeses. >> Thank you so much, guys. >> Hi, young lady. What is your name? >> Grace. >> Grace, you're a beautiful young lady, you know that? >> Thank you. >> How old are you? >> Uh 12. >> Are you excited to be here? >> It's crazy. >> What are you going to sing? >> I'm singing an original. >> Really? >> Yes. >> What's it about? >> It's about me. >> And are there people at school behind you supporting you? >> Most of my friends don't really know I sing. >> So they don't know you're

here? >> No. >> You believe that you can win? >> Well, I mean miracles can happen, so possibly. >> Stage is yours. Good luck. >> I don't know my name. I don't play by the rules of the game. Sorry to say. I'm just trying. Just trying. So, I heard you all my sisters when you get along quite nicely. You ask me why I cut my hair and change myself completely. I'm lost. Trying to get found in an ocean of people. Please don't ask me anything. But I don't know my name. I don't play by the

rules of the game. Sorry to say. I'm just trying. Just trying. I now know my name. I don't play by the rules of the game. Sorry to say. I'm not trying. But I'm trying to find my way. >> I didn't expect that at all. No way. >> You know, this is a show about surprises and you used the word miracle and I think you are a living beautiful walking miracle. Your original with people not knowing your name is so right and so wrong because I think the world is going to know your name. I think

right now because you are going to know your >> Grace, you know what I predict for you? I think you are the next Taylor Swift. >> Wow. >> How are we golden buzzered? How does it feel? >> I feel like this I'm kind of just day dreaming that I'm getting ready to wake up. >> HELLO. OH, THAT'S A LOT OF PEOPLE. >> I'm very excited to see you ladies. I actually met these girls backstage. They have such a lovely energy. >> Yeah, so tell us a little bit about yourselves. >> Hello, I'm Annaleigh and I'm

22. >> I'm Kaylyn and I'm 23. >> I'm Natalie and I'm 20. >> I'm Alana and I'm 18. >> And we are >> The Boykins. >> The Boykins. >> Boykin is our last name. We put Z because we're all born in Generation Z. >> So you know all sisters, no? >> Yes, WE ARE SISTERS. >> THEY HAVE THE SAME LAST NAME. >> YES, we are sisters. Yes. >> And where are you from? >> Dalton, Georgia. >> Oh. So what makes you different from anything else that we've seen before? >> Hmm. Well, we are a country

infused band with Western R&B and pop. >> Love it. >> get that every day, do you? >> No, you don't. You don't. >> Plus we dance. >> We dance a little bit. >> I am so looking forward to this. I really am. Take it away, ladies. >> Oh, wow. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Here they go. Come on. Be good. Be good. Be good. >> All right. >> Come on. >> Here we go. >> I am in love with a cowboy. I like the way he leans on the fence and sings a song

for me. I've tumbled, waited for him, but we didn't even meet yet. Got me tangled in his rope. It's just something about that hat, too. Got me hooked on that guitar on that beat. Baby, someday, baby, I'll be your baby, truly yours. I >> Thank you. >> Cali, what did you think? >> Is that an original song? >> Yes. >> Wow. I love the blending of country music and rhythm and harmony. >> And I think that we're watching a blast off of a brand new career, a brand new group. >> Sofia, me and you got

on our feet. I mean, that was that was spectacular. The outfits, the songs, the voices, the energy. I mean, it looks like you have worked hard for this. And I think people in America are going to love you. Simon? >> You know, when I watch some of these shows back, you know what the most annoying thing is when you hear people over and over again saying, "You're going to be a star. You're going to be a star." Well, let me tell you something. You're going to be stars. You really are. This is almost a perfect

audition, seriously. >> Thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> The way that your synergy is, your harmonies, you are beyond. >> Honestly, you've just literally blown this out of the water for me. >> Thank you. Thank you so much. >> What was Let me ask Let me ask you Let me ask you something. What is I can't hear I can't hear. BROOKING FAMILY. THIS AUDIENCE ASKED FOR A GOLDEN BUZZER. AND I'M GOING TO GIVE you one right now. >> Hey guys, how are you? Cool. I'm Sofie Dossi, I'm 15 years old. I'm from Danville,

California, and I'm a singer and songwriter. >> You excited? >> Yeah. >> Here we are. >> I've always loved singing. I used to like pretend I was on stage and sing songs in front of a mirror. But growing up, I was a little shy and quiet. So, I felt very insecure when trying to make friends. Hi everyone. So, I started posting YouTube videos. I really wanted to relate to people and express my feelings. And then I started posting my own original songs. But back then, I think I probably had like eight views. Tonight I'm singing

a song I wrote about my own experiences at school. I think a lot of people have gone through some form of bullying. I really want to make it clear that everyone experiences it. It's not just you. Like you're not alone. I am definitely nervous. The judges, they're not in school, so maybe they won't understand. >> Okay, here we go. Sofie, you're going to go right to the X. >> When I write my songs, I'm just in my room by myself. So, to perform this in front of millions of people is just so nerve-wracking. My biggest

dream is to tour around the world and sing my own songs. And with being on America's Got Talent right now, that's just that much closer. Thank you so much for being with me on this journey. That sounds so lame. But, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Oh my gosh, those dimples. >> Hello. How are you? >> Really excited, nervous. This is crazy. >> But, good excitement. >> Yes. >> Okay. So, tell us who you are, please. >> My name is Sofie Pecora, and I'm 15 years old. >> Welcome, Sofie. Tell me what you were thinking

when you woke up this morning. What was the first thought that went through your head? >> OMG. >> OMG. Okay, so I'm guessing you're going to sing. >> Yes, I'm going to sing an original song. >> Oh, wow. >> Called Seventh Grade, and it's about school. >> And this is you. >> Yes. >> Aw. Sofie, do your friends know you're doing this? >> No. >> Oh. >> Okay. Well, it's just you and us right now, okay? >> Yes. >> Okay. All right, well, good luck. >> Thank you. >> There you go. >> I was torn

down in the seventh grade. All the things people used to say. It stuck in my mind, now it'll come for me. I hate words sometimes. They're so powerful, but not mine. When I try to talk, I say I'm fine. No one ever really knows I'm lying. Sitting in the classroom's worse than crying. Try to hide it. My face is burning up. Teacher says no test today. I act excited. That's what everyone else is doing. I got to get through it. Hold my pencil in my hand so tight I think I'll get some bruises. I'm that

clueless. I'm that clueless. They always say not to talk down on myself, but that's what everyone else is doing. How do these people that don't know me hurt me so bad? I might just be too sensitive. Why am I always so sad? But all day I had my sadness way deep down inside my heart. And if I show it to anybody, they would rip it all apart. No, we're not paranoid, just prone to be aware. If they act all nice at first, then even save you a chair, what do they want? This is a trick.

This is a trap. I can't go on. Hide in the bathroom till they're gone. No way someone would actually want me. I was torn down in the seventh grade. All the things people used to say, it stuck in my mind. Now it'll come for me. My heart used to beat until the seventh grade. It's getting hard to even say anything. It stuck in my mind. Now it'll come for me. And now I know to feel well, it's okay. I've heard the words. Won't take them to my grave. I was torn down in the seventh grade.

Oh. hey. >> Hey. >> Gabrielle, what did you think? >> Man, we ask for artists to come up here and bare their souls and wow us, and honey, you did. You are so young, but you spoke to me and I'm 46. You have a special gift. You held us all captive. Thank you. >> Howie? Wow. First of all, you're really unique and you dance to your own drummer, but yet that drummer is really relatable. I get it and everybody in the room knows what it's like to be torn down and it it was real and

wonderful and I thank you so much for being here. >> Thank you. >> Julianne? >> To me, what you just performed for us was truth and it was something that was from the core of who you were and that's what resonated with all of us. >> Thank you. >> I thought it was brilliant. Well done. >> So, obviously, it was a very, very emotional song. You were telling something from the past and I could feel how much this means to you and I think you have this delivery which is really cool. I like you a

lot. >> Thank you. >> Wow. But, we're going to vote. Howie? >> Yes. >> Oh. Gabrielle? >> Yes. >> Julianne? >> Yes. >> Sophie Pecora, you have four yeses. >> Thank you. >> How are you? >> I'm doing pretty good. How are you? >> Yeah, great. Thank you. Uh, what's your name, please? >> My name is Lily Meola. I'm a singer-songwriter. >> Okay. And how old are you? >> I'm 27. >> And what makes you different from all the thousands of other people trying to get, you know, noticed at the moment? >> The song I'm

going to do today is an original song that I wrote, and it's called Daydream. And it's kind of evolved over the past couple years, the meaning of it for me. >> Which is? >> I wrote it at a time in my life when things were really beautiful. And I was essentially living my daydream. I had a major label record deal. I had a publishing deal. I had butterflies I was hatching. It was just It was magical. It was just so beautiful, and I wanted other people to be able to feel that. And so, that's where

it originated. And then my life flipped upside down, and my mom was diagnosed with cancer, and I became her full-time caretaker. I lost my record deal during that. But, I think maybe it was a bit of a blessing cuz it gave me some extra time to really be there for her. >> Oh, is she okay? >> No, she passed away. >> I'm sorry, Lily. >> It's okay. I really told myself I wasn't going to cry. Um >> Um she was my biggest cheerleader, and >> Lily, uh look, I have to ask you this. Um are

you okay to do this audition? >> I don't know how I'm going to be able to make it through a song without crying. But, you know, uh singing was something my mom and I really connected with, and it's how I fell in love with music in the first place, her playing music in the car. So, I'm just trying to make her proud, and continue to live my daydream. >> GOOD FOR YOU. >> OKAY, WELL, BEST OF LUCK. WE'RE ROOTING FOR YOU, LILLY. >> When we were kids in the backyard, playing astronauts and rock stars, no

one told us to stop it, called us unrealistic. And suddenly you're 18, go to college for your plan B, what you want is too risky, live for weekends and whiskey. We all got these big ideas, one day they're replaced with fears. How did we get here? Darling, don't quit your daydream. It's your life that you're making. It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare the hell out of you. If If you nervous, it's probably worth it. it. Why save it for sleep when you could be living your day dream? So scared of failure that we

fail to try. Turning around before the finish line. Got to fall for a minute before you can fly. So day dream. So day dream. It's your life that you're making. It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare the hell out of you. If it makes you nervous, it's probably worth it. Why save it for sleep when you could be living your day dream? Why save it for sleep when you should be living your day dream? >> First of all, you have a beautiful voice. And I could feel the emotion. And you know, you told us

a story before you sang the song about this time in your life when things were perfect and you hatched butterflies, you know? And at this moment right now, you are that butterfly on the way. >> I think your mother is watching you tonight. And the way you were like feeling what you were doing, that what it was so special about your performance. And I really enjoyed that song. >> But you didn't put anything out when you had a deal. >> No. >> You didn't. Okay, so you never really tested the waters, have you? >> Mhm.

>> Okay. >> I haven't Um yeah, this is my first time putting music out and I just went for it. >> There is something special about you. You know, everything you've been through you told us about, you know, and I'm sure those memories came flooding back to you during that that audition and you think it I'm still going to get through the song. And I know you've gone through a very difficult period. I think the fact that you've come back after what you gone through it says a lot about you, Lennon. So good for you.

>> I don't know what to say. I'm like speechless. You know, like sometimes you have someone on the stage and you hear their voice and just everything about you you just light up. I see a light around you and I don't know I like immediately I fell in love with you. And for this season, season 17, I was like there's always a lot of singers on the stage and I was like I want to give someone else a shot. But I can't help it cuz I really really like you. So I'm going to do this.

I'm going TO PUSH IT. I THINK YOU'RE REALLY REALLY SPECIAL. >> REALLY? 40 feel? >> I ain't honestly I'm just wondering what my mom has to She'd be so mad at me if I wasn't pursuing what >> All right. All right. Audience, love this. before this >> Wow. Wow. Wow. This means a lot to you, doesn't it? >> It means a lot to us, yeah. >> Good for you. Howie. So listen, the audience loves you. Um you have a great voices, great harmony, but personally, um This was a great song in a pub. If I

was in a bar and you guys are playing, I would have the best night ever. What? They agree. Heidi. >> I like the song. >> Thank you, Heidi. >> The harmonizing sounded really good to me. I thought it was a nice song. >> NICE. >> YEAH. >> Are we looking for great? >> I think it's great. >> My favorite part was the beginning when you guys started singing together. I love you. I think people love you. >> Yeah. >> I am going to agree with Heidi and Sophia. You can't fake how you feel. And I

really felt that. I thought that your vocals are great, the harmonies were great. I love the song, and this is absolutely the right thing you've done to come on here because I think people are going to really like you. Okay, we're going to vote. Heidi. >> Well, I'm going to give you a first yes. How about that? >> Second yes. >> Didn't blow me over, so it's a no. >> Let me honest. >> I don't think you booed loud enough. >> Boo! >> This is on behalf of us, the audience. This is your third yes,

that gets you through. >> Are you guys starting >> Hi. What's happening? What's your name? >> My name is Steve Ray Ladson. >> Where you from? >> Hopkins, South Carolina. >> South Carolina? Do you make a living making music? >> Yes, I do. >> How long have you been doing it? >> All my life, but professionally like 15 years. >> And what's the dream? >> Uh the dream is to do my own thing. I've been touring with a lot of professional bands and stuff, but I'm here today to bring my own genre to the world,

which is black grass, Brother Connor. >> Oh, I love that. So, you Did you create this lane? >> Yes, I did. >> So, now I can't wait. I just want to hear you play and I want to know what this sounds like. >> Let's go. >> Let's go. >> All right. >> Here we go. >> Are you ready? Yeah. When I pull up on the scene, they hit different cuz ain't nobody whipping how we whipping. We can leave the house, bring the dog and my guitar. Fill up on some diesel, yeah, we about to take

it far. I got my pole and my tackle box for the lake. We going to fish and you going to be the bait. Roll with us on the road while we headed to the show. See, I got what you need, baby, that's for sure. Now you know I'm going to get you. You can take a ride and we can make a vibe. It's going to all go down tonight on the back of my truck. On the back of my truck. Oh, yeah. On the back of my truck. On the back of my truck. Just tell

me how you like it. Baby, let me know. We can roll fast or we can ride slow. You say you follow me. You heard it all before. See, I'm the realest thing. I got to let you know right now. That you can take a ride and we can make a vibe. It's going to all go down tonight on the back of my truck. On the back of my truck. Hey. On the back of my truck. On the back of my truck. On the back of my truck. We've all been hurt a time or two. >>

Sofia >> I mean, my favorite music act of the whole season, for sure. You guys were amazing. I loved it. >> Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Well, >> Um, I just have to give you the tea about Sofia. She really loved the part in the back of my truck. She was very happy with you guys. >> song, not only that part. >> Do you want to ride? >> But, I have to say I like seeing things that I haven't seen before. And this I haven't seen before. So slick, with swagger, and lyrics like I'm

going to in the back of my truck. I loved it. Brilliant. >> That young man is 100% a hit song right there, I guarantee you. You agree with me, Simon? >> How long have you been together as a band? >> We've been together for like maybe a year or so. >> That's all? >> Yeah. >> I asked the question because for me, it felt longer. Everything was like on point. I love the song. I love you. I love the band. Seriously. This is when I love my job. >> I agree with Howie. I think that's

a hit song. >> So, I'm going to start off the voting with your first yes. Mel. >> It's a yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. >> Okay, Sofia. >> I'm going to give you a third yes. >> And Simon, I think you know where we're going with this. This is four big yeses. Thank you. Good. >> Goodness, man. >> Brother, how are you feeling right now? >> Man, I feel good like James Brown. Ready to go get down, dog. >> Next stage. >> That guy was great. >> On the back of my truck. >> On the

back of my truck. >> Hi there. You loving this already? I see there's your eyeballs are going. Thousands of eyeballs are staring back at you. Welcome. >> Yeah, what is your name? >> Hunter Price. >> How old are you and where are you from? >> I am 25 and I am from Georgia. >> And you brought your guitar, so you'll be singing for us, I'm assuming? >> I am singing for you guys. >> And what got you into singing? >> My mom, when I was 18 years old, entered me in a karaoke contest. And I

keep doing it. It makes me happy. >> And what will you be singing for us today? >> Everything I do by Bryan Adams. >> All right. >> Why that song, Hunter? Uh growing up, my mom was a big fan and I'm going to try and make it my own. >> Okay. It's a good song. >> Well, good luck, Hunter. >> Thank you. Looking for your eyes. You will find there's nothing there to hide. Take me as I am. Take my life. I would give it all. Okay, hang on. >> Uh-oh. >> Hunter, I think what

you were doing was very generic. Forget about the karaoke competitions. I've heard that a million times. I think you have a good voice. So, what's missing here? What's the missing part? Which artist do you look up to at the moment? >> I kind of honestly wanted to be like Taylor Swift. >> But she writes her own material. >> I do write. >> Really? >> Yes. >> Have you got your own song with you? >> Yeah. >> Okay, let's hear that. Because this is a bit like I think it's a karaoke competition. >> This is called

Left Behind. Come on, take a ride with me. We'll put some gasoline in this truck. I'll fire it up. You let the windows down like there ain't nobody in this town but us. And that's good enough for me. But that's only in my dreams. I'll watch the moon run the sun out of the sky to dream about her just one more last night. And for the rest of my life, honey, I wouldn't mind having you by my side. Oh, the miles that I would drive to be right in front of what I left behind. Oh,

the miles that I would drive to be right in front of what I left behind. >> Hunter. >> Um, this was this is like two different auditions to me. >> Yeah, I think you might have just saved your booty with that second song. >> you won a karaoke competition and you sang a karaoke song. And now you're singing a song. Great melody. I like the lyric. So, what's been inspiring you over the years to do to be here where you are today? >> Um, well, when I sing, that was probably 120 seconds that I made

every person in this room forget about every negative thing going on in their life. >> Okay. Yeah, I'm going to be honest with you, Hunter. I'm sitting here thinking I don't believe a word of that. I'm kind of more interested in your real story as most people are. There's something about it. I think you're a good songwriter. Um, what has been the moment that's been the low and the high point getting to where you've been today? >> Um, the low is I've been out on my own since I was 18. And I've had times in

over the years where I I haven't had enough money to eat. And it just makes moments like this that much better. Okay. >> That was a good song, by the way. You got some depth in you. >> Thank you. >> I mean, you also sounded so much better two seconds time around. I have to tell you, if we would have left it with the first one, I would have given you a no. But now I'm going to kick this voting off with your first yes. So, let's see what happens. >> so much. >> Howie Mandel.

>> You know, I'm I'm going to give you some advice. I think at this point you're still too closed, cuz America's watching. And it's not just about your song, it's about you. So, at this point, I'm saying no. You need to open up and come back. >> He just did. >> No, he didn't. >> He just sang. >> No. No. >> Listen, this this stage can be intimidating. And he sung an original song that meant something. >> What actually was a really good song. >> Yeah, it was a good song. >> So, what I'm saying

yes. I'm saying yes to you. >> Okay, so you got one no, two yeses. >> I actually have to say something. >> Yeah, I'm going to be honest with you, Howie. I I kind of agree with Howie, and I kind of don't agree with Howie. I think you're a good songwriter. Um I think you've over thought this. And actually, you're probably better than you actually know you are. So, I'm going to take a leap of faith here. I'm going to give you a third yes. I think I think what Howie was saying to and I

and I respect for what he said, is that forget the BS, just be genuine, and be real, and people will connect with you better, which is probably why at your age you haven't got a deal yet. Maybe this will give you a second chance. >> You got it, Simon. >> You got it. Thank you all so much. >> I like him. >> Second song was good. >> I like him. >> I like him. >> What's going through your mind? >> Uh I've I've I've never been happier. I've I've never been never been happier. >> Yeah.

>> In in in my entire life. I haven't. In this moment, right now. Nervous. >> Super nervous. First time on a plane. We made it. Woo. Lights, camera, action. How do you feel? >> I'm so nervous. >> Good nerves? >> Yeah. Good and bad nerves. >> What's your name? >> Journey. >> Hi, Journey. I love your name. That's a cool name. Do you know my name? What's my name? >> Howie. >> Yes. How old are you? >> Nine. >> Who's your favorite judge? >> Simon. >> Simon. >> I heard Heidi, I heard. >> No, Simon.

>> Oh. >> Am I annoying you? >> Yes. >> Do you know how many people are in the audience? >> No. >> Take a guess. >> 300. >> There's like 3,000 people. >> Are you serious? 3,000? do you want to be my sunshine away? So you go out and see the judges. Come on family, come with me. >> Hi. >> Hello. How are you? >> I'm good. >> What's your name, please? >> My name's Journey. >> Lovely to meet you, Journey. Tell us all about you. >> I'm 9 years old. I live in New Jersey,

Jersey City. >> Yeah. >> And >> Okay. And who are you here with? >> I'm here with my mom, my dad, and my sister. >> Wow. Well, I've got to tell you over the years with this show friends will spot someone on online and they'll say, "You've got to see this this person." So, a very good friend of mine is sitting over there and his name is Leroy. Said a couple of days ago, "You've got to see this video." And it was you. Anyway, I we sent the video to the production team and then we

found out that they'd already found you. >> I love singing covers. So, last month I did a cover of Oceans. Whenever my dad was either like checking the views or something, every time he refreshed the page it'd be like a whole bunch more views or comments and it was crazy. I just didn't expect that me recording videos at my house would lead to me being like here right now. When I grow up I want to be a pop singer. I hope yeah, I do. >> So, what's the song you're going to sing? >> Um, I

will be playing an original. >> OH. >> WOW. >> And what's it called? >> Paradise. >> Okay. Would you like some water or anything? >> Um, yes, please. >> Okay, come on. Let's get you some water. Here's your some water. How are you feeling? Do you like this song? >> Yeah. >> Yeah, okay. Are you feeling good? >> Yeah. >> Yeah, okay. That's good. Okay. >> Am I dreaming or not? Am I in some alternate world somebody bought? All I see is purple clouds, there's water, but you cannot drown. Feels like I'm thinking out loud

and the mirrors are broke. How can I see with all this purple smoke? And the music's soft and calm now that I'm hurt. Feels wrong. Hope that you enjoy this song. You rolled the dice. Now you're thin ice. Oh, here the bugs don't bite. Automatic lullabies, purple clouds in the sky. Welcome to my paradise. There's no war, there's no strife. I feel it in the air every night. The birds, I don't fly. People who can never die. Raindrops when you cry. Why am I here? I feel a slight emotion of fear. I'm fearless indeed. That's

pretty much all the things I've seen. There are diamonds. PARADISE. PARADISE. PARADISE. THERE ARE DIAMONDS AND I WAS IN ICE. OH, here the bugs don't bite. Automatic lullabies. Purple clouds in the sky. Welcome to my paradise. >> Well, you've just got it, haven't you? And I love hearing people write their own material. It was a glimpse as to who you are and I really liked it. Okay, Heidi. >> I'm very impressed by you, I have to tell you. A 9-year-old, your parents must be super proud of you. I'm proud of you. I hope you're proud

of yourself. Very well done. You have a beautiful voice. >> Sophia. >> I think this season we have so many cool kids. >> You're right. >> Super cool kids, you're one of them. I love your music. I love you. You're a superstar already. I loved it. >> Howie. For somebody that age, your age, to be standing there so confident. You have the voice, you have the talent. You know, a long time ago I was 9 years old for almost a year and I I think you're amazing. >> You are somebody who has just got a

god-given talent. And it's rare. It really is. Great things are going to happen to you. I can feel it. >> Thanks, LeRoy. >> Okay. We're going to vote. Howie? >> Yes. >> Heidi? >> Second yes for me. >> Sofia? >> Yes. >> What do you think I'm going to say? >> Yes. >> You're right. Four yeses. Hello. >> Hi. How are you? >> And what's your name? >> Uh Mandy Harvey. >> And who's this? >> My interpreter. >> What's your name? >> Sarah. >> Nice to meet you, Sarah. >> Nice to meet you, Sarah. >>

Hi, Sarah. >> Doing well, thank you. >> Hello. >> Okay, Mandy. Sarah, I think I've worked this out. So, you're deaf? >> Yes. I I lost all my hearing when I was 18 years old. >> Wow. And how old are you now? >> Uh 29. So, it's 10 years. Wow. >> And Mandy, how did you lose your hearing if you don't mind me asking? >> I have a connective tissue disorder. So, basically, I got sick and my nerves deteriorated. >> So, you were singing before you lost your hearing? >> Yeah, I've been singing since I

was four. So, I I left music after I lost my hearing and then uh figured out how to get back into singing with muscle memory using visual tuners and trusting my pitch. >> So, your shoes are off because you're feeling the vibration. Is that how you're following the music? >> Yeah, I'm feeling the tempo, the the beat uh through the floor. >> And Mandy, what are you going to sing? >> I'm going to uh sing a song that I wrote called Try. >> Okay, can you tell me what it's about? >> After I lost my

hearing, I gave up. But, I want to do more with my life than just give up. So, >> Good for you. >> Good for you. Okay, well look, this is your moment and good luck. >> Uh okay. I don't feel the way I used to. The sky is gray much more than it is blue. But, I know one day I'll get through. And I'll take my place again if I would try. If I would Oh, there is no one for me to blame. Cuz I know the only thing in my way is me. I don't

live the way I want to. That whole picture never came into view. But I'm tired of getting used to the day. So I will try. So I will If I would try. If I would try. >> Mandy, I don't think you're going to need a translator for this. Hey. This is incredible. Incredible. I mean, I've done this a long time. That was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen and heard. Come here. Here. That was amazing. Amazing. Congratulations, guys. >> Honestly, I never think I'm going to be surprised or amazed by people and

then you turn up and with and with just the fact that you are you, but it was your voice, your tone, the song was beautiful. >> Congratulations, you are straight through to the live shows. >> Mandy, you know what? We found each other. >> Yes. >> Hello. >> Hi. Wow. >> Hi. And what's your name, please? >> We are We Three. >> Okay. >> And uh we're a sibling band >> from McMinnville, Oregon. >> What's your name? >> My name is Joshua. >> How old are you, Joshua? >> 27. >> And you are? >> My

name is Bethany and I'm 24. >> And I'm Manny and I'm 21. >> Nice to meet you. >> Nice to meet you. >> And who are you here with today? >> A lot of our family. >> A lot of our family. They're all there. >> We see them. >> And our dad. >> Okay. Now tell me the story about you guys. >> Well, our dad had a family band with his siblings and we kind of decided to do the same thing. >> I like that. What's the song and what's it about? >> It's about our

mother who passed away from cancer about 2 years ago. And it's a song written from her perspective, kind of talking to us in like her last month. >> Wow. Well, listen, best of luck, guys. >> Thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> Honey, I thought you should know that I'm in a hurry. And I've got to move up north, but it's just temporary. When I look at you, I see your beauty. And now my baby boy is going to lose No, honey, I don't want to go. Please know that I have to. Look how

the chemistry's gone. I think it's time I go home. But everything's not too far away. I know someday you'll visit. And I didn't think it'd go this way. Can I please have one more minute? It's dad who rattles my cage. I can hear the voices fading. Each breath getting harder. I can hear the tears coming from my daughter. But I know my baby's safe and will be fine. Cuz they can't die at any time. Cuz everything's not too far away. I know someday you'll visit. I gave you Now you got to watch it leave my

eyes. Honey, I thought you should know that I won't be in love with I've got to move up north, but it's just temporary. >> Hi. Welcome to America's Got Talent. >> Hello. >> What's your name and how old are you? >> My name is Chase Goring and I'm 21 years old. >> And where are you from, Chase? >> I am from Nolensville, Tennessee. >> That's a great name for a town. >> That is. >> It's pretty spiffy. >> How many people live there? >> Probably like a couple thousand. It's not too big. >> And what

do you do with your life and your career right now? >> Well, I'm a songwriter, so I'm always writing songs. >> What's the song you're going to sing and what's it about? >> I'm going to be singing an original song and it's called Hurt. It's basically about a girl who is in a bad relationship and I'm kind of like, "Hey, you're not in a good position right now and I could really help you out if you give me a chance." >> Okay. Well, good luck. >> Thank you. Hey, baby, you don't have to live this

way. You don't have a debt to pay. So, put your foot down and pick your heart up off the ground. That's not where you belong and I can prove that without this song, but for now, just play along. I know you've been hurt by the way that he talks to you. Hurt by the way that he fights with you. No, no, hurt by the way that he loves you. I know you've been hurt by the way that he talks to you. Hurt by the way that he fights with you. No, no, hurt by the way

that he loves you. Yeah, yeah. Now, I know a lot of girls in this life will end up with the wrong guy tonight, but I really want to prove a point to this young world right here. Let's fight. He got his fists ready. I got my pen ready. Going to write something so heavy going to bust up his brand new Chevy. Man, man, poor excuse of a man. Taking these girls with sweet talk and then beating them like trash talk. Girls, please listen to me, please. I know you. I know you. I know you. I

know you've been hurt by the way that he talks to you. Hurt by the way that he fights with you. Yeah, I know you've been hurt by the way that he talks to you. Hurt by the way that he fights with you. No, no, hurt by the way that he loves you. By the way that he loves you. That was cool. Thank you. Speechless. Howie. >> You know, Chase, we look for these moments that kind of excite us and surprise us. And when you started rapping, I went, "Oh my god, this is kind of a

very unique sound that I will never forget. >> Thank you so much, Howie. Thank you. >> I think you're super talented. I love your confidence. I love your song, and you're also very cute on top of it. Simon. >> Chase, it was bloody fantastic. >> Simon. >> You did something I genuinely wasn't expecting in the middle, and it felt real, and you were sincere. You're a great writer. Thank you for coming on our show. This is amazing. >> Thank you. >> You're a very smart songwriter, and I say that because you've taken a topic which

isn't really spoken about that often. And on top of that, the way that you did it was just spot-on. >> Thank you. >> That song's going to mean so much to so many people. Let's vote. Howie. >> Yes. >> Thank you so much. Heidi. >> You get a yes from me. Simon. >> I think you know what this is going to be, Chase. It's three yeses. >> And four yeses from me. >> Thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> I'm so proud of you. >> Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. >> Hi. >> Hello.

>> How are you? I'm awesome. I'm so happy to be here. >> Well, we're happy you are. What's your name? >> My name's Jane. When I sing, I go by Nightbird. >> Aw. >> That's nice. >> Nightbird? >> That's right. >> Did you sing Do you sing for a living? >> Um not not recently. >> Where are you from? >> I'm from Zanesville, Ohio. >> Okay. How old are you? >> I'm 30. >> 30 years old and the dream is to be a singer. What are you going to be singing for us tonight? >> I'm

singing an original song called It's Okay. >> It's okay. >> Yeah. >> It is. It's okay. >> Okay, it's okay. >> What is It's Okay about? >> Uh It's Okay is the story of the last year of my life. >> All right. And who you here with? >> I'm here by myself. >> It's okay. And what do you do for a living? >> Um I have not been working for quite a few years. I've been dealing with cancer. >> Oh, sorry. >> No, it's okay. >> Okay. >> Yeah, I'm okay. >> All right. >> Can

I Can I ask you a question? How are you now? >> Uh last time I checked, I had some cancer in my lungs, in my spine, and my liver. >> Wow. So, you're not okay. >> Uh well, not in every way, no. >> You got a beautiful smile and a beautiful glow and nobody would know. >> Thank you. It's important that everyone knows I'm so much more than the bad things that happened to me. >> All right. Sing for us. >> Good luck. Night bird. >> I moved to California in the summertime. I changed my

name thinking that it would change my mind. I thought that all my problems, they would stay behind. I was a stick of dynamite and it just was a matter of time, yeah. Oh, damn. Oh, my. Now I can't hide. Said I knew myself, but I guess I lied. It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. If you're lost, we're all a little lost and it's all right. It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. If you're lost, we're all a little lost and it's all right. It's all right. It's all right. It's all right. I

wrote a hundred pages, but I burned them all. Yeah, I burned them all. I blow through yellow lights and don't look back at all. I don't look back at all. Oh, damn. Oh, my. Now I can't hide. Said I knew what I wanted, but I guess I lied. It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. If you're lost, we're all a little lost and it's all right. It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. If you're lost, we're all a little lost and it's all right. Oh. It's all right to be lost sometimes. >> Wow.

>> You know, it's funny because singers come on and and I and I think about authenticity. You know, when you feel it, when it moves you, that felt like the most authentic thing I have heard this season. >> It was powerful. It was heartfelt. And I think you're amazing. >> You gave me chills. I mean, your voice is so beautiful to listen to. It was beautiful all the way around. >> Your voice is stunning. >> Mhm. It is. >> Absolutely stunning. And I I totally agree with what Howie said, you know, about authenticity. There was

something about that song after the way you just almost casually told us what you're going through and uh you know, >> You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy. >> Um There are, however, there have been some great singers this year. Um and I'm not going to give you a yes. I'm going to give you something else. >> I have a 2% chance of survival, but 2% is not 0%. 2% is something, and I wish people knew how amazing it is. >> You blew us all away. You are the

voice we all need to hear this year. >> That was way more than okay. That was beautiful. That was beautiful. >> God, that really got to me. >> It pushes all the heartstring buttons, right? >> And yet she's still so strong.