I’ve always loved America’s Got Talent but I have to admit, I love it even more now that Simon Cowell is one of the judges. I know, I know… a lot of people think Simon is reality TV’s ultimate villain because he’s isn’t afraid to be horribly blunt while crushing dreams. But since becoming a father in 2014, Mr. Cowell has decided taken a softer approach, empathizing with the on-stage talent a bit more. Still, Simon Cowell is Simon Cowell, so he still gives off that grumpy vibe, he still speaks honestly, and he still has an incredible knack for spotting talent. So imagine yourself as a 12-year-old girl walking on stage for the first time, competing on one of the world’s most popular TV shows, and having Simon Cowell ask you “you believe that you can win!?” How do you respond?
Grace VanderWaal is that 12-year-old girl, and when confronted with that question she responded with “miracles can happen.” And then she proceeded to stun everyone with a miracle of a performance. What makes Grace’s performance all the more impressive is that she played a ukelele and the song she sang was an original called “I Don’t Know My Name.” Her incredible performance not only earned her a standing ovation, she also received a golden buzzer from one the judges, Howie Mandell. If you’re not familiar with the golden buzzer, it’s a huge honour because it allows a judge to give the act an automatic pass to the next round, regardless of what the other judges think. But let’s be honest, everyone loved Grace! What did Simon Cowell think? “I think you are the next Taylor Swift.”
Check out this young lady’s amazing performance below and don’t forget to share it with family and friends!
