{"id":1252,"date":"2023-04-09T23:54:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T23:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adestherultimate.com.ng\/blog\/?p=1252"},"modified":"2023-04-10T00:47:05","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T00:47:05","slug":"5-memorable-agt-entertainers-that-simon-cowell-personally-loved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adestherultimate.com.ng\/blog\/2023\/04\/09\/5-memorable-agt-entertainers-that-simon-cowell-personally-loved\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Memorable AGT Entertainers that Simon Cowell Personally Loved"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simon Cowell, the judge from America\u2019s Got Talent that everyone loves to hate, is a challenging person to please. Known for his blunt, sometimes harsh critiques, Simon is never afraid to speak his mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, as he\u2019s proven time and time again, that also means supporting and praising the acts that manage to impress him. Here\u2019s a look back at five of the top AGT entertainers that the controversial judge personally loved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detroit Youth Choir<br>The Detroit Youth Choir, Terry Crew\u2019s Golden Buzzer pick from season 14, touched the judges\u2019 hearts with their incredible talent and inspiring mission: helping young people throughout the Detroit Metropolitan area develop their creative skills and talents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For their audition, the group performed an electrifying rendition of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis\u2019s \u201cCan\u2019t Hold Us,\u201d which Simon described as unexpected and worthy of the big prize. Take a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"See Why Detroit Youth Choir is Simon Cowell&#039;s FAVORITE Choir | AGT: All-Stars 2023\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7IHBAPtKVTM?start=11&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.Kodi Lee<br>With over 8 million views on YouTube alone, Kodi Lee\u2019s performance is one of the most viral moments in the show\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blind and autistic young musician delivered a raw and emotional rendition of Leon Russell\u2019s \u201cA Song for You,\u201d which left everyone, Simon included, in total awe. Simon praised his performance as extraordinary and something he will remember for the rest of his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He\u2019s one of the most loved AGT entertainers in the show\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kodi Lee: Blind Autistic Singer WOWS And Gets GOLDEN BUZZER! | America&#039;s Got Talent 2019\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DAPkOxRnh4c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>World Taekwondo Demonstration Team<br>When they stepped on stage at America\u2019s Got Talent, the judges met the Californian martial arts group excitedly and enthusiastically.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, they managed to get Simon to say WOW before they even started their act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The group then delivered a jaw-dropping performance that captivated everyone watching and got a standing ovation from all judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simon described it as one of the most extraordinary things he\u2019s seen in all the years he\u2019s been on the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Golden Buzzer: World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Shocks the Judges - America&#039;s Got Talent 2021\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j_V6PTcCQCc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Tyler Butler-Figueroa<br>Tyler Butler-Figueroa, a young violinist from North Carolina, is one of Simon\u2019s personal Golden Buzzer recipients.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The young musician, also a cancer survivor, blew the judges away with his violin performance of Kelly Clarkson\u2019s \u201cStronger,\u201d demonstrating his incredible talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He\u2019s one of the AGT entertainers that won the audience over as soon as he stepped on stage. Take a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tyler Butler-Figueroa: Simon Cowell&#039;s Golden Buzzer SLAYS In The Finals | America&#039;s Got Talent 2019\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KQZS0bbVJyo?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>Sal Valentinetti<br>Sal Valentinetti, a jazz singer from New York and Heidi Klum\u2019s Golden Buzzer pick from 11, finished the competition in the top five.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although he admitted that he was not initially impressed by Sal\u2019s talent, Simon Cowell quickly changed his mind as Sal showcased his incredible chops covering Frank Sinatra\u2019s \u201cMy Way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou can\u2019t fake it when you want to sing this music. It\u2019s either in you, or it\u2019s not. And you\u2019re an old soul, \u201d said Simon commenting on his soulful audition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check it out in the video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sal Valentinetti Mack The Knife SIMON STAR STRUCK Audition | America&#039;s Got Talent Champions 5 AGT\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eLLphJXCQ5c?start=11&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simon Cowell, the judge from America\u2019s Got Talent that everyone loves to hate, is a challenging person to please. Known for his blunt, sometimes harsh critiques, Simon is never afraid to speak his mind. But, as he\u2019s proven time and time again, that also means supporting and praising the acts that manage to impress him. 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