Howie Mandel awards blonde buzzer to 14-year-old singer

Reed Wilson arrives with his sweet Southern manners for the first time AGT Host Terry Crews Behind the scenes. Dressed in a turtleneck sweater and suspenders, the unassuming teen defined that day by noting that she only sang for small-populated gatherings, with nothing else in store for her other than bringing her musical skills up to a critical level.

He instructed the producers, “When I was little, I used to run around the house screaming loudly.” “I was no good at all. I just started teaching myself from there.”

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As he said after the verdict on Simon Cowell, Wilson grew up just thinking about making a song in a month. He said it was “definitely” his dream to move on. AGTThe “next superstar” Day confidently freed herself from the stigma of being a middle child in the household, which made her feel a bit “forgotten”.

“I’m definitely nervous,” Wilson said backstage, “but I’m going to put everything I have into those two minutes to speak my heart out and try not to miss a note.”

Wilson was once true to his word of honor, and because of it, he passed judgment on Howie Mandel’s blonde buzzer.

What tune did Reed Wilson sing?

Wilson had the judges eating out of the palm of her hand while performing the 1963 Leslie Gore vintage song, “You Don’t Own Me.” “With lyrics similar toYou don’t own me, I’m not one of your many toys. You don’t own me, don’t say I can’t go with other boys,” The chart-topping song became an anthem for women’s rights and feminism through tough contemporary ideals that men could have ownership over their female partners.

Gore, already famous for her Crash song “It’s My Party”, recorded “You Don’t Own Me” when she was only 17, before it was released as a single and Was displayed. Leslie Gore Sings Combined-Up Hearts,

Gore subsequently called it his “signature song”. BBC.

Gore said, “Almost 40 years later, I still close my show with that song because honestly, I can’t find anything better than that.” “It’s a song that grows every time you do it.”

The hit was certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum worldwide. It has since been covered by many music greats including Kristen Chenoweth, Christina Aguilera, Joan Jett and Dusty Springfield. for the 1996 film The First Wives ClubBette Midler, Diane Keaton and Goldie Hawn also famously covered the song.

As reported, in 2014, Gore helped a handful of celebs like Lena Dunham and Natasha Lyonne lip-sync “You Don’t Own Me” for a PSA protecting women’s rights over their own bodies. Were encouraged to vote in the midterm elections. By Entertainment Weekly,

Gore died of lung cancer the following year.

Reed’s brother, Riley Wilson, competed sound

Reed isn’t the only singer in her family to grace the stage of an NBC competition show. His brother, Riley, got eliminated four times in Season 23 sound When he was just 15 years old. In the video above, you can see Reed right there on the sidelines, enthusiastically cheering on his big brother. Riley joined coach Niall Horan’s team and toured with him after the show.

He eventually made it to the top eight but could not garner enough votes to make it to the finals.

Why did Howie Mandel give away his golden buzzer?

Mandel said he was “astounded” by Wilson’s delivery, which was filled with impressive vibrato and a mix of raspy low notes and hair-raising high notes.

Cowell also said that he “didn’t expect this” from a 14-year-old boy from Alabama.

During the performance, Cowell said he closed and opened his eyes only to be met by a “sweet little kid” who confessed that he was inspired by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

“That was a surprise, and you know what? That’s the stage where dreams come true,” Mandel told Wilson. “Do you believe in dreams?”

Wilson said he had, whereupon Mandel got up from his chair and walked toward the golden buzzer.

“Okay, there’s one coming to you,” Mandel announced proudly.

Wilson was stunned when he was showered with gold confetti and cried when his mother, Cruz and Mandel met him on stage. Wilson said he was a little “starstruck” from the company, but he thanked the judges, “especially Howie”, for helping him realize his dreams.

Mandel told the teen, “Why did I do it? I did it because overall, the pitch and who you can be, it’s nothing like I was expecting.” “You’re an important talent. Aretha was in the room once.”

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