Season 19 of America’s Got Talent introduced the world to some truly unforgettable performers.
Among them was Journeyy, a 9-year-old singer with a remarkably soulful voice.
He walked out onto the stage prepared to play the piano and sing an original tune.
Surprisingly, Simon Cowell paused the moment to reveal a fascinating secret to the audience.
The notoriously tough judge explained he already knew about the shy Jersey City child.
Simon shared that his good friend, LeRoy Clark, had previously shown him a viral online video.
In the clip, Journeyy was singing a breathtaking cover of “Oceans” by Hillsong United.
It turns out the AGT production team had also discovered the young prodigy around the same time.
Even with his prior internet fame, Journeyy openly admitted to suffering from stage fright.
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Stepping up to the piano, he received a much-needed, comforting high-five from Simon.
His nerves instantly melted away as he began to play his deeply emotional original song, “Paradise.”
The flawless delivery completely floored the live crowd and the entire panel of judges.
Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum were visibly moved by the sheer intensity of the performance.
Bringing the magical audition to a close, Simon confidently declared Journeyy’s talent to be God-given.
