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AGT revisits magical Kodi Lee performance
1 Jul
Summary
- Musician Kodi Lee, who is blind and autistic, astounded judges with his 2019 audition.
- His performance of "A Song for You" earned him the Golden Buzzer.
- Kodi Lee eventually won season 14 and returned for subsequent AGT seasons.
America's Got Talent celebrated its 20-year history by reminiscing about memorable performances. Host Terry Crews and judges, including Simon Cowell and Sofia Vergara, looked back at their favorite acts from the past two decades. Among the most cherished moments was the 2019 audition of Kodi Lee, a blind and autistic singer-songwriter.
Lee's rendition of "A Song for You" left the judges in awe, with Gabrielle Union hitting the Golden Buzzer. His mother revealed Lee's exceptional ability to replicate melodies and how music serves as a vital coping mechanism for him. Simon Cowell described the performance as "magic," and Howie Mandel called it "our most memorable moment."
Lee ultimately won season 14 of America's Got Talent. He has since made special appearances in 2023 and 2024 seasons and headlined a Las Vegas show featuring top AGT stars, underscoring his lasting impact on the show.
