A 12-year-old singer with a voice beyond her years received a Golden Buzzer on Tuesday on America’s Got Talent.
Singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal, 12, advanced straight to the live rounds after judge Howie Mandel pressed his buzzer.
Grace played ukulele while performing her original song as her parents and older sister watched from the side of the stage.
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Golden buzzer: Grace VanderWaal, 12, received a coveted Golden Buzzer on Tuesday’s episode of America’s Got Talent
‘I think you are a living, beautiful, walking miracle,’ Howie, 60, told the New York resident who writes her own material.
‘I think the world is going to know your name,’ he added, after giving her the coveted sign of approval.
‘Grace, you know what I predict for you? I think you are the next Taylor Swift,’ said Simon Cowell.
Huge compliment: Simon Cowell predicted that Grace would be the next Taylor Swift
Sweet girl: Grace smiled when Howie Mandel complimented her before her performance
Original song: The New York City girl played ukulele and sang to her own original song
Haircut ready: Grace and Taylor, shown performing in February in Los Angeles, already have the same hairdo
‘Big wow,’ agreed Heidi Klum.
Grace erupted in joy after Howie hit his Golden Buzzer as she was surrounded by her parents and older sister as confetti fell to the floor.
Howie rushed from his seat to give the girl a hug.
She’s charming: The judges were enamored with the girl’s sweet personality
Getting emotional: Grace reacted as confetti fell after she received a Golden Buzzer from Howie
Big hug: Howie hugged Grace as her proud family and host Nick Cannon looked on
Same age, big stage: Grace, 12, is shown performing alongside Taylor at age 12 who sang the National Anthem before an NBA game in Philadelphia in April 2002
‘What a great girl, what a great personality,’ Simon said after Grace advanced.