You May Have Overlooked This Young Sensation: He’s only 11 years old, but D’Corey Johnson stunned the “America’s Got Talent” audience with his breathtaking performance of “Open Arms”! Simon Cowell was so impressed with his exceptional vocals that he requested an encore! The performance swiftly captivated the internet, garnering millions of views across various platforms and an abundance of praise from fans worldwide. If you are intrigued by this rising star, here are five fascinating facts about D’Corey Johnson that you must know! Watch the full video below!

D’Corey “D.J.” Johnson made an impression on America’s Got Talent season 18 premiere, and now he’s back for the qualifiers. His spectacular audition performance went viral, earning over 3 million views on YouTube.

So, who is D. Corey Johnson? He’s only 11 years old, yet his voice is memorable. HollywoodLife has compiled a comprehensive profile on D’Corey. D’Corey Johnson appeared in the ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 18 premiere.

D’Corey performed twice during his AGT audition. D’Corey began with a rendition of Journey’s “Open Arms.” Simon Cowell then requested D’Corey sing the song a cappella. The 11-year-old performed flawlessly, earning a standing ovation from Simon! D’Corey informed the judges that his aim is to be on Broadway and in films. He’s well on his way after making a big impression on AGT.

D’Corey is from Kentucky. D’Corey resides in Louisville, Kentucky. He is still in elementary school at James H. Bates Elementary School. When he was in third grade, his performance of the national anthem during morning announcements went viral on social media.

D’Corey penned a song about Breonna Taylor. D’Corey wrote the tribute song “Breonna Taylor” in memory of the late Louisville native. In 2022, Corey released the song. Breonna was fatally shot by cops in 2020 during a bungled police raid. She was just 26 years old.

D’Corey has performed around the country. Following his iconic morning announcements moment, D’Corey has maintained a busy schedule. In 2022, D’Corey performed the national anthem at a Tennessee Titans game and participated in Dionne Warwick’s “HITS The Musical” tour.

D’Corey has performed as a featured vocalist in films. D’Corey began singing when he was around three years old. D’Corey has a few cinematic credits to his name after only 11 years. He is a featured performer in Sing 2 and The Loud House Movie!