Before making her on-stage debut, singer-songwriter Grace WanderWaal shared a glimpse of her 2016 America’s Got Talent audition.

When Grace was twelve years old, she announced, “I’m performing my own song tonight because I believe it reflects who I am.” Grace was born in Kansas but resided in New York at the time. Hopefully. I hope it does.

Indeed, to summarize the lengthy story,

Grace’s amazing performance earned her the label “the next Taylor Swift.” It also led her down a lucrative, glitter-covered road. She won the $1 million prize on AGT in Season 11.

Grace VanderWaal’s Initial AGT Test

When Judge Simon Cowell questioned Grace about her optimism that she may win, she said, “Miracles can happen, so possibly.”

“It’s about me,” she said in response to Simon’s query about the song she’d be performing. She went on to explain that most of her school friends “don’t really know I sing.”

Her friends and AGT viewers were the first to recognize her distinctive voice and passionate commitment to songwriting.

Grace captivated listeners with “I Don’t Know My Name,” an honest and poignant song about coming to grips with one’s identity, from the very beginning.

“I don’t know my name. Grace sang, “I don’t adhere to the game’s rules.” “You say I’m just trying; that’s right.”

What verdicts did the judges issue?

As the standing audience fell silent and chairs filled up, Grace waited to hear what the four judges thought of her audition.

Howie Mandel was not bashful about expressing his opinions.

He announced, “This is a show about surprises.” “You referred to yourself as a miracle, and in my opinion, you are a gorgeous, walking miracle.”

Howie went on, referencing something in the song’s lyrics that said, “You’re original.” ” I feel that everyone will know your name; thus, it is both right and wrong for them not to know it. They’ll probably recognize your name by now.

After that, he activated the Golden Buzzer, launching Grace into live performances. Grace burst into tears of excitement, and Howie raced to hug her. “You are incredible,” he told her.

Simon stated that Grace’s ability to pull inspiration for songs from her own experiences reminded him of a pop star. He continued, “Grace, you know what I predict for you.” “You could be the next Taylor Swift,” I told you.

What a wonderful girl. “What a wonderful personality,” Simon cried to the other judges.

Amazing, said Heidi Klum. “That truly is amazing.”

“She is unique,” Mel B said.

“Do you believe that you are now a star?” Simon was questioned by Howie.

Simon stated, “I think we’ve got a star,” and was “annoyed” when he was left out of the Golden Buzzer publicity.

Grace began her acting career in Stargirl after being well-known for her appearance on America’s Got Talent, and she has since released CDs. She portrays a pop star in Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis.