Amira Willighagen - USA TV - 2013 - CNN - Anderson Cooper 360

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Amira Willighagen, winner of the Golden Ticket during Holland's Got Talent 2013 Audition, discussed on CNN in Anderson Cooper's Show, AC360 - Discussion on whether this is pure talent, or this is learned through intense practice under the right circumstances.

[@alowatsakima8950]

I just hope you are following Amira's career. Her performances are always outstanding.

[@juliusdux8240]

I am Italian, I grew up with Music and I am touched that such a small, and foreigner, girl loves so much ancient music by an author, Puccini, so far from modern youth. As an Italian and as a lover of Music, I bow to this extraordinary, small interpreter of Italian Opera music. Thanks Amira, the Gods of Music are with you.

[@haraldvos2270]

i was there in the audience when they recorded the show she was great and we did not expect that she would sing like that.

[@44menke]

Why do we talk about Anderson??? Let's talk about Amira and her special gift...she is a beautiful child. A child with a awesome voice. I enjoy her...tears in my eye's when she sings. And when you look in her eye's you know she is a special girl.

[@michaelcanoboomboom8945]

I am from America. new York city. and I must say. what a Darling child. and what a voice. amira is a gifted child. and her singing is a gift to the world.

[@leejouglard8602]

Dont try to explain Amira, she is one of a kind, her voice was instilled by god to explain the heavens!! For me, and many others she is IT..... her tone and her interpretation and her style is unmatched. I never tire of her voice, just brings tears everytime.

[@badweetabix]

None of these talking heads know what they are talking about. Amira Willighagen was 9 years old when she appeared in Holland Got Talent. She had only been practicing the song she sang for less than 2 years; she did not practice 10,000 hours. While her family is musical, no one except her sings. She was also champion long distance runner for her age 2 years in a row and she told the judges on Holland Got Talent she wants either to be a singer or an Olympic athlete.

[@FilmArtPhoto]

Thank You, Daniel Coyle, for pointing out that the parents' job is not to force their kids to excel at an acivity, but to "throw the seeds" out there & see what your child responds to, what THEY are passionate about. Clearly, Amira sings from the heart & would not have studied so hard on her own if she did not love singing...

[@marlinbabs1]

Come visit Holland some day..to meet us and see what a great country The Netherlands is..Proud of Holland!!

[@oliviawutam]

I used to live close to Holland in Belgium and Germany, Holland is very cultured.

[@stevenM8282]

Being a product of American public school system, Anderson Cooper doesn't know Hollands pivotal role during WWII. Including Amiras hometown.

[@saniaelghussein7871]

I cry every time I hear her!!! She is a miracle

[@Neelix99]

Why is everybody so wound up on what one American says about Holland/The Netherlands. Most of the Americans can't even point out Holland on the map. Most of them don't even know there own history. We have Amira and let's be proud on that. She's gonna make it big regardless what anybody says.

[@robertheinrichvonseyfenste267]

their history

[@oliviawutam]

Thank you

[@erpollock]

I sang opera at 9 years old. I listened and listened to a Verdi opera, Rigoletto, and loved the major soprano aria, Caro Nome. I just loved it. But I was born with a certain type of voice. I sang before I could speak, at 9 months old, my parents told me. At 4, I listened over and over to the King and I and memorized the governess's soliloquy, as well as other songs. It's talent combined with exposure to the music you love. My mother sang and my great grandfather and great-great grandfather were cantors (leading music in synagogue) in Europe. So it's in the DNA in my family. They are acting as if it were inexplicable. It's both talent and exposure.

[@malealmost40]

Can't anywhere have talent beside US of A? The girl is pure genius! Her face just lit up when she sings! Listen to her sing is a complete privilege!

[@francinerossman4940]

Please don't judge the US of A by one prick. Most of us are decent human beings. We just weren't born with a silver spoon in our mouths. We also love Holland.

[@NoOne-pv1po]

I do not watch talent shows. Ever! But I ran across Amira's video while searching for something else. I was and still am enthralled by her voice. She has an incredible voice and perfect pitch and tone. What a wide range she has too. She is only 12 years old now, but I believe she will be the world's best opera singer by age 18. AND, she sings other musical genre songs great as well. I bought both of her cd's, and I rarely buy any music. I love her singing Nella Fantasia. She is also very modest and generous. Proof that angels live among us.

[@sandypetillo6120]

Yes indeed she is awesome what a voice. I watch her videos

[@adrianamueller1971]

Amira is a blessing to the world. That is what matters. Our world is enriched by her voice. Thank you, Amira

[@gordonburett2925]

Comment une petite de 10 ans peut elle déclencher une telle passion chez ses admirateurs. Elle est vraiment extraordinaire à tout point de vu. Belle, généreuse, un talent fou, d'une intelligence rare à cet age, vraiment une extraterrestre, elle nous envoute, on est comme paralysé quant on l’écoute chanter. St Marie protégez la du star system, gardez nous la longtemps innocente et pure.

[@Claudia-pm7wg]

Ah.. We generally don't call it Holland. We call it the Netherlands, Holland is a province in our tiny little country that seems to be a speck of dirt on a map. But more importantly Amira's voice is amazing and every time I hear her, I am moved to tears.

[@oliviawutam]

Amira is a reBorn genius, She sings what she feels perfectly without hours of practice, Her eyes tell her story. Amira is a lovely generous girl giving her earning in part for needy children

[@morrisp.5583]

Yes, Amira's charity ( 'Gelukskinders Foundation' ..... "all children have a right to play") is her life. She sings from her heart and with a heart that big almost an unfair advantage. Her "Sound of Music" tribute rivals the music industry's best. Just an incredibly humble performer and decent human being. Special young lady.

[@davidmaschmeier1043]

I think that she is a natural,for her to hear a written song,let's face it this voice is not in every person,this voice did not to have much training.She heard or hears a song it sticks in her mind because she has pitch perfect recognition of what she hears.Timing is also needed to know when a note is to be sung.This little girl had everything she needed.She is a natural,the rest is history.Just watch her fly.

[@morrisp.8891]

I think what this actually shows is how youtube can ' jump start ' an interest in something that can lead you to ' chase your dreams '. And you just never know where those dreams will take you. She initially did this as a lark. She just wanted a chance to be on TV. Just to sing one song that she loved. THAT was her dream. Little did she know what was about to transpire. Two performances later she wins Holland's Got Talent and barely 6 months after that she's singing solo in front of 15,000 people on a stage with world famous conductor Andre Rieu ! Yes she obviously had talent, she was gifted, but it really surfaced and she discovered it herself during all those hours on youtube teaching herself to sing. And now at 13 years of age she is absolutely incredible. What a voice. And all of her success has allowed her to fulfil another of her dreams (and this was again at 7 years old). She has established a charity that builds and maintains playgrounds for underprivileged children. I guess what I'm getting at is that all of this started with a little 7 year old girl sitting in front of a screen, singing along with her favourites on youtube. You just never know what'll happen if you chase your dreams.

[@oliviawutam]

Amira was only 9 at the time and had no big plans at all she just wanted to sing

[@marialuisasaldate4811]

@@oliviawutam she has just a beautiful voice, so clearly, so neat compleatly strong onlyl She is growing and practicing more and studying will help her a lot depend how fare she want to go

[@marialuisasaldate4811]

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[@marialuisasaldate4811]

Ji

[@owlabye]

I am simply another person fascinated with Amira and I just love her I wish her the very best always and her wonderful family.

[@danielzennou3984]

she can sing so beautifully as her album comes out in March, I will definitely buy that I'm really a fan of her

[@juliaw100a]

God's voice!! Beautiful voice! I love the girl's voice！！

[@JesVal]

Holland is a beautiful country PLENTY of nice and well educated people. It is not polite at all Cooper's comment.

[@daisyflowers9334]

This little girl has a natural talent. Geeze, there are many people who can practice til the cows come home, and they are not going to have what this little girl has. People can have trained voices yes, but this little girl was born with a God given talent. I love music and have listened to music all my life and have always wanted to sing, but alas I was not gifted with a natural singing voice, and probably couldn't sing that well, even if I had lessons, but it wouldn't be for lack of trying. This little girl with her larger than life talent, along with training, is going to be a world renowned Opera singer.

[@olisfer1]

And we have an honest comment. Amira is a star her Cd is Wow.

[@waynejanousek2339]

I agree completely.

[@richardaling5278]

There is no such thing as 'god', that's fiction made up by human to dictate... Sorry about that... And as a soundtechnician: The best starting point is a great voice and commitment. No fucking dude on a cloud who created over 200 billion planets and stuff would care to give one child a voice where most Africans are suffering... So please wake up.

[@TheBluetoo99]

Two things: a). It's "God" not "god" and b). That's your opinion and quite subjective. You really should respect the opinion of others who do believe.

[@strikebr]

@@richardaling5278 Sir, you should respect the other's faith. If you want that others respect anything you say.

[@carolelliott2781]

What a beautiful God Given Talent this Angelic child has. I am amazed and hope to be able to buy a cd soon so I can drift away in this voice..

[@evadd2]

No way. By god or by nature, that is a gift. You just can't practice to that level.

[@8888ronaldo8888]

She begged her mom to go on the show, parent pressure none. And she never had singing lessons. She only watched youtube and says she does not want to sing everyday and if she fails in singing she wants to attent the olympics in athletics. That's the spirit.

[@missyfitch4004]

Well as an american i can say Anderson Cooper doesn't speak for me. His comments about Holland were stupid. This girl has talent in abundance. Her singing is beautiful. But to sing like that she had to practice as well as have natural talent. This discussion is stupid, because you can love something a lot and practice it all the time but unless you have a talent for it, you won't be great.

[@symrob1306]

I'm glad to know that not all Americans are like him. Some, like you, can see someone's talents no matter where this talented person is from.

[@globtrottr]

There are ignorant people in every country and unfortunately, some have their own TV shows. What's ironic to me about Cooper's ignorant comments about Holland is that they come from the mouth of a person whose mother's last name is Vanderbilt??! Funny but sad at the same time.

[@sarahb9030]

Mi

[@vivaloriflamme]

No one takes CNN seriously. They just laid off 40 journalists-- that's how great they're doing. This girl Amira is amazing-- with a great family, too.

[@robertbrunner9619]

CNN NEEDS TO TAKE A HIKE, they are in fact the ENEMY of America. HEY CNN.>>> YOUR TRIAL IS COMING UP AND I HOPE YOU ARE PREPARED.

[@oliviawutam]

Amira is self-made, her brother was the favorite of his father, Her talent is only her own

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

Amira Willighagen has TALENT - it's time that the U.S. begins to recognize that other countries harbor talented people, as well... Practice is not everything - if You're not born with an innate musical talent, it won't matter HOW much You "practice" - You've either "got it", or not...

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

I am from the US and believe their is more talent outside the US than here. Amira is on the top of my list

[@meanmicro]

Why argue about this little girl and her talent, accept her for her beauty and angelic voice that is unsurpassed by anyone of her age, it doesn’t matter where she is from she is an angel please just listen to her sing and accept the talent that you hear ❤️

[@toyman9642]

I wonder if Cooper knows that Canadians, especially veterans, are highly regarded and loved by the Dutch, Why? Because Canadians were a major force in the liberation of that country in WWII.

[@larryengland8191]

Such a beautiful little angel.we are all blessed to have you in our lives.keep on peeping on .God bless you and your family.

[@erictaylor5462]

My father was an instructor pilot. He said most people work and work and work and eventually become good enough to fly the plane on their own, but once in a while he'd find a student who seems to know by instinct how to make the machine do what they want. On the inverse there were a few people who, after several lessons he could tell would NEVER learn to operate the plane safely. This had nothing to do with desire, twice a students he told he would no longer teach, and they should no longer try, found another instructor who let them solo and they crashed the plane (one died). Talent is something we are all born with. The trick is finding our fields of talent.

[@donalheffernan8270]

Leonardo da Vinci recognised that when he said;- "There are those who see (understand). There are those who see, when they are shown. There are those who cannot see"

[@donalheffernan8270]

So, " There are those who sing, those who sing when they are shown how, and then there are those who can not."

[@erictaylor5462]

Love it, thanks.

[@justaniceangel748]

what a beautifull voice

[@Kittinlil]

It is really sad to see so much hate passed back and forth here. I am a, mix of, Dutch,welsh,French, English among others, and my children inherited from their father, God rest his soul, Polish, Irish, and Cherokee Indian. In short we are all American muts. d proud of every bit of the blood in us. What does it matter about race?? All this hate taints the very spirit of this thread, which was meant to honour, Amira, an amazing girl with a voice like an angel

[@karlm6525]

I 2ND THAT

[@hterhoeven]

Amira is an ANGEL!

[@janlips2558]

No worries people, we are confident enough to smile about these remarks about our tiny great country. Hope that we can still become second (see the lubach video) and we remain friends. Best regards from the nederlands (also known as holland).

[@jeanlaine6572]

A wonderful people, a lovely and beautiful country. Do they know the nederland's history ? I don't think so.A large part of this country is below the level of the sea ! They worked hard for that,. Sorry for my English and greetings from France !

[@xlisetteh]

proud to be dutch

[@Yotun-of-the-WWW]

Anderson Cooper is a Vanderbildt so he should know talented people can come from the Netherlands. His ancesters came from the Netherlands and were quite talented in business. Families like his have shaped modern day America.

[@valfreyagefjunas8153]

I have to agree.. us dutchies never did well on global scale talentshows. Heck, our top artists hardly ever break through abroad.. we finally have a talented one!

[@Dutchbelg3]

Anderson Cooper never has heard of Heineken, never heard of The Voice, never heard of Big Brother, never heard of Amsterdam ? All world renown brands.. from The Netherlands.. :-)

[@MayoChipz]

Without holland new york wasn't even there

[@tuinbuddy3385]

I think when your country is very great and important, for most people there is no need of knowing a very, very little country, with a language spoken by approximately 22 miljon people or something. Laat gaan.....

[@trudyderksen7230]

A reporter of CNN does not know Holland that has enough people to have a Holland Got talent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@banjoman44]

Agree. Anderson Cooper and co. sound like they have never heard of Holland. Arrogant.

[@SuperMarmaladecat]

I take it then that no one likes Anderson Cooper,do`nt be too hard on him,the American education system is shit poor.But you must admit Americans are crash hot with guns

[@flikkeninmaastricht]

right we are a small country but we have the best singer in the world!!!

[@TheDean28]

Why do Americans think so low about other countries such as the Netherlands! Just because America is a larger doesn't mean its better. Remember next time you Americans start bashing Netherlands don't forget that the Netherlands has been one of the country that build America. After Hurricane Katrina America asked the dutch for help in making dams and other technology to prevent the water.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

These reporters do not represent all americans. We all support our own countries, but most respect other counties, as we'll. Except those that threaten us. CNN hire alot of nuts. They are big story tellers. They should be tabloid news, not true news

[@brendamann6106]

I am a US citizen. I don’t know anyone who thinks people from Europe- the Netherlands are less. We tend to admire and wish we had your advantages. Certainly your knowledge and ability to overcome the encroachment of the sea is incredible. That is only one area of accomplishment. I do think too many Americans believe if a thing doesn’t come easily you aren’t meant to do it. Daily practice of a musical instrument or other goals for many years in my area - Midwest less educated people- is rare. I am so glad to have UTube for instruction.

[@ABSDEFRD]

Typical Yanks everything not out of the USA gets belittled .Amira is 1 of a kind .she has a gift .I love here voice and here talent

[@eugenewindchy417]

Amira said she learned from watching "KZbin" not ""You Tube tutorials."

[@andrewclayton4181]

Some one like Amira can't be created. They have to come into the world with the potential to achieve great things in their chosen field. The enthusiasm, and the skills and the body. Then they set about developing those skills if the desire is strong enough. We are lucky that all the pieces came together in Amira, but she wasn't born a blank sheet of paper on which anything could be designed.

[@fortunataschembri3336]

i agree totally that amira was born a singer.god bless herMALTA

[@grandpapete417]

People need to lighten up and relax. Anderson was joking and meant no disrespect to the people of Holland. Amira is the road to enjoyment in helping you unwind.

[@hootiecat1]

I would be offended by this guy too. I'm and old woman, American by birth/accident, a book fan, not TV, but human by choice...all blood is red. Ashamed that there are borders and religions, external things that pull us apart as humans. Amira is a natural talent. Her parents exposing her to beautiful music gave her a direction. When she's grown up she will be able to tell us that something in her knew all along that singing was what she was meant to do. (I grew out of God a long time ago, so give credit to Amira for responding to the pull of her life) I do believe to some extent there is a genetic connection, but it could be so slight that it skips generations like a recessive thing. I'm an artist. As a child poor/white, one of six children. By the time I was six the only exposure I had to art was the Rockwell paintings on the Saturday Post. But I knew I could do what he did. I would stare at the magazine covers longing to know how he was able to do what he did. My older brother received a paint by numbers kit for christmas when I was almost seven (I got lifesaver candy) and I stole it, did the paintings. I got how Rockwell did the contours of a face to bring it to life by the varying colors or the way he used the brush strokes. I've never been taught, but I still paint. You won't find me or my work on the internet. I don't care if my work is shown in galleries. The few times (like 3) I've done juried shows I've alway taken awards...but I don't much care. I've sold painting and have never kept track of who bought them or what the painting looked like. All I care about is what I see and how to put down, how it makes me feel. I'll be traveling to the Baltic REIGON (not listing countries/don't believe in them) this summer to paint, so if you see and old woman who doesn't speak your language in your country out there painting...it might be me. Who knows my eyes may capture you as something beautiful, even if I don't know you.

[@2JamesGregory]

My roommate chocked on a sip o coffee when he heard what AC said about Holland. He is from Holland. I was thankful he doesn't cuss or he would have burned my ears off.

[@johndeleon909]

I love this book! I read it twice! I also admire Amira's singing! Thanks for the video.

[@charcolew]

Daniel Coyle makes so much sense. No-one is born talented, it is a skill that some acquire quickly and easily while others struggle or give up. That child taught herself to imitate what others took years of training to produce. She is obviously highly intelligent, and she is an outstanding example of human potential.

[@Ilmadur]

The worst thing of all about this cooper is, his mother has the last name ''Vanderbilt'', meaning her original family came from ''De Bilt'' right in the middle of the Netherlands. And like all others say, The Voice & Big Brother are originally Dutch programmes...

[@mohsensaberi7713]

oh my God you are so funny Anderson there is a country called Holland where people even singing and there is a show which gives people with the real talent a chance and believe me you will never pass the test!

[@strikebr]

How to hear a lot of BS? Put 5 americans to discuss what they have no clue what they are talking about... Amira wanted to be on HGT at 7 yrs old, her mother told her to wait until 9... She didn't spent 10000 hours in practice, she have what everyone calls pure Talent. thats all. A professional opera singer practice many years, with a vocal coach, until be on the level to perform. This girl did it in 2 years... just watching you tube.

[@sharavanrshekar5226]

Very true 👍

[@chrisdair]

talent is not something you can learn...you either have it or you don't. Can't believe you people don't understand this. To stress the point, you can practice for the rest of your life with as much passion as you can muster but you will NEVER reach the level that a 9 year old with talent can. Talent doesn't actually need that much practice, it just is.

[@ELopezFam]

Wrong. If you desire something and practice it with intensity, you will get better. Operatic singing style does not just happen, it does require practice to do it well. Guess what, this girl is good. But she will get exponentially better.

[@chrisdair]

Intense practice will make anyone better, you're right of course, but someone without the natural gift for a discipline will never attain the level that a talented person can. My point is that talent cannot be created.

[@ELopezFam]

chris dair Maybe intense practice creates an illusion of "talent". But yes I know, some people are REALLY good at things without much practice. Like myself. I consider myself more adapt at sports than most people. But am I?

[@ELopezFam]

Maybe your confidence gives you the edge you need.

[@gloriaramirez462]

chris dair he just want to sell his book

[@biancaalbakar5752]

btw the Got talent talent shows as the voice are created in The Netherlands and sold all over the world

[@Furbyboom109]

oh my god, anderson cooper.. seriously! who cares if she was born with talent or if she trained 10,000 hours... the girl was obviously born to sing. don't question it, just listen to her and shut up! she is incredible and i would love to fill my daughter's ipod with her music. what we have for "music" these days is garbage. she is a breath of fresh air. we, as americans, should be taking lessons from her and her family. expose and involve your children in wholesome activities like music and dance or even sports if music and dance aren't your thing. it's so sad that "art" is dying. lady gaga and katy perry are NOT "artists"... their "music" can't even be called music. and i love how she trained herself by watching youtube videos! almost every skill i've acquired over the years from soap making, jewelry making, metal work, sewing, etc. I've taught myself to do by watching youtube tutorials. and what the hell is with the comment he didn't know Holland had enough people to have a show like that! seriously? the reason why we never hear anything about Holland/Netherlands is because the Dutch mind their own business, don't cause anything terrible or worth reporting on the news in the US and we all know that the news inthe US only reports on bullshit. the last time we heard anything about the dutch was Joran Vandersloot and that's ONE person... one bad seed - compared to millions of bad seeds in the US and other countries... but they blew it up and made the whole country look bad because of one person and his family.

[@HaNguyen-ny2gs]

can't believe this, talents are via hard-work, practicing ect? well, success maybe, but talents are born! God bless ♥

[@waynejanousek2339]

I think Jackie is one of the most gracious young star and has never done anything but help anyone she can. If anyone said she has said any ill will to anyone I would say they are not truthful.

[@luigilattanzio6387]

Mamma mia che tono di voce ,leggero , armonioso. Praticamente splendido. A me prende l'emozione delle lacrime . Bravaaaaa! Ciao Gino

[@knory123]

Ahum perhaps you American don't know, but the entire The Voice of ... was made in Holland, so of course we also have Hollands Got Talent as well

[@number8487]

It is a little bit disappointing that he don't know what the Netherlands are.

[@keirgazelle2451]

You can be born with a talent..you still have to practice. You have to learn technique, range..it is not a case of just opening your mouth. But if you do not have the talent..you can not ever be that good by just practice. It takes both. Talent gives you a foot in..practice and striving can make you great. I want to hear Amira when she is 20 and 30...

[@MrJOTACAIRES]

Lovely Amira!!!

[@wimpeeters7880]

Check Amira now, she is a superstar in the world 2020

[@woutvandam8619]

AMERIKANEN, dit super getalenteerde meisje gaan jullie toch wel alsnog in jullie harten sluiten ?! Doen ! GO Amira ❤

[@davemaschmeier1202]

I think that there are people that hear music,and love it.By my experiance and just life you if you are what is known as a natural can take the reins in music without even being able to read a note play music and sing if you feel what is in a song,timing melody,and can keep from being afraid to execute what is in your heart.

[@raylotfi1318]

it is the TALENT & TALENT that makes one exceptional

[@elinedejong7123]

Does he even know that The Voice of America comes from The Netherlands?

[@1995nina1312]

oh my god? he didn't know that here in Holland don't live people? seriously? he's crazy.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

That was very nice...She will go places for a great career..

[@Bjarmarsson]

Amira Became Amira No One Else

[@danielzennou3984]

amira is the best

[@allenpogoy4006]

yeah!!!!your rite bro!!!!talent code???trash!!!!!!!!

[@liekeweerink1976]

That man is silly! The Netherlands is a country with 16 million or 18 million people!

[@leonardogallon1755]

Sencillamente rs marabillosa

[@eugenewindchy417]

Cooper: She did not say "KZbin tutorials." She said "KZbin."

[@H-H69]

Çooper, read this. Who gave the republic weapens to fight the British, who founded New York., who helped New Orleans to protect it for a new hurriucane, two of your best presidents were from Dutch origin.... ect!! Maby you should learn more about the history of your own country. When i hear you speak, i believe you got the brains of an earthworm! So, next time you show some more respect for Holland(the Netherlands) And please, buy a history book!

[@judithestes6361]

This comment about Holland fron Anderson just made me embarressed for Americans. No wonder we are disliked abroad. No wonder other countries see us as ignorant, ego-centered people. Believe me, we are not all so full of the belief Americans are the best, biggest and top dog. Culture can happen here as well. Our media doesn't always show it.

[@Pascalsmit1971]

Please. Run for President? Love, The Netherlands and the rest of Europe.

[@geerttebond]

Without the dutch there was no USA;-)

[@mrk1075]

Great singer! and she has a cute face to go with her talent.

[@waynemartin5601]

Listening to these three explaining how this little girl obtained this talent,,,, etc etc is a pain in the ass. Three jerk-offs could simply applaud.

[@stijnpeters-sengers8867]

Haha just another American who seems to be scared of every country that hasn't got a Starbucks or a McDonalds on every street corner.

[@Feeburgproducties]

Even IDOLS started in the Netherlands!

[@paulbalk4491]

Bart Feeburg nope uk like xfactor and got tallent

[@margaretsmith163]

It is not a "god given" talent, this is a old soul at GOD LEVEL incarnate to gift this world….. SHE IS THE GIFT…. SHE SENT HER SELF HERE TO DO THIS BY INCARNATION. SHE IS AN ADVANCED soul who chose her parents well so she could do this.

[@sanaakdouh7217]

Our motivation ignites by staring at someone we want to become, a quote. liked very much.

[@MissVerkaatje]

It's good to see that a lot of (for us) foreign people do know what en where The Netherlands are. But i'm always suprised when a American doesn't know The Netherlands, because a big part of the USA history is made by Dutch people. And besides that we invest a big deal of money (we always have, even in the American Revolutionary War, pro USA and against the British empire) in de USA economy, we are a small, but very rich country. We are world wide known for our: travelling spirit (we explored the world), our great trading qualities around the world (VOC), our county is beneath sea level, but it's dry (because of our water skills we are asked all around the globe for help with water problems, flooding, dredging, etc), we also make a lot of international tv shows and off course we are known for the Dutch Reformed Church, which is the "motherchurch"of almost al reformed churches world wide... So somebody must be very ignorant, if he/she doesn't have a clue about what The Netherlands is. Edit: i must be ashamed of myself, i forgot one of the biggest things we are famous for, the paintings of our Dutch Masters in the style of the Dutch School. (frans hals, rembrandt van rijn, etc..)

[@charlesespinosa8986]

i am practicing my whole life singing but my voice still the same, they pay people to say crap. if you don't have talent you can't do it.

[@teymani]

this little diva have a natural talent ,you born with it ,you dont need to sweat your ass to get it right ,those idiots talks of 10 hour a day practice .? she said when asked if she had any schooling ,she didnt even understand the question ,watch her first time and see for yourself

[@avril8918]

I grew up surrounded by music and was in a choir but I couldn't do what she does. She never had a singing lesson. Also she learned one song for the Queens day celebrations she never sat for hours on end day after day get your facts right you so called experts And by the way Holland aka the Netherlands was a country long before America ever existed

[@user-os8li4pu5d]

американцы как я понял, решили учить голландцев КАК ПЕТЬ? Ну, ну... Все они знают везде бывали

[@aaronstuff9518]

avril ross You're right, and Holland isn't a fraction of as successful as the United States is.

[@paulbalk4491]

Aaron Stuff haha the hapiest kids in the world live in the Netherlands and where does America stand on that list 29th of the 36 . Best education the Netherlands America 29th so why is America beter ten the Netherlands ? Who founded New York ? Dont talk shit iff you dont know the facts

[@sniperpaddy3271]

Aaron Stuff. what an idiotic statement.

[@francotan6119]

oh yes, don't forget///we the Dutch also invented the CD

[@starmessenger]

Anderson Cooper's guest is wrong in his assumption that Amira learned how to sing as she does because of "practice". It took Maria Callas decades of practicing several hours every day to develop her voice to such an awesome state. It is not even remotely normal - or possible - for a random child to sing like this even if they practice from the time they say their first words. Amira came into this world with the skills she developed in prior lifetimes. You can see the same phenomenon in action with Jackie Evancho, Akiane Kramarik, and other child prodigies.

[@ADarkAriaUSA]

After reading too many of the posts on this board, it appears ignorance as well as arrogance isn't limited to Americans after all... ...It's reserved for those who generalize...from wherever they may hail, with vitriol confirming that character flaw. Sweet little Amira has a gorgeous voice that she is allowing us all to respect and appreciate, and a bright future ahead of her -- and THAT is ALL that matters!

[@Linda-hs1lk]

Someone like this can come from a country with only two people. And this is natural, we don´t force kids into something like many Americans do. She wants this herself, she isn´t forced into it. Also kids are very protected, she isn´t allowed to perform constantly all year through.