FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Kodi Lee: Blind Autistic Singer WOWS And Gets GOLDEN BUZZER

[@mikepmitchel]

My son lives in the spectrum and attended High School in Lake Elsinore, Ca with Kodi. Kodi's mother Tina Lee is an amazing woman as well as his sister, brother and father! Simply an amazing family and to this day a lot of Kodi's performances are supporting special need's causes. My wife and I attended one such event with our son and went back stage after the event, it was sweet that Kodi and Tina remembered our son! We left with a guitar signed by Kodi! It should also be noted that Kodi is a Prodigious Savant - one of perhaps 25 in the world. It does not matter what the genres - one time listening - the song is etched in his mind! Go Kodi!

[@mrcurtis73]

I knew this would be a cool reaction. And you’re right, Britt. It’s not so much that he’s overcome anything. Music is a part of him. As a so-called disabled musician myself, I appreciated that comment.

[@BQis4me]

Everyone who watched this audition when it first came out knew Kodi was winning AGT that year!🎉

[@TwinPinesFarms]

True

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

Facts!!❤

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

Same as Grace Vanderwall the year she won. He was clearly going all the way.😊

[@BQis4me]

@@BrilligandtheSlithyToves agreed!

[@zechariahbasaldua]

The truth!

[@kenneth2875]

You need to watch all his performances. He came back for several seasons as a guest singer

[@jride632]

Now that you've discovered Codi, you have to watch all his performances. They are all this great!!

[@hansemanuelsson9005]

This video sends the wholesome-o-meter through the roof! And on top of that this young man is off the scale talented!

[@Ganon5600]

You should also check out the song he wrote. A tribute to his mom, called a Journey of You and Me. He performed it on AGT champions.

[@KarlGillcrist]

I agree with you that he didn't have to overcome anything because he is just being his best self and I know people who are so called "normal"that don't have the courage to live their best life because they worry about how they are viewed by others....in a way his autism frees him of this trait shared by so many....we are blessed to witness his amazing talent spurred on by the love of his family ...thanks again for your honest and enjoyable reaction....Karl from eastern Canada❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Scramble2014]

All of his performances were awesome!! He so deserved to win!!

[@DrPaul-xf4no]

This was awesome😊❤ I'm autistic as well and it is something that is life long from birth to death. But personally I see it as me being differently abled rather than having a disability. But yeah this was absolute fire. Not all but some autistic people (myself included) have a natural gift for music and lots of other stuff too. 😊

[@BamaGuyInWashington]

I was literally speechless the first time I watched this. God has poured his blessings all over Cody and I couldn't be happier for him❤

[@kylesummers1565]

Kodi is Awesome! So glad he got the buzzer and the title! I had forgotten about this. Thank you, Britt, for reminding me! Peace, Love!!

[@ytcarol]

My two grandsons are on the spectrum. The 8-year old is pursuing hip hop dance and remembers long sequences of moves. The 13-year old does 11th grade math and programming. So yes! They all have their talents. Nice reaction!

[@floridaboy6051]

He did have to overcome one thing: A lot of autistic people don’t like to be hugged, and I read that his mom had to teach him to be OK with that. Seeing him hug some of the judges was very special.

[@amyperkins2008]

Kodi came back for a Champion's hour talent show and sang a song that he wrote himself for his mom. If you think this is a great performance, you HAVE TO react to that song. His own personal music is really his calling. It's amazing!

[@andrelimoges3654]

What truly amazed me about this performance is that it's one thing to sing a song as you hear it in it's original format, but to make it your own is on another level.

[@Pilutta100]

Super power is correct. My best friend has an autistic son, not as Kodi. This boy will be able to take care of himself, but the joy the incredible talent, it's mindblowing. Thank for this reaction. ❤

[@FLArmyGuy]

I have seen this probably 100 times. Still brings tears to my eyes! 🥹❤️🙏🏼 God is good!

[@davidcohen7146]

@Britt- Kodi won that season and the next video you should react to is when he sang YOu are the reason with Leonna Lewis. It's a must watch.

[@debbiehopewell5544]

Kodi is gonna blow your mind!

[@rynooosth]

O saw this ,this is so heart breaking but man can he sing and play the piano God Bless U Cody ❤

[@rickyork7089]

Bless his heart ...Good for him 👏👏👏💙💙💙 Nice job Kodi

[@pamagnolia]

Absolutely brilliant performance. You are so right Britt, he was sent by God to be an entertainer. I get emotional every time I see this. Love this song too. 😅

[@kevinmarshall854]

You need to watch the finally of Kodi's season of America's Got Talent (AGT). He does some incredible duets!!!!

[@Timoeltejano]

My youngest daughter has Asperger's Syndrome (high functioning autism). She's 24 and amazing. She knows everything there is to know about cats and works at at veterinary clinic as a cat specialist and earns an excellent living for herself. She has her first boyfriend (a botanist-also on the spectrum) and I'm so proud of her. She was able to channel her obsession into vet school and she's not a doc, but a feline specialist. Sky is the limit. Just have to find away to safely channel their obsessions and they will excel beyond your wildest dreams.

[@micheleraybuck6479]

I remember this audition, I was scared he wouldn't go far because of his blindness and autism; but he not only won the golden buzzer he went on to win the show and has been back on that show.

[@markhazlip4885]

I had the pleasure of seeing this LEGEND perform in Las Vegas a couple of years ago. Truly amazing!

[@DrinkItNeat]

You should definitely check out his performance on AGT all stars when he wrote/performed a song dedicated to his mom! 🥹

[@rickpallas2001]

I witnessed this when it originally aired. Have been following him ever since.

[@MommaBird52]

Britt, he is now writing his own music -- Journey of You and I dedicated to his mom Tina and Change which describes the world today. Both are brilliant. He did win 2019!

[@texasdimashdear]

Keep watching his performances. He came back on the All Stars show and has written his own songs and they are fantastic!

[@timparker1970]

From here I suggest you watch the video of Journey of You and I. A song he wrote in honor of his mother. And I agree, BEAUTIFUL family inside and out.

[@nancygodsey8312]

Britain's Got Talent Susan Boyle was also diagnosed with autism later in life. I don't know if you've reacted to her first audition, but you should. She is an inspiration to me every time I watch it. Never judge a book by it's cover. She's awesome too. t

[@kittystwink]

leon russell penned this tune. leon was instrumental in bringing the ”tulsa sound” to rock. leon also suffered from cerebral palsy and walked to beat of his own not heard by anyone else in this world. he was sooo important to the american songbook. i hope cody has a wonderful run with his music as well

[@trevorross7509]

His audition is the most watched on agt ever, with over 432 milion views. He set the bar higher for future contestants.

[@mervinmerencio6861]

I like how everybody thinks that Cody is just gonna sing a song for them when he says I’m gonna sing a song for you, he was actually telling them the title of the song he was gonna sing not the fact that he was gonna sing a song. I love that.

[@davidcohen4595]

I loved what Gabrielle said to him backstage after the performence. She said " You just changed the world! " You gotta checkout his other performances from that season! Also checkout his 2 original songs which he performed on AGT a few seasons later! They are really good! One of them is a song that he wrote for his mother! One of the most beautiful songs I've heard!! GIVE THEM A LISTEN!

[@doobiedave9686]

Codi won his season and got a residency in Vegas as a result. Another unexpected performance from AGT season 18 is a 13 year old girl named Courtney Hadwin who transforms from a shy little girl into an absolute beast when she starts singing. ✌️

[@kennethroe5376]

He also rights his on music. His last time on AGT he preformed 2 that I remember. Go ahead and dive down that rabbit hole❤

[@knew3355]

I’ve been waiting for you to see this one, how beautiful is he?! ❤

[@brittreacts]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@triradial]

I have watched your reaction many times - your obvious joy and intelligent and articulate commentary shines.

[@evabyrum3327]

You should hear him sing the song "Heros". Listen to the original first, then him. It's mindblowing!!!

[@kevinmarshall854]

Kodi now plays at the AGT show in Planet Hollywood in Los Vegas. He has a contract for millions of dollars a year for as long as his contract is for.

[@petercullipher9438]

I used to coach gymnastics and a brother of one of my best gymnasts was Autistic Savant…his interactions were rough but his math skills were phenomenal.

[@petercullipher9438]

And, music is math

[@Jah2Deviouz]

James graham- a song for you. Masterpiece. Kodi is amazing as well

[@stangriffinstan_the_alaska9668]

Autism is prevlat in society today my brother is autistic diagnosed back in the 70s when it was 1 in 6,400 with the affliction and now its 1in 64 and that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to birth defects in people but Codie is a pitch perfect singer that's his gift to the world.

[@PrenticeDanner]

The kid has perfect pitch too.

[@mervinmerencio6861]

@@PrenticeDanner and his timing, wow

[@kevinmarshall854]

He actually won the whole thing that year!!!!

[@wendyryder2708]

Hi Britt! Just to let you know, Kodi is a Savant! He is one of only 25 in the world! If I’m wrong, someone please correct me! He is TRULY phenomenal! Peace and Blessings to you and your family!

[@corybabcock4263]

great reaction, you must do the rest of his AGT songs,they are all amazing

[@marleybob3157]

They don't show the really long wait that happened before he started singing but Simon said he was about to interrupt the audition because he felt bad for Kodi and didn't want to "embarrass" him any longer.

[@thedryparn1279]

To say that someones skills are gifts of god is really belittling. Skills comes from hard and honest work by an individual, they are not gifted from a bearded guy in the sky.

[@HazyWave1974]

The looks on his mom's face the whole way through the competition. He did a great duet with H.E.R. and also a solid cover of Freya Riding's "Lost Without You"

[@jonconner3241]

2012 X-Factor Australia Shiane Hawke She covers Duffy’s song “Mercy” She’s a 14 Year Old Susan Boyle Nobody thought she could do it She was so good

[@michaelathiel6056]

Oh i love kodi from the beginning..he does so amazing Performances and he is every time so confident in his singing...love all of them..MY TOP 3 OF HIM BIBLICal by callum scott Change original of him this year and my top 1 favorit also an original but this he wrote this song for his mom called "the journey of you and I" and that's a super heartfelt sweet song...i think i can say it he got in the semifinal a golden buzzer for that i never new you can get one that far..

[@1yankeesrule]

Simon said it took all day for him to do his thing. They almost sent him home because it took to long.

[@sandydunlap414]

I had a distant cousin who was autistic, and when his baby brother was born, he was also labeled autistic. When the older brother went to a group home, younger brother turned out to be not autistic!

[@tyroneloki5131]

'differently able' i like this

[@loganbrown6184]

You should hear the song he made for his mom, makes me tear up Every time I hear it, such a beautiful song.

[@MrCraigmon]

Tears

[@KINGJALLA114]

Congrats on the 300K🎉

[@brittreacts]

Thank you!

[@darrygswa]

The Best song Kodi did on AGT was his original song was "Change " that song went viral .

[@antriggjackman6274]

He won the whole thing in 2019

[@RedSinter]

Yes, he was blind from birth. Abd this performance tears me up every time I hear it. Autisum has been linked to exposure to cleaning agents. Autism was a fairly rare condition until the early 60's it has been on the rise and its increases can be correlated with the introduction of non organic household cleaning agents. The two greatest peoples in the medical community are House Wives and Fireman. It has repeatedly been dhown to have no connection to vaccinations.

[@thebronzetoo]

One of my all time favorite videos on youtube. Kodi was absolutely PHENOMENAL here. Brings me to tears every time I watch it. But you skipped through the second best part (after his singing) - their reviews of his signing!! You missed a great opportunity on this one.

[@WolvenHeart1]

I believe you are talking about Asperger Syndrome, which is q form of Autism that where there social skills are often underdeveloped they can have incredible talents and skills. If you watched the Good Doctor it is a good example. The beautiful thing is they don't lose their innocent outlook. It is amazing and beautiful. It is like God just wired them to excel in one thing, and they can master and it is their passion in life. He is incredible

[@loganbrown6184]

Also as someone who has Aspergers or as they just called it ASD now (a form of autism) people have judged me, and treated me differently. And that honestly rips my heart out, like I'm just trying to be accepted instead of being singled out. So for a while, I didn't tell anyone about what I have, because of previous experiences. Like the things I fixate on are martial arts, and knife sharpening. I'm really good at those two things but sometimes finding people with those same interests is quite challenging.

[@MsZrican10]

Idk if you have reacted to that night bird video of AGT. If you haven’t, you should. That’s another one that pulls at your heart strings and is powerful.

[@christopherglass4694]

He came back an did a new song on an Allstars show it was good also

[@Aluminari2]

Steven Sanchez duet with Kodi singing Until I found you is an absolute must reaction.

[@TheBarber1974]

I would love to see you react to Sal Valetenetti golden buzzer!

[@colton29eva]

Look up his song he wrote and sang for his mom

[@christinalehman8862]

he won that year..

[@adamgarcia5616]

I’m pretty certain that I read that he’s not just autistic but actually a savant

[@scottmicheal9202]

You're so beautiful Britt 😍❤️

[@akdriller8806]

If you like the obvious raw talent, watch Grace's Golden buzzer.Banana pant's, can't miss it.

[@douglashayes3167]

"Today I am going to sing a song for you on the Piano"........ lets break that down..... "I am going to sing..... A SONG FOR YOU.... On the Piano.....".... don't worry, I missed that the first time as well.... ;) your welcome....

[@DorteL]

Changes and you and I are his own songs, See them you wont regret 😘

[@johnmaruffi6604]

he won the million dollars

[@williamwilburn7924]

Other great AGT performances by young singers that you should watch are: Jackie Evancho (10 years old) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZXCiYesgcafgM0si=evW_dHYofB8JHXxz Darci Lynne Farmer (11 years old) ventriloquist and singer kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIWwe6qQg7KLgJIsi=QJp0b7yll8sr50qD Grace VanderWaal (12 years old) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXPSdGCBYqaMpassi=eLOref_Mgx0ZqvBH Angelica Hale (9 years old) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHapqZyVm7SYlaMsi=hEhIyOOSHccfHvRY

[@crystallee9543]

Please listen to his original song change! It's crazy good

[@my.business]

*You're late to the game....but this video went viral around the world. Every YT reactor cried on this*

[@mdm54]

like rainman they excell in certian things that normal people.

[@Sonofspam64]

Maybe I'm autistic. I focus like a laser on my farting abilities. I'm real good at farting and love to share my farts in supermarkets. The looks on peoples faces when they catch a whiff, I assume their looks equate to appreciation, make all my work worthwhile. Sometimes they even have tears in their eyes. So touching.

[@rynooosth]

Filipens 4:13 Amen

[@KINGJALLA114]

Is it criminal to be here this early😂

[@roycegrissett3580]

By the way Britt, Cody won that competition.

[@michaelcooper3425]

Are you in a Celsius drink ad?

[@rosswithrow7942]

He most likely has norrie disease.... Causes autism and blindness. Sometimes at birth. My stepson has Norrie

[@KINGJALLA114]

Please react to the James Graham version🤯

[@brittreacts]

I’ll check it out!

[@KINGJALLA114]

@@brittreacts I AM FREAKING EXCITED🤗

[@josecastellanos5187]

Glad to know (your disclaimer) about the Telegram. It appeared "phishy" to me. I came real close to unsubscribing! It just did not seem like you. And I still love your reactions!

[@PmpnAintEZ]

12 vids on the kid... U got a baby monitor, and disregarded it... DownSki

[@Judy-s3f]

Watch this one please????

[@brookebaker6265]

Hey Britt new subscriber here. I have a learning disability and when you said, "God gives His gifts to anyone and everyone and just because they are diffrently able does not mean they are not able." That hit me hard. Thank you for encouraging me.

[@IvanWoodruff-r2g]

Would be nice if I could watch the video without some add for a tshirt covering my whole screen

[@Neowolves496]

Hi ma'am! How are you? Try to watch #franzrhythm family band from philippines.. and please ma'am react his cover song when your gone by cranberries, thank you ma'am good bless🙏♥️

[@brittreacts]

I will check it out

[@waynelove8752]

Do a deep study on autism and you can share and make informed decisions, did I hear you call out to our Messiah, I think he won didnt he?

[@barryrose3810]

I love your reactions but PLEASE stop pausing so much and interrupting the video. It's a little distracting. Would love to hear your awesome comments after the video has ended...thanks