The GREATEST Audition of All Time? Grace VanderWaal America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer

[@TalentRecap]

Where is Grace VanderWaal now? Click here to see what she looks like now! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6KyfIKgZsuSq7c

[@janina8559]

Grace turned 18 yesterday and I still think she has a great future ahead! I love her music 💕

[@Bhawna03]

Woah she's already 18? Time flies so fast!

[@Niravvv]

@@Bhawna03 so true🙂

[@cici9096]

Wait really!

[@WarriorBane]

Older than me lol

[@theearth2940]

Nice

[@andrewsilvia7773]

Yes, I'm still in awe of what this young lady accomplished at AGT. I don't think you can ever top the story of a 12 year old getting a ukulele at 11, learning how to play it on her own and then writing a song at 12 that blows everyone's mind in the process, it's still unbelievable to me.

[@batsonelectronics]

she didn't just write the ONE, she wrote every song she used to eventually win AGT. I have followed her on YT since and she still writes great songs. I honestly can't believe she isn't bigger in the music world than she is. I think her parents have protected her from much of the limelight but I expected hit songs by now. Most of her originals now are so good, I can't believe they didn't end up in the top 20 on the charts.

[@MyMiniZoo]

She is the one who inspired me to play the ukulele and sing as well as my English teacher from 4th grader. I’ve been singing and playing the uke for four years now!!

[@sixty-nine3574]

You def can top a made up story I know her family, she's been in music lessons her whole life, she performs locally, she has people write her songs She sings well, which she was trained to do, but, she's a puppet, not an artist

[@toadsauce8091]

@@sixty-nine3574absolute B.S. she only started playing in public after she did the initial audition to be on the show. She wrote all of her songs. She in a play, the wizard of Oz, a few months before her audition. She only started taking lessons just before the shows. Quit making crap up. You know nothing!

[@toadsauce8091]

@Elly_Pullmanresearch it yourself. Don’t listen to ignorant trolls!

[@ZoeyXx_DracoMalfoyEditzz]

OMG SHES 20!!! HOW TIME FLIES!!!

[@hobbitmansstash]

For the better

[@violetroots9903]

Omg where has the time gone

[@999999SkyGuy]

​@@hobbitmansstash Why should that be better? Time is a fact and therefore a chaotic neutral (at least according to my experience). I miss her younger days, her charm and musical style as a teenager VanderWaal's latest a singles aren't my cup of tea anymore.

[@hobbitmansstash]

@@999999SkyGuy I agree I didn't care for her latest single. But the few shows I seen of her playing around with unreleased material. Those were pretty good and had the same essence of her younger days. The shows are filmed on a cell phone so it's a little bit janky quality but it was good music.

[@katj21]

Why did the end make me cry? I love this girl.

[@joshnelson9764]

Ingrid Michaelson's "Still Breathing" doesn't help!

[@juliachapman27]

7 years later and this still makes me cry

[@kevinpittman2517]

IKR... was such a real and pure moment... im still praying for her to get to where she wants as the music industry is still coming at her like a pack of wolves trying to Mold her... im just glad shes been able to fend them off to some degree... but shes suffered from not going along with their sicko plans to exploit her...

[@minihooper2]

was looking for this comment, because same! I simply cannot make it through without crying!!

[@zoey-beast6177]

Your too real for that

[@ThemobEnterprise100]

I cried too damn

[@yuriram3064]

The older we get, her song hits different every time. Always feels like I am listening to her for the first time. Thank you Grace.

[@StewNWT]

Her mom's look at 3:08 is so powerfully emotional - you can tell she's deliriously happy, excited for her daughter but also in that moment stunned and even a bit overwhelmed/frightened because she's realizing from this moment on her daugther's life will never be the same

[@caltoo2717]

I thought she was in shock because they only did it for fun. They expected to go home right after this and forever laugh at good memories.

[@katjahamacher8178]

I love all the people who are returning like me 🥹 we love you grace

[@marcyking461]

Love the kid's attitude ... 'Anything's possible!" ... how can she lose in life, when she thinks like that? Cute song. Cute kid. Lot's of talent!

[@ephemera2]

Finally somebody who understands how the world actually works. There are a large assortment of comments about how unbelievable this is or how no one's "quick rise to fame" story will ever best this story of a girl who uses gift money from her 11th birthday to buy a ukulele and in just over a year became instantly famous after playing a single original song during the annual televised audition for the largest International talent show franchise ever to exist. That's why in America we tell our kids they can do anything they put their mind to because as long as they believe that Anything is Possible and that they can do anyting they can't lose. That way they know if they do lose or can't learn how to do something they've set out to do they know it's all their fault for not putting their mind to it and not believing Anything is Possible.

[@will.w8159]

@@ephemera2no need for a gcse paragraph mate

[@noctis6826]

@@will.w8159 People can leave paragraphs if they want, it's actually more original doing so and especially if it's something someone is passionate talking about to give details than just a few words, so by all means it's okay for paragraphs, what there was "no need" for was for you to unnecessarily undermine their comment

[@larrytowe6672]

This kid's music gave me goosebumps, such an inspiration. Blessings to you and your future young lady.

[@Breskvicaa99]

She is now 18

[@unsoundmusic]

The fact she even makes a minor error and it is barely noticed by anyone, shows how overwhelming her natural talent truly is. When someone's voice conveys that much emotion and meaning, it wouldn't matter if they read a recipe book out in place of the lyrics; they'd still shine brighter than the sun.

[@rainbowheartrainbow]

When did she make an error ?

[@unsoundmusic]

@@rainbowheartrainbow If the slight tacit she did was deliberate then my bad.

[@toadsauce8091]

@@unsoundmusicit’s because she cut a part out to shorten it to fit the allotted time. She started to sing the long version but caught herself.

[@unsoundmusic]

@@toadsauce8091 awesome :) that makes sense then

[@Nestor123057]

@@toadsauce8091 That is correct. She talked about it. She was asked to shorten it and leave a portion out in rehearsal. She was so nervous that she almost forgot and caught herself.

[@bradsladeNKS]

It's when she starts singing and you can see her nerves and the crowd cheer and her little face lights up and she gained all that confidence. So effin cute. Glad she won. ❤

[@nicholasthereactor3116]

Grace vanderwaal is amazing and incredible, I will never forget when she was singing an original song called I don't know my name, It is one of my favorite original songs ever, And I am going to wish her a happy birthday, She is finally eighteen years old.

[@xavierkun4612]

Fght

[@dunyaboylap5271]

did she win?

[@nicholasthereactor3116]

@@dunyaboylap5271 Yes she did, She won back in 2016.

[@mmcolumbia09]

Holy moly macaroni shes 18 now? I was only four Lol

[@capers72424]

@Nicholas it is creepy when grown-ask men keep tabs on when children turn 18. Just sayin’

[@chrisreilly9643]

I'm a 38 year old man and this song always makes me cry. She's just so genuine, kind, brilliant. I'm so happy for her getting to have this moment.

[@MikeD_]

Whenever I watch her performance, I'm always touched as she stares back at the judges and the crowd not believing what was happening. You can see it in her eyes, and that draws us in. We can almost imagine it ourselves. Great performance. I wish her well.

[@63brennan]

She may not be the biggest name in the business, but for those of us that have followed her career, she is STILL an amazing, creative, unique, talented, and original performer. While there are times I wish she had the fame and success of Taylor Swift, I love that she has remained true to herself and her roots. She has grown into a beautiful young lady on the inside and out and I still hope someday everyone knows her name

[@jameshicks1367]

She absolutely blew me away when I saw her on TV. This was so good and watching the show live It really took me by surprise. The song still holds up today.

[@CinaKaltenback]

love it

[@thegoodnessjournal]

After SOOO many years, this performance still brings tears of joy to my eyes. Such a beautiful voice and soul. Picked up the Ukulele BECAUSE of this performance. She's truly special

[@milanasymkina]

I started playing ukulele because of her too

[@user-fv8en9ml3h]

Grace vanderwaal is amazing and incredible, I will never forget when she was singing an original song called I don't know my name and HAPPY18TH BIRTHDAY🎉🎁

[@MyMiniZoo]

She is the one who inspired me to play the ukulele and sing as well as my English teacher from 4th grader. I’ve been singing and playing the uke for four years now!!

[@Graybeard_]

My daughter (9 then) and I watched this together. As soon as she finished her song, I said to my daughter, "There's the winner. She will win." Grace has gone on to write and perform many originals that are as awesome as her first. I doubt she will ever achieve the popularity/fame of Taylor Swift, but that's not really her nature from what I can tell. But she will be a successful artist for years to come.

[@saudalaqla2613]

Let her dance ok

[@outdoorguy845]

I thought she was terrible. I voted for Sal he was much better

[@Jeff_674]

@@outdoorguy845 Such a bitter sore loser you are, for a competition that you weren't even a part of. Grace won and Sal came in 5th. End of story 🤗

[@saudalaqla2613]

But it’s ok

[@stanleyphiri_ii]

@@outdoorguy845 You have every right to be wrong.

[@kevinpittman2517]

Simon said it at the end of this clip... She is truely special. and Howie picked up on her presence right away... but the very second he hear the first line of this song... His eyes lit up.... but the best was when she cut loose near the end and showed us all she had the capacity to fully express her feelings in front of a large audience... quite a huge step for a truly innocent 12 yr old from singing in her room with a toy guitar to standing in front of all of her countrymen belting out her heart. All of us music lovers need to make sure we are properly supporting her music by buying what we can and attending where we can...

[@superorangeish]

When music brings tears...its good.

[@seandoer7934]

Her big sister is 100% behind her... it is so touching.. I love this video :)

[@alisha8586]

Wow that 12 year old has the most beautiful mature voice for such a young age she so adorable and her voice is just 👏

[@joshnelson9764]

She's only gotten better

[@meredithwalker4999]

grace vanderwaal is just an amazing and incredible singer, i will never forget when i first saw her singing an original song i don’t know my name. happy birthday grace! hope it feels great finally being 18 years old ❤️

[@eugeniaalthen5062]

Words are inadequate for me now. She has my total respect and appreciation for her talent, her ambition, her guts, her message, and her attitudes. A standing ovation is only the beginning. May we see and hear much more from her. I wouldn't want to endanger her with the dangers of being famous; but I think she can handle it. I am so glad to see such goodness emerge in our society. I thank her and the presenting stage. We need this. You are our future of goodness.

[@catherinedavid2265]

What a lovely and talented young girl. She’s got a bright future ahead of her. Well done!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kaykrausman8012]

Yes, it was. And she absolutely deserved to win the finale. What talent!

[@savannah505]

Yeah, my thoughts exactly ...........what talent? Where? She was ........okay.

[@BradenGunnells]

​@@savannah505First of all the comment you replied to was saying she has a lot of talent. Second of all, can you do any better?

[@savannah505]

@@BradenGunnells Hmmm , lets see, my comment is long ago, so maybe I should listen to the video again. Yeah, I'll stick with what I said, and by the way, she's grown now and has turned into ............. not much. Now, can I do any better? What you're really saying or should be saying is, why do I feel that way?? Because, long ago, I was all state tenor with extensive experience in Washington state, but that was many years ago. My path went a different road and I'm now not involved with music other than listening to it. That doesn't mean I have forgotten, or do not know real talent when I see or hear it. If you want to see REAL talent on youtube, then type in Amira Willighagen - O Mio Babbino Caro or Bianca Ryan Then you'll know real talent in a young girl. Have a nice day.

[@ABluePhoenix]

​@@savannah505"i wAs aLl sTaTe tEnOr" stfu you're just as unqualified as the people you're dissing lmao

[@BradenGunnells]

@@savannah505 Yeah okay

[@tashiecarter6367]

I’m so happy for this girl she went through America’s got talent

[@fishbone3333]

I love how much her big sister supports her.

[@mmfreestyle6270]

I've listened a thousand times and upto to this day I still get goosebumps whenever I watch this video

[@mmaries9052]

I remember seeing her on this show ..my heart dropped ❤️ loved her

[@dorinecorsica1311]

As Mel could say:" your cute,your beautiful,your brillant"..only her have this voice,this is when we say : a star is born!

[@rickwilliams967]

Damn, I'm impressed with her confidence. I'm still having trouble with that and I'm 34. Hope she continues to improve and get great.

[@Staceblueyez79]

She's absolutely incredible and original! Best of wishes to this young lady!

[@arsc4069]

She's really original

[@kevinpittman2517]

@@arsc4069 i love that crackle her voice has... where it sounds a little rough because shes poured her heart out..

[@littledevildude]

She's so talented starting making her own songs at such a young age.

[@joshnelson9764]

almost 6 years later, her songs have only gotten better, she is a natural, her new songs are amazing

[@Silver_WolfShadow]

Her voice was just spot on, loved the song so much!!

[@anthonyadams8668]

No matter how many times I watch this video it still gets me.

[@UWU123Holly]

omg her voice is so good she is so talented and like just how i could watch her sing this song a million times and never get bored. Grace keep it up and persue ur dreams

[@ESC-lover]

Grace is 18 now and still a great singer and songwriter !

[@joshnelson9764]

On a separate note, Happy Birthday Grace, our gorgeous musical genius/prodigy child is 18 today.

[@lovelylife3012]

Korean Soul recently performed at the 2021 Unforgettable gala in LA and even sang an original song at the event. There are videos on KZbin. And lastly, Happy birthday Grace !🎂

[@gmf4769]

Love love this kid she’s amazing I won’t to hear her again over and over she is unbelievable

[@StichLover111]

12 to 19 wow I'm blown away.I almost cried she is so beautiful.

[@gordonharkness2101]

Amazing Grace, beautiful song.

[@robertgelblum5154]

Wow! This little girl showed everyone how special she is.

[@IrraCtical]

this is still emotional to this day, what a life changing moment 💛

[@Devil.YanyakaDev.Y]

I first knew its title "burned" and I clicked on this video without reading the description... I never imagined she had done this show!!! she is incredible ❤❤❤❤

[@brianharbut4054]

How nice is Howie! Such a wonderful guy. That young lady is adorable & such a talent! 💕

[@username-zb6np]

gave me goosebumps..

[@plan3t_3arth]

Me too!

[@stephaniesmith9476]

I love the way she paused at the end just to soak it all in one last moment

[@joshnelson9764]

Priceless! Since she won, she's sort of got to used to it.

[@StonesAndSand]

Burn it in, baby girl....burn it in.

[@RetNemmoc555]

My favorite moment.

[@Civilllllll]

I've had the pleasure of performing at an Open Mic Night with Grace back around 2009/2010, and let me tell you, this girl is beyond talented and just as kind and sweet in real life. I've loved watching her growth, GO GRACE!!!

[@Jeff_674]

That would be impossible since Grace would have only been 5 or 6 at that time. She didn't start doing open mic nights until she was 11 and got her first ukulele.

[@Civilllllll]

@@Jeff_674 You’re absolutely correct, I went back and reviewed the video, it was 2015! :) Time is fake to me, so I just knew it was looooong ago 😂😂

[@lexi4booksilovebenji]

That edit is hilarious as I have a horrible sense of time as well , I still say my little brother is 12 , he just turned 22 💀

[@crashman2062]

@@Civilllllll I wish you would share that video of both yours and Grace's performances at the Bean Runner open mic night. Or is it already up somewhere?

[@kevinwoolums6102]

I love how she took a moment at the end to soak it all in

[@killbill5486]

So so so cute and gifted. No matter how many times I come back to watch some of these special performances they still raise my vibrations.

[@BooBearsAreTheCutest]

This never gets old 🥺 Little little Gracie here. She’s all grown up now !

[@MJ-TAMIL3545]

i just want to give big hug to this young girl 😢❤... its awesome....

[@joshnelson9764]

Let's see here, *Grace + AGT + original song + her voice + the uke + Golden Buzzer = Prodigy audition!*

[@rendude71]

I won't get bored of this never ever

[@poppyseed9678]

Whoa what a unique voice you have Grace 😃 YOUR GOING to make it big sweetie. GOD BLESS & GUIDE YOU 🙏🙏🙏 LOVE & BLESSINGS FROM MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA ❤❤❤

[@balrajm9681]

Amazing...she moved the world with a song ... And she says she doesn't know her name... What a personality 😊

[@varshikasanas3825]

i used to listen this song alot.....after many years i was remembered about this beautiful song

[@KungEMuller]

That girl did her thing! I hope that she will enjoy her adulthood.

[@joshnelson9764]

She just became a millionaire; she'll at least enjoy tonight!

[@KungEMuller]

@@joshnelson9764 True. True.

[@heikofe8543]

This performance is the best, the most authentic and the most heart-warming I know. Moreover, the tragedy behind it is a reflection of life. It's the perfect moment because it's so imperfect, and she never got to perform it again..

[@JHizzleinthebizzlePNW]

I listened to this in a prison cell when it aired.i have a daughter her age..even around all the boys..I balled my eyes out.her singing is SO beautiful

[@rebeccashaw2419]

Omg what a lovely young girl so confident and talented

[@lovelyhope2664]

I felt all the emotions with her😊

[@joshnelson9764]

We all do every time, I'm 40 years old and this girl tugs at my heart strings and tear ducts! Even her music now just gets to me some how!

[@urmum.com.]

mhm

[@2cozmick25]

I don't know my name song must of been a relatable song for lots and lots of people going by what I seen on another post that showed people all over singing it

[@iza-acbk]

I always come back to this classic 😊

[@baileighwilson8623]

the moment her sister runs out on the stage & gives her a hug gets me every time . my favorite AGT moment ever

[@phyrruskarimarmalgold3660]

Originality and pure talent right there🎉🔥💅

[@onochiechinedu5762]

I cried the very first moment I listen n watched her sing! I can’t see her video n jxt pass bye! I love her! Happy bday Grace

[@snailsmelody8211]

Wow!!!!! Goosebumps all over my body. I absolutely love her husky voice!!!

[@gingerleamcwow435]

When Howie physically touches you, _twice,_ you know you've made an impactful impression! Very awesome performance!

[@Erfedwe]

while true, it is important to note the specific parts of Howie's OCD. Howie will give hugs and fist bumps, but he does not touch people or objects (like door handles) with an open palm. His phobia also includes the paranoia of germs in hair, which is why he shaves his head.

[@djajax35]

I was screaming

[@reginaldoramsey8588]

ITS RARE TO HAVE A ORIGINAL MASTERPIECE, CONGRATS

[@caltoo2717]

And she had 4 of them.

[@jamesburden5898]

Happy Birthday Grace,the big 18,many happy wishes

[@jennymurphy8689]

Absolutely amazing, such a beautiful unique voice well done x

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

it has been seven years and still one of the best of AGT.

[@vanillaice8332]

Such an unique voice I love it

[@splatninja9447]

0:55 is the moment Howie knew he would hit that buzzer. You can see it in his eyes, its instantaneous.

[@SimplyxAmerie]

Howie is just amazing for doing that and that’s why he’s my fav judge ✨

[@ferresikkeleir51]

The way he looked up… He knew the moment she started singing.

[@gwine9087]

So amazing and so adorable, wow!

[@hughjass1044]

First time seeing this. Damned near brought tears to my eyes!

[@user-DeathsEnergy]

that rasp in her voice the moment she starts to sing the word my" in the beginning, simon knew she was something special

[@ellaAndWilson]

well grace is a super star and im still watching her in 2024 like u still have ur magic girl

[@myroom4640]

What an incredibly strong and BEAUTIFUL voice. WOW, WOW and WOW………

[@younnadiaung]

2023...who's there still love Grace Me 1st🤚

[@Ben29405]

Makes me cry happy tears every time I see this

[@msx701]

I love seeing the joy and success of people, all people

[@EvanFilmz64-xr5re]

Thank you so much for this song grace!

[@CronDon93]

This clip is an absolutely momentous point in modern musical history

[@user-qp9wq2ct2q]

I remember being so young and watching this 😭😭 was my biggest obsession

[@Andrea23886]

"The world's gonna know your name" It really happened... Beautiful voice. I really love it.

[@joshnelson9764]

The history of music is dotted with only a few truly remarkable, unbelievable, unforgettable, untouchable, and extremely talented people who have left their undeniable marks on the industry. Most of today's artists are cookie cutter clones playing "follow the leader." Storytelling, being original and truly making a difference in the way we listen to and look at music is a dying art. It's all about how to be the next big thing and the fastest way to the top. Grace Vanderwaal, however, falls into the first portion of my comment, she is one of the "FEW" truly great artists, and we have the honor and privilege of watching her take her place in the history books of music as a truly undeniable legend. I was late getting here, but I think I was just in time to see her truly become a shooting star and carve her own little piece of music heaven out of the leftover crust todays music world is leaving in its wake! She will never be the next Taylor Swift, and true Fnaderwaals don't want that any more than she does. We want what's best for her. True Fanderwaals will agree when I say, what's best for her, is for her to do what makes her happy, even if it is at the cost of being recognized by the masses. We all know she is a legend in her own right, but at the same time, we also want her talent to be recognized because it is truly remarkable. I personally have a gut feeling, she will be recognized, and she will get there the same way she won America's Got Talent, her own way!

[@h.a3567]

Yeah i think this is the greatest audition! Whatva talent! Song writer and singer!! Wow!!! 👏 🏆🏆🏆

[@toosloh3786]

Yes, this is the best audition on any reality shows. No one comes close to her. Imo.

[@joshnelson9764]

It really was, and people that don't think so, don't get it! Sometimes less is more, and she may not have had the big sound like many do, but the sound she brought was huge! Just a girl and her uke, nothing more was needed, and she blew everyone away!

[@elite001125666]

I think Darci Lynne would question that.

[@joshnelson9764]

@@elite001125666 Why, because you're her fan, and you think she'd waste her time getting involved with who has the best audition? Grace and Darci don't have time to worry about this BS, they are busy growing up and having careers!

[@elite001125666]

@@joshnelson9764 you either didn't understand the point of my comment or you did and even so wrote what you wrote

[@joshnelson9764]

@@elite001125666 ok, you're good, because now I'm confused af

[@jaidenhensley6682]

I watched this for the first time when I was 10 years old. I'm 17 now.

[@AKADEMI-CRPT]

me too🤧

[@MH-WA0305]

incredible young lady the song I don''t know my name I think she will go far, I wish her all the best for the future.

[@joshnelson9764]

If you are just seeing her for the first time, you should look her up, she has a lot of content

[@MH-WA0305]

@@joshnelson9764 i'm not surprised she has a lot of content i've already found I don't know my name on Itunes