"America's Got Talent: The Champions" returned Monday with more former winners from previous seasons – all competing for the chance to advance to the finals round to be declared "The Champion".
At just 11-years-old, Angelica Hale has made history as the very first 'America’s Got Talent' contestant to earn not one, but two Golden Buzzer wins. The tiny powerhouse belted out Rachel Platten's hit "Fight Song," dazzling fans and judges with her voice and effervescent personality.
The young girl from Atlanta, Georgia, who lost season 12 to winner Darci Lynne Farmer, received judge Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer on Monday’s episode when she nailed Rachel Platten’s 2014 hit, “Fight Song” and received a rousing, standing ovation.
The audience, when not completely stunned into silence, cheers as her powerful voice fills the auditorium. Somehow this adorable 11-year-old has the voice of a seasoned professional! We’re certainly looking forward to hearing a lot more from her in the future.
"I have always been a fighter. When I was four years old, and my kidney stopped working, and I needed a new kidney transplant," Hale shared. "Thankfully my mom was a match, and she gave me her kidney. … Never stop fighting, because you never know what will happen."
“I wanted to send a message, telling [judges and fans] this is my fight song and I can put up a fight! I’m going to fight for my place on Champions,” the little girl exlaimed confidently. “I was competing against some of the most amazing talents, so I knew I had to step it up. I had to step up my game, so the song I chose had a lot to do with me and my past.”
"You showed up and ripped the ceiling off this theater," Howie Mandel said. "You know what, that was your fight song, and if I can do anything I’m going to help you win this fight."
With that Mandel then slammed the Golden Buzzer, sending Hale to the knees. "I can’t believe this is happening to me. I never expected this to happen," the shocked performer said through tears. Getting the Golden Buzzer again was mind-blowing.”
If you loved Angelica's performance, then you must watch her original Golden Buzzer audition from 2017:
