Is This 12-Year-Old ‘AGT’ Star the Next Taylor Swift?

Grace VanderWaal surprised everyone on America’s Got Talent with her ukulele and original song “I Don’t Know My Name.” The 12-year-old from Suffern, N.Y., started slowly, but quickly got the crowd behind her. By the end of the beautiful performance, Grace had the entire auditorium on their feet.

The judges loved her too, but Howie jumped in first to tell her how much. He said, “I think the world is gonna know your name. I think right now, they’re gonna know your name because you’re going right through.” He then slammed the Golden Buzzer, sending Grace straight through to the live shows. With her family celebrating onstage and golden confetti falling from the ceiling, Simon Cowell told Grace that he thought she could be the next Taylor Swift.

America’s Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC.

This 13-year-old opera singer stunned judges on America’s Got Talent:

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