Deaf singer captivates Simon Cowell on America’s Got Talent
Simon Cowell was stunned by a performance from a deaf singer on America’s Got Talent.
The performance, which has been dubbed as one of the most emotional performances in the show’s history, saw 29-year-old Many Harvey deliver her original song “Try”.
After Many finished her performance she was received with a standing ovation and Simon Cowell immediately pressed the Golden Buzzer which resulted in confetti falling on stage.
Before she sung, Mandy told the judges how she lost her hearing from a connective tissue disorder at 18.
“I've been singing since I was 4 so I left music after I lost my hearing and then figured out how to get back into singing with muscle memory, using visual tuners and trusting my pitch," she explained.
With her translator Sarah standing behind the judges, Mandy said that she uses her feet to feel "the tempo and the beat through the floor."
Following the performance, Simon ran to the stage and hugged the singer.
He said, "I've done this a long time. That was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen and heard."
"Honestly, I never think I'm gonna be surprised or amazed by people, and then you turn up. Just the fact that you are you, but it was your voice, your tone, the song was beautiful."