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On January 6, 2020, 13-year-old Norwegian singer delivered a viral, jazz-infused rendition of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" during the season premiere of America's Got Talent: The Champions . Her performance earned the Golden Buzzer from judge Heidi Klum, sending her directly to the finals. Performance Overview Artist : Angelina Jordan , then 13 years old. Song : "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.
: Admitted he had never heard the song done in that version before and told Jordan, "I don't think you know how good you are".
: A slow, haunting, and intimate jazz ballad that departed significantly from the original rock opera.
The performance received unanimous praise from the judging panel and the music industry:
: Stated it was "so amazing" before pressing the Golden Buzzer.
: Remarked that she felt she was "witnessing the birth of... a star".
: Jordan performed barefoot, a signature choice she made years prior as a promise to a homeless child. Judge & Industry Reception
: The official Twitter account for the band retweeted the performance, calling it "Wow! What a rendition". Impact and Legacy
On January 6, 2020, 13-year-old Norwegian singer delivered a viral, jazz-infused rendition of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" during the season premiere of America's Got Talent: The Champions . Her performance earned the Golden Buzzer from judge Heidi Klum, sending her directly to the finals. Performance Overview Artist : Angelina Jordan , then 13 years old. Song : "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.
: Admitted he had never heard the song done in that version before and told Jordan, "I don't think you know how good you are".
: A slow, haunting, and intimate jazz ballad that departed significantly from the original rock opera. On January 6, 2020, 13-year-old Norwegian singer delivered
The performance received unanimous praise from the judging panel and the music industry:
: Stated it was "so amazing" before pressing the Golden Buzzer. Song : "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
: Remarked that she felt she was "witnessing the birth of... a star".
: Jordan performed barefoot, a signature choice she made years prior as a promise to a homeless child. Judge & Industry Reception The performance received unanimous praise from the judging
: The official Twitter account for the band retweeted the performance, calling it "Wow! What a rendition". Impact and Legacy