On the Season 14 premiere of America’s Got Talent, the judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and rookies Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough are treated to a performance by singer/pianist Kodie Lee. The talented young man from California is blind and autistic. And he has a big advantage on the TV competition.
He’s best friends with Season 13 semi-finalist Makayla Phillips, who was 16 years old when won Heidi Klum’s heart and her Golden Buzzer. (Makayla sang the Demi Lovato song “Warrior” for her audition.)
Kodi and Makayla are “besties” and often share videos of themselves singing together. For their most recent duet, the best friends sang the Fergie song “Tasty.” See video below. America’s Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8 pm on NBC, right before the new talent competition Songland for songwriters starring John Legend as host.
A sweet rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas…
