A contestant on “America’s Got Talent” won Sofia Vergara’s golden buzzer for his outstanding rendition of the song “Tomorrow.”
Jimmie Herrod’s performance, which gave the 48-year-old “Modern Family” actress goosebumps, prompted her to press the golden buzzer for him.
Simon Cowell referred to the Portland native’s performance of “Tomorrow” from the musical “Annie” as his “worst song in the world.”
The AGT hopeful was informed by Cowell, 61, that his music selection was Simon’s worst audition song. He suggested that he perform another song, but Herrod had nothing else ready and just went on with it.
The competitor ended up mesmerizing the judges and the audience with his passionate song, proving that it was the perfect choice.
Herrod’s performance was so exceptional that it caused Cowell to reconsider the Broadway song.
After his performance, Cowell said, “Wow, wow, it’s not my worst song anymore, unbelievable.”
Herrod received a standing ovation from Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, the judges. Vergara, on the other hand, stayed seated and seemed not to be impressed by the audition, fooling everyone.
I have to admit, I didn’t really enjoy it, she remarked.
The audience booed the statement until Vergara said, “But I loved it!”
She then depressed the golden buzzer, launching Herrod directly into the live performances. Vergara approached the stage to congratulate Herrod as gold confetti showered down on the performer, saying that she “just had to” and that he deserved it.
She went back to the dais, and Cowell informed her that he had fallen for her act and had actually believed she didn’t enjoy the performance.
“You weren’t standing up, so I assumed you didn’t like him. I believed you detested it,” Cowell informed her. That was great, that was unbelievable.
Vergara raved in an interview about Herrod’s spectacular audition.
“Jimmie really blew me away with his performance since it was so powerful. It was absolutely wonderful! His voice, his presence, the song,” she recounted. “I just knew in my heart of hearts that I had to press the Golden Buzzer. He deserved it, and I thought his performance was fantastic!
After receiving his music degree, Herrod worked as an adjunct vocal professor for a jazz school. A seasoned musician, Herrod began touring with the band Pink Martini in 2017. Exodus, his debut single with the group, is a song he recorded in 2018.
He has a long history of involvement in the performing arts, having taken on the roles of Extraordinary Girl in “American Idiot,” as well as the Queen of the Underworld in “The Ballad of Ishtar.” In “Sweeney Todd,” Herrod also portrayed the Beggar Woman, which he calls his “favorite character to date.”
Herrod has been sharing original songs and song covers on social media since before he joined the AGT. So, if his “Tomorrow” performance made you want to see more of his talent, you may listen to his songs on Instagram.
For the sake of his followers, he has continued to publish his masterpieces on the site throughout the pandemic.
To advance in the AGT audition process, a contestant must receive “yes” votes from at least three of the four judges. Any act that receives two or more judges’ buzzes is automatically disqualified from the competition.
Terry Crews, the host, each has one opportunity to press the golden buzzer. Other than Herrod, the fortunate individuals who have so far this season received the golden buzzer include Nightbirde (Cowell), Northwell Nurse Choir (Mandel), and World Taekwondo (Crews).
Watch the video below to see Jimmie Herrod’s passionate performance of “Tomorrow.”
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