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Watch 14-Year-Old’s Powerful Cover of Lesley Gore’s ‘You Don’t Own Me’ on ‘America’s Got Talent’


When Reid Wilson, a 14-year-old singer from the heart of Alabama, stepped onto the 'America's Got Talent' stage, his nerves were palpable.

But as soon as he began belting out Lesley Gore’s 1963 hit “ You Don’t Own Me,” those nerves vanished, replaced by a voice so powerful and a presence so magnetic that it left the judges and audience stunned. His soulful, gritty rendition of the classic tune showcased not only his incredible vocal range but also his ability to pour his heart into every note. Simon Cowell couldn’t help but admit, “We weren’t expecting that.” Heidi Klum, visibly impressed, gushed, “I think you’re absolutely incredible.

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