Brooke Bailey’s Stunning Aretha Franklin Cover Will Give You Goosebumps

Brooke Bailey’s emotional cover of Aretha Franklin’s hit “Ain’t No Way” sent shivers down spines during her audition on America’s Got Talent. The video of her powerful performance was released early on July 20 on the show’s YouTube page. In the clip, Brooke, a young music major, captivates the judges Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, Simon Cowell, and Heidi Klum, along with the audience, through her soulful rendition of the 1968 classic.

The performance was so moving that many audience members were brought to tears, joining Brooke in an emotional moment as she sang her final note. Simon Cowell noticed her teary eyes and asked, “This means a lot to you, doesn’t it?” to which Brooke, smiling through her tears, simply answered, “Yeah.” Simon acknowledged her heartfelt response, “I can tell.”

Brooke Bailey’s magnificent audition earned her high praise from all four judges. Heidi Klum admitted that Brooke had her hooked right from the beginning and described it as the best audition of the day. Howie Mandel complimented her vocal ability, describing her voice as an “amazing instrument,” and expressed his excitement for her future in music. Sofía Vergara was awed by the emotion and beauty in her voice. Simon Cowell, after commending her performance, even offered some career advice, suggesting that she should perform with a live band for more impact.

Though there were no Golden Buzzers left to send her straight to the live rounds, Brooke Bailey managed to secure unanimous approval with four resounding yeses from the judges, ensuring her chance to continue competing on America’s Got Talent.

Catch the upcoming episodes of America’s Got Talent to follow Brooke Bailey’s journey and watch more exciting auditions. Tune in on NBC this Tuesday night at 8/7 C.

Source: America’s Got Talent YouTube page