The video features an impressive audition by The CraigLewis Band on America’s Got Talent’s 10th anniversary. 🎤 Composed of Jeffrey Lewis and Zuri from Atlanta, Georgia, the duo met at a talent show where Zuri emerged victorious. They’ve been performing together for a decade, gracing various events like churches, weddings, and even funerals, often for the simple reward of food. Their ultimate dream is to continue singing, spreading happiness, and inspiring others through their music. ✨
The judges’ reactions to their performance were overwhelmingly positive. Howie Mandel was particularly astonished that they had been performing for food, exclaiming that they deserved a “million-dollar buffet” and predicting they would go “very, very far in this competition.” 🤩 Howard Stern lauded their audition and song choice, noting that they took a “very difficult” and “legendary song” and truly “owned it,” describing their performance as utterly professional, far from “amateur hour.” 👏
The judges universally appreciated their powerful and distinct voices, especially how each member seamlessly took solo parts, which was “thoroughly enjoyed and thoroughly loved.” They were described as being “on point out of the gate BAM,” indicating an immediate and impactful presence. The consensus among the judges was that The CraigLewis Band are “real contenders” with the potential to go far in the competition if they “keep mixing it up.” 🚀
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