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Miguel Dakota Charms America’s Got Talent Judges with Soulful Voice and Humble Demeanor

In a memorable 2014 audition on America’s Got Talent, 21-year-old Miguel Dakota from Monument, Colorado, captured the hearts of both the audience and the judges with his soulful singing and unassuming presence.

Miguel’s dream of making a living from music and supporting his family, including his three younger siblings and mother, resonated deeply, especially as he revealed he’d dropped out of college to work construction jobs to “make ends meet.” Even before he sang a note, the audience’s enthusiastic screams hinted at his immediate appeal, prompting one judge to acknowledge, “I get it, I get it, you’re an attractive young man.”

Miguel, who confirmed he’s a musician who sings and plays guitar, dedicated his performance to his mother, his “biggest supporter,” who was cheering him on from the audience. His rendition of a song immediately drew praise, with a judge exclaiming, “That was awesome”. The judges’ feedback was overwhelmingly positive, focusing not only on his vocal talent but also his genuine personality.

Here’s what each judge had to say:

• Judge 1 (likely Mel B): “My heart just melted… that was very nice”. This judge also praised his singing, stating, “your singing I think is beautiful, you sing with a lot of feelings and a lot of passion”.
• Judge 2 (likely Heidi Klum): “I absolutely loved it. I also liked it, I’m a big fan of your voice, it’s a sexy voice”. She also playfully inquired about his personal life, noting, “He doesn’t have a girlfriend, he can cook and he loves his mother”.
• Judge 3 (likely Howie Mandel): “And you don’t look bad obviously”. He further emphasized the “whole package” Miguel presented, stating, “It’s the look, it’s the vibe, you sing with a lot of soul and a lot of feeling and a lot of heart and uh it’s not what I expected to come out of you”.
• Simon Cowell: While not explicitly quoted by name in the provided text, his presence as a judge and the overall positive tone of the feedback suggest his approval. One judge’s optimistic statement, “I think that might change after tonight”, likely reflects the collective sentiment, including Simon’s. Another judge’s concluding remarks, “I think we all like you… I think that you’re a very likable, humble guy, you’ve got a great look, you’ve got a great sound, you’re going to go real far in this competition”, further solidify the unanimous support.

The judges’ votes were a resounding “yes” across the board, with one judge kicking it off with a “yes”, followed by a “definite yes from me” from another, and a final “yes” from the third. Miguel Dakota’s journey on America’s Got Talent was set to continue, with the judges confident he would “go real far in this competition.”