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.<\/p>\n
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.”<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Here’s what each judge had to say:<\/p>\n
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.”<\/p>\n