She was going to watch this live on TV tonight.". When "America's Got Talent" contestant Brandon Leake took the stage to render the first-ever poetry audition on the show, the judges did not know they were in for a stunning and tearjerking performance. What made you decide to audition for America's Got Talent? first episode of Season 15 impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts, Sofia Vergara falls in her haste to get away from shocking eye-bulging rapper, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. What surprised you most about your AGT experience? I know what it is to have somebodytaken from you without you knowing, but it was very beautiful for me.". Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. Season 15 We have to understand each other and be compassionate, have empathy for each other. ", RELATED VIDEO: Sofia Vergara Says She and Husband Joe Manganiello 'Haven't Had 1 Fight Yet' During Quarantine. One of the best days of Brandon's life was when his sister, Danielle Marie Gibson, was born. Everybody else is pretty much irrelevant. HOWIE MANDEL: You're amazing, buddy. Says Host Terry Crews, 'AGT' 's Simon Cowell Remembers Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski as 'Extraordinary Person' After Her Death, 'AGT' Star Nightbirde Dead at 31 After Cancer Battle: 'We Love You,' Says Terry Crews, 'AGT' Star Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski's Family Is 'Devastated by Her Passing': 'Unimaginable Loss', 'AGT' : Simon Cowell on Nightbirde's Success After Her Exit, His 'Amazing' Frontrunner to Win Season 16, 'AGT' : All Season 16 Finalists Announced as Competition Narrows Down Lineup to 10 Acts. I shouldn't be judging it, I just want to compliment you on what you just did because it was extraordinary.". "I believe that the biggest issue in this world, and I'm not being political, I'm being truthful, we're all in this together. Tearing up at the powerful performance, Vergara was speechless immediately after, as judges Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell gave a standing ovation, saying simply, "Wow." Anna posted on her Instagram celebrating 3 years with her hubby. If people missed this show tonight, they need to watch this on YouTube and need to share it. NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. Poets just have our local coffee shops. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC. Sofia Vergara was emotionally moved by this poetic America's Got Talent audition. It was a testament to the time I had spent really owning and working on my craft. With the help of four other spoken word poets, he delivered a piece about his hometown of Stockton, California. But it was his first time, I believe, being moved by it the way I do it. WINNER Brandon Leake All Performances on America's Got Talent!Audition - 0:05Quarterfinals - 5:03Semifinals - 10:01Finale - 14:59#AGT #AmericasGotTalent #TalentRecapFor more HD videos, news, analysis and recaps of America's Got Talent please subscribe \u0026 follow Talent Recap:https://talentrecap.com/For more HD full episode videos, news and recaps of your favorite talent show please subscribe \u0026 followTALENT RECAP ON SOCIAL:YouTube: https://goo.gl/6pybnwLike: https://www.facebook.com/talentrecap/Follow: https://twitter.com/TalentRecapInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talentrecap/ABOUT TALENT RECAP Talent Recap is the #1 independent website which is exclusively dedicated to the fans of the most popular talent shows around the world. AGT Season 17 premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 8 p.m. Brandon's sister, who was four years younger than him, died at just 8 months old. I actually didn't think about that at all. Then, eight months later, Danielle passed away. "Still alive, and all the things I wish we could have done are played again and again and again," he continued. A good number of us really cheered each other on, even when we were competitiveIf you do great, that doesn't mean I can't, Do you have any advice for the Acts competing on, this roundup of his best moments from the show. What I more so thought about was, I felt vindicated from all the people who said spoken-word could never be a mainstream art form. "My brother passed away the same year that your sister passed away," she said. Brandon Leakeisa poet from Season 15 of America's Got Talent. First published on March 1, 2021 / 6:45 AM. I gave her a hug afterwards and said, Hey, I didn't make it my first year, so keep trying. Do you have any advice for the Acts competing on AGT Season 17? Coming from a kid who was always concerned about looking cool, being cool, and doing cool stuff, it was really hard for me to relinquish that type of cool jacket off of myselfto just be OK with being like, Let me, for lack of a better term, look like a dumbass on stage. You have to give yourself permission to cryto do theater, in a sense. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Brandon Leake, AGT Season 15 winner: The journey started one of two ways. It's the only consistent part of his process. After reciting his incredibly moving poem, Brandon got a standing ovation from judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel, while Sofia looked visibly stunned. We'll be the voices that people look back and say this is what this era looked like," said Leake. Brandon is the first poet to pass the audition round. He also . Relive all of Brandon's full performances from the season. Get The America's Got Talent App: http://bit.ly/AGTAppDownload Subscribe for More: http://bit.ly/AGTSub America's Got Talent Tuesdays 8/7c on NBC! Stream on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3cCQGhHAMERICA'S GOT TALENT ON SOCIALLike AGT: https://www.facebook.com/agtFollow AGT: https://twitter.com/agtAGT Instagram: http://instagram.com/agtFind America's Got Talent trailers, full episode highlights, previews, promos, clips, and digital exclusives here.NBC ON SOCIAL:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nbcTwitter: http://Twitter.com/NBCFacebook: http://Facebook.com/NBCInstagram: http://instagram.com/nbcABOUT AMERICA'S GOT TALENTAmericas Got Talent,\" NBCs No. "There was something more raw in the way it's like singing and talking and just being a human a cappella. Brandon Leake, 27, a community college counselor in Stockton, California, wowed the judges with an emotional performance of a poem that paid tribute to his late sister, who died as a baby. Brandon Leake's AGT Golden Buzzer Audition. Tune in next week, when the Americas Got Talent auditions once again, without a live audience conclude. I'm just trying to hold onto you. Brandon Leake's ode to his sister turned an audience-free "AGT" into a night to remember. There's something very, very special about you. The dynamic Terry Crews returns as host. The last 11 acts to compete for a spot in the semi-finals were roaster Alex Hooper, hand-balancing siblings Bello Sisters, spoken word artist (and Mandel's Golden Buzzer winner) Brandon Leake, singers Broken Roots, cheerleaders C.A. ", "Words seem to move people and myself more than anything, he's got everything," Mandel, 64, said of his Golden Buzzer winner. "America, sit quietly, listen and take it in.". What was that experience like? "I can feel your pain. ET) on NBC. Stream now on Peacock.ALL of Brandon Leake's Performances on Season 15 of AGT! I handicapped myself for years because I was too concerned with how people looked at me, how people perceived me. But if this pain and these memories are all that I got left of you, I won't never regret these scars. Surprising Cause Of Death Revealed For 37-Year-Old ABC News Producer. There's really no other place to find a mainstream home. "I'm tired of playing God 'cause I gotta come to terms with the fact that my sister ain't never comin' back.". The then 4-year-old adored being a big brother and couldn't wait for all the fun they'd have together. "And we won. He went on to study at Simpson University in Redding, where as well as writing poetry, he played basketball on Simpson's NCAA Division II team. By McKenzie. Don't go out there trying to be somebody else. Spoiler alert! The new dad moved the. "She's here with me now," he said of Danielle Marie Gibson, who died in 1997 at only 8 months old. A Poet Makes Golden Buzzer History On 'America's Got Talent' . Brandon Leake's Semifinals performance in Episode 1517 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem in the form of letters to his dad about how he missed out on many of Brandon's major life moments, eventually making peace. The audition greatly resonated with Vergara, 47, at the judges' panel. The same way the Latino woman from Florida can relate to a young black kid from Cali," said Leake. SIMON COWELL: What an amazing tribute. But it was very beautiful for me. However, it was Howie who hit that Golden Buzzer the final Golden Buzzer of the season still left in play which automatically advanced Brandon to the live shows. The Modern Family actress then said that Leake's poem reminded her of her late brother. His new book of poems, Unraveling, came out in March 2022, showcasing his singular artistry yet again. He received a standing ovation from Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Mandel. Keep reading for 10 things you didn't know about America's Got Talent season 15 winner . Never the same and never replicated. He was the winner of the competition, claiming the $1,000,000 prize, a new car, and the headlining of a show in Las Vegas. The 27-year-old from Stockton stole hearts on the national stage by telling a very personal story about the death of his baby. Leake says his overall goal is to spread a message that creates a more loving and gracious society. Watch thousands of hours of hit movies and shows, plus daily news, sports, and pop culture updates. There was something more raw, in the way that it's like singing and talking and just being a human, a cappella no music, no nothing, just a raw heart beating in front of us, Howie marveled. "It's amazing to me that on Season 15, it's the first time that we're hearing somebody of spoken word," Mandel said. All four judges were never present every time Brandon performed. As well as his work as a performer, Brandon is also the founder of a youth organization Called to Move, which aids the development of young people through the art of poetry. For myself, it was like, this is my time. He received enough votes to enter the Top 5 instead of Archie Williams. "There's something very, very special about you. You are so amazing. - America's Got Talent 2020https://youtu.be/SaPXcg7lLfgAmerica's Got Talenthttp://www.youtube.com/user/americasgottalent#AGT #AmericasGotTalent After his win, Brandon said: "For an art form that has not been on the mainstream ever to have a chance to win Americas Got Talent is bigger than anything. . Leake was born into a single parent home with his mother, Carla on the south side of Stockton, California. Don't go out there chasing anybody else. On the following Wednesdays, (which will feature celebrity musical acts including BTS on Sept. 16), the finalists will be announced. BRANDON LEAKE: I know I said earlier to hold on to love loosely so when it leaves, it won't exit so painfully. After the show, Mandel spoke with PEOPLE and praised Leake on the "imperative and important" message of his poem. "This is what an audition is actually like," Cowell said. On Tuesday, America's Got Talent contestant and 27-year-old Calif. native Brandon Leake made history when he took the stage as the show's first-ever spoken word artist. Mandel gave Leake a standing ovation once again following a performance that served as a prayer for his daughter. "There was something more, so raw. I wanted to be with them, so I got a big house [in Miami, Florida] and we all lived together. Exclusive: How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts. And if you want your story told properly, you have to be yourself. You deserve the world and more. Brandon received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals in Episode 1516 instead of CA Wildcats and Divas & Drummers of Compton. Mandel applauded Leake'screativity and vulnerability. Relive all of Brandon's full performances from the season. Get The America's. Cowell called his act an "amazing tribute." "We are the storytellers of the generation, we are the griots of our time. We feel your love. Brandons audition wasnt Tuesdays only emotional moment. Brandon met his wife Anna at one of his shows in Stockton after she turned up with a mutual friend. Brandon posted on his Instagram after his AGT tribute to her: Love you booboo, I hope that gift will forever remain in your heart. Winner, Preliminaries Brandon met his biological father for the very first time on August 31, 2017 and he married Anna on September 2, 2017. She fell asleep and just didn't wake up," Leake told CBS13. His new book of poems, Unraveling, came out in March 2022, showcasing his singular artistry yet again. Table of Biography [ show] Early Life Brandon Leake was born on May 4, 1992. Act America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays (8 p.m. Creative writing most certainly was an escape. Judge Simon Cowell was skeptical at first, telling Brandon, I don't really understand poetry, but Brandon assured him, I'm a great intro for you. It's amazing to me that on Season 15, its the first time that we're hearing somebody of spoken word. TERRY CREWS: You have received the Golden Buzzer from Howie Mandel. He returned for America's Got Talent: All-Stars where he finished in 2nd place in his Preliminary week. There was another poet who was trying out with me. And sometimes it designs these alternate realities where she is still here, still alive, and all the things I wish we could have done are played again and again and again, Brandon continued, as his voice began to quaver. Leake's audition, featuring a deeply personal poem about his late sister, earned him a Golden Buzzer from Judge Howie Mandel, and he was an unstoppable force from there. "America's Got Talent" returns on NBCJuly 14 for the last audition show of the season. ", "Lines like that are what build the bridge between me and another person, and who would have thought that poetry or spoken word could do that," said Leake. I know what this is. He continued: "There is something very, very special about you. There were probably a lot of people who doubted that a poet could win, but Brandon is the real deal. STOCKTON (CBS13) Putting yourself out there may not be easy, but sending a message that builds unity may be worth it. ET) on NBC. It's no exaggeration to say thatAmerica's Got Talentfans had never seen anyone like Brandon Leake. He returned for America's Got Talent: All-Stars where he finished in 2nd place in his Preliminary week. : The journey started one of two ways. NBC Insider: How did you discover spoken-word poetry? In his performance, Leake recalled the death of his sister in the late 90s, and his grief in the wake of her passing. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara all gave him standing ovations. Let's find out#GoldenBuzzer #BrandonLeake . Brandon Leake is AGT royalty. Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. "Normally death don't really bother me, I'm from southside Stockton. You give the same effort of performance and excellence for 10 people as you do for 10,000. Read More 'AGT': Poet Brandon Leake wins star-studded finale with Duchess Meghan, Blake Shelton. BRANDON LEAKE: And I'm tired of playing God, because I got to come to terms with the fact that my sister ain't never coming back. There's something very, very special about you. I just want to compliment you on what you just did, because it was extraordinary, said a quieted Simon. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories, "What an amazing tribute," said Cowell. This is a very difficult thing for me to judge. - (SINGING) Praise be the day. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Brandon Leake is the first spoken word poet act to receive the, In Brandon's Finals performance, it was mentioned that he auditioned for, Brandon is Howie Mandel's second (third if counting. "For me, it's my first time and I feel comfortable when he is with us. I know what it is to have somebody taken from you without you knowing. I know what it is to have somebody taken from you without you knowing. "Kind of," Leake replied. After not making it in 2017, I said, Hey, I really want to try this out and get better at it. So I toured, I did a lot of work. (Kelly Clarkson and Kenan Thompson previously served as season 15 guest judges during the live shows. After graduating, Leake joined a slam poetry team in Sacramento. Sex It's the time that I don't have anybody pulling on me. Watch Brandon Leake's Audition on AGT:https://youtu.be/tdjIFkM-ohQWill Brandon become the next AGT winner?? After the final five acts are determined for the live semifinals, next week will be the first of two rounds, with 10 acts competing each Tuesday (Sept. 8 and Sept. 15) at the Universal Studios Hollywood lots. Brandon had explained that he had a fourteen-day old daughter and a sister whom he loved very much. SOFIA VERGARA: My brother passed away the same year that your sister passed away. March 1, 2021 / 6:45 AM In my early stages of doing spoken-word, there might've been five, 10 people in the crowd, but theres a level of professionalism you have to have. After Shevon belted an original ballad that she wrote for Jamie, Through the Good and Bad, and received unanimous yeses, she and Jamie (who is now her husband) elatedly revealed to Terry backstage that they will soon be new parents themselves. You don't have to be this hardened individual who steps in there and does this crazy competitive work. The fourth and final slate of contestants performed in the live quarterfinal rounds of America's Got Talent. While you're trying to score tickets, take a walk down memory lane and catch every single one of Leake'sAGTperformances. KYLIE MAR: "America's Got Talent's" first-ever spoken-word contestant, 27-year-old Stockton poet, educator, and new father Brandon Leake, closed out Tuesday night's episode with a tear-jerking ode to his deceased younger sister. He is the first novelty act to win the competition. Leake proceeded to vocalizethe painful processof mourning and accepting the death of his youngersister, Danielle Marie Gibson, who died in 1997, the same year Vergara lost her brother. Published on July 1, 2020 11:34 AM. Since the show gave him a platform to share his skill with the world, he has become a household name across the country. For his audition, Leake presented an emotional piece about mourning his late sister. You could either say it started in middle school with girls who were cute, and that's how I first started writing poetry. Leake was the first-ever spoken word poet to win America's Got Talent. Brandon Leake (born May 4, 1992) is a spoken word poet, educator and motivational speaker and the winner of the fifteenth season of America's Got Talent. Praise be the kingdom. As Brandon began to recite his piece, he told the gut-punching story of his sister, who was four years younger than him, dying at just 8 months old. Brandon Leake is an award-winning spoken word poet, artistic educator and motivational speaker from Stockton, California. "I've been ground-bound because she left. Aside from crew members and hostTerry Crews, that meant there were only four people inthe audience Tuesday: Cowell,Sofa Vergara,Howie Mandel and guest judgeEric Stonestreet, who filled in for a sick Heidi Klum. Spoken word is the name given to poetry written to be performed, and Leake is the first ever performer of this genre to be featured on AGT. Until Leake, 27, burst onto the scene in June with an emotional poem dedicated to his sister, who died as a baby, a spoken-word artist had never even appeared on the show, let alone captivate. The reason I became so much better was actually 'cause I failed making the show the first time. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! Brandon was announced as the winner ahead of Broken Roots, Cristina Rae, Roberta Battaglia and Alan Silva, winning $1 million, a new KIA, and the headlining of a show in Las Vegas. Leake tells his most personal stories to connect with others and inspire people far and wide. Since then, Leake has worked as an English teacher at Edison High School and an academic advisor at Delta College in Stockton. The Season 15 winner is the competition's first (and only) spoken-word poetry champion. "From the person who lives in Wyoming in a farm town who can relate to a city kid from Stockton, California. Brandon Leake The NBC App is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, and stream movies. "This right here is genuinely a moment in which spoken word got a chance to be on the forefront of the American conscious," he said to People following his victory. In 2011, Vergara opened up about the death of her older brother Rafael in a Parade cover story, telling the magazine about how the tragedy affected her family members. Gibson was only 8 months old. Mother was like a zombie. Brandon Leake POWERFUL Poetry About Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake Brandon Leake Will Make You EMOTIONAL With His Spoken Word - America's Got Talent 2020, Brandon Leake Delivers Emotional Spoken Word to His Daughter - America's Got Talent 2020, Brandon Leake Performs a Moving Spoken Word Piece About AGT - America's Got Talent 2020, THE WINNER IS - America's Got Talent 2020, Brandon Leake's EMOTIONAL Performance Receives a Standing Ovation - AGT- All-Stars 2023. Mandel called the performance "raw," adding that "we feel your pain, we feel your love, and you moved me to do this" before reaching for the Golden Buzzer, raining confetti onto Leake and sending him straight to the live shows. For more Brandon Leake AGT content, check out this roundup of his best moments from the show. As Brandon began to recite his piece, he told the gut-punching story of his sister, who was four years younger than him, dying at just 8 months old.. I bring more about life-experience things that everyday people go through. And once Simon heard Brandon speak, he understood where Brandons childhood anger was coming from and, like Howie, he was totally convinced. "I had a nightmare that I would be 90 years old doing this show and nobody would be watching it, judge Simon Cowell said while looking back to the empty Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Acclaimed actress and international superstar Sofia Vergara joins as a new judge this season alongside returning judge and global fashion icon Heidi Klum. But I was left here to manufacture wings out of tears and broken dreams, Brandon rapped. The 27-year-old from Stockton stole hearts on the national stage by telling a very personal story about the death of his baby sister. Singers can go to, I would say the writing was always personal, but performing was not always personal. He received enough votes from the Superfans to enter the Top 3 of the night. ", Klum also said Cowell has been "healing pretty fast," adding, "I think he's doing amazingly.". This pursuit led to Brandon leading workshops around the world with several curricula he developed himself. me getting the opportunity to have an outlet to share that type of pain. He went on to study at Simpson University in Redding, where as well as writing poetry, he played basketball onSimpson'sNCAA Division II team. Or you could say it started in college after the passing of one of my best friends. On Tuesday's episode of the competition series, 27-year-old Brandon Leake took . "I am going to show the world what a spoken-word poet can do.". To know that an art form that was so underground for so long got the public eye and took a win, that's more than any million-dollar prize could ever be.". God blessed me with really long arms, so I just put my phone outside the water and type. His parents are Tyrone and Carla Leake-Gibson. But instead of giving up, he went back to the drawing board, honed his craft, and tried again three years later stronger than ever. But while other auditioners of the episode, notably the magicians and comedians, suffered from not being able to play to a roaring crowd, the intimacy of this unique situation actually made Brandons performance all the more intense and impactful. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. 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