And I know my sister would be proud of the way her brother has responded to all the things that have been thrown in my way.". On the following Wednesdays, (which will feature celebrity musical acts including BTS on Sept. 16), the finalists will be announced. I shouldn't be judging it. What did getting the Golden Buzzer during your audition feel like? I wanted to be with them, so I got a big house [in Miami, Florida] and we all lived together. "Still alive, and all the things I wish we could have done are played again and again and again," he continued. 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 myself, How communal the talent pool became. "I think just aside whatever this contest is and this talent show is, it's probably the clearest vision of what is going on today than what I have ever heard. Brandon Leake's Quarterfinals performance in Episode 1515 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem about mother love and racial injustice. Are you close to your sister? asked Howie. Brandon Leake is the winner of the 15th season of America's Got Talent. You could either say it started in middle school with girls who were cute, and that's how I first started writing poetry. "I am going to show the world what a spoken-word poet can do.". It's no exaggeration to say thatAmerica's Got Talentfans had never seen anyone like Brandon Leake. Brandon Leake 15, All-Stars The fourth and final slate of contestants performed in the live quarterfinal rounds of America's Got Talent. "I'll say in the moment of doing it on the national stage, it wasn't immensely difficult due to the years of practice beforehand," said Leake. What made you decide to audition for America's Got Talent? I know what this is. 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. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! The reason I became so much better was actually 'cause I failed making the show the first time. 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. Like, How about I trade my six feet for yours? But that's not real. Brandons vulnerable words resonated throughout the empty venue in an AGT first, no live audience was present, due to coronavirus concerns. Congratulations to Brandon Leake for WINNING Season 15 of America's Got Talent! He went on to study at Simpson University in Redding, where as well as writing poetry, he played basketball onSimpson'sNCAA Division II team. You don't have to be this hardened individual who steps in there and does this crazy competitive work. Later, Leake emotionally said, "My mother's greatest fear is that I won't return home breathing, blood pulsing through these veins enough to still be her Pookie. ET) on NBC. : The journey started one of two ways. Brandon's daughter was born just 14 days before hisAGTaudition. Information On Tuesday, Vergara tweeted that the emotional performance was "a great way to end the night!!! Read on. 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. In his performance, Leake recalled the death of his sister in the late 90s, and his grief in the wake of her passing. Winner, Preliminaries We'll be the voices that people look back and say this is what this era looked like," said Leake. All four judges were never present every time Brandon performed. ", "Words seem to move people and myself more than anything, he's got everything," Mandel, 64, said of his Golden Buzzer winner. - (SINGING) Praise be the day. If you don't understand it and you're not moved by it, then you're not a human being. Leake tells his most personal stories to connect with others and inspire people far and wide. This story contains details from the June 30 episode of "America's Got Talent.". 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. You deserve the world and more. 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. She died from an enlarged heart at only eight-months-old. Singers can go to, I would say the writing was always personal, but performing was not always personal. The poem touched every single Judge, but particularly Howie Mandel, who awarded Leake with a Golden Buzzer. Moved by his performance, Howie Mandel pressed his Golden Buzzer, sending Brandon directly to the Quarterfinals. 'America's Got Talent' Winners: Where Are They Now? I would say the writing was always personal, but performing was not always personal. 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. Brandon Leake is AGT royalty. The Stockton, California, native spoke about his mother's . How were you able to reach a place where you can be so personal in your work? As passionate fans of these shows, we provide news, analysis and fan engagement on Americas Got Talent, Britains Got Talent, The Voice, The X Factor, American Idol, The Four, The Masked Singer, The Worlds Best and its contestants.America's Got Talent 2020https://goo.gl/e12UJ8America's Got Talent News \u0026 Recapshttps://goo.gl/e12UJ8 Last week on'AGT': Sofia Vergara falls in her haste to get away from shocking eye-bulging rapper. Brandon Leake is an award-winning spoken word poet, artistic educator and motivational speaker from Stockton, California. SIMON COWELL: Really-- this is a very difficult thing for me to judge. Brandon's sister, who was four years younger than him, died at just 8 months old. Don't go out there chasing anybody else. Cowell called his act an "amazing tribute." "My brother passed away the same year that your sister passed away," she said. "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. Below, NBC Insider chats with Leake. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Leake was born into a single parent home with his mother, Carla on the south side of Stockton, California. "I can feel your pain. He returned for America's Got Talent: All-Stars where he finished in 2nd place in his Preliminary week. Mandel hit the Golden Buzzer as just five pairs of hands clapped, sendingLeake straight to the live final shows. Judge Sofia Vergara, whose older brother Rafael was murdered the same year that Danielle passed away, was in tears, telling Brandon, I can feel your pain. For the finale in Episode 1522, Brandon Leake performed a short spoken word piece prior to the results about Season 15. 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. It's amazing to me that on Season 15, its the first time that we're hearing somebody of spoken word. 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. Brandon Leake's AGT Golden Buzzer Audition. Were you the first poet that producers had seen? No music, no nothing. UTA Signs 'America's Got Talent' Winner Brandon Leake. Spoiler alert! By McKenzie. Just a raw heart beating in front of us. "America, sit quietly, listen and take it in.". Brandon is the first poet to pass the audition round. Anna posted on her Instagram celebrating 3 years with her hubby. Hours after the accident, Cowell underwent surgery during which he had a "number of fusions and metal rod" put into his back, a source previously told PEOPLE. 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. Leake, who is AGT 's first-ever spoken word poet to compete, was among the standout performances of the night with his moving poem. Incredibly, in all of its 15 seasons, Americas Got Talent has never had a spoken-word contestant. Very much she's here with me now, Brandon answered. Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Howie Mandel were back again without a guest judge or Simon Cowell, who broke his back on Aug. 8 at his Malibu, California, home when he fell off an electric bike. There was another poet who was trying out with me. Do you have any advice for the Acts competing on AGT Season 17? NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. 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. KYLIE MAR: Fans at home were crying, and even Simon Cowell, who was initially skeptical about Brandon's act, was impressed. 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. Your poems are so raw. America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays (8 p.m. A Poet Makes Golden Buzzer History On 'America's Got Talent' . Just be you, both on and off stage. Brandon had explained that he had a fourteen-day old daughter and a sister whom he loved very much. There's something very, very special about you. 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. We are the ones who, as I said, capture history. ET) on NBC. But I was left here to manufacture wings out of tears and broken dreams, Brandon rapped. 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. Brandon is also the founder and CEO of Called to Move, an organization that aids youth in self-actualizing and personally developing through the art of poetry. We feel your pain. HOWIE MANDEL: You're amazing, buddy. If people missed this show tonight, they need to watch this on YouTube and need to share it. 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. Simon Cowell Is 'Very Happy' to Be Home 1 Week After Breaking His Back and Undergoing Surgery, Sofia Vergara Recalls Brother's Death During Powerful AGT Audition: 'I Can Feel Your Pain', AGT: Watch Archie Williams, Brandon Leake and More Season 15 Finalists Perform for $1M Prize. 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. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara all gave him standing ovations. On the night he'd be crowned the winner ofSeason 15, Leake performed a brief, light-hearted spoken word poem aboutAGT. Mandel gave Brandon his golden buzzer, and he went from strength to strength throughout the competition addressing topics such as the Black Lives Matter movement and his estranged father. You also don't have to be this overly enthusiastic person who's chasing after everybody's attention. Everybody has to hear it. Thesixth day of auditions, which was taped in March, marked the first episode of Season 15 impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,before countrywide lockdown orders sidelinedentertainment production. He continued: "There is something very, very special about you. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! Brandon Leake, the spoken-word poet who won the 2020 edition of America's Got Talent, has signed with UTA for all areas. It's just me and my thoughts. And season 15 will conclude on Sept. 22 and Sept. 23, when a winner will be crowned during the scheduled finale. According to Parade, Rafael was fatally shot in an attempted kidnapping in 1998. 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. Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. NBC Insider: How did you discover spoken-word poetry? WINNER Brandon Leake All Performances on America's Got Talent!Audition - 0:05Quarterfinals - 5:03Semifinals - 10:01Finale - 14:59#AGT #AmericasGotTalent #Tal. 1 summer show, returns in May with fresh new faces and familiar favorites, along with the excitement, thrills and feel-good performances that viewers have come to love each season. 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. "We are the storytellers of the generation, we are the griots of our time. "I've been ground-bound because she left. The new dad moved the. S15NBC "I'm still haunted by these nightmares 'cause I have a really creative mind, and sometimes it designs these alternate realities where she is still here," he said. Act The 27-year-old from Stockton stole hearts on the national stage by telling a very personal story about the death of his baby. 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Let's find out#GoldenBuzzer #BrandonLeake . Leake was the first spoken word poet to perform on the show. His new book of poems, Unraveling, came out in March 2022, showcasing his singular artistry yet again. Mother was like a zombie. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. I shouldn't be judging it, I just want to compliment you on what you just did because it was extraordinary.". 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. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell all gave him standing ovations. I shouldn't be judging it. America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays and Wednesdays (at 8 p.m. 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. To let it all hang loose on stage and leave nothing behind. "Normally death don't really bother me, I'm from southside Stockton. ", "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. SIMON COWELL: What an amazing tribute. 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. For myself, it was like, this is my time. His words captured the judges and drew a standing ovation. One of the best days of Brandon's life was when his sister, Danielle Marie Gibson, was born. Leake, who is AGT's first-ever spoken word poet to compete, was among the standout performances of the night with his moving poem. I know what it is to have somebodytaken from you without you knowing, but it was very beautiful for me.". I handicapped myself for years because I was too concerned with how people looked at me, how people perceived me. "America's Got Talent" returns on NBCJuly 14 for the last audition show of the season. It's the only consistent part of his process. Following his victory just a year before, Leake returned to theAGTstage for a special guest performance during Season 16. 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. ", Klum also said Cowell has been "healing pretty fast," adding, "I think he's doing amazingly.". This show is about talent as much as it is about story. He received a standing ovation from Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Mandel. 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. Brandon won 'AGT' season 15 in September 2020, taking home $1 million prize money, a new Kia Stinger, and the chance to perform in Luxor Las Vegas. 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. "America's Got Talent" headed into uncharted territory Tuesday. The first contestant to perform poetry on AGT, Leake prefaced his spoken word piece by dedicating it to his sister. "I'm tired of playing God 'cause I gotta come to terms with the fact that my sister ain't never comin' back.". I didn't know her, but she was a beautiful young Black girl, probably around 15 or 16. Relive all of Brandon's full performances from the season. Get The America's. In his ode to his sister, he reads, "If I could trade my six feet for yours. He finished ahead of Josh Blue but behind Kodi Lee, eliminating him from the competition. Read More 'AGT': Poet Brandon Leake wins star-studded finale with Duchess Meghan, Blake Shelton. On Tuesday's episode of the competition series, 27-year-old Brandon Leake took the stage in front of an empty audience due to the show's health precautions amid the pandemic to perform a spoken-word set. 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. Brandon Leake has made it clear he's willing to take that leap. The then 4-year-old adored being a big brother and couldn't wait for all the fun they'd have together. Or you could say it started in college after the passing of one of my best friendsme getting the opportunity to have an outlet to share that type of pain. [2] Exclusive: How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. His sister passed away when he was only 4-years-old. "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. / Good Day Sacramento. Mandel gave Leake a standing ovation once again following a performance that served as a prayer for his daughter. I wish he could've been here," Vergara said. (He even earned a Golden Buzzer.) She did this really sweet poem about her relationship with Jesus. Klum, Vergara and Mandel have all spoken to PEOPLE about Cowell's recovery. "It's amazing to me that on Season 15, it's the first time that we're hearing somebody of spoken word," Mandel said. Brandon Leake's Finals performance in Episode 1521 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem in the form of a prayer to his daughter Aaliyah. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. But, there is something so different about Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake and the countless others," Leake said. 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