'AGT' Season 19: Watch as Howie Mandel makes huge demand after Mia Soleil Sanchez's Billie Eilish rendition
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: 'America's Got Talent' has released an early audition for Season 19's upcoming episode on July 16, starring a young vocalist called Mia Soleil Sanchez. The 13-year-old impressed the judges so greatly that the NBC judges demanded additional Golden Buzzers.
Mia sang Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever' at her audition. She demonstrated a voice beyond her years by shouting out the song's passionate lyrics.
She even ended her performance on a pretty stunning note. The judges and audience were definitely amazed by Mia's talent.
'AGT' Season 19 judge Howie Mandel eager to give Mia Soleil Sanchez the Golden Buzzer
Judge Howie Mandel predicted that people would recognize her name the next day, stating that "America and the world will love you."
Heidi Klum complimented Mia's vocals and "the look that you're serving." She described her as a "very gutsy young lady," and added, "I'm very proud of you. Well done."
Sofía Vergara agreed, describing Mia as "a star."
"You know, what was cool is that you kind of grew with the song," Simon Cowell commented. "And that’s not easy. And I think that means that you’ve got great taste. You know where you’re going. So I really, really, really liked this audition."
It should come as no surprise that Mia received all four votes from the judges to advance in the competition. Howie remarked that he wished they had three Golden Buzzers apiece when she exited the stage.
Heidi shot back, "I would love to have 10."
'AGT' Season 19 fans floored by Mia Soleil Sanchez's audition
The 13-year-old enthralled viewers as well as the judges with her incredible performance of Billie's 'Happier Than Ever'! Viewers who saw the audition clip eagerly flocked to the comments section of 'AGT's YouTube website to express their opinions.
One lucky fan wrote, "This 13-year-old girl is very talented I saw this act live and It sounded even more amazing in real life btw love her glasses." Another person chimed in, "She definitely has a lot of potential and great tone. Very cute also."
One user also commented, "I've heard this song countless times despite me not being a massive fan of Billie Eilish but this has got to be one of my favorite versions of this song I've heard in a long time. I really liked the arrangement of the song and she did the runs. I definitely agree with Howie saying that's she's going to be a star and I think America will love her." A fourth user further noted, "Cheryl porter is gonna be so proud."
One viewer also added, "A young teen singing this!! I'm totally floored by her performance and that voice doing an Eilish song!! Hands down she has direction and charisma. She has that Eilish vibe!" Another person continued, "Impressed that she avoided all the swear words."
Who is 'AGT' Season 19 singer Mia Soleil Sanchez?
Mia finished second in the elementary division of the Sussex County Talent Show and third overall in the Sussex County Idol competition in 2018. In addition, Mia won the Elementary Division of The Voice Mid-Atlantic Idol in 2018, the Elementary Division of The Voice Musical Theatre in 2018, the Elementary Division of The Voice Open Jazz Solo in 2018, and the Elementary Division of The Voice Open Pop Festival at the Mid Atlantic Teacher's Guild Festival in 2018.
In the Mid Atlantic Teacher's Guild Festival's Jazz Elementary competition in 2020, Mia took first place. She finished fourth in the Talent Showcase Junior competition and second in the Pop Elementary, Idol Elementary, and Musical Theater Elementary contests at the same festival.
At the Northeast Music Teacher Association division in 2021, Mia took first place in the Pop Elementary division and second place in the Jazz Elementary competition. In the Sussex County Talent Show's Elementary Division in 2022, Mia took first place.
Before singing Olivia Rodrigo's "Vampire," Mia participated in a carpool karaoke-style Vocal Masterclass taught by Cheryl Porter in 2023. Cheryl surprised Mia with tickets to Olivia's forthcoming performance as a birthday present.
How many Golden Buzzers are in 'America’s Got Talent' Season 19?
Every judge on 'AGT' Season 19 is allowed to send two acts straight to the live shows by using the Golden Buzzer twice. There will be nine Golden Buzzers available in Season 19, with Terry Crews, the host, receiving just one to utilize.
Within the first two days of auditions, Simon told PEOPLE, the judges are making the most of the Golden Buzzer adjustment.
The judges this season will get to choose which performers to go directly to the live shows by pressing the Golden Buzzer twice. Thus far, host Terry has pressed the Golden Buzzer once, while Simon, Howie, and Heidi have all done it twice.
That implies that Sofia's second Golden Buzzer is still pending, as well as maybe a group Golden Buzzer in the future.
Mia's audition, along with many others, will air on Tuesday night at 8/7c on NBC as part of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19.