'AGT' Season 19: Who is Journeyy Belton? 9-year-old singer is self-taught and has some famous fans

'AGT' Season 19 singer Journeyy Belton is just 9-year-old
PUBLISHED JUL 23, 2024
9-year-old 'AGT' Season 19 singer Journeyy receives praise from Teddy Swims (Instagram/@music.journey and @teddyswims)
9-year-old 'AGT' Season 19 singer Journeyy receives praise from Teddy Swims (Instagram/@music.journey and @teddyswims)

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY: 'America's Got Talent' Season 19's 9-year-old singer Journeyy Belton is a self-taught musician who became a viral sensation with his extraordinary talent. He has been singing when he was just young and he explored the element of music since he was a toddler.

He is a gifted child, songwriter, musician, and singer who already has fans like Chaka Khan, Shelia E, drummer Teddy Swims, Taraji P Henson, and more famous personalities who have appreciated young talent by, liking and complimenting his singing abilities. Teddy had shared Journeyy's singing video to his Instagram Stories and noted, "Woah that kid sangin".

Journeyy has performed multiple live concerts in New Jersey and is ready to make his NBC show debut soon. Additionally, he has recently met a musical band, The Moon City Masters, backstage and clicked a series of photos with them. The NBC show contestant's socials have been managed by his parents. However, Journeyy's elder sister is also a singer who has guided him to reach the surprising milestones at a very young age.

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Journeyy is a self-taught singer (Instagram/@music.journeyy)
'AGT' Season 19 contestant Journeyy Belton is a self-taught singer (Instagram/@music.journeyy)

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Journeyy Belton makes his live singing debut

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Journeyy Belton became viral on social media after his parents posted videos of him singing renditions of multiple artists. However, Journeyy recently decided to make his big debut in public in June. He opened and performed one of his Original songs for the first time in public.

Journeyy's first gig opened more opportunities for him and he landed on another live performance. He performed his original songs, 'Down', 'Serious', 'Forget' and 'Paradise' in Jersey City on the occasion of the 4th of July. He wrote on his IG post, "Thank you to everyone who came out to see me. And thank you to Jersey City and everyone that made it happen."

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Journeyy makes his live singing debut (Instagram/@
'AGT' Season 19 contestant Journeyy Belton makes his live singing debut (Instagram/@music.journeyy)

Journeyy reflects on his upcoming 'AGT' Season 19 audition

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Journeyy Belton has recently expressed his excitement on his social media with a series of photos and videos from his auditions. He shared, "It's been an incredible journey, and I can't wait to share this experience with all of you."

Journeyy further noted, "So many of you have been asking and waiting for this moment, and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support. Your encouragement has meant the world to me, and it’s because of you that I am here today."

Journeyy reflects on his upcoming 'AGT' Season 19 audition (Instagram/@
Journeyy Belton reflects on his upcoming 'AGT' Season 19 audition (Instagram/@music.journeyy)

Catch the thrilling audition of 9-year-old singer Journeyy Belton on 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 on Tuesday at 8 pm ET on NBC.

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