Who is Dee Dee Simon? ‘Amateur Night’ winner aims to emerge victorious on ‘AGT’ Season 19
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dee Dee Simon is a talented singer from Oakland, California, who recently won the prestigious 'Amateur Night at The Apollo'. She wowed the audience and judges with her powerful performance of 'And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going', which earned her the grand prize of $20,000. This win is particularly notable as Amateur Night has a history of discovering legendary artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
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Dee Dee Simon, a native of East Oakland, California, discovered her passion for singing at the young age of 4. Over the years, she has cultivated a strong local following, known for her captivating voice and skill in crafting unforgettable hooks for rap tracks. Her musical style can be described as Hard Core R&B, characterized by impactful lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners and offer solace to the soul.
Simon has opened for major artists like Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, Lakeside, and Cameo at the KBLX Stone Soul Picnic, performing in front of over 19,000 people. She also opened for Jill Scott's group, Kindred the Family Soul. Her accolades include winning top awards at the Bay Area Black Music Awards, such as "Best Female R&B Artist" and the "Verge Award."
With her impressive track record and undeniable talent, Dee Dee aims to capture the hearts of the AGT audience and judges, just as she did at The Apollo.
Dee Dee Simon aims to be 'ICON' of the music industry
Dee Dee Simon's ultimate goal is to become an ICON in the music industry. Her journey on 'AGT' is a significant step towards achieving that dream, and she is determined to make the most of this opportunity.
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Sofia Vergara calls Dee Dee Simon's performance 'spectacular'
During Dee Dee Simon's performance on 'America's Got Talent' Season 19, Sofia Vergara couldn't hold back her admiration. After Dee Dee finished her song, Sofia and the other judges gave her a standing ovation. The audience's applause filled the room, creating a moment of pure triumph for Dee Dee.
Sofia Vergara, clearly moved by the performance, said, "I thought it was spectacular. You know it's coming from your soul. It was a beautiful treat to have you here tonight." Her words reflected the deep emotional connection Dee Dee conveyed through her singing.
"To be honest I think you one of the best singers we've had this season. Yeah, it was incredible, it was just building and getting better and better and then, the shoes came off and you were just down on the floor and you were just giving it your all. We can really feel how much you want this spot and I think you nailed it," Heidi Klum said.
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