logo

Simon Cowell jumps up to hit golden buzzer after hearing man's incredible voice

author
Jun 28, 2018
08:17 A.M.

Michael Ketterer, a father-of-six from Orange County, impressed everyone at America's Got Talent with his rendition of To Love Somebody.

Advertisement

The show’s official YouTube channel shared the clip on June 5, 2018.

There are only a few talented people who could make Simon Cowell stop in his tracks and take notice. It did happen when Ketterer sang on AGT, forcing Cowell to do something out of the ordinary.

Read more on our Twitter account @amomama_usa.

When the man arrived on stage, he seemed nervous and shy.

Ketterer spoke to the judges about his children. Many of his six children came from the foster care system.

Source: YouTube

Source: YouTube

The pediatric mental health nurse was originally from Tennessee but now lives in Orange County, California.

Advertisement

He wanted to appear on the show, not for any reward or recognition but to inspire his family.

Source: YouTube

Source: YouTube

By following his dream, he wanted to show his children that they achieve anything they put their mind to and that nothing was impossible for them.

He said, "When you're surviving, you can't dream. And that has been one of the most rewarding things, providing them with a home and a safe environment, where they're free to dream."

Source: YouTube

Source: YouTube

Advertisement

Ketterer added that being a foster parent had been rewarding.

He began singing the Bee Gee's song To Love Somebody, with his wife and six children watching him proudly from the sidelines.

Source: YouTube

Source: YouTube

As he ended his song, the audience broke into a huge round of applause. Cowell had a smile pasted on his face, while searched for the right words to praise his rousing, impassioned rendition.

Then, the judge got up and slammed the Golden Buzzer which sent Ketterer into the next round. It was the second Golden Buzzer of season 13.

Advertisement

The first of the season was host Tyra Banks' when she send an Australian acrobatic dance group to the live round the previous week.

Cowell then called his family on stage for a round of hugs and congratulations. Addressing Ketterer, he said there was something special about his voice.

He added that the performer deserved the Golden Buzzer because everything had fallen into place and was "perfect."

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Fans Worry Simon Cowell Had a ‘Stroke’ Seeing His Latest Video Months After He Lost His Voice on Show

August 20, 2023

Inside Simon Cowell’s ‘Anonymous’ Life as Stay-at-Home Dad in Countryside: ‘He Won’t Even Tell Anyone Where He Lives’

August 01, 2023

Man Constantly Mocks Unemployed Wife for Doing Nothing, Finds a Note after Ambulance Takes Her Away — Story of the Day

July 20, 2023

Man Constantly Mocks Unemployed Wife for Doing Nothing, Finds a Note after Ambulance Takes Her Away — Story of the Day

July 11, 2023

Orphan Siblings Run from Shelter to Save Their Down Syndrome Brother – Story of the Day

September 20, 2023

‘He’s My New Son!’ Woman Comes Home from Son’s Funeral Holding Little Boy in Her Arms – Story of the Day

September 06, 2023

‘Oh, No’: Simon Cowell Reacts after Son, Who Won’t Get a Penny from Rich Dad, Said He’ll Be a Singer

August 31, 2023

‘Dad?’ Boy Finds His Soldier Dad Sleeping on Street, ‘Who Are You?’ Man Responds – Story of the Day

September 24, 2023

Girl Takes Ring Off Granny’s Hand at Her Funeral, Wakes up at Night and Sees Silhouette in Her Room – Story of the Day

October 26, 2023

Newborn Baby Cries All Day No Matter What Parents Do until They Check His Crib – Story of the Day

October 24, 2023

Landlord Rents House to Man, Soon Learns That 17 Kids Live There Illegally – Story of the Day

October 03, 2023

Simon Cowell Cried at Son’s Birth & Has Now Sold His $58M Home to Protect His 'Little Boy'

July 18, 2023

Single Dad of 3 Helps Older Lady Who Fell Down the Stairs, She Arrives in Truck at His Home Later — Story of the Day

October 23, 2023

Disabled Grandma Has to Work as Cleaner so That Her Grandkids Are Not Taken to Shelter – Story of the Day

September 11, 2023