Reality talent competitions take the best (and some of the worst) performances and televise them for millions of people each year. America’s Got Talent is among the top shows, and one year Mandy Harvey took everyone by surprise. This deaf girl sang beautifully and earned Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer.
Mandy Harvey, a Deaf Girl from Colorado, Received a Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent
The first rounds of America’s Got Talent were off to a killer start, and we’re excited to see what the summer holds for some of these unbelievably talented hopefuls.
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One performer who got judges and viewers excited for what’s to come was 29-year-old Mandy Harvey.
Mandy Harvey
The young brunette took the stage with her sign language translator, a ukulele in hand and an incredible story.
At just 18 years old, a connective-tissue disorder caused Mandy to lose all of her hearing. Can you imagine living your entire life—almost two decades—and just like that, losing one of your five senses and becoming a deaf girl?
Mandy Harvey
Mandy had been singing since she was four years old, but after going deaf, she walked away from music for a while. Through muscle memory and visual tuners, Mandy found her way back to her passion of singing.
“After I lost my hearing, I gave up,” Mandy explains to Simon Cowell. “But, I want to do more with my life than just give up.”
Y’all, this girl is literally amazing! She performs barefoot so that her feet can detect the tempo through the floor.
Mandy starts to perform an original song she wrote called “Try,” and though she can’t hear with her ears what she’s playing, it’s obvious that this song is bursting from her heart!
She finishes her performance with a standing ovation from the audience and judges before Simon looks at her and says, “Mandy, I don’t think you’re going to need a translator for this…”
With a tap of the gold buzzer, and a lot of tears, Mandy is going straight through to the live show! We can’t wait to see what the summer brings for this amazing young talent!
Mandy Harvey Welcomes New Daughter
Earlier this month, Mandy posted a photo of her new baby, Élyse Marie.
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“Introducing Élyse Marie to the family! So blessed she gets to have you all as part of her community! Sending all my love!” the post read.
Friends and fans were happy to offer congratulations and encouragement to the new mom.
“Congratulations, Mandy! What a wonderful addition she will be to your family! I bet her big brother is thrilled to have a sister.” Ann continued, “Enjoy your little munchkin.”
Michael said, “Oh my Mandy. Look at her. So very blessed you all are in your family. As they say timing is everything thank God she waited until after the storm. Enjoy every moment.”
