Angelina Jordan - Bohemian Rhapsody - America's Got Talent: The Champions One - January 6, 2020 Access
The performance received unanimous praise from the judging panel and the music industry:
: Admitted he had never heard the song done in that version before and told Jordan, "I don't think you know how good you are". The performance received unanimous praise from the judging
: A slow, haunting, and intimate jazz ballad that departed significantly from the original rock opera. Judge & Industry Reception : The official Twitter
: Jordan performed barefoot, a signature choice she made years prior as a promise to a homeless child. Judge & Industry Reception Her performance earned the Golden Buzzer from judge
: The official Twitter account for the band retweeted the performance, calling it "Wow! What a rendition". Impact and Legacy
On January 6, 2020, 13-year-old Norwegian singer delivered a viral, jazz-infused rendition of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" during the season premiere of America's Got Talent: The Champions . Her performance earned the Golden Buzzer from judge Heidi Klum, sending her directly to the finals. Performance Overview Artist : Angelina Jordan , then 13 years old. Song : "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.
: Stated it was "so amazing" before pressing the Golden Buzzer.