Among the eleven acts that took the stage, it was Liv Warfield, a Peoria, IL native and former protégé of Prince, who stole the spotlight with a powerful rendition of “The Unexpected”—a song written specifically for her by the legendary artist.
Warfield, who previously wowed audiences and earned the coveted Golden Buzzer during her audition, delivered a performance that was nothing short of electrifying.
Backed by her horn-heavy band, she brought a raw emotional intensity to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, leaving the judges in awe.
Simon Cowell, known for his critical eye, was particularly impressed.
“If this was the Olympics forsinging, you would have won thegold medal,”he declared.“It felt to melikeall those years you’ve been climbing the ladder to where you want to be, it all came out in those three minutes.”
Sofia Vergara echoed Cowell’s sentiments, calling Warfield’s performance “Perfection.” She added:
“Youroutfit, your voice, the song—it’s amazing to have an artist like you here with us.”
Howie Mandel, a self-professed Prince fan, offered his own high praise, saying:
“Prince knew what he was doing when he gave you this gem. That was a million-dollar performance. America is crazy if they don’tvotefor you—that’s your drop-the-mic moment.”
Warfield’s connection to Prince runs deep. As a former member of his New Power Generation, she was mentored by the iconic artist, who played a significant role in shaping her career.
“Backing up Prince was adream. But I still haven’t reached the heights I know I can reach. The golden buzzer … when I gothomeI cried in thecar… I cried hard. I didn’t think this would be happening. I’m just everydaypeople.”
“Liv is one of the most talented people that AGT introduced to me,” while another added, “The fact she shared a stage with Prince and sang a song he wrote for her—that alone is amazing. You got my vote.”
As the live rounds continue, Warfield has emerged as a top contender, with many eagerly anticipating her next performance.
Beyond her success on AGT, Warfield has also made significant strides in the music industry.
Her albumThe Unexpected reached No. 3 on the Top R&B Albums chart in 2014, and her single “Stay – ‘Soul Lifted’” made a notable impact on Adult R&B Airplay.
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