On Tuesday, America's Got Talent contestant and 27-year-old Calif. native Brandon Leake made history when he took the stage as the show's first-ever spoken word artist. When "America's Got Talent" contestant Brandon Leake took the stage to render the first-ever poetry audition on the show, the judges did not know they were in for a stunning and tearjerking performance. There was another poet who was trying out with me. The activist also liaises with Stockton Police Department, advocating for reform of their use-of-force policies to better the relationship between minorities and the police. 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The 27-year-old from Stockton stole hearts on the national stage by telling a very personal story about the death of his baby. Mandel hit the Golden Buzzer as just five pairs of hands clapped, sendingLeake straight to the live final shows. Don't go out there chasing anybody else. (Kelly Clarkson and Kenan Thompson previously served as season 15 guest judges during the live shows. Leake was the first spoken word poet to perform on the show. Brandon received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals in Episode 1516 instead of CA Wildcats and Divas & Drummers of Compton. Exclusive:How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts. Your poems are so raw. Tune in next week, when the Americas Got Talent auditions once again, without a live audience conclude. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. After not making it in 2017, I said, Hey, I really want to try this out and get better at it. So I toured, I did a lot of work. TERRY CREWS: You have received the Golden Buzzer from Howie Mandel. You could either say it started in middle school with girls who were cute, and that's how I first started writing poetry. Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. Your season was filmed in 2020, in the thick of the global pandemic, so you didn't have a rapturous audience every week. I handicapped myself for years because I was too concerned with how people looked at me, how people perceived me. Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Howie Mandel were back again without a guest judge or Simon Cowell, who broke his back on Aug. 8 at his Malibu, California, home when he fell off an electric bike. Congratulations to Brandon Leake for WINNING Season 15 of America's Got Talent! He finished ahead of Josh Blue but behind Kodi Lee, eliminating him from the competition. It's the only consistent part of his process. I know what it is to have somebody taken from you without you knowing. . Brandon Leake's Adorable 3-Year-Old Crashed His AGT: All-Stars Audition The Season 15 alum made history with his win in 2020 as the first-ever spoken word poet to compete. Were you the first poet that producers had seen? Anna posted on her Instagram celebrating 3 years with her hubby. I can feel your pain. Brandon's sister, who was four years younger than him, died at just 8 months old. His poems featuring themes of grief, parenthood, race, and more were raw and unfiltered as Leake took the stage to open up about his life every week. As Brandon began to recite his piece, he told the gut-punching story of his sister, who was four years younger than him, dying at just 8 months old. SIMON COWELL: Really-- this is a very difficult thing for me to judge. The then 4-year-old adored being a big brother and couldn't wait for all the fun they'd have together. But if this pain and these memories are all that I got left of you, I won't never regret these scars. I'm still haunted by these nightmares because I have a really creative mind. "This is going to be much harder for them.". It's the time that I don't have anybody pulling on me. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC. Leake tells his most personal stories to connect with others and inspire people far and wide. You also don't have to be this overly enthusiastic person who's chasing after everybody's attention. America's Got Talent Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Mandel gave Brandon his golden buzzer, and he went from strength to strength throughout the competition addressing topics such as the Black Lives Matter movement and his estranged father. On Tuesday's episode of the competition series, 27-year-old Brandon Leake took . Brandon Leake is the first spoken word poet act to receive the, In Brandon's Finals performance, it was mentioned that he auditioned for, Brandon is Howie Mandel's second (third if counting. Last week on'AGT': Sofia Vergara falls in her haste to get away from shocking eye-bulging rapper. It's either love or pain, one of the two. On the night he'd be crowned the winner ofSeason 15, Leake performed a brief, light-hearted spoken word poem aboutAGT. WINNER Brandon Leake All Performances on America's Got Talent!Audition - 0:05Quarterfinals - 5:03Semifinals - 10:01Finale - 14:59#AGT #AmericasGotTalent #TalentRecapFor more HD videos, news, analysis and recaps of America's Got Talent please subscribe \u0026 follow Talent Recap:https://talentrecap.com/For more HD full episode videos, news and recaps of your favorite talent show please subscribe \u0026 followTALENT RECAP ON SOCIAL:YouTube: https://goo.gl/6pybnwLike: https://www.facebook.com/talentrecap/Follow: https://twitter.com/TalentRecapInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talentrecap/ABOUT TALENT RECAP Talent Recap is the #1 independent website which is exclusively dedicated to the fans of the most popular talent shows around the world. What did getting the Golden Buzzer during your audition feel like? It's my opportunity. "There's something very, very special about you. But it was very beautiful for me. However, it was Howie who hit that Golden Buzzer the final Golden Buzzer of the season still left in play which automatically advanced Brandon to the live shows. What I more so thought about was, I felt vindicated from all the people who said spoken-word could never be a mainstream art form. Hours after the accident, Cowell underwent surgery during which he had a "number of fusions and metal rod" put into his back, a source previously told PEOPLE. It's no exaggeration to say thatAmerica's Got Talentfans had never seen anyone like Brandon Leake. Watch thousands of hours of hit movies and shows, plus daily news, sports, and pop culture updates. Age (at audition) Stream now on Peacock.ALL of Brandon Leake's Performances on Season 15 of AGT! Brandon Leake's Preliminary performance in Episode AS06 consisted of performing a spoken word poem about a homeless man he met on the street with a moral of not judging a book by its cover. But it was his first time, I believe, being moved by it the way I do it. What an amazing tribute. "This right here is genuinely a moment in which spoken word got a chance to be on the forefront of the American conscious," he said to People following his victory. I know what this is. ), "It's been great to have all those guest judges, but I do miss Simon. After graduating, Leake joined a slam poetry team in Sacramento. This is a very difficult thing for me to judge, I shouldnt be judging it. ", Mandel added, "I asked Brandon if his mother had heard this and he said no. Following his victory just a year before, Leake returned to theAGTstage for a special guest performance during Season 16. Gibson was only 8 months old. Then, eight months later, Danielle passed away. Thesixth day of auditions, which was taped in March, marked the first episode of Season 15 impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,before countrywide lockdown orders sidelinedentertainment production. The first contestant to perform poetry on AGT, Leake prefaced his spoken word piece by dedicating it to his sister. Now, Leake is a poetry maven who tours the country. How communal the talent pool became. Brandon Leake's Quarterfinals performance in Episode 1515 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem about mother love and racial injustice. [1] He was the first spoken word poet to be on America's Got Talent and received the Golden Buzzer award in the first round from Howie Mandel. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! I gave her a hug afterwards and said, Hey, I didn't make it my first year, so keep trying. And if you want your story told properly, you have to be yourself. Singers can go to The Voice, as well as America's Got Talent. No music, no nothing, just a raw heart beating in front of us. first episode of Season 15 impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts, Sofia Vergara falls in her haste to get away from shocking eye-bulging rapper, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. For his audition, Leake presented an emotional piece about mourning his late sister. "This is what an audition is actually like," Cowell said. Watch Brandon Leake's Audition on AGT:https://youtu.be/tdjIFkM-ohQWill Brandon become the next AGT winner?? Brandon Leake, a 27-year-old college counselor from Stockton, California, shocked the judges with . His words captured the judges and drew a standing ovation. For more Brandon Leake AGT content, check out this roundup of his best moments from the show. I bring more about life-experience things that everyday people go through. And once Simon heard Brandon speak, he understood where Brandons childhood anger was coming from and, like Howie, he was totally convinced. We are the ones who, as I said, capture history. On Tuesday's episode of the competition series, 27-year-old Brandon Leake took the stage in front of an empty audience due to the show's health precautions amid the pandemic to perform a spoken-word set. NBC Insider: How did you discover spoken-word poetry? This pursuit led to Brandon leading workshops around the world with several curricula he developed himself. "My brother passed away the same year that your sister passed away," an emotional Vergara said. I shouldn't be judging it. 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That's the cost of love: caring for someone's so much that you can't imagine living life without them, staring at a grave. Seasons I just want to compliment you on what you just did, because it was extraordinary, said a quieted Simon. It was a testament to the time I had spent really owning and working on my craft. Brandon Leake, 27, a community college counselor in Stockton, California, wowed the judges with an emotional performance of a poem that paid tribute to his late sister, who died as a baby. Brandon Leake is the winner of the 15th season of America's Got Talent. How were you able to reach a place where you can be so personal in your work? 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Leake says his overall goal is to spread a message that creates a more loving and gracious society. Male "Kind of," Leake replied. "She was sitting in the car next to me as we were going to pick up my grandpa. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Brandon was announced as the winner ahead of Broken Roots, Cristina Rae, Roberta Battaglia and Alan Silva, winning $1 million, a new KIA, and the headlining of a show in Las Vegas. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. We'll be the voices that people look back and say this is what this era looked like," said Leake. AGT Season 17 premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 8 p.m. Leake proceeded to vocalizethe painful processof mourning and accepting the death of his youngersister, Danielle Marie Gibson, who died in 1997, the same year Vergara lost her brother. He was the winner of the competition, claiming the $1,000,000 prize, a new car, and the headlining of a show in Las Vegas. His new book of poems, Unraveling, came out in March 2022, showcasing his singular artistry yet again. I wanted to be with them, so I got a big house [in Miami, Florida] and we all lived together. In 2011, Vergara opened up about the death of her older brother Rafael in a Parade cover story, telling the magazine about how the tragedy affected her family members. Burt Bacharach, Legendary Composer Of Pop Songs, Dies At 94 . Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara all gave him standing ovations. All-Stars "I can feel your pain; I know what this is. Brandon Leake's ode to his sister turned an audience-free "AGT" into a night to remember. You are so amazing. Brandon was the first ever artist of his genre to feature on the show and has been awarded the $1,000,000 prize, as well as a headline slot at a show in Las Vegas. We feel your pain. Brandon Leake has made it clear he's willing to take that leap. It's just me and my thoughts. Brandon Leake (born May 4, 1992) is a spoken word poet, educator and motivational speaker and the winner of the fifteenth season of America's Got Talent. "I am going to show the world what a spoken-word poet can do.". Tonight's poem is actually an ode to my sister, Brandon explained. If you don't understand it and you're not moved by it, then you're not a human being. Singers can go to, I would say the writing was always personal, but performing was not always personal. Everybody else is pretty much irrelevant. Incredibly, in all of its 15 seasons, Americas Got Talent has never had a spoken-word contestant. His daughter, now 6 months old, is named Aaliyah, but her dad calls her "booboo". After the final five acts are determined for the live semifinals, next week will be the first of two rounds, with 10 acts competing each Tuesday (Sept. 8 and Sept. 15) at the Universal Studios Hollywood lots. When or if Cowell, 60, will return has yet to be determined. There's really no other place to find a mainstream home. "I believe that the biggest issue in this world, and I'm not being political, I'm being truthful, we're all in this together. Creative writing most certainly was an escape. Judge Simon Cowell was skeptical at first, telling Brandon, I don't really understand poetry, but Brandon assured him, I'm a great intro for you. In my early stages of doing spoken-word, there might've been five, 10 people in the crowd, but theres a level of professionalism you have to have. ", RELATED VIDEO: Sofia Vergara Says She and Husband Joe Manganiello 'Haven't Had 1 Fight Yet' During Quarantine. The last 11 acts to compete for a spot in the semi-finals were roaster Alex Hooper, hand-balancing siblings Bello Sisters, spoken word artist (and Mandel's Golden Buzzer winner) Brandon Leake, singers Broken Roots, cheerleaders C.A. Keep reading for 10 things you didn't know about America's Got Talent season 15 winner . HOWIE MANDEL: You're amazing, buddy. The Stockton, California, native spoke about his mother's . Brandon is also the founder and CEO of Called to Move, an organization that aids youth in self-actualizing and personally developing through the art of poetry. His tear-jerking tale of family tragedy not only earned judge Howie Mandels Golden Buzzer, but host Terry Crews told him, Youre about to put spoken word on the map like its never been before. Brandon, whose daughter was born just 14 days before his AGT audition, explained that he had turned to poetry years ago as a means of coping with his teen angst: I let all that frustration out. One of the best days of Brandon's life was when his sister, Danielle Marie Gibson, was born. His sister passed away when he was only 4-years-old. God blessed me with really long arms, so I just put my phone outside the water and type. He's a young man from Stockton who's transcending boundaries and breaking down barriers for generations to come. Tearing up at the powerful performance, Vergara was speechless immediately after, as judges Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell gave a standing ovation, saying simply, "Wow." I'm just trying to hold onto you. You deserve the world and more. Leake was born into a single parent home with his mother, Carla on the south side of Stockton, California. Brandon's daughter was born just 14 days before hisAGTaudition. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Brandon had explained that he had a fourteen-day old daughter and a sister whom he loved very much. NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. Relive all of Brandon's full performances from the season. Get The America's Got Talent App: http://bit.ly/AGTAppDownload Subscribe for More: http://bit.ly/AGTSub America's Got Talent Tuesdays 8/7c on NBC! Stream on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3cCQGhHAMERICA'S GOT TALENT ON SOCIALLike AGT: https://www.facebook.com/agtFollow AGT: https://twitter.com/agtAGT Instagram: http://instagram.com/agtFind America's Got Talent trailers, full episode highlights, previews, promos, clips, and digital exclusives here.NBC ON SOCIAL:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nbcTwitter: http://Twitter.com/NBCFacebook: http://Facebook.com/NBCInstagram: http://instagram.com/nbcABOUT AMERICA'S GOT TALENTAmericas Got Talent,\" NBCs No. The Modern Family actress then said that Leake's poem reminded her of her late brother. Brandon's final performance was an emotional spoken word piece about his new-born daughter. Brandon Leake is an African-American spoken word poet, educator, and motivational speaker. Brandon Leake's auditionin Episode 1506 consisted of recitinga spoken word poem about his late sister. Information There was really nowhere else to go. He realised his talent and decided to do a US solo tour, performing his poetry in 12 states over 40 showss. Never the same and never replicated. However, that didn't seem to affect the emotion in the room. 27; 30 Later, Leake emotionally said, "My mother's greatest fear is that I won't return home breathing, blood pulsing through these veins enough to still be her Pookie. There's something very, very special about you. 27-year-old Brandon Leake is a spoken word poet and motivational speaker. "I did all of this just to give you that. "America's Got Talent" headed into uncharted territory Tuesday. Brandon set up the group whilst at university, and began hosting open mic nights to raise money for kids suffering from domestic abuse to go to summer camps. If people missed this show tonight, they need to watch this on YouTube and need to share it. WINNER Brandon Leake All Performances on America's Got Talent!Audition - 0:05Quarterfinals - 5:03Semifinals - 10:01Finale - 14:59#AGT #AmericasGotTalent #Tal. Since then, Leake has worked as an English teacher at Edison High School and an academic advisor at Delta College in Stockton. When Howie asked if Brandons sister, Danielle (a girl with a smile as wide as the universe and eyes that glimmer like the stars), was backstage, Brandon just vaguely answered, Kind of. Danielles presence was definitely felt. Now, Leake is a poetry maven who tours the country. She did this really sweet poem about her relationship with Jesus. Now I get the chance to be on the forefront and show the world what spoken-word can do. STOCKTON (CBS13) Putting yourself out there may not be easy, but sending a message that builds unity may be worth it. I know what this is. I didn't know her, but she was a beautiful young Black girl, probably around 15 or 16. Brandon blew away judge Howie Mandel in particular after he performed a piece about the loss of his sister. Everybody has to hear it. Poets just have our local coffee shops. A Poet Makes Golden Buzzer History On 'America's Got Talent' . "I'm still haunted by these nightmares 'cause I have a really creative mind, and sometimes it designs these alternate realities where she is still here," he said. I know what it is to have somebody taken from you without you knowing.". The 27-year-old from Stockton stole hearts on the national stage by telling a very personal story about the death of his baby. Leake, a former high school English teacher from Stockton, California, had welcomed his first child 14 days prior to shooting the tryout. In his performance, Leake recalled the death of his sister in the late 90s, and his grief in the wake of her passing. ET) on NBC. Exclusive: How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts. KYLIE MAR: And in an "AGT" first, no live audience was present due to coronavirus concerns. Brandon Leake is a poet from Season 15 of America's Got Talent. "Still alive, and all the things I wish we could have done are played again and again and again," he continued. And sometimes it designs these alternate realities where she is still here, still alive, and all the things I wish we could have done are played again and again and again, Brandon continued, as his voice began to quaver. "Its amazing to me that on Season 15 its the first time were hearing spoken word," the comedian said. Sex Season 15 He returned for America's Got Talent: All-Stars where he finished in 2nd place in his Preliminary week. All four judges were never present every time Brandon performed. We feel your love and you moved me to do this.". The fourth and final slate of contestants performed in the live quarterfinal rounds of America's Got Talent. And even in this very direct competition, we were all still rooting for each other. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. I wish he could've been here," Vergara said. "Normally death don't really bother me, I'm from southside Stockton. "And we won. The poem touched every single Judge, but . Brandon's words were able to take a 64-year-old white guy and put him inside the heart and mind of an African-American mother whose just saying goodbye and fearing for her son's return," he said. Position Reached March 1, 2021 / 6:45 AM Below, NBC Insider chats with Leake about his experience on AGT, where he writes his best poems, and more. Brandon met his biological father for the very first time on August 31, 2017 and he married Anna on September 2, 2017. Simon Cowell Is 'Very Happy' to Be Home 1 Week After Breaking His Back and Undergoing Surgery, Sofia Vergara Recalls Brother's Death During Powerful AGT Audition: 'I Can Feel Your Pain', AGT: Watch Archie Williams, Brandon Leake and More Season 15 Finalists Perform for $1M Prize. Coming from a kid who was always concerned about looking cool, being cool, and doing cool stuff, it was really hard for me to relinquish that type of cool jacket off of myself, How communal the talent pool became. He went on to study at Simpson University in Redding, where as well as writing poetry, he played basketball onSimpson'sNCAA Division II team. KYLIE MAR: But Howie Mandel was most moved by Brandon's audition, as the judge ultimately decided to give him his Golden Buzzer. For myself, it was like, this is my time. Klum, Vergara and Mandel have all spoken to PEOPLE about Cowell's recovery. He received a standing ovation from Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Mandel. 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