Dee Dee Simon made a lasting impression during his Quarterfinals America has talent 2024 with her high-energy performance of Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control'.
The Oakland nurse, who has been balancing her work with her passion for music, gave a standout performance on August 27 that not only had the judges on their feet, but also earned her an instant ticket to the final thanks to the Golden Buzzer by Heidi Klum.
From the start, Dee Dee brought an exciting energy to the stage as she wowed the crowd with her vocal brilliance. Halfway through the song, she put on her shoes, letting the moment take over as she poured her heart into the performance. The judges couldn't help but notice.
“You dropped your shoes. You dropped my shoes,” said Howie Mandel, nodding at Dee Dee's spontaneous decision to appear barefoot. “You made the song your own and you were amazing.”
Simon Cowell, never one to hold back his opinion, was very impressed by the impressive performance, saying: “That's the thing – someone who isn't a full-time singer is seizing the moment and showing the world who they are. Dee Dee, I think you have a real chance to win this contest.”
A visibly impressed Sofia Vergara added: 'This was your lane and you took control of it. This performance topped your audition – you are a star tonight.'
But it was Heidi Klum who sealed the deal. “Dee Dee, your voice has such a rich tone and you look amazing tonight. But I felt like something was missing—like a sparkly belt, a sparkly ring, something gold,” Klum said, just before the Golden Buzzer rang, sending the singer straight through to the final in a shower of golden confetti.
“My stomach was talking to me and you were the best tonight — you're amazing!”
As the confetti fell, Dee Dee stood in disbelief, thanking the crowd and judges. “God, thank you so much, America. I love you.”
“Lose Control”, the song performed by Dee Dee, was a big hit for Teddy Swims. The track debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023 and peaked at No. 1 in March of this year. It would go on to stay on the chart for 54 weeks.
The competition can be tough, but with this performance and the Golden Buzzer, Dee Dee Simon has positioned herself as a serious contender for the AGT 2024 title.
Watch Dee Dee Simon's Golden Buzzer performance at America has talent Below are the quarterfinals.
