Putri Ariani, a 16-year-old singer from Indonesia, has earned the golden buzzer from judge Simon Cowell on America's Got Talent. She impressed the audience and the judges with her powerful rendition of I Have Nothing†by Whitney Houston.
Putri Ariani, who was accompanied by her father Rudy Salim, said that she started singing when she was four years old and that it was her dream to perform on America Got Talent. She said that she was inspired by her idol Whitney Houston and that she wanted to share her voice with the world.
Simon Cowell, who pressed the golden buzzer for Putri Ariani, praised her for her amazing vocals and her confidence. He said that she had a star quality and that he was blown away by her performance. He also said that he was proud to have her on the show and that he was looking forward to seeing her in the live shows.
The golden buzzer means that Princess Ariani will automatically advance to the live shows, where she will compete with other talented acts for the chance to win $1 million and a headline show in Las Vegas.
Putri Ariani performance has gone viral on social media, with many people commenting on her incredible talent and expressing their support for her. She has also received messages of congratulations from celebrities such as Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Hudson.
Putri Ariani is not the first Indonesian singer to make it big on America's Got Talent. In 2017, Angelica Hale, who was born in Atlanta to an Indonesian mother and an American father, also received the golden buzzer from guest judge Chris Hardwick for her rendition of Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys. She finished as the runner-up of the season. Putri Ariani performance will air on NBC on Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
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