Amanda Mammana wowed the judges on Season 17 of America’s Got Talent with her singing abilities (AGT). The singer-songwriter wrote about her own challenges in her heartfelt original song, which reduced the judges to tears. Her audition aired on NBC on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET. The outstanding candidate was one of several highlighted in Episode 8.
The AGT competitor stated on stage that she had a speech impairment, which caused her many difficulties in life. However, there was no hint of a speech impediment until she began performing. This surprised judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Heidi Klum, as well as the live crowd, who applauded wildly after seeing her skill.
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Amanda Mammana, an AGT participant, earns a standing ovation from the judges.
Amanda’s speech impairment was obvious to the crowd and watchers back home as soon as she went on stage and was asked her name. But what was admirable was that her confidence remained unaltered while the contender introduced herself. The 19-year-old Connecticut native confessed that she had a speech impairment and discussed the difficulties she endured as a child. She stated:
“It was absolutely something that made me shy and conceal. But I discovered that when I sing, I don’t stammer.”
The AGT competitor then announced that she had decided to play her own song about the difficulties she has faced. However, the singer said that if she could alter her past, she would not since it is what has made her who she is today. Amanda’s song astonished the judges and the crowd, earning her a standing ovation. The judges praised her endurance and courage, which affected both the live audience and television viewers. The vocalist was then advanced to the next round.
Amanda Mammana’s Bio
On her website, she identifies herself as a “multi-talented free spirit.” Amanda had a speech problem when she was 10 years old. Her extroverted personality suffered greatly as a result of the diagnosis. She struggled with uncertainty, but found relief in taking up a guitar and playing music, which became her “safe haven.” The AGT competitor practiced singing and playing the guitar at the same time until she noticed she wasn’t stuttering while singing. In 7th grade, Amanda joined her school’s praise band, and a year later, she joined her church’s worship band. Singing and sharing her voice with others allowed her to feel liberated.
Amanda, on the other hand, struggled with uncertainty and self-doubt as she got older. She felt embarrassed by the way she talked and couldn’t express herself. Despite her ability to convey strong ideas, she no longer thought her voice was important. She took up music after a “very rough summer of anxiety and sadness,” which turned her life for the better.
The AGT competitor developed an interest in songwriting because she was able to “transform the anguish into something authentic and beautiful.” Her website profile highlights her well-articulated beliefs in raising medical awareness via music. She states:
“Because of the difficulties I faced, I was inspired to create songs on the human condition. Everyone goes through ups and downs, but music is such a strong catalyst for good development. Music speaks when words fail!”
Amanda has over 3.4K followers on Instagram and has been active since 2020. Prove You Wrong, Worth The Waiting, and Bigger Man are some of her musical hits. She’s also done a few cover tunes. Viewers may visit her website, which is connected to her Instagram page. Because of the remarkable success of past seasons, America’s Got Talent (AGT) has been extended for the 17th year in a row. This season, the program has featured some outstanding talent in a range of creative disciplines, with much more to come.
