America’s Got Talentis that place where dreams come true. A two-minute performance can truly change your life. All it takes is winning over the four judges. But you have to sometimes be more than you talent. You need a story.Benjamin Hightowercame onto theAGTstage with a story. He is a former active military, serving in the Air Force. But he left because he had a dream.He knew that his passion was music and he had to go for it.
He is pursuing his dream onAmerica’s Got TalentSeason 20, with an already stacked lineup. Singing “Pink Pony Club" byChappell Roanwhile looking likeBenson Booneended up being the perfect package for Benjamin Hightower.There is a star inside Benjamin.He’s charming. He’s talented. He’s the complete package. And it’s all thanks to his ability to find his voice while understanding what’s hot in the industry.
Benjamin Hightower Has What It Takes to Be a Star
Ever since Chappell Roan broke out into the pop scene, her music has found its sweet spot on talent competitions. Her music is quite accessible, solid melodically, and allows for a story to shine through.Though some rising pop stars might select “Good Luck, Babe” as their go-to Chappell track, Benjamin went with “Pink Pony Club.” Not only is the song perfect for him, buthe also convinced the judges to think that he could release his rendition of the song and make it a hit.They’re right.
There was something exceptional about Benjamin’s rendition. Compare it to howCallum Scottsimply reinventedRobyn’s “Dancing On My Own.” Benjamin brought that same energy to the stage. His voice has a theatricality to it that allows him to tell the story that Chappell Roan’s lyrics bring out. With his mom in the crowd, he made it even more personal by connecting the story within.
But his talent was not the only brilliant element the singer, who has been playing piano for over 25 years, brought toAGT. What Benjamin’s performance proved is that marketability is key. Especially on a talent show. It’s one thing to be talented. It’s another thing to know exactly who you are and where you want to be. Taking two of music’s hottest young talents andcombining them into one new conglomeration allows him to fit into the industry today.
All four judges loved him, and rightly so. He’s moving on, and while we can hope he can stand out among the other singers this season, he’s got a bright future ahead. He made the right decision to pursue his dream. Now it’s all up to him to make it a reality.
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How Do the Singers of ‘AGT’ Stack Up?
Place Benjamin onThe VoiceorAmerican Idol, he would probably find some success. It’s interesting that this is the venue best suited for him at this time. But here we are, and three episodes deep, the singers of the season are going to make it an interesting field to emerge from. In the solo singer department, Benjamin Hightower has easily the most accessibility to being a pop star. Of course, playing at a keyboard is a bit chintzy, but it was part of his character. Will he break out the piano next round? Can he thrive without an instrument? His biggest competition will beJourdan Blue, who earned a Golden Buzzer, andCole Swensen, who dazzled on guitar. They each have a unique tonality in their voice, it might come down to originality, something the judges are adamant about wanting.
Then there are the groups. Leading the pack so far are brother trioCitilimitzand Indian rock bandGirish and the Chronicles. Both acts are special in their own right. Citilimitz’s ability to bring effortless R&B harmonies is going to get audiences to fall in love with their soulfulness. Girish and the Chronicles are simply a novelty that rocked out in all the right ways. A group always has an edge on a solo artist, butit’s the solo acts that have had more success in the end.Will we have back-to-back singer winners? We still have a handful of auditions to go. We’re all waiting for the pre-season teasedJessica Sanchezto swing on by!
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