D’Corey Johnson: A Rising Star on America’s Got Talent An 11-Year-Old’s Journey on the AGT Stage D’Corey Johnson, a budding singer hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, made a remarkable debut on the premiere episode of NBC’s America’s Got Talent Season 18 on May 30. With an inspiring backstory and remarkable experience for his age, D’Corey’s path to the AGT stage began with a viral video.

A Test of Skill D’Corey encountered a unique challenge when selecting his song for the show. Although his favorite tune was “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey, he found himself unfamiliar with “Open Arms” and had just five days to master it. This feat was even more impressive given D’Corey’s simultaneous involvement in another show and his ability to perform acapella when requested by judge Simon Cowell.

Judges’ Acclaim Reba McEntire, one of the judges, lauded Simon’s decision to have D’Corey perform acapella, recognizing it as a move that highlighted the young singer’s extraordinary talent.

A Start From the Viral D’Corey’s musical journey commenced when he was just a nine-year-old third grader. After expressing a desire to sing the National Anthem at his school, Bates Elementary, his principal, Miss Dunn, recorded the performance and shared it on Facebook with permission from D’Corey’s mother. This marked the beginning of his ascent to stardom.

Witness D’Corey Johnson’s remarkable talent in his audition for America’s Got Talent 2023. Watch the video below to experience the awe-inspiring performance that has captured hearts across the nation.