‘AGT’ Contestant Kristen Cruz Wows The Judges With Her Powerhouse Cover Of ‘I See Red’

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The judges on “America’s Got Talent” were blown away by 19-year-old singer Kristen Cruz. Cruz, who hails from Irving, Texas, has become well-known on social media for her covers of pop, soul and worship songs while making beverages such as iced coffee and smoothies.

With 2 million followers on TikTok, her covers have garnered even more millions of views. Her rendition of Miley Cyrus’ “Nothing Breaks Like A Heart” has 28.9 million views and 6.3 million likes.

Cruz also has a celebrity following, with Ellen Pompeo, Ariana DeBose, and David Arquette among her followers on Instagram. Stepping onto the “AGT” stage, Cruz said her dream is “to inspire people, to make them feel that you don’t have to be anything else but yourself.” While the judges were certainly all rooting for her, it was clear that none of them expected the powerful performance of “I See Red” by Everybody Loves An Outlaw that Cruz delivered.

The whole panel, including Simon Cowell, gave Cruz a standing ovation. Cowell even gave the young vocalist two thumbs up as he stood. READ MORE: ‘AGT’ Magician Jannick Holste Stuns Simon Cowell With Dance Infused Act “Unbelievable,” he said. “Was that really you singing?” he asked jokingly.