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Kelvin Dukes a 14-year-old singer from Burtonsville, Maryland returns with a stunning rendition of “Valerie” by The Zutons during the Quarterfinals round of America’s Got Talent 2020 (Season 15).
The teen singer, songwriter and producer sang a very upbeat version of Valerie, which also has a popular cover done by Mark Ronson and the late Amy Winehouse.
Kelvin is one of the 44 quarterfinalists who are vying for a spot in the semi-finals. Eleven quarterfinalists perform per live show and only five will go through to the next round.
Season: AGT 2020 (Season 15)
Contestant: Kelvin Dukes
Age: 14
Act: Singer
Song: “Valerie” by The Zutons
14-Year-Old Kelvin Dukes Sings an amazing Cover of “Valerie” – America’s Got Talent 2020
“Valerie” is from The Zutons’ second studio album, Tired of Hanging Around (2006). It was later covered by Mark Ronson, with lead vocals provided by Amy Winehouse, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart in 2007.
Kelvin Dukes AGT 2020 Quarterfinals
Judges’ Comments:
Howie Mandel said that regardless of whether Kelvin is one of the five who will advance to the semi-finals, he sees a good future for him. “You seem to be a really good actor, a really good singer, a really good dancer, you have a really good career ahead of you, young man.”
Heidi Klum said Kelvin is one of her favorites this season. “I think you are absolutely adorable. I love your energy and I also feel like this performance really showcased your energy and your amazing voice. Well done!”
Sofia Vergara said Kelvin is amazing, saying even if he was wearing glasses, she could see his bright eyes. She thinks Kelvin is a born performer and should always be on a stage because he’s amazing to watch.
Kenan Thompson said he agrees with the three other judges. He said Kelvin’s smile and energy is so infectious, has an amazing voice, and is really a great singer.
America’s Got Talent (AGT) Season 15 premiered in the United States on May 26, 2020, on NBC. For this season, AGT judges are Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, returning Heidi Klum, and newcomer Sofia Vergara.
This season is most notable for its production being affected by the COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic in 2020, which impacted audition sessions. The program initially moved to filming without an audience present at auditions, before ultimately suspending production. Auditions were later allowed to continue, but via online applications from those quarantined in their homes.
The production staff decided to push through with the broadcast as planned and premiere on May 26.
Production resumed the week of June 22, 2020, filming on a film backlot in Simi Valley, decorated to look like a drive-in movie theater. Everyone, including the judges and host Terry Crews, wore masks when not on camera. The Judge Cuts round was reduced from four episodes to one, and the acts were reduced from 72 to 60. The live shows will feature 44 acts over four weeks, compared to 36 acts appearing over three weeks last season.
Producers decided to include a virtual audience for the Live Shows and Universal Studios Hollywood was chosen as the venue for performances to take place.
Prior to the first quarter-final’s live broadcast, Cowell became involved in an electric bike accident that left him with a severe back injury. Cowell had surgery to repair the damage, and the production staff recruited guest judges like Kelly Clarkson and Kenan Thompson to stand in for him until doctors would allow him to return to AGT.
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