Angelina Jordan - Bohemian Rhapsody - America's Got Talent: The Champions One - January 6, 2020 May 2026

: Stripped-down instrumentation featuring only a piano and a soft electric guitar.

: Jordan performed barefoot, a signature choice she made years prior as a promise to a homeless child. Judge & Industry Reception : Stripped-down instrumentation featuring only a piano and

On January 6, 2020, 13-year-old Norwegian singer delivered a viral, jazz-infused rendition of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" during the season premiere of America's Got Talent: The Champions . Her performance earned the Golden Buzzer from judge Heidi Klum, sending her directly to the finals. Performance Overview Artist : Angelina Jordan , then 13 years old. Song : "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. Her performance earned the Golden Buzzer from judge

: Admitted he had never heard the song done in that version before and told Jordan, "I don't think you know how good you are". : Admitted he had never heard the song

: Remarked that she felt she was "witnessing the birth of... a star".

: The official Twitter account for the band retweeted the performance, calling it "Wow! What a rendition". Impact and Legacy

The performance received unanimous praise from the judging panel and the music industry: