Morgan Smith, a fifteen-year-old Watford native, came to the Britain’s Got Talent stage with the lofty goal of performing for the Royal Family someday. Music was everything to her, and she was anxious to show herself even though she admitted to being afraid of freezing on stage. Jennifer Hudson’s “Spotlight,” a strong song she thought would showcase her vocal prowess, opened her audition. Simon Cowell swiftly stepped in, indicating that he wished to hear a different aspect of her gift, after the panel’s attention was not instantly captured by the performance.
Morgan was asked to stop by Simon, who also recommended that she try a more emotionally taxing song, the Etta James hit “I’d Rather Go Blind.” Importantly, his counsel focused more on her confidence than the notes, telling her to have faith in herself, be strong, and allow the judges to sense her “heart” and “spirit.” Morgan jumped right into the soul ballad, taking the assignment seriously. She used the stage and connected with the music in a manner she had never done before, bringing raw, genuine passion to the second song. The transition was instantaneous and breathtaking.
The strength and promise she displayed in her second performance obviously pleased the judges. “Actually really glad you’ve come on this show,” David Walliams stated, expressing his belief that she has the capacity to become a major celebrity. Morgan has a lot of promise and wasn’t even aware of her full potential, according to Alesha Dixon. Her intervention was crucial, and Simon Cowell hailed her as one of the “better singers we’ve heard on the show this year.” Following a difficult beginning, Morgan received a resounding four “yeses,” advancing in the competition and demonstrating the power of her soul voice.
