What AGT didn't tell you about Kodi Lee | America's Got Talent 2019 Season 14

22-year-old Pianist and singer Kodi Lee received a standing ovation with his audition on the season 14 premiere of America’s Got Talent.
Kodi, who is blind and autistic, amazed the crowd with his flawless cover of Donny Hathaway's "A Song For You."
Kodi's breakthrough moment on the show came when new judge Gabrielle Union used her first-ever golden buzzer to send Kodi straight to the live shows.

But Kodi's journey began well before his appearance on the America’s Got Talent stage. Take a look at the video to learn more about Kodi Lee's intriguing story.

[GENZEDMUSIC]

Kodi Lee is our HERO! We have watched his audition on repeat and moved by it every single time! Thank you Kodi Lee for sharing your incredible gift with the world. We are honoured to share the AGT stage with you. Love, GFORCE

[victorurbina]

I'd hate to be a contestant on this season because Kodi Lee has already won this season's AGT!

[Indigoprimo]

Can we aknowledge his mom she is a beautiful soul

[ryry-fdzg]

His mom is just pure beauty... looks, soul, personality, she got it all

[HAMMERS]

I am a single dad raising a young son born with Autism
Kodi's Mom all I can say
I understand you more than most
Bravo MOM, you done well...!!!!
Be sure to tell Kodi, I enjoyed hearing him sing.

[carolyork]

He won more than the competition
He won the hearts of millions, including mine. Heck yeah

[paulavitt]

"He doesn't have a huge following"...well, he does now. Amazing!

[mountednoble]

His golden buzzer performance brings me to tears every time!

[Krishnaprasadsubedi]

Both Kodi and his mother are role models for the world. Kodi is indeed an inspired person for the billions of youth. Kodi's mother's kind heart is bigger than Mount Everest.

[DonaBlancas]

Kodi's performance was the best performance I've witnessed on AGT. During Kodi's performance, he showed no type of disabilities, he performed much better than a lot of signed artists.

[ManHeIsAwesome]

"winning AGT would be his greatest achievement". Nope.

The way I see it, it's one of AGT'S greatest moment to host him.

[jessicamoffett]

When I was in middle school in California, there was this incredible young man in my choir class. He was blind, and he had the most amazing voice, personality and could play the piano amazingly well to boot. He had perfect pitch. I remember the choir teacher would ask him for a note, and he would give it. Perfect every single time. Kodi, I am so so so proud of you. Your talent amazed me then. Finding out what you have accomplished, that you are still being so authentically you, and that you are sharing your incredible talent with the world, it makes my heart absolutely sing. I am so proud of you, Kodi. You are touching the stars dude! You are incredible, and you've made it. I am so honored to have crossed paths with you.

[lizzychan]

I love how supportive his family is and also how they treat him like a normal person. They don't treat him like a genius, of course they boast to others about their kid but rightly so, the whole family just seems insanely kind and genuine.

[sandrasundell]

Kodi lives in our neighborhood. We love him, even before he was famous. His family is awesome! ❤

[alexbottega]

He doesn't need to win the show, he has won our hearts. That's the most matter.

[JaxNole]

Kodi is the reason Youtube needs a ❤️ reaction emoji instead of just thumbs up/down!

[namitaadur]

Music is language of soul. And he proved it connecting with entire world. He's an inspiration.

[gameragedad]

As a step father to a teenage son who is low functioning with Autism, I cry in happiness every time I see Kodi perform. Living every day and seeing my step son struggle I can’t even fathom adding blindness to that as well. Then to witness Kodi get up there and obliterate his performance just kills my heart with joy. Even if Kodi didn’t have his disabilities I’d be amazed that anyone could sing like that and play an instrument like that, but knowing he can do these things with disabilities is absolutely astonishing to me. If Kodi doesn’t win AGT I’ll be highly disappointed in humanity because if they don’t realize how hard Kodi has tried to make something of his life compared to other contestants that haven’t even had to put in half the work that he has then they obviously don’t know what talent is. I’m absolutely 100% biased to Kodi and will be rooting for him to win. I can’t even put into words how inspirational he is.

[BetterIntegra]

Entertainer is not a good enough word. He is a wizard

[angelamarieeberhart]

I’m a 55 year old woman who loves to sing. I was deeply moved the first time I saw Cody Lee perform. He brought tears to my eyes. I would pay money to see him in concert. I luv ya Cody. Keep on smiling sweetheart and know you make our world a much better place by being a part of it. Thank you🥰