Dee Dee Simon was a singer from Season 19 of America's Got Talent. She finished in the Bottom 5 of the Top 10.
Background
Dee Dee Simon is from Oakland, California. She is a registered nurse at San Quentin State Prison and has been since 2005. She has been singing for most of her life.
She also explained that when she first got to San Quentin State Prison, she sang however after she had finished singing a riot broke out and she had to triage every inmate. She also stated that she never sang on the job again until she was asked to do so by an inmate two months before her audition and fortunately there was peace after she had finished singing that time. Despite this she never told anyone at work that she’d be auditioning for the show and instead but told her family.
Audition
Dee Dee Simon's audition in Episode 1903 consisted of removing her shoes and singing Jennifer Holiday's, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going.” from the movie, "Dreamgirls” whilst barefoot, a performance that she dedicated to everyone who was told they weren’t good enough as she possessed the knowledge that one day someone would find you and think otherwise. All 4 judges voted "Yes", sending her to the next round.
Deliberations
Dee Dee was selected to advance to the Quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals
Dee Dee Simon's Quarterfinal performance in Episode 1913 consisted of singing Teddy Swims' "Lose Control". Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell all gave her standing ovations. Impressed with her performance, Heidi hit the Golden Buzzer, sending her directly to the Final.
Finals
Dee Dee Simon's Final performance in Episode 1919 consisted of singing Hozier's "Take Me to Church". Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell all gave her standing ovations.
Finale
In the Episode 1920 finale, Dee Dee performed The Beatles' "Come Together" with Andra Day and Detroit Youth Choir following an aerial routine by Sebastian & Sonia. she did not receive enough votes to enter the top 5, eliminating her from the competition instead of Richard Goodall.
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