Okay, so I stumbled upon this guy, Johnny Manuel, on America’s Got Talent. Man, what a voice! I just had to dive deeper into his journey, and let me tell you, it’s been quite a ride.
First off, I started with watching his audition. That’s where I heard him belt out “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston. I mean, who tries to cover Whitney? But this guy, he nailed it! I watched that video like ten times, no joke. Goosebumps every single time.
Then, I started digging. Found out this wasn’t his first rodeo. Turns out, he was signed when he was just 14! Imagine that, 14 and already in the big leagues. He was known as Lil’ Johnny back then.
- Watched his audition on America’s Got Talent.
- Discovered he had a music career since he was 14.
- Learned he’s been writing original songs.
So, I kept going. I watched more of his performances on the show, each one better than the last. That original song he performed? Fire! I actually tried to find it online to add it to my playlist, but I think it is not released yet.
And it’s not just about the show, either. After AGT, he’s been performing around, writing new stuff. I even found a few articles about his performances around the Central Coast and Sydney.
Diving Deeper into Johnny’s Journey
I got curious about his early career, so I did some more digging. Found some old interviews and articles from back in the day when he was with Warner Music Group. It’s like watching a whole different person, but you can see the talent was always there.
After that, I spent a good chunk of my evening just listening to his music. Not just the AGT stuff, but everything I could find. It’s crazy how much he’s grown as an artist. I started following him on social media. That way, I can see what he is up to.
From a kid with a dream to a man living it out loud, Johnny’s story is something else. It is really inspiring to see someone chase their dreams like that, no matter what. I am totally a fan now. I just had to share this with you all. Trust me, you gotta check him out!
