{"id":42748,"date":"2026-04-24T08:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=42748"},"modified":"2026-04-24T08:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:45:11","slug":"42748","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=42748","title":{"rendered":"They Doubted His Song Choice \u2014 Then His Voice Made Him a \u201cPop Star in the Making\u201d! Full video in the comments\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=427441111\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-yellystandard wp-post-image alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/nnmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/286089-james-smith-britains-got-talent-2014.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2167px) 100vw, 2167px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nnmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/286089-james-smith-britains-got-talent-2014.webp 2167w, https:\/\/nnmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/286089-james-smith-britains-got-talent-2014-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/nnmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/286089-james-smith-britains-got-talent-2014-1024x580.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nnmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/286089-james-smith-britains-got-talent-2014-768x435.webp 768w, https:\/\/nnmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/286089-james-smith-britains-got-talent-2014-1536x870.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nnmez.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/286089-james-smith-britains-got-talent-2014-2048x1160.webp 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2167\" height=\"1227\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"entry-category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nnmez.com\/category\/interesting\/\">Interesting<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"entry-author\"><span class=\"entry-label\">Author<\/span>nnmez<\/span><span class=\"entry-time\"><span class=\"entry-label\">Reading<\/span>6 min<\/span><span class=\"entry-views\"><span class=\"entry-label\">Views<\/span><span class=\"js-views-count\" data-post_id=\"7891\">13.2k.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"entry-date\"><span class=\"entry-label\">Published by<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-02-28\">February 28, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-8\">\n<div class=\"mvb-video-note\">\n<p><span class=\"mvb-shine\">Watch the video at the very bottom<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mvb-fingers\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f447.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc47\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f447.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc47\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f447.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc47\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"anchorslot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div id=\"nnmez.com_responsive_1\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/nnmez.com\/nnmez.com_responsive_1_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fifteen-year-old James Smith from Upminster greeted the Britain\u2019s Got Talent stage with an unassuming grin and a disarming dose of everyday charm. He sounded like someone you might meet in a local shop: modest, a little shy, and fiercely ordinary in the best way. He told the judges he\u2019d celebrated his birthday just two days earlier with a quiet night in and a slice of cake with his nan \u2014 an image that made him instantly likable. When asked about small comforts, he laughed about getting a few free soaps from his market-trader dad and admitted his favorite meal was plain, satisfying pie and mash. Those simple details painted him as a grounded kid with no airs, and that relatability lowered the audience\u2019s expectations in the most delicious way: everyone was braced for a nice, perhaps forgettable, teenage performance.<\/p>\n<p>James\u2019 choice of song, however, suggested he had something more in mind. He picked \u201cFeeling Good,\u201d the classic anthem associated with Nina Simone\u2019s smoky, gospel-inflected original and the sleek, modern reimagining by Michael Bubl\u00e9. It\u2019s a piece that demands not just vocal range but presence \u2014 a song that can be done with understated grace or brash bravado, but that rewards singers who understand its emotional arc. For a boy who\u2019d just told the panel about cake with his nan and market soaps, it was an audacious move. The judges exchanged looks; you could almost feel their nervous anticipation. Could this unpretentious teenager pull off such a demanding, iconic number?<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<div id=\"nnmez.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/nnmez.com\/nnmez.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The moment the first notes left James\u2019 mouth, the small talk and the humble backstory evaporated. His voice arrived smooth and confident, with a depth that felt older than his years. There was a controlled power in his lower register and a bright, ringing clarity when he pushed higher \u2014 a balanced mix that made the song\u2019s crescendos feel earned rather than forced. He didn\u2019t try to imitate the original stylings; instead, he interpreted the song with a fresh sense of ownership. The phrasing was measured, every breath calculated to maximize impact, and he used dynamics cleverly, coming in soft to draw listeners close and then opening up into big, soulful lines that filled the theatre.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div id=\"nnmez.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/nnmez.com\/nnmez.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t just technical ability that made the performance land. There was charisma, too \u2014 an ease onstage that belied his age. James didn\u2019t overact; he didn\u2019t need to. He communicated the song\u2019s rebirth-and-renewal message with a steady gaze and a smile that suggested quiet confidence. Those little stage moments \u2014 a tilt of the head, a held note that lingered just a beat longer \u2014 added texture and made the performance feel lived-in. You could imagine him delivering the same song in a smoky club or on a big festival stage; he had the sort of presence that translates across different settings.<\/p>\n<p>As he moved through the verses and into the soaring choruses, the audience reaction built from polite attention to outright enthusiasm. By the first big refrain, people were on their feet \u2014 not because the show demanded applause, but because the performance compelled it. Friends and family in the crowd who had come to support a local boy watched with wide eyes, and strangers found themselves clapping along, carried by the momentum James had created. The energy in the room felt electric, the kind that comes when a performer takes a familiar song and makes you hear it anew.<\/p>\n<p>The judges\u2019 reactions reflected that shift. David Walliams, known for his keen eye for marketable talent, described James as a \u201cpop star in the making,\u201d a label that suggested James had the package to succeed beyond a single audition. Alesha Dixon homed in on his stagecraft, praising the teenager\u2019s \u201cincredible charisma\u201d and his rare ability to \u201chold an audience in your hand like that.\u201d Even Simon Cowell, who often approaches bold song choices with caution, admitted he\u2019d been nervous when James announced \u201cFeeling Good.\u201d Yet by the end, Simon was effusive, praising James for giving the classic a \u201ccompletely new twist\u201d and naming it one of his favorite auditions of the season. That kind of praise from the panel \u2014 especially Simon \u2014 is meaningful; it signals not just approval but real potential.<\/p>\n<p>When the final note faded, the applause was immediate and sustained. The standing ovation felt like more than appreciation for a single performance; it was recognition of a young artist who had bridged humble roots and polished skill in one fell swoop. James left the stage with a smile that mixed disbelief and pride, clutching the validation he\u2019d long hoped for.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the moment itself, what makes James\u2019 audition resonate is the way it upends assumptions. He reminds viewers that extraordinary talent often sits behind everyday faces, that a boy who eats pie and mash and gets free soap from his dad can also possess a voice big enough to fill arenas. His blend of warmth, technique, and stage savvy suggested a clear trajectory: this was more than a surprise performance. It was the opening scene of a story that could easily lead to recording booths, late-night TV spots, and crowds singing back at him. For now, James had earned four resounding \u201cyeses\u201d and a place to grow \u2014 and for everyone watching, he left the simple, powerful impression of a young artist ready to be taken seriously.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This 15-year-old is a POPSTAR in the making! | Audition | BGT Series 8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8YQcIQpWKwU?feature=oembed\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interesting AuthornnmezReading6 minViews13.2k.Published byFebruary 28, 2026 Watch the video at the very bottom Fifteen-year-old James Smith from Upminster greeted the Britain\u2019s Got Talent stage with an unassuming grin and a &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42819,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[583],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royal-magazine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=42748"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42748\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42885,"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42748\/revisions\/42885"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/42819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=42748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=42748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=42748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}