In 2017, Grace VanderWaal told USA Today that she almost turned down Simon Cowell’s recording contract offer because her “America’s Got Talent” experience had been so stressful, but she was glad that he convinced her to change her mind. After dropping two EPs and one full-length album, her working relationship with Cowell ended in 2020 when Syco Music shut down, per Music Week. However, VanderWaal continued to release music through Columbia Records, as reported by People.
Cowell might no longer have control over VanderWaal’s career, but he has fond memories of their time together on “America’s Got Talent.” In July, the judge joined “AGT” host Terry Crews to look back at some of his favorite Golden Buzzer moments, and Cowell recalled that he was actually desperate to find a singer when VanderWaal came along. As he and Crews watched VanderWaal’s performance, Cowell revealed that he got an added bonus. “I would say this is the moment where ‘AGT,’ in my opinion, became cool, because she was so cool,” he stated.
Cowell pointed out that the audition opened up so many doors for VanderWaal, including one outside of music: She landed a role in the Disney+ movie “Stargirl.” But when PopSugar asked VanderWaal what her most unforgettable moment on “AGT” was during a June Twitter Q&A, it was not the realization that her life was about to change forever. “Probably Simon giving me Voss water,” she responded.
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