Gospel Choir Catches AGT Judges Off Guard With Zippy Spin On Age-Old Song

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Blowing away the competition, this unbelievably talented choir delivered a gospel performance that was like nothing the judges ever expected – and every minute was pure bliss!

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Taking to the stage for the newest season of America’s Got Talent, Danell Daymon & Greater Works, a Pacific Northwest contemporary gospel choir, unleashed an awe-inspiring performance of “This Little Light of Mine” that had a surprising twist.

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Beginning with just a single solo performance, the choir’s performance only grew in its intensity as they moved through each verse, but when they brought out the tambourines and launched into the powerhouse final segment of the performance – the unsuspecting judges couldn’t believe their eyes (or ears)!

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There was no doubt that this talented team of performers went on to the second round, and we can’t wait to see what happens next.

Check out Danell Daymon & Greater Works’ stunning take on this age-old classic in the video below.

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