'America's Got Talent' Winner Kodi Lee, Who Is Blind And Has Autism, Plans 'To Buy Lots Of Grand Pianos' With His $1 Million Prize

Sep 25, 2019 by apost team

This season of "America's Got Talent" has come to a close and the winner couldn't be more deserving of the grand prize.

Kodi Lee, a blind and autistic singer and piano player, stunned the judges and the audience on Wednesday night's finale episode with his performance of "Lost Without You" by Freya Ridings.

Judges Simon Cowell and Gabrielle Union were in awe of his talent, as were fellow judges Julianne Hough and Howie Mandel. Union described his performance as one that has "changed the world" and that Kodi "changes every room he enters."

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Cowell sang similar praises for the 22-year-old vocalist, saying it was "one of the most beautiful things I've ever, ever heard."

With the judges on board, it's no wonder why Kodi took home the top prize of $1 million. When asked what he plans to do with his winnings, Kodi enthusiastically replied that he will, "buy lots of grand pianos in every color."

Those grand pianos will only help Kodi further his impeccable talent, which he showcased during his duet performance with singer Leona Lewis on Wednesday's finale.

Prior to his performance, Kodi shared his excitement over performing with the "amazing and beautiful" Lewis with his loyal Instagram followers. The picture he posted showed him grinning ear to ear as he sat beside Lewis backstage.

Kodi has come a long way from his first performance on the "America's Got Talent" stage. It was then that the world got their first glimpse of the inspiring musician, who was walked out onto the stage by his mother, Tina Lee. That audition showcased Kodi's incredible talent as he sang and played the song "A Song For You" by Donny Hathaway.

Union, one of the four judges on the show, had sang Kodi's praises from the beginning. He earned the Golden Buzzer award from the actress during that performance, which the actress described as a win for the world.

Kodi hasn't forgotten his devoted fans along the way, thanking them prior to the finale and saying, "All of your love and support means the world to me!!!" It's clear that Kodi's on a mission to continue to change the world with his amazing talent and infectious smile.

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