"At that point, one's aspirations really start to come true. Whether or not you believe in dreams.

The nervousness that Reid Wilson, a singer from the heart of Alabama who was just 14 years old at the time, felt when he went onto the platform of America's Got Talent immediately became apparent.

But as soon as he started singing "You Don't Own Me," a smash song with Lesley Gore that was released in 1963, those nerves evaporated. They were replaced with a voice that was so powerful and a presence that was so captivating that it left the judges and the audience speechless.

"I am definitely nervous, but I am going to put my all into this and sing my heart out and try not to miss a note," Wilson announced before to his performance. "I am going to try not to miss a note." I must say, he did not disappoint!

Not only did his interpretation of the iconic song exhibit his remarkable vocal range, but it also demonstrated his ability to put his heart into every note. His rendition was extremely soulful and gritty.

Given Wilson's unanticipated song selection and great skill, it is apparent that the judges were taken away by his performance.

Simon Cowell couldn’t help but acknowledge, “We weren’t expecting that.” Heidi Klum, evidently thrilled, enthused, “I think you’re absolutely incredible. The moment you removed the microphone off the stand and gave a bit more stage presence was one of my favorites. Well done.”

Simon remarked that his parents must have good musical taste, to which Reid responded “no,” garnering a chuckle from the judges and the crowd.

Sofia Vergara, who had previously been concerned about Wilson’s anxieties, was extremely impressed: “You were so nervous at the beginning. I said, ‘He’s not going to be able to put his stuff together,’ but you did, and you did beautifully. It sounded fantastic from here.”

But it was Howie Mandel who had the most profound reaction to Wilson’s performance.

Visibly affected, Mandel stated, “I was bowled over because I was surprised. You know what? That stage is where dreams come true. Do you believe in dreams?”

When Wilson responded positively, Howie hit the Golden Buzzer, sending a shower of sparkling confetti pouring down on Wilson and his delighted mother, who had rushed onto the platform to embrace her son in a moment of pure joy.

Lesley Gore’s “You Don’t Own Me” was a daring choice for the young singer.

The song, which reached at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964, has been a feminist anthem for decades. Written by John Madara and David White, it displayed Gore’s tremendous vocals and became one of her defining songs.

Gore, already famed for her popular song “It’s My Party,” recorded “You Don’t Own Me” when she was just 17 years old. It was eventually featured on her album Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts.

Backstage, Mandel couldn’t quit praising about Wilson’s innate talent.

There were a number of shocks on Tuesday night’s America’s Got Talent tryouts, including some dreadful performances, but there were also a few fantastic ones, like 14-year-old Reid Wilson, a singer from Alabama, who received a Golden Buzzer and with it, a trip straight through to the live shows.

The young artist was terribly nervous when he took the stage, but he managed to tell judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara that he has been singing all his life “but the past year, I have been working on it more and singing in front of people more and pursuing it because it is definitely my dream.”

Then he continued, “I am definitely nervous, but I am going to put my all into this and sing my heart out and try not to miss a note.”

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Simon offered Reid his two minutes to try to make his dream come true on the AGT stage. Reid’s music choice was odd for a 14-year-old. He selected Lesley Gore’s 1963 song “You Don’t Own Me,” and when Simon noted that his parents must have wonderful musical taste, Reid responded, “no,” garnering a laugh from the judges and the audience.

Heidi remarked, “I think you’re absolutely incredible. The moment you removed the microphone off the stand and gave a bit more stage presence was one of my favorites. Well done.”

And Sofia chipped in, “You were so nervous at the beginning. I said, ‘He’s not going to be able to put his stuff together,’ but you did, and you did beautifully. It sounded fantastic from here.”

Then Simon added that he shut his eyes for a second simply to listen to Reid’s voice and then, “I opened them again and there’s a sweet, young kid.”

America’s Got Talent airs Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Streams next day on Peacock.