America's Got Talent season 19 premiered Quarterfinals 4 on September 3. This episode provided the final opportunity for the remaining acts to advance to the semifinals. Oscar Stembridge was among the artists, delivering a moving rendition of his own song, Little Bird.
Earlier in the season, Oscar pleased the judges with his audition, during which he sang another original song, What If. This first performance demonstrated his musical ability and commitment to using art to address world issues. The judges responded enthusiastically, and Oscar made it to the Quarterfinals of America's Got Talent with great expectations.
America's Got Talent Oscar Stembridge's journey
Oscar Stembridge is from Vellinge, a tiny village in Sweden. His musical career began at a young age, and when he was 10, he became the youngest artist ever signed by Universal Music Sweden. He is proficient in a variety of instruments, including guitar, piano, drums, and bass.
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Stembridge's original works demonstrate his devotion to utilizing music to advocate for causes. He hopes that his work will help to turn negative world challenges into constructive transformation. His involvement in America's Got Talent allows him to display his talent and his purpose of raising awareness about these important issues.
Oscar Stembridge's audition performance
During his audition on America's Got Talent season 19 episode 5, Oscar received four "yes" votes from the judges, moving him on to the next round, where he performed his original song What If. This song expresses his desire for a better world in the face of present global difficulties. The judges praised his performance, with Heidi Klum recognizing the depth of his music, saying,
"You are cute. You seem wiser than 16 years old."
Sofia Vergara praised Oscar's potential, saying,
"You have so much to give to the music world."
Simon Cowell described the audition as "brilliant," and Howie Mandel expressed excitement about Stembridge's future, saying,
"I'm so glad I'm sitting 30 feet from seeing your future and your life change forever."
Oscar Stembridge's Quarterfinals performance
In season 19, episode 15 of America's Got Talent, Oscar's performance of Little Bird, an original composition, received mixed comments from the judges. While recognizing Oscar's talent, Sofia Vergara stated,
"I thought you were already a superstar."
She commended his appearance, saying he was "amazing" and "so handsome." However, she also mentioned that she didn't love the song as much and believed he was a "great singer" with "it all."
Howie Mandel also remarked on Oscar's performance, stating that while he thought Oscar had "the looks," "chops," and talent, he thought Oscar chose the incorrect song. Mandel said,
"Only three are going through; I don't think that's going to be memorable."
Heidi Klum said Oscar performed with "his heart" and had a "kind of gentleness" in his voice, but she thought he needed to "unleash a little bit more" and show a wider vocal range.
Oscar was hailed by Simon Cowell as a "little diamond." He voiced faith in his future in the industry, saying,
"I think you have a real opportunity in this business to do really, really well. I would love to work with you."
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