When Johnny Manuel took to the stage of America’s Got Talent, Simon Cowell wasn’t expecting to hear he was a teen R&B sensation. Dropped from his record label at 17 years old and seeking a comeback in his thirties, Johnny’s voice — trained like a pro — stunned both the audience and AGT’s star judges during his spot-on rendition of “I Want Nothing” by Whitney Houston. When Jonny hit the chorus, Simon’s eyes lit up, as if to say – he’s just discovered the next superstar. There’s a reason Johnny’s audition has 24m views on YouTube — his passion is immense, pouring with raw emotive power as he manoeuvres key changes like a soul superstar, and all without a hint of autotune, moving all four judges to a unanimous vote. Watch Jonny’s stunning audition on The Music Man below