Donald Braswell America’s Got Talent 3

Posted by Shane on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 8:48 pm

Not letting severed vocal chords get in his way, Donald Braswell is back on stage for the first time in over a decade. He wins over a hostile crowd by singing Josh Groban’s You Raise Me Up on America’s Got Talent 3 Episode 5.


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    Made Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    […] Donald Braswell had severed vocal chords years ago and was left unable to speak. Despite doctors telling him to forget about singing, he wants a second chance at his dream, taking the stage again for the first time in 11 years. He sings You Raise Me Up. After his first few notes, the audience wants him off already. But he convinces them otherwise as the song progresses. The judges agree with the audience’s new opinion and let him through to Vegas. (Video of Donald Braswell’s performance) […]

    Comment by Stevie

    Made Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    Donald Braswell is a total DILF (dad I’d like to f***). He is a very HOT middle-aged man with indisputable singing talent. But I don’t believe for one minute his performance (tears) and the audience reaction (boo to cheer) wasn’t rehearsed by the producers for the drama factor. I’m glad he recovered from that horrendous accident, but everyone knew he was going on to compete in the next round before he even took the stage.

    Comment by linuxdog1

    Made Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    It was a great error in judgement by america’s got talent to pass by donald braswell. his strength in recovery is total attribution to his unsurpassed talent! hang in there donald, you are the best

    Comment by Eileen

    Made Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 9:43 am

    Dear Donald..

    I just love your voice..

    Even though I am not and never was an Opera fan..

    Your Great voice has made me a believer..

    I also just purchased your CD..

    With ~Love~ In Christ..

    Comment by Eileen

    Made Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 9:46 am

    I almost forgot..

    I voted 20 times, for you to go back on America’s Got Talent..

    Because You do..

    With ~Love~ your sister..In Christ..

    Comment by Bettie M. Burke

    Made Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    Donald Braswell is an inspiration. He has my vote and I hope everyone who can will vote for him. He deserves every chance to become a star in the music world.

    Comment by Evette

    Made Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 11:30 am

    How could the judges forget their original reaction to Donald Braswell? The man has an incredible voice and stage presence. He should have been sent to the next level. Shame on you judges!

    Comment by Anonymous

    Made Monday, August 11, 2008 at 1:35 am

    *** donald braswell,… he shoulda got eliminated first round

    Comment by Paula

    Made Monday, August 25, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    All I can say is WOW! What a voice this gentleman has. I hope he makes it as the wild card act. I’ve listened to this clip several times and he still brings tears to my eyes evey time I hear him sing. What an inspiration.

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