Johnny Manuel captivated audiences in 2017 with his powerful rendition of Whitney Houstonโs timeless soul ballad, โI Have Nothing,โ on the 12th season of Americaโs Got Talent. His performance was a mesmerizing blend of passion and precision, igniting the audience and earning rapturous applause.
This wasnโt Johnnyโs first time in the spotlight. The Michigan-born singer had made his professional debut 18 years earlier. At just 14, he signed a record deal with Warner Music Group as an R&B artist. During this early phase of his career, he opened for major stars such as Jay-Z and Destinyโs Child, and toured with NSYNC. His debut single, โI Got You,โ can still be found on YouTube, a hidden gem waiting to be rediscovered.