They had just driven out to California. “My grandma and I found those at the Boot Barn and I just snatched those and said they are mine,” Kenadi said. I’m grateful for any opportunity I get. The biggest stress she faced was being told the day before that her mother and sisters would not be able to be there for the audition because of the pandemic. “Words can’t even describe how we feel about what people have done for our family.”. So far, Kenadi has not had retinitis pigmentosa, like the rest of her family. I’m so grateful for their support. She also attended a songwriting workshop with country singer Jamie O’Neal, and was invited on stage to sing at one of her concerts. Shawn Harrison is the sports editor at The Herald Journal. “It was so sweet and I really needed hugs. That’s where it all started.”. The live finale airs Tuesday at 7 p.m. Mountain Time on NBC but fans can begin voting as early as 6 p.m. KVNU News & Talk NORTH LOGAN – Having your daughter on television in front of millions of people has been quite a roller coaster for Kenadi Dodds’ mother, Brandi, and her two sisters Alexis, 9 and Brooklyn, 5 who stayed in Utah during the America’s Got Talent performances.. And as America watches at home and sees the magic of television production, Brandi can only listen because of her visual impairment. Kenadi Dodds Music has a one-way ticket to being a star! Kenadi Dodds Music has a one-way ticket to being a star! When I went out on stage and saw just the four judges sitting there, it was kind of funny. The past two years she has been taking vocal lessons. “I went to a Shania Twain concert and just loved how she could work the crowd and give such an amazing performance. One song she sings was written by her younger sister. “It’s all about the fans,” Kenadi said. Her family were all present at her audition to support her. Kenadi Dodds, 15, is pictured during her audition for “America’s Got Talent.” Dodds’ episode aired on June 30. He knew and I started singing when I was really little. Each judge gave high compliments to her. Teenager Kenadi Dodds Impresses The ‘AGT’ Judges With Original Song Corey Atad. When she was 12, Kenadi was called onto the stage to perform with the Swon Brothers, which helped solidify her desire to be a country singer, “Keith Urban actually shouted me out on Twitter, which was really crazy,” Kenadi said. “All of the comments were amazing,” Kenadi said in an interview with The Herald Journal. Kenadi told the judges she’s been singing since she was a toddler. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Local teenager impresses judges on America’s Got Talent, Teenager Kenadi Dodds Impresses Judges with an Original Country Song - America's Got Talent 2020, Mystery train makes late-night runs through south end of Cache Valley, Hyrum meatpacking plant outbreak worse than reported: 441 had virus, 1 died, COVID-19 infections on the rise in BRHD, Cache County schools; officials deem classrooms safe, Letter to the editor: Slumlords should be ashamed of themselves, Box elder bugs among October frights in Cache Valley, Manage Your Subscription - Call (435)752-2121, Pay Subscription Bill - Call (435)752-2121. Kenadi works with her father in writing all of the songs she now performs. I just want to do everything I can to make them happy and make them want to come back for more. She finished in the Bottom 5 of the Top 10. That includes the Swon Brothers, who appeared on The Voice in 2013. Photo courtesy of Cache Valley Family Magazine. Born on , , hails from , , . Dodds' performances of her own original music, along with Thomas Rhett's, impressed judges and viewers. Check below for more deets about . “Kenadi is having a wonderful time and has enjoyed getting to know the other people on stage,” she said. It lasts three days or a week or something like that. Her mother is blind, while her dad can see a little, but is also losing his eyesight. ... My parents heard me singing in the car along with the radio, but I was in tune." Playing the piano and guitar are equally satisfying for the teenager. The 15-year-old daughter of Brandi and Chris Dodds of North Logan recently made her debut on America’s Got Talent. What's Your Favorite Fall Day Trip Destination? She listens to Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood to name a few country artists. You have permission to edit this article. While Kenadi loves to perform in front of big crowds — she has sung the National Anthem before Utah State men’s basketball games at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, sang at the Day’s of ‘47 Rodeo in Salt Lake City and performed at Green Canyon High School — this audition was in front of just the judges, the host and her family due to COVID-19. Also on the dream list is playing to full venues in Nashville, Tennessee, and around the country. “My very first live performance was the third grade talent show,” Kenadi said. Dodds said people they talk to are so excited and they are spreading the word and Kenadi is so overwhelmed with the attention she has been getting from reporters and people wanting to talk to her. During her audition, Kenadi Dodds performed an original song called “One Way Ticket to Tennessee,” which she said was about “all the support my parents have given me for chasing my dreams to be a country singer.” And as America watches at home and sees the magic of television production, Brandi can only listen because of her visual impairment. “And her friends from choir have been sending her messages and encouraging her.”. The family is waiting to see what opportunities present themselves for her to move forward with her music. “I will come home and talk about something that happened at school that day, and we will start talking about it and just start writing songs. “I love performing for huge crowds, for any crowd, the bigger the better. That includes the Swon Brothers, who appeared on The Voice in 2013. One day Kenadi Dodds would love to play and sing in front of a packed Madison Square Garden audience in New York City. Kenadi was also wearing what has become a big part of her ensemble — almost knee-high cowboy boots. “That made me so happy,” Kenadi said. “They are the reason I was there.”. “I do piano when I can, but I love the piano and doing the softer songs. 2020-07-01. I told my dad that I wanted to do that too. Through hard work you can accomplish anything. Several country artists have invited her on stage. He can be reached at sharrison@hjnews.com or 435-792-7233. She also said the Green Canyon Principal Dave Swenson and Vice Principals Randy Bennion and Shane Jones have all shown Kenadi some great support. 朗 #AGT. Then I watched a documentary of Taylor Swift, Journey to Fearless, and how she sold out Madison Square Garden before she was 20. Playing the guitar and singing her own original song titled “One Way Ticket to Tennessee”, the soon-to-be sophomore at Green Canyon High wowed the judges that were made up of Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Eric Stonestreet. I love them.”. Both of her sisters have vision issues. 3. 朗 #AGT. “We’ve been doing Facetime everyday with Chris and her.”. 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Kenadi Dodds Camille Moore 2 months ago With everything that’s been going on in the world lately, this season of … That I was going to sell out the Madison Square Garden before I was 20 too. “I’m a big crowd person,” Kenadi said. “Her choir teacher Karen Teuscher has been very supportive,” Dodds said. Did the President and other government officials contracting COVID surprise you? Following her performance that aired Tuesday night, her two younger sisters ran out to hug her. He has taught me to dream big and go for anything. “I loved how they (judges) could see that I knew what I wanted and that I was willing to work for it and I’m dedicated.”. Singing for those judges was amazing.”. Kenadi Dodds Age and Career: Kenadi is around 15 years old but has loved music ever since she was a toddler. “The guitar, I can move around more and there is more freedom; it’s easier to carry than around than a piano is,” Kenadi said with a laugh. The program with her audition aired Tuesday night on NBC, and she is moving on as all four judges gave their approval. I’m so excited to share my music with everyone. Some songs take weeks and months to do.”. There is just something about country music. Those are hopefully in her future. 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The only one in her family who is not blind, young musician Kenadi Dodds recently impressed the "America's Got Talent" judges with her original song.The 15-year-old country singer took the stage for an audienceless performance during Season 15 of the hit talent show competition. “We are leaving the rest in God’s hands.”. “This was a huge opportunity and a huge, awesome door that just got opened for me,” Kenadi said. NORTH LOGAN – Having your daughter on television in front of millions of people has been quite a roller coaster for Kenadi Dodds’ mother, Brandi, and her two sisters Alexis, 9 and Brooklyn, 5 who stayed in Utah during the America’s Got Talent performances. Brandi Dodds recalls that Kenadi would sing along to the words of Shania Twain songs, and when her grandmother took her to a concert, Kenadi decided this is what she wanted to do. “I sang a song by Miley Cyrus and played the piano. He talked about all the people they have relied on to take her to and from singing coaches in Salt Lake City and how they have relied on public transportation, friends and family to sing at the Utah State University, Salt Lake Bees and Utah Jazz games. Kenadi Dodds is a singer, guitarist, and reality Tv Star who has appeared on American’s Got Talent in 2020.

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