Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
These singers took on Aretha Franklin’s biggest hits and did not hold back. From Brooke Bailey’s emotional “Ain’t No Way” on America’s Got Talent to Taryn Charles bringing the house down with “Natural Woman” on Britain’s Got Talent, these performances prove just how powerful an Aretha song can be in the right hands.
This compilation also features unforgettable covers from American Idol, The X Factor UK and Got Talent, including Nya’s stunning “I Say a Little Prayer,” Amanda Mena’s Golden Buzzer moment and a special bonus audition from Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter, Grace Franklin. Watch some of the best Aretha Franklin covers across talent shows and see which performance gave you chills.
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(00:00) Brooke Bailey - Ain't No Way - AGT 2024
(04:59) Taryn Charles - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - BGT 2024
(11:43) Burgandy Williams - Respect - X Factor UK 2018
(17:02) Nya (Top 14) - I Say a Little Prayer - American Idol 2024
(18:50) Kelvin Dukes - Ain't No Way - AGT 2020
(23:42) Nia Renée - Chain of Fools - American Idol 2021
(27:02) Destiny Chukunyere - Think - BGT 2017
(32:22) Amanda Mena - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - AGT 2018
(37:42) Jahmene Douglas - I Say a Little Prayer - X Factor UK 2012
(40:09) Siobhan Magnus (Top 20) - Think - American Idol 2010
(41:44) BONUS! Aretha Franklin's Granddaughter Sings Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack on American Idol 2022
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Creator and Executive Producer Simon Cowell returns to the judges' panel along with Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. Mel B., who was last seen as a judge on a regular season of AGT in 2018 and on the spin-off series AGT: Fantasy League, will return as a judge for AGT 2026! Terry Crews, who made a big splash as the host of the inaugural series "America's Got Talent: The Champions", joins as host for "America's Got Talent." With the show open to acts of all ages, AGT 2026 continues to celebrate the variety format like no other show on television. Year after year, "America's Got Talent" features a colorful array of singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, magicians, ventriloquists, and hopeful stars, all vying to win America's hearts and a $1 million prize.
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These singers took on Aretha Franklin’s biggest hits and did not hold back. From Brooke Bailey’s emotional “Ain’t No Way” on America’s Got Talent to Taryn Charles bringing the house down with “Natural Woman” on Britain’s Got Talent, these performances prove just how powerful an Aretha song can be in the right hands.
This compilation also features unforgettable covers from American Idol, The X Factor UK and Got Talent, including Nya’s stunning “I Say a Little Prayer,” Amanda Mena’s Golden Buzzer moment and a special bonus audition from Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter, Grace Franklin. Watch some of the best Aretha Franklin covers across talent shows and see which performance gave you chills.
Click "...more" to see all contestants & timestamps
(00:00) Brooke Bailey - Ain't No Way - AGT 2024
(04:59) Taryn Charles - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - BGT 2024
(11:43) Burgandy Williams - Respect - X Factor UK 2018
(17:02) Nya (Top 14) - I Say a Little Prayer - American Idol 2024
(18:50) Kelvin Dukes - Ain't No Way - AGT 2020
(23:42) Nia Renée - Chain of Fools - American Idol 2021
(27:02) Destiny Chukunyere - Think - BGT 2017
(32:22) Amanda Mena - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - AGT 2018
(37:42) Jahmene Douglas - I Say a Little Prayer - X Factor UK 2012
(40:09) Siobhan Magnus (Top 20) - Think - American Idol 2010
(41:44) BONUS! Aretha Franklin's Granddaughter Sings Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack on American Idol 2022
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☆ABOUT AMERICA'S GOT TALENT☆
Creator and Executive Producer Simon Cowell returns to the judges' panel along with Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. Mel B., who was last seen as a judge on a regular season of AGT in 2018 and on the spin-off series AGT: Fantasy League, will return as a judge for AGT 2026! Terry Crews, who made a big splash as the host of the inaugural series "America's Got Talent: The Champions", joins as host for "America's Got Talent." With the show open to acts of all ages, AGT 2026 continues to celebrate the variety format like no other show on television. Year after year, "America's Got Talent" features a colorful array of singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, magicians, ventriloquists, and hopeful stars, all vying to win America's hearts and a $1 million prize.
☆ABOUT TALENT RECAP☆
Talent Recap is the #1 independent website, which is exclusively dedicated to the fans of the most popular talent shows around the world. As passionate fans of these shows, we provide news, analysis, and fan engagement on America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, The Voice, The X Factor, American Idol, The Four, The Masked Singer, Dancing With The Stars, and their contestants.
