America's Got Talent Judges Disagree on Country Singer's Original Song

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A country singer got a mixed reaction from the judges after singing her own song on the show.

Elsie, a 32-year-old singer and mom from Mississippi, sang a country song she wrote herself to try to start her music career.

The judges liked her voice, but they didn't agree on her song choice.

Country star Gabby Barrett said she slept in her car before American Idol changed her life.

The judges on America's Got Talent disagreed on a contestant's song choice.

Mel B liked the singer's voice, but thought the song didn't show her full talent.

Mel B said the singer's voice is better than the song she chose, and she should have picked a different one.

Mel B thought the singer has more talent than she showed, and she's beautiful and has good vocals.

Howie Mandel criticized Elsie on America's Got Talent.

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Howie Mandel's comments got booed by the audience, and he was the only one who said no to the singer.

Howie Mandel said Elsie looks and sounds like a star, but he doesn't know who she is yet because of her song choice.

Sofía Vergara didn't want to judge Elsie based on one song.

Sofía Vergara thinks Elsie can do well in the competition.

Sofía Vergara celebrated her 54th birthday in a red bikini on a yacht in Italy.

Sofía Vergara said yes to Elsie because she wants to give her another chance, and she thinks Elsie made a wrong song choice.

Simon Cowell saw promise in Elsie and thought she tried too hard.

Simon Cowell said Elsie should let go and be more raw, and she has star potential.

Despite Howie Mandel's no vote, Elsie got yes votes from the other judges and moved on to the next round.

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Host Terry Crews asked Elsie if she'd make changes, and she said she's willing to do whatever it takes.

Elsie said she'll sing with no music if that's what it takes, because she's from Mississippi and will do what it takes to succeed.

Simon Cowell can tell if a singer will be successful within 10 seconds of their audition.

Simon Cowell talked to Fox News Digital about how he spots talent in the early stages of a competition.

Simon Cowell explained why he stops singers during their performances, and it's because of the audience's reaction.

Simon Cowell said the audience's energy changes when someone is good or bad, and that helps him decide.

Simon Cowell said when someone is great, the audience gets loud or quiet, and that's how he knows if they're good.

Simon Cowell talked to Fox News Digital about what drives his passion for finding new stars.

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Simon Cowell said he likes finding people who don't have opportunities, and that's why he started these shows.

Simon Cowell believes there's always someone with great talent who just needs a break, and that's why he keeps doing these shows.

Christina Dugan Ramirez is an entertainment journalist with over 15 years of experience, including writing for PEOPLE and Fox News Digital.

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