When an 11-year-old girl called Kaylee went on the kids’ talent show ‘Little Big Shots’, it was likely some people weren’t sure how good her performance was going to be. Living with severe autism and ADHD, the little girl had actually been written off as non-verbal, so when it was announced she was going to be singing, people didn’t know what to expect.
All the naysayers were blown out of the water, however, when they saw the performance that followed, in which young Kaylee gave a beautiful rendition of Leonard Cohen’s timeless song, ‘Hallelujah.’ The cherry on top of the rendition was the fact Kaylee was joined by iconic vocal group Pentatonix, who added some stunning harmonies and vocal parts to complement the young girl’s angelic voice.
In fact, Music Man readers, viewers from all over the world have flocked to YouTube’s comment section to praise Kaylee and her unexpected vocal abilities. “Nobody can sing this song more beautifully than Kaylee!” commented one fan, while another said “it puts tears in my eyes to hear this angel singing this beautiful song.”
Many commenters also spoke about their love for another video that features Kaylee’s musical talents, which you can watch below. Again singing Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’, Kaylee is singing with her classmates from the Killard House Special School in Northern Ireland for this video, and the result is a heart-wrenching performance that is guaranteed to leave you with tears in your eyes.
Having been written off as non-verbal and living with both autism and ADHD, Kaylee is clearly an extraordinary young girl with a talent not usually seen in people of a much more advanced age. The two performances above just go to show how much music means to the young girl, and ultimately confirm its ability to empower, heal, and unite.
Kaylee’s unforgettable performance on ‘Little Big Shots’ has touched hearts worldwide, proving the power of music and the spirit of a young talent. Her rendition of ‘Hallelujah,’ alongside the legendary Pentatonix, continues to inspire. To further explore Kaylee’s journey and experience this incredible moment, check out the links below.