{
  "id": 6380141,
  "title": "Travis Garland Delivers ‘Breathtaking’ Cover Of Ariana Grande’s ‘Dangerous Woman’ For ‘AGT’ Quarterfinals: Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/travis-garland-delivers-breathtaking-cover-of-ariana-grandes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T04:28:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/travis-garland-cover-ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-agt-1236336230/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Travis Garland delivered a breathtaking rendition of Ariana Grande's \"Dangerous Woman\" during the quarterfinals of America's Got Talent, propelling him one step closer to the semifinals. The live episode, broadcasted on September 8, saw seven contestants eliminated from the competition. Undeterred by the pressure, Garland showcased his impressive vocal range and powerful trills, leaving judges Mel B, Heidi Klum, Sofía Vergara, and Howie Mandel in awe. Mel B hailed Garland's performance as a \"killer\" and praised his ability to make the song his own, while Klum stated that his voice is one of the best in the competition. Vergara went even further, declaring that he could have sung any song and still sounded amazing. Mandel, however, was the most enthusiastic, proclaiming him \"by far the best\" among solo singers in season 21. With glowing reviews from the judges, Garland's journey to the semifinals seemed assured, joining him in the next round were comedian Cesar Dias and illusionists Young & Strange. In total, seven contestants were sent home from the competition. Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, Garland, known for his work on Dancing With the Stars as a live vocalist, made his AGT debut in July with a rendition of Aerosmith's \"Dream On.\" Watch his latest performance and the results of the quarterfinals here.",
  "summary": "With everything at stake, Garland pumped it up with a fiery performance.",
  "key_points": [
    "Travis Garland performed a stunning cover of Ariana Grande's \"Dangerous Woman\" on AGT quarterfinals.",
    "Judges Mel B, Heidi Klum, Sofía Vergara, and Howie Mandel praised Garland's vocal prowess.",
    "Garland advanced to semifinals alongside Cesar Dias and Young & Strange."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Travis Garland's stellar performance of Ariana Grande's 'Dangerous Woman' cements his position as a top contender in season 21 of America's Got Talent, with judges' glowing reviews likely securing his spot in the semifinals.",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}