Chrisyius Whitehead was only 5 years old when he stepped onto the America’s Got Talent stage in 2024.

Standing behind a drum kit that was almost too big for him, the young drummer delivered a high-energy performance that quickly changed the focus from his age to his musical ability.

Chrisyius performed “Faith,” by Stevie Wonder featuring Ariana Grande, and received four yes votes from the AGT judges.

A 5-Year-Old With a Love for Drums

Chrisyius is from Florida and had already been playing drums for several years by the time he appeared on AGT.

Reports about his audition say he had been playing since he was 1 year old.

Because of his height, Chrisyius had to perform standing up so he could reach the drums and pedals.

He Performed “Faith”

For his AGT audition, Chrisyius chose “Faith,” performed by Stevie Wonder featuring Ariana Grande.

The performance began with controlled beats before building into an energetic drum routine.

His timing and rhythm quickly became the center of attention.

Simon Cowell Calls Him “Brilliant”

The judges were visibly impressed by the young drummer.

Heidi Klum praised his ability and asked whether he practiced every day.

Simon Cowell then made his reaction clear.

Simon said he thought Chrisyius was “brilliant” and praised his timing and showmanship as “unbelievable.”

Four Yes Votes

Chrisyius received approval from all four judges.

The unanimous four yes votes sent him through beyond the audition stage of Season 19.

The young performer had confidently performed in front of the judges and a large studio audience.

His Answer About the Million-Dollar Prize

Before his performance, Chrisyius was asked what he would do if he won AGT’s $1 million prize.

He said he would share the money with poor and homeless people and others around the world.

He also said he would buy 200 bags of slime and squishy toys for himself.

What Happened After the Audition?

Although Chrisyius advanced past the auditions, he did not ultimately make the Season 19 Quarterfinals.

His AGT journey ended during the Deliberations stage.

His audition nevertheless became one of the memorable young-performer moments from the 2024 season.

Final Thoughts

Chrisyius Whitehead stepped onto the America’s Got Talent stage at just 5 years old and delivered a memorable drum performance.

His version of “Faith” earned four yes votes, while Simon Cowell called him “brilliant” and praised his timing and showmanship.

Although his journey ended during deliberations before the Quarterfinals, the audition introduced viewers to a very young drummer with a clear passion for music.

For Chrisyius, the AGT stage was only one chapter in his musical journey—but it was certainly a memorable one.