AGT 17 2022 Simon gave Golden Buzzer to Avery Dixon VIDEO

Avery Dixon gave a golden buzzer performance in the audition itself

He won the hearts of the judges and the audience and stunned the judges to give the golden buzzer with his amazing saxophone performance.

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Avery Dixon spent 39 days with a tube in his throat that kept him alive.

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A letter was received from President Obama congratulating him on his musical achievements.

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Avery's great-grandfather was Maxwell Davis. Maxwell was an R&B saxophonist, arranger and record producer.

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Avery often posts videos of himself playing the saxophone on his Instagram and TikTok. Avery includes songs by Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men and John Legend.

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Avery, 21, received a standing ovation from the audience and judges for her amazing audition with the saxophone.

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He wanted to learn to play an instrument and he took out the saxophone while he was in the store it's really amazing

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