13-Year-Old Chase Varnes Wows Judges with Ed Sheeran’s “Life Goes On” | AGT 2025
America’s Got Talent 2025 continues to uncover young stars with big voices — and Chase Varnes, just 13 years old, might be one of the season’s brightest.
With nothing but a guitar and his pure, heartfelt voice, Chase delivered a performance of Ed Sheeran’s emotional ballad “Life Goes On” that left everyone in awe.
🧢 A Humble Teen With a Powerful Soul
Shy but smiling, Chase walked onto the AGT stage in jeans, sneakers, and a backwards cap.
He introduced himself with quiet confidence and told the judges he had been singing since he was little.
When asked why he chose Ed Sheeran’s “Life Goes On,” Chase said simply:
“It’s a song that helped me through some tough times... and I hope it helps others too.”
🎶 The Performance: Gentle, Emotional, and Stunning
As soon as Chase began to strum his guitar, the theater went silent.
His voice was soft but incredibly rich and full of emotion. Every lyric felt personal. Every note resonated.
What made the performance magical was not just his technical talent, but the maturity in how he delivered such a moving song at such a young age.
By the final chorus, you could see tears in the eyes of audience members—and even some of the judges.
😢 Judges' Reactions: Pure Praise
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Simon Cowell, clearly touched, said:
“You didn’t just sing that song, Chase — you lived it. That was beautiful.” -
Sofia Vergara added, “You're only 13, but you sang like you’ve lived a lifetime.”
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Heidi Klum praised his tone and control.
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Howie Mandel called it “one of the most sincere performances we've ever had from a teenager.”
The result? A standing ovation and four YESes.
🌎 Fans Are Calling Him “The Next Ed Sheeran”
Social media lit up moments after the audition aired:
“Chase Varnes just broke my heart and healed it in one song.”
“Ed Sheeran would be proud.”
“He’s got that real storyteller soul. I see a big future for this kid.”
Many compared him to a young Ed Sheeran, praising his musical instincts and emotional depth.
📈 What’s Next for Chase?
With his audition going viral, Chase Varnes is already a fan favorite heading into the next round.
Whether he continues with acoustic covers or surprises us with something original, one thing’s for sure:
The world will be watching.
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