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Most Interesting Finds On ‘Pawn Stars Do America’

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April 18, 2024

Martha Clifford

After hundreds of “Pawn Stars” episodes aired over a decade on TV, it was time for a change for the staff of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. That’s how in 2022, their spin-off “Pawn Stars Do America” came alive, letting its audience see Rick, Corey and Chumlee searching for lost pieces of American history as they travel around the country.

While the show’s concept might be new for those who are used to seeing the Harrisons’ doing business in their old Las Vegas Show, “Pawn Stars Do America” is undeniably attractive for history lovers and collectors, for showcasing rare and unique items which usually aren’t seen in “Pawn Stars” main show.

Despite having aired only one season so far, “Pawn Stars Do America” findings are already ones for the books, but which ones are the most memorable out of them? Stay here to know which are the most amazing articles found by the Harrisons, what their new show is about, and so much more!

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War Cannon but

It’s for a fact that war-related items are highly-sought after by history collectors, it’s not everyday that a legitimate war cannon from centuries ago makes it to a pawn shop.

As seen in the episode “Revolutionary Deals”, Austin ‘Chumlee’ Russell is brought a 1768 cannon in great condition. While the cannon’s owner Bob assures that the cannon had Spanish origins, the show’s firearms expert Alex Cranmer, shuts down his theory by pointing out how, despite being equipped with an European tube, the cannon’s engravings place the artifact’s origins to the American Revolution.

Although the owner’s hopes were slightly deflated by the revelation, to his joy Cranmer affirmed that the cannon’s excellent condition plus the fact it was part of American history most likely made it quite an attractive, expensive piece. After later research, Cranmer found that the cannon was most-likely used by Hessian soldiers, which made it all the more special.

Nevertheless, the cannon still had to be proven a good acquisition for Rick Harrison’s standards, hence why the staff took it to a firing test, which turned out much better than expected, leading Cranmer to surprisingly value the cannon for at least $200,000, 10 times more than the owner initially asked. He walked away with an impressive $100,000 deal, in exchange to saying goodbye to his family’s most precious possession.

Airplane Spinners

While airplane pieces aren’t a rare sight in the antiquity business, a pair of vintage spinners brought to Chumlee and Corey Harrison in the “Pawn Stars Do America” episode “Revolutionary Deals” are a good deal for every collector. Dated from the 1950s to the 1960s, the spinners most likely belonged to non-commercial planes due to their small size, and were in a condition apparently good enough to be bought without much hassle.

Nevertheless, a later revision by expert Luca Paganico confirmed that despite being a rare and sought after article, the spinners had markings and holes which considerably lowered its value. Despite initially asking for $750, the seller walked away with $400 in his pocket but the best part was yet to come, as a meticulous restoration and paint job by Paganico turned the spinners into beautiful ornament pieces, which were ultimately gifted to Rick by Corey and Chumlee.

Cards Collection

Sports cards are highly sought-after in the collectibles industry, though several factors such as the athlete’s popularity, the uniqueness of the card and its condition all come into play when the value of these items is assessed. That being said, while it isn’t rare to see sports cards being sold for thousands, what happens when not only is the card a rarely seen golf edition, which features not any player, but the best of the best in his field?

The answer is that the card ends up with an exaggerated value, which is hard to match ,even by the most interested collectors. That’s what happened in “Pawn Stars Do America”s first season premiere episode “Denver Gold Rush”, in which a seller named Brett not only owned several valuable cards featuring stars such as baseball player Fernando Tari Jr and basketball star Luka Dončić, but also unique printer plates featuring Tiger Woods from his rookie days in 1997.

Despite admitting that he ‘wouldn’t even believe that there was a golf card if it wasn’t for Tiger’, the cards’ total selling price of $205,000 was a little too much even for Corey Harrison. In spite of his reticence from buying the cards right away, Corey admitted a deal wasn’t out of the question, if he were to find the right buyer for them.

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17th Century Map

Some antiquities require only a brief assessment to determine their value, but when it comes to maps, there’s a lot more to look into, to decide if there’s any potential money in them. The latter is the case of a navigation map featured in the episode “San Francisco Treats”, which despite having a rich and interesting history behind it, wasn’t worth quite as much as one would assume.

According to the examination of antiquity expert Kathleen Manning, the map which was initially thought by Rick to date from the 1700s, was actually created around 1660 by Dutch cartographer Pieter Goos, who in the 17th Century mapped maritime territories nowadays known as the Baltic Sea, North Sea, along with the Arctic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Besides Goos’ impressive maps, several of his works such as the “Atlas or Water World” and “East Indies” made his name unforgettable for cartographers and collectors alike.

The map brought to Rick in “Pawn Stars Do America” was “The Straits of Gibraltar in the south to Bretagne in the North”, and was undoubtedly a sight to behold, but its not-so-good condition resulted in the seller walking home with only $150 in her pocket, half the price she initially asked. Nevertheless, a $650-worth restoration led by Manning turned the map’s value from hundreds to at least $1,700, surely making it an undeniably good deal.

Rare Horse Book

Besides being an experienced businessman and history expert, Rick Harrison is also a book guy who also happens to love horses. That unexpected but somehow pleasing fact was known by “Pawn Stars Do America” viewers during the episode “Revolutionary Deals”, when a book entitled “Anatomy Of The Horse” left Rick equally excited and flabbergasted.

The book wasn’t ordinary to say the least, but it wasn’t only the fact that it was printed in the 19th century that made it so special; the most amazing and impressive fact about the book was its copper plate engraved illustrations, achieving a level of detail and skill which are nowadays rarely seen.

The seller, who admitted finding the book in a farm basement by pure luck, walked away with $525 in his pocket. Although Corey was certainly skeptical about the purchase due to the poor condition of the book, a later assessment by book expert and fan favorite Rebecca Romney revealed that a possible restoration could turn the book’s value from hundreds to at least $10,000, much to Rick’s joy.

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First Edition “Harry Potter” Book

Although rare and rarely seen books are considered collectors treasures, there’s also a potential market for those worldwide known book sagas, as long as they have something special in them. While it’s not rare to find editions of “Harry Potter” all around the world, a first edition from the saga’s first book “The Philosopher’s Stone” from 1997 is a treasure that not even die-hard fans easily get a hold of.

Luckily for the guys in “Pawn Stars Do America”, one of the aforementioned editions was brought to them as they visited Colorado for the episode “Denver Gold Rush”. Not only was the book in incredibly good state, but also included a paperback bound and some spelling errors found in it which confirmed its authenticity, according to the show’s book expert Rebecca Romney.

Despite all the things which made this “Harry Potter” book a collector’s dream, Romney’s valuation of $18,000 was quite lower than the seller had envisioned at first, so rejecting Chumlee’s offer of $15,000.

Dangerous Ball

Collective sports items are some of the most sought-after and valuable in the business, but sometimes not all the money in the world is worth the hassle of owning an unwelcome item from a rival team. That’s exactly what happened in the episode “Sweet Carolina”, when the “Pawn Stars Do America” guys went to Winston-Salem in North Carolina, searching for adventure, and discovering the well-kept secrets of the hometown of late ‘Old Man’ Richard Harrison.

While there wasn’t a shortage of interesting items in the episode, a man named Michael caught Corey’s attention for bringing in a basketball signed by legendary coaches Jim Valvano, Dean Smith and Mike ‘Coach K’ Krzyzewski from 1991. The item was undoubtedly eye-catching for any sport’s fan, given how the three men were considered enemies on the court by the time the ball was signed, due to the on-going rivalries between their champion teams.

Regardless of how uncommon and highly valuable the ball was, Corey wasn’t quite on board with the idea of owning such a ball: ‘as a businessman this is really really cool. Unfortunately, if I were to bring this to Las Vegas they’d burn my building down’, he told the seller, emphasizing the lack of popularity of Coach K in the-so-called Sin City as the reason. However, there’s surely someone out there who would buy the ball, without putting themselves in danger.

Ancient Pistols

Old pistols are some of the most sought-after items by collectors, but few of these are in a condition good enough to be used. Nevertheless, during the episode “Revolutionary Deals”, Corey Harrison and the firearms expert Alex Cranmer, were ecstatic when a customer brought in a rare 150-year-old revolver to the shop, in such a good condition that it was impossible to say no.

As described by Cranmer, the revolver was a Side-Loading model created back in 1863 by Frank P. Slocum, who avoided the limitations of design and functionality imposed by other revolver patents by producing a five bullet-chamber pistol with a right side charging system. That being said, the Slocum Side-Loading featured in the show was even more special, for being stored in its original box and so being in excellent condition, despite the passage of time, resulting in a $4,000 valuation by Cranmer.

The later the episode “National Treasures” featured an even older pistol. It was the case of what Rick believed was a 1758 Colt Dragoon, though he was slightly reluctant to pay much for it due to the rough state of the pistol, and the fact that several of its parts were disassembled from it. Rick ultimately paid the seller $700 for it, but later found out that the revolver was Marine Dragoon Pistol, a very rare model, which if restored correctly, would gain him over $5,000.

Disney’s Certificate

While collectible Disney items are very popular and highly valuable, very few times does something in this category leave the guys in the Pawn Shop speechless. One of those rare cases occurred during the “Pawn Stars Do America” episode “San Francisco Treats”, when a customer named Fred brought Corey a canceled stock certificate signed by Walt Disney himself for his daughter Sharon Mae Disney in 1955, the year the company was founded.

Due to the fact this item was not a regular Disney autograph but a real document from the company, it was examined by the show’s autograph expert Steve Grad, who confirmed the certificate’s authenticity and its uniqueness. As he explained, documents of this nature usually came from Disney’s brother Roy’s office, but this certificate was most likely written by Walt himself, which confirmed that it was issued early in the company’s life, making it all the more special and rare.

The very impressed Grad admitted to never seeing a document like this before, making an approximate valuation of it at over $30,000, and possibly even more if sold through an auctioneering house.

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Lincoln’s Assassination Collectibles

Despite seeing lots of interesting items throughout the season, the episode “National Treasures” filmed in Washington brought to light some items related to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, starting with a pair of opera glasses worn by Mary Ann Todd Lincoln on the day her husband was shot.

The glasses were acquired by the seller Dough through an auction in England, and added to other items he owned related to the event, such as a lithograph of Lincoln on his deathbed, and a letter written by doctor Charles Leale, who described the medical procedures he performed on the president in trying to save his life on the fateful day of his assassination.

Unfortunately, Corey and Dough couldn’t agree on a right selling price, but no one can deny that these items were some of the most iconic in the whole series. However, if a second “Pawn Stars Do America” season were to see the light, we’ll surely get the chance to see even more impressive pieces of history in it.

Martha Clifford

As an Author at Net Worth Post, I guide a dedicated team in the art of revealing the stories behind the world's most influential personalities. Fueled by a relentless curiosity and a knack for uncovering hidden stories, I immerse myself in the intricacies of our subjects' lives, weaving together accurate data and compelling narratives. My involvement spans the entire editorial process, from the seed of research to the final flourish of publication, ensuring that every article not only educates but also captivates and motivates our audience. At Net Worth Post, we are committed to providing thorough investigations into the net worth and life achievements of innovators across diverse sectors such as technology, culture, and social entrepreneurship. My method merges meticulous research with eloquent storytelling, designed to bridge the gap between our readers and the remarkable individuals who redefine our tomorrow. Through spotlighting their journeys to success, the hurdles they've surmounted, and their contributions to society, we aim to give our readers a deep and inspiring insight into the luminaries who are paving the way for progress and ingenuity in the modern era.

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Is “Yellowstone” based on a true story?

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April 18, 2024

Martha Clifford

Wondering if “Yellowstone” is based on a true story? What inspired the writers to produce the Dutton family drama? When part one of the “Yellowstone” season 5 was launched, viewers have been concerned about finding out whether the series is based on a true story. Fans have also been interested in learning about the Dutton family story, which some believe to be real. Read on to learn if “Yellowstone” is based on a true story, and what inspired it.

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“Yellowstone” is a Western drama series about the Dutton family, which owns the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, the biggest in Montana. The drama series premiered in June 2018 and revolves around the Dutton family at the ranch, bordering a national park, the Broken Rock Indian Reservation, and developers in need of the family’s piece of land.

“Yellowstone” is centered on John Dutton III, a character acted by Kevin Costner, a sixth-generation patriarch and widowed member of the Dutton family who owns and runs the ranch. He fights to protect the ranch from those seeking to repossess his family’s land for other developments that do not align with the interests of the family.

The producer of “Yellowstone,” Taylor Sheridan believes that the drama series has been a success with the audiences, although critics have different views and reservations. He makes it clear that the series is for people who experience the life it portrays. The writer also states that the audience is expanding, because many people love westerns; they provide entertainment and different perspectives about life in the west.

People who resonate with the plot depicted in the drama series will certainly love it. “Yellowstone” flows through different genres, where it sets the stage for being campy, then becomes dramatic, and violent. It’s a blend of the old western, new western, and soap opera. While it infuriates other people, it appeals to the interests of individuals who love storytelling.

“Yellowstone” is a hit partly because its location is fantastic, it’s acted in a wicked way, and explores a world that is unknown to many people. It consists of powerhouse actors who put on an outstanding performance.

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Is “Yellowstone” Based on a True Story?

The answer is ‘no’, because “Yellowstone” is not based on true people or events that have happened in real life. However, Taylor Sheridan revealed in an interview with The Los Angeles Times in 2018 that the series explores issues that he’s witnessed, and the problems that still exist in US’s western mountain states.

For instance, “Yellowstone” explores issues related to land development, oppression, resource mismanagement, extreme poverty and inequality. These challenges still exist in other parts of the US, and the consequences are dire, especially when they happen in small rural areas with fewer people.

Taylor also added that once construction companies start encroaching on landscapes in farms and ranches, the effects are more dramatic. He reiterated that the show is based on the “gentrification” that has occurred in the western states, a process where wealthier people move to poor or less developed areas and begin to improve them by building new houses and launching other developments.

While gentrification attracts new businesses and improves the overall appearance of the place, it often displaces the current inhabitants in the process. The creator of the “Yellowstone” drama series has witnessed some of these changes in mountain states, such as Wyoming and Montana where he stays.

Gentrification mainly benefits wealthy people at the expense of the less privileged. When the place is developed, only the rich can afford the modern properties, and natives will be pushed off their land. In other words, this process creates inequality among people living in a certain area. The rich can use their influence to determine the state of affairs in a particular area, which will put other people at a disadvantage.

The creator of the drama series places the white rancher in a position of Native Americans, which was different 100-plus years before the onset of gentrification. What is taking place now in the west puts the natives at a disadvantage; for example, once the land developers move in and make improvements, they often sell that fantasy to wealthy people.

In most cases, the rich people who become the new occupants often come from affluent areas such as Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and Florida. As a result, the poorer natives end up landless because they cannot afford properties constructed on their indigenous land.

When wealthy people buy pieces of land in the western states, they often use them for weekend getaways, and in the process, the way of life of the indigenous people is impacted. Land values and other aspects such as inheritance taxes are bound to increase, which will affect the welfare and lifestyle of the people living in the gentrified places.

Sheridan revealed in an interview with CBS news in 2022, that “Yellowstone” derived its inspiration from his experience as a rancher – most of the horses used in the filming of the drama series are his. He said that the horses are not very safe, and this is why the actors are not always riding on them – the horses were specifically bought for the drama series, and the creator taught the actors how to ride them.

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— CBS Sunday Morning ? (@CBSSunday) June 11, 2022

Are the Duttons a Real Family?

The Duttons are not a real family. According to the equestrian website Horsey Hooves, the family’s patriarch John Dutton could have been inspired by famous ranchers such as Bill Galt and W.T. Waggoner. Waggoner owned the 525,000-acre Waggoner Ranch in North Texas, which was founded in 1849, was once the largest ranch in the US, and was passed down through several generations.

The Waggoner family owned the ranch until 2015, when it was sold to businessman Stan Kroenke for $725 million. Bill Galt is the owner of the 248,000-acre ranch in Montana, the same ranch where “Yellowstone” is set. Horsey Hooves said Galt is also known as “The Last American Cowboy.”

Cowboy life is still common in North Texas, although it’s facing some challenges from gentrification. As a result, “Yellowstone” sought to portray a western life unknown to many people. The drama series draws its audience from people who love the cowboy lifestyle, since the practice is no longer widespread across the US.

Is the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch Real?

Although “Yellowstone” is not based on a true story, the ranch where the drama series takes place is real – Chief Joseph Ranch is found in Darby, Montana, and consists of several cabins used by guests as accommodation when they visit, and several have appeared in the show. The key areas that appear in the drama series include Rip’s Cabin also called the Ben Cook Cabin in real life, the Armory, the Trapper cabin, and Lee’s cabin also called the Fisherman Cabin.

Shane Libel and his family own Chief Joseph Ranch – when the property was chosen as the filming location for “Yellowstone”, the Libels family and the filmmakers signed a five-season contract. Apart from the 5,000-square-foot mansion and cabins, other film locations include the armory, barns, arena and corrals.

The Chief Joseph Ranch consists of a real family home, also used for vacations. When not being used for film production, the cabins around the home are available for rental for a minimum of three nights. The guests are treated to a memorable Yellowstone experience.

In “Yellowstone” Season 5, Texas’ Four Sixes Ranch featured is a real ranch, and it will be the filming venue for “Yellowstone”’s upcoming spin-off of the 6666 show. The 350,000-acre 6666 Ranch has a rich history, as it was founded in the 19^th century when West Texas was still ruled by Comanches.

The 6666 Ranch appeared in “Yellowstone” Season 4, and featured Jimmy, who was sent to Texas to become a real cowboy. In May 2021, Taylor Sheridan and a group of investors bought the ranch for use as one filming location for “Yellowstone” and will feature in future episodes.

The 6666 Ranch is real and still functioning as it has over the last two centuries, encompasses the history of the country. At this ranch, the laws of nature and the rule of law merge in a typical fashion where some of the most dangerous events take place. The 6666 is a place where world-class cowboys are made, and is synonymous with an attempt to raise the finest livestock and horses in the world, still produce high-quality Quarter Horses and Angus cattle.

Is There Going to be a Yellowstone Season 6?

Many viewers often wonder if there will be a “Yellowstone” Season 6. However, the good news is that one of the actors – Cole Hauser who plays Rip Wheeler – confirmed in November 2022 that there will be one more season. He said there’s a lot of work going on to fully utilize the talent to fulfill the needs of the audience.

According to the executive producer Taylor Sheridan, “Yellowstone” comprises a diverse crew that is concerned about producing the best result. However, he confirmed in 2021 to “The New York Times” that he doesn’t want Yellowstone to run for nine seasons, so has actually already written the ending – taking too long without preparing the end can lead to stagnation of the show, so he’s still confident that the show will not run out of steam as it nears the end. So season 6, could well be the final

Yellowstone is not based on real life or fiction, but on world events. The creator has hinted that there has to be movement and evolution toward the conclusion.

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Sheridan has already decided on the ending of “Yellowstone,” but has hinted at opening up more spin-offs after “1883,” “1923,” and “6666”; he doesn’t want to limit his creativity. More importantly, the creator has also expressed his connection to the sparseness of the west, since this is where he spent most of his lifetime.

Sheridan lived in New York briefly and enjoyed his stay, but clearly states that he cannot write about this place. Instead, he’s fascinated by outdoor events, which motivated him to write “Yellowstone”, saying that the outdoor world helps him get a clear picture of the vastness of the US.

Sheridan says that life in New York is different from living in western states, which still have many places in their natural state. It’s easier for him to observe the things that happen in these open places than in build-up areas like cities. Although Sheridan’s hinted that “Yellowstone” will come to an end, he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of future episodes based on unfolding events.

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How is Sara James from “America’s Got Talent” Doing Now?

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April 18, 2024

Martha Clifford

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Rise to Fame

When Sara walked onto the stage for her audition for the 17^th season of “America’s Got Talent,” everything about her screamed “star!” Unlike most contestants whose nerves show as soon as they appear, Sara was composed and had an aura of calmness around her. She owned the stage, and wasn’t intimidated by the fully packed auditorium, as she shared some lighthearted exchanges with Simon, revealing that she was just 13 years old, which shocked the judges and the audience, since she spoke and conversed with a level of maturity way above her age.

The crowd went quiet as Sara took a deep breath and calmly launched into her performance of “Lovely” by Billie Eilish. The performance embodied the classic calmness and maturity that Sara’s fans have now come to love, showing-off her excellent vocal control, as she hit and held high notes, raised and lowered her voice to capture the deeply emotional meaning the song has to her, and held the attention of her audience with her ability to pass on her emotions to them through her voice.

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Sara’s trance-like hold on the crowd was broken when she sang the last note, sending Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara to their feet with the audience, to applaud the 13-year-old musical prodigy, as a still seated Simon Cowell clapped. When the crowd calmed down, Simon talked about how coming to the US changed his life, adding that he would like to make Sara’s first time in the country memorable before crowning her musical prowess and outstanding performance with the Golden Buzzer. With one press of the button, Simon Cowell set Sara on the path that AGT musical prodigies before her have followed to stardom.

Now, every person who watches Sara’s audition on YouTube asks the question, “How is Sara James doing now?”

Early Life and Musical Foundation

Born on 10 June 2008, Sara Zofia Egwu-James isn’t yet 15 years old. She has three siblings, Michelle James, John Junior, and Jakub Dancewicz. Sara was born to a Polish mother while her father is of Nigerian descent, but grew up in the US. At her age, Sara is just in high school, holds a first degree in music from Slubice, plays the piano and the guitar. Despite gaining global success for a raw, powerful voice that she’s learned to control allowing her to hit high and low notes without straining, Sara is continuing her music education by taking vocal lessons with Edyta Kregiel, and practicing her singing and performing at the Municipal Cultural Center.

Sara gets her musical talent and interest in singing, playing instruments and performing from her parents. Her father John is a singer and performer, who has participated in some talent competitions. In 2011, he was one of the “X-factor” contestants, appeared in the “Bitwa na voices” choir singing competition as part of a choir, and half of the Polish singing duet “Loui & John”, under contract with Sony Music Poland.

Sara’s mother, Arleta Dancewicz, is equally musically talented, but didn’t pursue music professionally, although sang in church when Sara was growing up. Inspired by her mother’s passionate performances and her father’s professional musical acts, Sara joined a local children’s choir, and staged several performances across the city. She honed her vocal and performing skills through seasonal performances such as in a local Christmas Carols Festival, and entered some singing competitions for children. Although Sara’s parents are now separated, they both support Sara in her aspiration for a career in music, and have shared her confidence that she will rise to become a global music icon, since she started singing at four years and staged performances individually and as part of a group at just six years of age.

“The Voice Kids-Poland”

Sara joined her first major singing competition, “World Talent Show” in 2020, when she was just 12 years old, placing third in the competition, and was the proud recipient of the coveted Silver Microphone, and honored to receive the award at the closing performance of the Lubuski Song Festival Pro Arte. Although she didn’t win, emerging third emboldened Sara, and encouraged her to sign up for larger competitions.

In 2021, Sara entered her name for consideration for a slot on “The Voice Kids” Poland. For her blind audition, Sara chose to perform Demi Lovato’s “Anyone.” Her performance, which has gathered over 4.45 million views on YouTube, enthralled the audience, and had all coaches pressing their buttons and turning within seconds to indicate they wanted her on their teams. She chose Tomson and Baron, and embarked on a journey of musical discovery as she learned from the two rockstars.

Tomson and Baron’s mentorship was evident in Sara’s first battle on “The Voice Kids.” She battled two fellow contestants Amelia and Matylda, performing Mariah Carey’s “Hero.” Although the two girls were talented, Sara beat them easily and earned the favor of all judges as well as the admiration of the live audience. With her new status as fan favorite, Sara put on impressive performances, particularly in the finals when a whistle note in her performance of Will Ferrel and Molly Sanden’s “Husavik (My Hometown)” had the crowd on its feet clapping and screaming for minutes after she finished singing.

Sara’s ability to impress the crowd with the raw power of her voice, the passion she put into her performances, and her ability to improve on past performances under the guidance of her coaches, earned her first place in the competition. With the title of the winner of the 4^th season of “The Voice Kids Poland,” Sara set her eyes on competitions outside her native Poland, as part of a strategy to take her voice and music career global.

“Szansa na Sukces” and “Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021”

One year after winning “The Voice Kids Poland,” Sara entered “Szansa na Suckes,” a Polish talent show that offered an opportunity for its winners to participate in a European junior singing competition. For the competition’s finale, Sara sang her way into the audience’s hearts with her cover of Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On”, which won her the competition, receiving the most votes from both audience and judges, installing her as Poland’s representative in the “Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021.”

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In December that year, Sara, who had never performed outside Poland, went to Paris for the “Junior Eurovision Song Contest.” Unlike her past performances where she sang covers of her favorite songs, Sara made the bold and risky decision to perform her own original song “Somebody.” Her gamble paid off, as she received a standing ovation from the audience. She emerged second in the competition, to Armenia. Although she didn’t win the competition, the audience and jury’s reaction to her song and performance gave her the boost of confidence she needed to try for a spot on “America’s Got Talent.”

“America’s Got Talent” and “All Stars”

“The Voice Kids Poland” laid a foundation for Sara’s success in her music career, while the “Junior Eurovision Song Contest” gave her a platform to take her music to the rest of Europe. She remained relatively unknown to the rest of the world until 2022, when she earned her spot on “America’s Got Talent” or “AGT” as the competition is commonly known. At “AGT,” Sara carved a spot out as a fan favorite with her first performance, which earned her a Golden Buzzer from the fastidious and fellow European record Executive Simon Cowell.

When Simon gave Sara a permanent spot in the live shows in Las Vegas, Nevada, the then 13-year-old secured a platform to showcase her voice and performing prowess to an American audience. However, the guaranteed spot didn’t lessen her resolve to continue delivering unforgettable performances that would earn her fans among the show’s global audience. In the semi-finals, her first performance after the audition, Sara sang Elton John’s “Rocket Man,” earning herself another standing ovation from the audience. The performance has over four million views on YouTube, and has attracted 4,665 comments, each expressing awe over her ability to hit, hold, and switch notes effortlessly, while maintaining control of her vocals.

In the finals, Sara impressed the audience with a cover of “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush. Her performance had all four judges on their feet celebrating with the crowd, and hoping that the emotional, well-paced, and captivating rendition of the song earned the 13-year-old the ultimate prize. However, she was not named among the top five, finishing in the bottom six of the top 11 contestants in the show. Although she didn’t win the competition, she left with a large group of loyal fans who flocked to the comment section of the video of her performance in the finals to express their surprise and disappointment that she wasn’t named the winner of “AGT” season 17.

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However, Sara was chosen as one of the contestants for “America’s Got Talent: All Stars” early in 2023, against musical prodigies and groups from past seasons such as the Bello Sisters, the Light Balance Kids, Aidan Bryant, and the Detroit Youth Choir. For her performance at “All Stars,” Sara chose “As It Was” by recent Grammy Award winner Harry Styles. Before her performance, Sara engaged in a conversation with Simon Cowell, discussing her performance in the previous competition and aspirations for the future. Her characteristic confidence and promise that she will become the first “AGT” prodigy to win a Grammy had the crowd eagerly waiting to be blown away by her performance.

Sara didn’t disappoint the judges and her audience, producing her classic powerful, moving and captivating performance, which gained 2.8 million views on YouTube in just four weeks. Her rendition of the original song included most of the notes from the original, but Sara had altered some notes, transforming the song into a masterpiece. Unfortunately, she was up against fan favorites and prodigies from other seasons of “AGT”, who staged equally remarkable performances, and once again she was eliminated, although the audience, judges and Sara’s fans are convinced that she’s on her way to becoming a global icon in the music industry.

Record Deal, Album, and Original Music

In 2017, Sara released an Extended Playlist entitled “Just Like Me” containing four songs – “Blind,” “Boys Like You,” “Just Like Me,” and “If I Ever.” She wrote and released three other original songs in 2021, including “Czarny mlyn,” “Jak co roku,” and the song she performed at her first regional competition, “Somebody.”

After a successful stint at “AGT,” Sara James was signed by Universal Music Polska. She’s since written and released six original songs, including “My Wave” and “Take Sama.” In addition, Sara has released several covers as part of her record deal, most notably Harry Styles’ “As it Was”, and Elton John’s “Rocket Man.”

Her raw, powerful, and well-controlled voice, ability to bring out the emotion in her originals and covers, and to hold long notes has earned Sara millions of listeners across all music streaming platforms. In 2022, she became the most streamed artist on Spotify’s EQUAL Global playlist, with over 10 million streams on the platform. She was honored to become the first Polish artist to earn the coveted ambassadorial role on the music streaming platform.

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The Future

Sara hopes to win a Grammy someday. In 2023, she’s planning a tour for her new album, during which she hopes to unveil a more mature sound, and present herself to the world as a seasoned artist. Sara also hopes to become a role model for young people and women from all over the world, encouraging them to pursue their dreams.

The future is full of possibilities and opportunities for Sara to stage performances all over the world, share her voice and new sound with her fans, and release more original music.