The Reklaws, the sibling country duo from Canada, delivered an emotional performance on America’s Got Talent on Tuesday, June 11. Their original song, People Don’t Talk About, dedicated to their late mother, resonated deeply with the judges and audience.
The Nashville-based siblings, Stuart and Jenna Walker, captivated everyone with their heartfelt lyrics and poignant message about mental health. As they sang, When it’s 2 am you’re talking to yourself again / You’re digging a hole … People don’t talk about / Trying to be yourself / But feeling like you’re someone else
, you could feel the room’s intensity rise.
Before their performance, they spoke about their roots in Kirkwall, Canada, where they grew up on the Yee-Haw Adventure Farm. They reminisced about performing during the halftime show of pig races at the farm.
In their pre-audition interview, Stuart shared how their mother named the band. Jenna added with emotion, We’ve been chasing this dream for a long, long time
.
Their mom’s tragic passing in 2022 deeply impacted them and inspired their music. We wanted it to be a song specifically about our mom. We lost our mom to mental health, and that shook up our world
, Jenna explained.
Mandel’s Reaction
Their audition moved judge Howie Mandel to tears. He praised their performance passionately, saying,Your singing and your writing [are] impeccable
. Mandel emphasized that addressing mental health openly is essential: It’s an important song, and I think you’re going to go a long way in this competition
.
The Road Ahead
Having had several No. 1 hits in Canada and a substantial following from before AGT, viewers had mixed reactions about such established artists appearing on the show.
The Reklaws’ touching tribute to their mother and powerful performance promise to take them far in this season of America’s Got Talent.
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