Another performer with Portland connections made a huge impression on the “America’s Got Talent” episode that aired Tuesday, June 4. 

Liv Warfield, who was born in Peoria, but spent years in Portland, singing at music festivals, special events.

And clubs, came onstage during the “America’s Got Talent” audition episodes, and at first talked about facing challenges in the music industry.

Judge Simon Cowell didn’t seem to know that Warfield — who moved to Portland to attend Portland State University on a track and field scholarship.

And became active in the local musical scene in 2002 — has amassed an impressive resume. 

Her achievements include touring with Prince, recording her own albums, working with Nancy Wilson of Heart.

Performing on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” and much more.

“I’ve been on a lot of stages,” Warfield said. “And I’m just glad to be here to be able to do the music, and do what I love. I just want to represent that.”

Cowell asked her, “How are you finding the music business in general, as a performer?” Warfield said, “The industry is really hard, because things have changed over time,” but that “I continue to push” because “I just want to inspire people, because I haven’t quit. And I won’t.”

Then, Warfield was joined onstage by a band. They practically tore the roof off the place with a dynamic performance of an original song, “Stare.”

Cowell and his fellow judges Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum, along with host Terry Crews, all looked impressed by Warfield and the band.

After the number ended and the audience rose to applaud, Cowell said, “It was like being — in a good way — punched in the face, by your energy, the band, all these years of frustration. And you come on here, and i’m sorry, I can’t give you a yes. I’ve gotta give you one of these.”

And with that, Cowell rose and punched the “Golden Buzzer,” which means Warfield will automatically move on to the “America’s Got Talent” live shows.

Cowell got up and went onstage to hug Warfield. “I’m overwhelmed,” she said, and “so grateful.”

“We all do it because we love it so much,” Warfield went on. “We live for the music.”

“You just made our show great,” Cowell said.

“America’s Got Talent” airs at 8 p.m. Tuesdays on NBC.

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Source: USA Today