Kodi Lee – Bio, Net Worth, Height
| contour: | Cody Lee |
|---|---|
| age: | 25 years old |
| high: | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Profession: | singer/pianist |
| net worth: | $300,000 |
| status: | live |
origin
Kodi Lee is an American singer, pianist, and tap dancer from Lake Elsinore, California. He is legally blind and autistic. Known as a musical genius, he was a very talented and inspiring man. Kodi became a household name to compete and win on season 14 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent. He wowed the judges and was the first contestant to receive the coveted golden buzzer. Before AGT, Kodi had amassed a following on the YouTube platform. He is also active on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Kodi Taehyun Lee was born on July 7, 1996 in Lake Elsinore, California. His parents are Eric and Tina Lee. He has two younger siblings, Derek and Kayla. Derek is a budding singer/guitar player while Kayla aims to develop in the modeling/photography industry. Cody was born with optic nerve hypoplasia. He underwent life-saving surgery when he was less than a week old. He was diagnosed with autism when he was 4 years old. Growing up, Cody found solace in music. His vocal coach is Noni Hilgerson.
Profession
Kodi launched his eponymous YouTube channel in September 2010. His first video “Kodi Lee Sings Imagine” has been viewed 470K+ times with mostly positive feedback. He then took his own take on Rob Thomas’ “Ever the Same.” The channel now has 280K+ subscribers and 8+ million views. Standout videos for Kodi include “John Legend Sings For Me” and “Kodi Lee Sings Silence.” He has covered artists such as Duke Ellington and The Fray. Kayla and Derek both appear on his channel. They were featured heavily in the “First Fan Mail Unboxing” and “Vision Breakdown” videos.
In 2012, Cody performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” for all students at the Elsinore High School Prep Rally. He has also performed at venues such as the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. In 2018, Kodi performed Shawn Mendes’ “Ruin” at the Rock the Oaks Festival in Murrieta, California. He performs regularly with the cover band “Midnight Satellite”. While Cody primarily plays the piano, he has mastered 5 other instruments. The same goes for his genre of music. He plays everything from classical to rock to R&B.
In May 2019, Kodi Lee was a contestant on season 14 of America’s Got Talent. The show is hosted by Terry Crews and judges: Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough. In his first appearance, Cody sang Donnie Hathaway’s “A Song For You” while playing the piano. His performance was linked to Gabriel Union, who gave him the Golden Buzzer, which sent him straight to the quarterfinals. Videos of his auditions have been viewed more than 45 million times on YouTube.
For his quarterfinal performance, Cody sang “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel. His rendition of the classic won a standing ovation from all 4 judges. He also got enough votes to advance to the semifinals. During the semifinals, Kodi performed “You Are the Reason” by Calum Scott. He beat out comic Impressionist Greg Morton in the final. The AGT final was held on September 17 and the results were broadcast on September 18, 2019. Kodi Lee has been announced as the winner of Season 14. In the final, he performed “Lost Without You” by Freya Ridings. As the winner, he will receive $1 million in payables (or about $300,000 in one-time cash) over 40 years.
personal
Kodi Lee is about 5 feet 3 inches tall and is a Cancer. He has an unforgettable memory for sounds, which allows him to recall music after only one listen. Above all, he is known for his musical expressiveness and absolute pitch. His tap dancing skills are also worth mentioning. In 2019, he was nominated for the People’s Choice Award Favorite Contestant. Kodi is friends with former AGT player Makayla Phillips. Makayla made it all the way to the semifinals in Season 13.
Kodi Lee real name, birthday, wiki
| real name: | Kodi Taehyun Lee |
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| Birthday: | July 7, 1996 |
| age: | 25 years old |
| place of birth: | Lake Elsinore, California, United States |
| Zodiac: | cancer |
| high: | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Profession: | Singer, pianist, tap dancer |
| Active for several years: | 2010 to present |
| net worth: | $300,000 |
| marriage: | |
| Death instrument: | live |
