The Canton, Mississippi native brought an infectious energy to the stage, then turned serious to deliver a beautiful, simple rendition of a modern classic that had everyone in awe.
"I'm a huge fan of AGT" said Sanders, the owner of Ashford's Kitchen in Atlanta, Georgia. Describing his eatery, he said, "I centered it around music because, if you’re having a party at home and it’s quiet, the energy is off. But if you just turn on a little music, something shifts in that room." Later, he told the Judges that Ashford's Kitchen makes soul food, saying succinctly, "it ain't healthy, but it's good."