U.S. Army sergeant Isaak Atkins is set to audition on America's Got Talent with a cover of the Måneskin hit "Beggin'." A preview clip of the performance was shared exclusively with Billboard ahead of the June 16 episode.
In the clip, Atkins delivers rapid-fire lyrics from the second verse of the song. He matches the original speed while adding depth to the raspy vocals, drawing smiles from judges including Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Mel B.
Atkins, who has served in the Army for six years and is stationed in Honolulu, began posting car karaoke videos on TikTok covering artists such as Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton. Fellow soldiers encouraged him to audition for the NBC show's 21st season.
America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
