Judges Cry as Kodi Lee Takes Home Big Prize on 'America's Got Talent'

Kodi Lee, who is blind and has autism, was long a favorite among the judges.

America has voted, and the winner of $1 million and star of a show in Las Vegas is Kodi Lee. 

The singer took home the big prize on “America's Got Talent” Wednesday night.   

He literally jumped for joy as the judges wept for the 22-year-old, who is both blind and has autism.

Lee won the hearts of millions when his audition for the show went viral this past summer. 

Gabrielle Union was so moved by his talent, she gave Lee the Golden Buzzer right off the bat. 

Now after weeks of competition with his mom by his side every step of the way, Lee won it all. 

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