Most 17-year-olds are stressing about homework, curfews, and figuring out who to sit with at lunch. Mia Morris? She was on national television building an entire song from scratch, one layer at a time, with nothing but a loop pedal and her own two hands.
And honestly, it was kind of amazing to watch.
Mia is from Nashville, Tennessee—which, let’s be honest, is pretty much the perfect place for a young musician to grow up. She introduced herself on America’s Got Talent in 2022 as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. But that description barely scratches the surface of what she actually does.
Here’s the cool part: she doesn’t need a band. Using a loop pedal, she records sounds live onstage and layers them on top of each other—drums, bass, guitar—until she’s built a full arrangement all by herself. It’s the kind of thing that looks easy until you try it. Trust me, it’s not.
Before she performed, she chatted with the judges about being a teenager. She joked that high school wasn’t exactly her favorite thing, which gave everyone a quick glimpse of her personality before she even picked up an instrument. Then she got to work.
For her audition, Mia performed an original song called “Gone My Way.” And here’s what made it stand out—she wasn’t singing a cover. She wasn’t leaning on a song everyone already knew and loved. She was putting her own music out there, in front of millions of people, at 17 years old.
The performance showed exactly what she could do. She played multiple instruments, arranged everything in real time, and created a sound that felt full and complete—without a backing band anywhere in sight. It was original. It was impressive. And it was a little bit messy in places, which honestly made it feel more real.
The reactions were pretty great. Howie Mandel didn’t hold back: “I just think you’re a star!” Sofía Vergara praised her personality and called her one of the coolest girls to ever stand on the AGT stage. That’s a big compliment, considering how many people have walked through those doors.
Simon Cowell was a little more measured—which, let’s be fair, is very on-brand for Simon. He admitted that parts of the performance were messy. But he also praised her originality and said he’d rather hear an artist’s own ideas than another cover song. Coming from Simon, that’s actually a meaningful endorsement. All four judges voted yes, and Mia moved on.
Mia returned for the live shows with another original song, “We Were Never Friends.” This time, she was in the quarterfinals, competing for a spot in the semifinals. She made it to the semifinals—which is a big deal—but was eliminated in August 2022 after not getting enough audience votes to reach the final.
In an interview with UnRated Magazine, Mia was honest about it. She admitted that her second performance hadn’t gone as well as she’d hoped. That kind of honesty is refreshing. Not every moment on a competition show is a triumph, and she didn’t pretend otherwise. But here’s the thing—her competition ended, but her career was just getting started.
Mia didn’t disappear after the show. She kept working. Her official biography describes her as an alt-pop singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. She’s released original songs like “Gone My Way,” “This Time,” “No One Cares,” “What The Hello,” and “Meet Ya”—so listeners can hear plenty of her music beyond the two songs she performed on AGT.
She’s also gained real experience performing with established artists. According to her bio, she opened for rock bands Collective Soul and Candlebox in 2023. That’s not nothing—those are real tours with real audiences. Beyond her solo work, she’s worked as a touring musician, playing instruments for other artists across different genres. She’s also done songwriting, recording, and producing. Her bio even mentions collaborations involving members of The All-American Rejects and Fountains of Wayne. So yeah, she’s been busy.
As of October 2026, Mia’s official website is still the best place to keep up with her music and career. That said, there’s no confirmed information about a major new album or a specific schedule of upcoming concerts for 2026. Does that mean she’s stopped performing or recording? Not necessarily. The absence of confirmed tour dates doesn’t tell us much—plenty of artists work quietly behind the scenes without announcing every move. Fans can still explore her releases and artist information through her official website and music page.
Since her 2022 AGT appearance, Mia has kept pursuing music through songwriting, recording, live performances, and work with other artists. She didn’t reach the AGT final, but her career has included opportunities beyond the competition—opening for established rock bands, developing her own catalogue of original songs, and building a name for herself in the industry.
Her AGT audition remains a perfect introduction to the kind of artist she is: someone who writes her own material, builds her own arrangements, and isn’t afraid to put herself out there. And if you haven’t seen it yet, go watch her full audition. It’s got over 26 million views on YouTube for a reason.
Watch her build “Gone My Way” from the ground up, one loop at a time, and see what a talented teenager can do when she’s given a stage and a chance.