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Kodi Lee's Cover of Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” Is Deeply Moving

The AGT legend delivered an emotional tribute to the late O’Connor via Instagram. 

By Jessica White

America's Got Talent winner and AGT: All-Stars finalist Kodi Lee never fails to amaze with the covers he's released since his tenure on the show. Whether he's taking Hozier's "Take Me to Church" to new heights or delivering a rousing rendition of Train's "Drops of Jupiter" (or Tina Turner's "The Best"), you can always count on Lee to deliver a must-watch performance. 

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Lee's most recent cover of the late Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” is a radiant example of his magnetic energy. He's one of many NBC talents to share moving tributes to O’Connor since her tragic passing on July 26, 2023.

"I love you, Sinead O’Connor," Lee shared before diving into the breakup ballad. "You will always be remembered."

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Split images of singers Kodi Lee and Sinead O'Conner.

Lee's passionate vocals and delicate piano-playing are a sublime interpretation of O’Connor's legacy. With each verse, Lee gave new energy to the melancholic track.

"Nothing Compares 2 U- Sinead O’Connor ✨🎤," Lee captioned the IG post. "I love this song so much! And Guess what? The full version is out on YouTube." 

About "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O’Connor

Written by Prince, "Nothing Compares 2 U" was initially featured on the band The Family's debut self-titled album. Years later, Irish singer-songwriter O'Connor fell in love with the angsty anthem and recorded her own rendition of it for her 1990 album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. The cover was a smash, topping the charts worldwide. 

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