AGT 17 Audition 2022: Ben Lapidus's unbelievable singing video

Ben Lapidus, unexpectedly made history with his original song, "Parmesan Cheese." in America's Got Talent Season 17

Ben's audition was so unique that it became a first on America's Got Talent

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There were several successful (and unsuccessful) auditions featured on America's Got Talent premiere,

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But the Internet can't stop talking about singer-songwriter Ben Lapidus and his love of cheese

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When he first started to play, Ben's song visibly confused the crowd and America's Got Talent judges

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When he first started to play, Ben's song visibly confused the crowd and America's Got Talent judges

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Although Terry Crews immediately recognized the charming humor of "Parmesan Cheese."

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The audience quickly got on board and started cheering Ben on. Howie and Sofia soon followed, with Heidi eventually delivering the final X.

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