The judges were initially charmed by Malea Emma’s undeniable adorableness, but their amazement reached new heights when she opened her mouth and began to sing.

The performance of the iconic “Star Spangled Banner,” the national anthem of the United States, marked the grand return of Season 17 of American Idol, making it a much-anticipated moment. Surprisingly, the chosen performer for this significant task was none other than a petite seven-year-old named Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja.

At the soccer game, Malea Emma’s powerful voice, emanating from her small frame, left everyone in awe. Her captivating performance led to a request for an interview with David Muir on ABC World News on the same day.

Soon after, she received an invitation to appear on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show, “On Air with Ryan Seacrest.” Ryan Seacrest was so impressed that he decided to personally inform the producers of American Idol about this remarkable young talent.

Subsequently, the producers of American Idol arranged for Malea Emma and her parents to travel to Idaho, where she would have the chance to perform in front of the judges during the show’s season premiere. While the judges initially found the young girl adorable, they were left utterly astonished when she began to sing the National Anthem. As her confident and extraordinary voice resonated, the judges were left in disbelief.

Dressed in a charming floral dress and a pink jacket, little Malea Emma stood before them with unwavering confidence. It was evident that she was no stranger to performing in front of an audience.

With astounding proficiency, she belted out the challenging song, effortlessly hitting the high notes toward the end. Malea Emma’s voice was flawless and under impeccable control, a remarkable feat for a child her age. She even incorporated magnificent falsetto notes and added a creative twist to the well-known anthem.