A 13-year-old boy approached the microphone with calm hands and a steady gaze, as if he knew something we didn’t. Then he sang. In that brief second, the world halted.
His voice—deep, rich, and uncannily similar to Elvis’—rolled out of the room like a ghost from the past. The gasp echoed across the throng, like a dropped glass breaking in slow motion. The judges halted, wide-eyed, and then—bam!—every hand pressed the button at once, as if muscle memory kicked in. It wasn’t simply a reaction. It was a shockwave.
Karel Zingt, 13, produced a fantastic version of Elvis’ classic ‘Jailhouse Rock’ during his blind audition for The Voice Kids Germany. This young musician, dressed to look the part, delivers a powerful homage to the King of Rock & Roll, preserving the same mood as the original 1956 release.
Karel went from scared to commanding the stage in only a few lines, enthralling the audience and leading his family to erupt into dancing backstage. All of the judges turned at once, compelled to see the person behind the rich sound and unique voice.
Once you’ve heard Karel Zingt perform his way into rock and roll history, you’ll understand why the majority of Germany supported him during his time on The Voice Kids. This pint-sized rocker’s rendition of “Jailhouse Rock” will leave you wanting more music because of his old-school voice and current, fascinating delivery.
