@g.o.a.t.songs: Connie Talbot became one of the most unforgettable young contestants in Britain’s Got Talent history when she auditioned for the very first series in 2007 at just six years old. She walked onto the stage with a gap-toothed smile and performed “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz. Despite having no formal vocal training, her gentle, remarkably controlled voice immediately captured the judges’ attention, with Amanda Holden becoming emotional during the audition. Connie eventually reached the Britain’s Got Talent final, where she performed “Over the Rainbow” again and finished as runner-up to opera singer Paul Potts. The appearance launched her international music career, and she released her debut album Over the Rainbow later that year. What began as a six-year-old simply singing one of her favorite songs became one of the defining early moments of Britain’s Got Talent.