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Teenage Virtuoso Wows as Singer and Pianist With 1980s 'True Colors' Song

A young boy in a dark suit jacket plays a grand piano with glossy black finish, set against dark curtains suggesting an indoor performance venue.

Cormac Thompson, a young singer and pianist from Lancashire in Northern Ireland, performs Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colors' on a grand piano. He wears a dark blue blazer with an open-collar white shirt during the indoor performance.

When you think of great singers, you usually envision fantastic veterans like Andrea Bocelli or Tony Bennett. However, every once in a while, a prodigy arises from the youth, and that's the description of Cormac Thompson.

Young adult male in a semi-formal setting, wearing a dark blazer and white collared shirt under dramatic indoor lighting.

When Cormac was just 12 years old, he auditioned for Season 15 of 'Britain's Got Talent.' He comes from Lancashire in Northern Ireland, and for his audition, he sang 'Run' by Snow Patrol.

Although Cormac failed to make the semi-finals, he signed a recording contract with Decca records. He released his debut album titled 'Hear My Voice.' In this performance, Cormac sings 'True Colors.'

A young adult male in a dark suit jacket plays a grand piano with warm-toned wood, set against dark curtains in an indoor performance hall or studio during what appears to be evening or night time.

His piano cover of Cyndi Lauper's '80s hit is receiving plenty of attention. He plays a grand piano while singing with the voice of an angel. He wears a blue suit with an open-collar white shirt.

His hair is grown and hanging over his eyes. Cormac delivers a perfect version of the tune, singing, "I see your true colors shining through. I see your true colors, and that's why I love you."

A young boy in an indoor setting, wearing a dark blue blazer and light-colored shirt.

The song opens with a music box introduction as Cormac approaches the piano. After he sits down, he begins playing as the music box fades, and the piano remains.

As Cormac finishes the touching song, the music box sound returns from the introduction. Cormac sits at the piano with a single spotlight behind him as he stares into the distance.