5-year-old gets standing ovation at RNC for 'America the Beautiful' performance

A 5-year-old girl brought down the house with her rendition of "America the Beautiful" during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Heavenly Joy Jerkins had two giant white bows in her pigtails and a vibrant red skirt when she opened up the final session of the GOP convention.

She received a standing ovation for her interpretations of "Let There Be Peace On Earth" and "America the Beautiful."

Joy, the daughter of famous producer Rodney Jerkins, was also a contestant on "America's Got Talent" last year, where she received praise from the judges.

Watch her RNC performance on Thursday night below:

http://youtu.be/7tzBknafqHo

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