Mara Justine sings 'Unconditionally' on America's Got Talent 2014 (VIDEO)

Mara Justine sang 'Unconditionally' on America's Got Talent 9 Quarter Finals #2 on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.

I really enjoyed this, even while acknowledging that the vocal wasn't perfect. Sure, this show has had pre-teen singers win before, but that doesn't mean all preteen singers should necessarily be dismissed. And I think Mara has a unique enough voice and an endearing enough personality to be memorable.

Howard is amazed that this is a 12-year-old girl. He says he's a fan and hopes she goes through, but has one note: he wants her to take it down a little bit and sing with more subtlety, saying she doesn't have to belt it out all the time. Heidi thinks Mara has an incredible talent, and loves the growl in her voice. But she doesn't think it was the right song, suggesting something by Adele or Christina Aguilera (which is the worst possible advice Heidi could give, in my opinion). Mel B thought it started out a bit shaky, but she nailed it by the end. Howie, meanwhile, feels Mara was able to rise to the occasion in a way that not many people have in this competition, and under this pressure.

But what do you think of Mara Justine?

Watch the performance video here: