A 13-year-old boy stepped up to the mic, his hands steady, his eyes full of quiet confidence. The moment he opened his mouth, time seemed to stop. That voice—rich, deep, and hauntingly familiar—poured through the room, channeling Elvis himself with eerie perfection. Gasps rippled through the crowd as the judges exchanged stunned glances, their disbelief clear. Then, as if by instinct, every single judge slammed their button, the force of their reaction matching the shockwave his voice had just sent through the room.

Thirteen-year-old Karel Zingt delivered a spectacular performance of the Elvis classic ‘Jailhouse Rock’ for his The Voice Kids Germany blind audition. Dressed to look the part, this young artist sings a fine tribute to the king of rock and roll, retaining the same feel of the original released in 1956.

From nervous to commanding the stage in just a few lines, Karel certainly got into the swing of things quickly, driving the crowd wild while causing his family to break into dance backstage. All the judges turned at once, being compelled to see the man behind that rich sound &distinctive voice.

Once you’ve heard Karel Zingt perform his way into rock and roll history, you’ll soon see why most of Germany was firmly behind this star throughout his journey on The Voice Kids. ‘Jailhouse Rock’ sung by this pint-sized rocker sounds will leave you calling for more music thanks to his old-school voice &contemporary, captivating delivery.