Golden Moment: Jacob Lewis Earns Shania Twain’s Golden Buzzer on Canada’s Got Talent
Hailing from Butlerville, Newfoundland and Labrador, singer Jacob Lewis stole the spotlight on the 2025 season of Canada’s Got Talent—and captured the heart of country music legend Shania Twain. In her debut season as a judge, Twain made a powerful first impression by awarding her coveted Golden Buzzer to Lewis after his soul-stirring performance.
His heartfelt delivery and emotional depth left both the judges and the live audience in awe. With one dramatic press of the buzzer, Twain sent Lewis straight to the semifinals—and gifted him a $25,000 cash prize courtesy of sponsor CIBC, a game-changing boost to his musical aspirations.
Shania Twain, who grew up in the small town of Timmins, Ontario, has long championed artists from rural communities. Her decision to support Jacob is a reflection of her deep commitment to uplifting homegrown talent and offering them a real shot at success.
As Jacob Lewis steps further into the national spotlight, fans of Canada’s Got Talent are eagerly watching to see how far this small-town star will go.