During the 2025 season of Canada’s Got Talent, country music icon Shania Twain awarded her Golden Buzzer to singer Jacob Lewis from Butlerville, Newfoundland and Labrador. It was a major moment in Twain’s first season as a judge on the show.
Jacob Lewis delivered a heartfelt performance that moved both the judges and the audience. Touched by Lewis’s authenticity and emotional depth, Twain pressed the Golden Buzzer, sending him straight to the semifinals. The honor also included a $25,000 prize from sponsor CIBC, which will significantly boost his musical ambitions.
Originally from Timmins, Ontario, Twain has often spoken about the challenges faced by artists from rural areas in gaining visibility. Her decision to support Lewis demonstrates her commitment to promoting local talent and giving them opportunities to shine. As Canada’s Got Talent continues, viewers eagerly await the next stages of the competition, with Jacob Lewis now firmly in the spotlight.