Butter & Grit’s Cracker Barrel Moment | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Butter & Grit, the country-soul duo featuring Alabama’s Laurel Taylor, wowed America’s Got Talent with their Southern-flavored original “Sweet South,” sparking a hilarious moment when Simon Cowell compared it to a Cracker Barrel commercial — complete with a joke about singing the menu. While Taylor grinned and Luke looked surprised, Mel B urged Cowell to rethink, and he eventually admitted the song was catchy enough to make him hungry. Howie and Sofia praised their charm and marketability, giving them four yeses and a spot in the next round — though their journey isn’t over. Fans can catch…