Recently, “America’s Got Talent” (AGT) presented an unforgettable audition that left everyone in attendance amazed. Gabriella Laberge, a French-Canadian singer and violinist who participated in the “Destination Eurovision” contest in 2019, took the stage of the famous show with an impressive performance that quickly captured the attention of the audience and the judges.
Before her performance, Gabriella shared her dreams with the audience, explaining that this was her chance to make her greatest wish come true: to make a living from music. With her violin in hand, she began her audition by playing a soft, soulful piece that highlighted her musical prowess.
Judges Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum were visibly impressed with her performance, but Simon Cowell seemed less enthralled. About to press the red buzzer to cut her off, Gabriella surprised everyone by breaking into song. Her soulful rendition of James Blunt’s “Goodbye My Lover” left the audience and judges speechless, and Cowell quickly removed his hand from the buzzer.
The beauty of her voice and stage presence caused a standing ovation, and Simon Cowell, who had initially seemed more distant, joined in the applause. After such an impressive performance, the judges unanimously decided to give her a pass to the next phase of the competition.
Gabriella Laberge’s audition aired on the eighth episode of the season’s auditions, a crucial episode in which only 36 contestants would move on to the next round. Following the show’s three-week hiatus, AGT fans will have to wait to see if Gabriella makes it to the final.
Gabriella had already gained popularity in 2019, when she competed in “Destination Eurovision”, the show that searched for France’s representative for Eurovision. Despite being a fan favourite with her song “On cherche encore”, Gabriella was eliminated in the semi-finals, while Bilal Hassani won the edition with his song “Roi”.
Regardless of her future on “AGT,” Gabriella’s audition marked an important milestone in her career, showcasing her incredible talent to a global audience and leaving a mark on the hearts of those who watched her.
