Simon Cowell’s doubtful face is captured on camera when Gabriella Laberge enters the America’s Got Talent stage. Seemingly prepared to end the audition, his palm hovers over the red buzzer. However, everyone is caught off guard by what happens next.
French-Canadian violinist and singer Gabriella opens with a soft violin solo. Despite its skill, the performance seems unimpressive at first, like something you could see on a busy street corner. Her audition seemed to be ending early—until she reveals her actual talent.
Gabriella puts down her violin and starts singing “Goodbye My Lover” by James Blunt.Every uncertainty is silenced as her voice, gentle and eerily lovely, fills the room. As her angelic tones enthral the judges and audience alike, Simon removes his hand from the buzzer.
But Gabriella isn’t done yet.
She switches back to her violin with ease, fusing a heartfelt musical solo with her singing. The performance builds to a stunning conclusion, full of unadulterated passion and folk-inspired skill. The judges are in wonder, and the audience is standing by the end.
A rocky beginning became a viral moment, solidifying Gabriella Laberge’s status as a genuinely remarkable talent.
