Simon Cowell starts unimpressed, his hand hovering over the red buzzer as Gabriella Laberge begins her America’s Got Talent audition. Just as he seems ready to end it, Gabriella drops her violin and delivers a breathtaking performance that stuns everyone—and quickly goes viral.
Gabriella, a French-Canadian singer and violinist, faced a rocky start. After an awkward introduction, her delicate violin piece seemed underwhelming, like a melody from a bustling street corner. Cowell looked ready to dismiss her, but she wasn’t done yet.
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