Maddie, overcome with emotion, shared her lifelong dream of gracing the judges’ stage before delivering a heartfelt rendition of “Amazing Grace,” showcasing her undeniable talent.
Howie Mandel, still awestruck, later expressed, “My jaw hit the desk. I was surprised, I was entertained, my heart is still gushing from that moment. There was something about that sound, that clarity, that strength, that made us turn our heads and just say, ‘Wow.'”
Following her soul-stirring performance, the audience’s cheers clamored for the Golden Buzzer. Yielding to the unanimous sentiment, Howie granted Maddie a direct ticket to the final rounds. The judges were astounded at the rapid transition from audience member to finalist.
Maddie revealed her intention to use the prize money for cancer research, citing her father’s nine-year battle with colon cancer. Her father, grateful for her support, shared, “I’ve been battling cancer for the last nine years, and that’s how she learned to sing. She would sing to me at the hospital throughout my surgeries, throughout my chemo treatments. She’d sing to me and help me get better, and I’m doing very well.”
Living her dream, Maddie eagerly anticipates the upcoming final rounds. The audience is poised to witness the next steps of this young girl with an incredible voice.
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