As Gabriella Laberge steps onto the America’s Got Talent stage, the camera captures Simon Cowell’s skeptical expression. His hand hovers over the red buzzer, seemingly ready to cut the audition short. But what unfolds next takes everyone by surprise.
Gabriella, a French-Canadian singer and violinist, begins with a delicate violin solo. While skillful, the performance initially feels unremarkable, like something you’d encounter on a bustling street corner. It seems her audition might end prematurely—until she unveils her true gift.