Evie Clair was introduced as a 13-year-old from the small town of Florence, Arizona, who had dreamed of auditioning for America’s Got Talent since she was little . When asked why she chose this year to enter the competition, the young singer immediately became emotional and struggled to speak .
Taking a moment to compose herself, Evie shared the heart-wrenching reason behind her audition: a year ago, her father was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer . The doctors had given him only a 5% chance to live, yet he continued to work to support the family.
Evie explained that tonight she was there to sing entirely for him . She chose to perform the song “Arms” by Christina Perri, which is the song she sings in his room on his rough days to give him comfort and strength to “continue fighting” .
Judge Simon Cowell commended Evie’s bravery and encouraged her to settle down and deliver the best vocal performance she has ever given . After drinking some water, the 13-year-old began to sing, her voice soft but filled with emotion .
Her rendition was gentle and heartfelt, perfectly capturing the lyrics’ theme of finding safety and belief in a loved one . The song reached an emotional peak as she sang the line, “I hope that you see right through my walls, I hope that you catch me ‘cuz I’m already falling” .
Evie’s powerful and resonant delivery of the closing lines, “Put your arms around me, I’m home,” successfully channeled her message of love and support to her father . The performance earned a standing ovation, demonstrating the profound impact of her deeply personal and touching audition .
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