But theres nothing more exhilarating than when a contestant gets the coveted Golden Buzzer.
Usually, the honor is only reserved for those auditioning to be on the show.
And against all odds, her encore performance led to more than she ever could have expected.
It was always a dream for Baez to appear on the stage atAmericas Got Talent.
She began attending show tapings at just 4 years old!
For years, she attempted to sing during the commercial breaks and her wish finally came true.
Everyone was visibly shocked because no one expected the 11-year-old girl to be such a powerhouse.
Im not kidding, Cowellcontinued, showering the girl with praise.
In all the years weve ever done this, this has never actually happened before.
It actually brought me back into the room.
Her answer was more touching than even her outstanding performance.
I would help my dad with cancer research, Baezrespondedthrough stunned tears.
He’s had stage four colon cancer for the past nine years.
Of course, by then there was no question about which way this audition was going to go.
In the end, no vote was necessary.
She would sing to me at the hospital throughout all my surgeries, through all my chemo treatments.
She would sing to me and helping me get better, and I’m doing very well.
Now, the next step is to see just how far her dreams will take her.
And judging by her incredible audition, it will probably be pretty far.
