During her initial audition for the 18th season of America’s Got Talent, Lavender Darcangelo captivated the judges and viewers with her remarkable singing skills and her poignant journey of adoption.
Her rendition of Fame’s “Out Here On My Own” deeply resonated with the audience, especially leaving a significant impact on Heidi Klum.
In fact, Heidi Klum, was so moved that she chose to bestow Lavender with her coveted Golden Buzzer for that season.
“Growing up people often put me in a box because of my disability,” Darcangelo shared.
“The Golden Buzzer made me feel like the world is seeing me now, and it was just so emotional for me.”
Having successfully navigated the Live Show phase, the visually impaired and autistic vocalist has now unquestionably captured the hearts of the American audience.
Her performance garnered substantial support, leading to her securing one of the coveted spots in the finals for the upcoming week.
She shares this honor with fellow contestants Adrian Stoica & Hurricane.
During her Live Show performance, Lavender Darcangelo chose to showcase her vocal prowess by taking on Foreigner’s 1984 hit “I Wanna Know What Love Is.”
The 27-year-old singer delivered a breathtaking rendition, hitting incredibly impressive notes that left a lasting impact on the audience.
She is incredible.
“I chose this because being on America’s Got Talent, I gained a whole lot of confidence,” she said.
“This song definitely challenges my vocal range. I know it’s a tough song, but because my heart was telling me to do it I start with the heart and the vocal choices will follow. I’m all about breaking boundaries. That’s when impossible becomes I’m possible.”
This performance was also dedicated to her boyfriend, Brian.
“Before he came into my life, I knew that people loved me, but I didn’t know how to trust it,” Lavender shared.
Her past was marked by a tumultuous journey of trust issues and a constant feeling of being on the outskirts.
Lavender’s disabilities posed challenges in connecting with others, despite their intentions to include her.
The warmth in Lavender’s voice as she spoke about her boyfriend was evident, as if he had been a light in her life.
What a performance it was.
Both Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell utilized their time to offer their remarks, ensuring that every second was maximized for their comments.
Klum had this to say,
“Lavender, I am so proud of you. I love you Lavender. I feel you when you are singing. I hope everyone in this room felt you. I hope everyone at home felt you. I hope that everyone is going to vote for you so that we can go to the next round together.”
Simon meanwhile said,
“It’s just the most amazing feeling Terry when a contestant that everyone loves nails it, and you can feel it behind you. And I gotta tell you, second half of that song, the way that you sang it, the whole song the lyric took on a completely different meaning for me, and that was beautiful.”
That’s how you take everyone’s breath away.
It’s a moving performance you don’t want to miss, so watch it below!
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