If you’re a fan of raw talent, magical violin melodies, and vocals that hit you right in the soul, then Gabriella Laberge’s America’s Got Talent audition is something you need to see.

The French-Canadian singer and violinist—who Eurovision fans might recognize from France’s Destination Eurovision in 2019—graced the AGT stage with a performance that started gently but quickly became unforgettable.

Before stepping under the bright lights, Gabriella shared her dreams in a heartfelt pre-show clip. “This is the opportunity of my life,” she said, “to pursue my greatest dream, which is to make music for the rest of my days.”

And let’s just say—she made every second of that moment count.

With her violin in hand, Gabriella began her audition with a soft, delicate solo. The audience was immediately enchanted. Judges Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Heidi Klum looked mesmerized. But then there was Simon Cowell—who seemed unimpressed, his hand hovering dangerously over the red buzzer. 😬

But oh, did she prove him wrong.

Just when it seemed like Simon was about to cut her performance short, Gabriella switched gears. She put down her bow and started singing James Blunt’s emotional ballad, “Goodbye My Lover.”

And that was the moment everything changed.