Cristina Rae was determined to do more than just sing a song when she came onto the platform of “America’s Got Talent.” She wanted to make a difference in her life!
The single mother from Nashville, Tennessee, has loved music for as long as she can remember. She has also experienced numerous challenging moments. In fact, she was living in her car and was homeless when she was pregnant with her son Jeremiah.
Jeremiah went on stage with his mother as she met the judges: Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel. She added that she hopes to use her singing skills to provide her kid with a better life. What is her greatest hope? to eventually purchase a house so that Jeremiah may have a place to call home!
Jeremiah took presenter Terry Crews’ hand and went backstage so that his mom could have the limelight, all while making that poignant remark! She promptly began to sing a beautiful version of “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins, and before long, the entire audience was cheering for her.
Cowell was not quite persuaded that the audience had seen everything she was capable of, even though she finished her performance to a standing ovation from the crowd. He requested that she sing the second song she had prepared, but this time he wanted her to sing as if she had just ended a successful concert and was giving an encore.
Cristina sang a passionate rendition of “Gimme Shelter” by The Rolling Stones without skipping a beat.
Cowell’s expression as he listened to her incredible singing spoke all! Cristina had the audience on their feet once more… and this time, all four judges participated!
Heidi and I were feeling goosebumps! Before voting for Cristina to move on to the next round, Vergara was quite enthusiastic. Mandel informed Cristina that she “blew the roof off,” and Cowell followed that up with the highest compliment: “There is only one way to describe your voice: It is insanely good.”
He went on to say, “Listen, we have no reason to make shows like this unless we find people like you.” Klum left the finest review for last, as if these words of admiration weren’t enough to brighten Cristina’s year.
“I think you are absolutely out of this world,” she remarked. “My heart is beating so fast for you right now, and I mean it.” Then she stood up and pressed the Golden Buzzer, sending Cristina directly to the live performance!
Cristina is already on the path to achieving her objectives! We are hoping that she will win the entire tournament!