A single father of three stood alone on the AGT stage, his heart weighted with love, grief, and the will to persevere. Only years later, after losing his wife in a horrific accident, did he take a deep breath and let the music take him..

As he sang Phil Collins’ classic, his voice cracked with deep emotion—grief, hope, and memories were intertwined into every note. The audience became hushed, hanging on each word. By the time he ended, the judges were wiping away tears, and the entire audience was overcome by the overwhelming strength of his performance.

Matt Mauser, who has a tragic family history, also took part in the most recent America’s Got Talent audition.

He lost his wife and the mothers of his three children in an accident last year but found peace in music and singing with the help of friends. Matt Mauser presented himself on a prior American talent show by performing the song ‘Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now),’ which was originally sung by English singer and musician Phil Collins.

Before that, he told a heartbreaking family story: last year, he lost his beloved wife, with whom he was a soulmate, in a helicopter disaster. NBA star Kobe Bryant died in the same helicopter tragedy.

Listen to the remarkable talent of participant Matt Mauser, who demonstrated his singing talent during the America’s Got Talent 2021 audition by performing the song ‘Against All Odds (Take A Look at Me Now).’ Will he wow you with his performance?