As Gabriella Laberge steps onto the America’s Got Talent stage, the tension in the room is palpable. The camera pans to Simon Cowell, his face already a mask of doubt, his hand hovering dangerously close to the red buzzer. It seems like her audition might end before it even begins. Gabriella, a French-Canadian singer and violinist, starts with a delicate violin solo. While technically skillful, the performance initially feels unremarkable, the kind of melody you’d hear in a bustling café. Simon’s skepticism deepens, his hand inching closer to cutting her off. But then, she does something no one expects. With…
