Cancer Survivor Calysta Bevier Wows Simon Cowell on America's Got Talent
Grab the tissues for this one.
Cancer survivor Calysta Bevier has wowed the judges on America’s Got Talent.
The 16-year-old told her emotional story of overcoming stage 3 ovarian cancer and later received a standing ovation with her rendition of Rachel Platten's "Fight Song."
"I came here to show people that no matter what you've gone through, to keep chasing your dreams," she told the judges.
Simon Cowell was so impressed that he awarded her with the Golden Buzzer so she would go straight through to the semi-finals
"Your spirit, your choice of song, your voice, I just think you're really special. I've got this incredible feeling about you,” said Cowell.
“Get past this stage and I predict great things for you” he added.
See her full performance here.