Young Girl’s Audition Becomes a Symbol of Strength

The America’s Got Talent stage has seen its fair share of unforgettable moments, but few have resonated as deeply as Nightbirde’s Golden Buzzer audition in 2021. With a simple introduction and a soft voice, Jane Marczewski—performing under the name Nightbirde—shared not just a song, but a piece of her soul. She sang her original track “It’s OK,” written during her battle with terminal cancer, leaving the judges and audience visibly moved.

Dressed in a plain black dress with a short pixie haircut, her appearance was quiet, almost fragile. But the second she began to sing, the atmosphere shifted. Her lyrics carried a depth of emotion that couldn’t be ignored. There was no pretense—just raw truth. She wasn’t asking for sympathy. She was showing the world what resilience sounds like.

The performance hit its emotional peak when Simon Cowell, visibly choked up, reached forward and hit the Golden Buzzer. Golden confetti fell like stars, and Nightbirde smiled through it all, her face glowing with a sense of calm defiance. Her message was simple but powerful: “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy.”

Though her time on the show was ultimately cut short due to her health, Nightbirde’s impact was immediate and lasting. Her audition went viral across the globe, inspiring millions with its message of hope in the face of despair. More than a talent show audition, it became a cultural moment—one of the most unforgettable in AGT history.

Watch the full performance here:

Credits: TalentKingHD