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Girl brings judges to tears with song for cancer-stricken dad

If there’s one thing America’s Got Talent knows how to do well, it’s how to pull on our heartstrings.

And last week was no exception when a 13-year-old’s emotional performance left us in a bumbling state of tears.

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Evie Clair had the whole auditorium – including the judges – on their feet after she pulled off an incredibly moving tribute to her father, who has been diagnosed with cancer.

13-year-old Evie Clair had the judges in tears with her audition on America's Got Talent. Photo: Facebook
13-year-old Evie Clair had the judges in tears with her audition on America's Got Talent. Photo: Facebook

The 13-year-old arrived on the stage with a grin on her face but it wasn’t long before she descended into tears when the judges asked her the real reason she was trying out for the show.

Evie started to describe to Simon how her father had been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer and was still working every day to provide for the family.

“They gave him a 5 percent chance to live, and he still continued working and supporting our family,” she said.

“So tonight, I’m here to sing for him.”

Simon Cowell looked concerned when the teenager began to cry onstage. Photo: Facebook
Simon Cowell looked concerned when the teenager began to cry onstage. Photo: Facebook
Evie's dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. Photo: Facebook
Evie's dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. Photo: Facebook

The 13-year-old then put her heart and soul into a rendition of Christina Perri’s song ‘Arms’ which left everyone in tears.

Take a look at her incredible performance above.

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