Lily Meola took the stage during the seventeenth season of America’s Got Talent, ready to dazzle the AGT judges and the audience with her original song, “Daydream.” Her performance came after a meaningful and emotional conversation with judge Simon Cowell, setting the tone for what was to be a memorable showcase.
“I wrote ‘Daydream’ when everything in my life was incredibly beautiful, and I was just living in the moment,” Lily shared before her performance. However, her life took a dramatic turn when her mother was diagnosed with cancer.
This heartbreaking event prompted Lily to momentarily step away from her music career to care for her mother, who tragically succumbed to the illness.
These life-changing events motivated Lily to continue pursuing her destiny as a singer. Now 27, she found herself on the grand stage of AGT, presenting her soulful and heartfelt rendition of “Daydream.”
The audience was captivated, unable to contain their excitement; they rose to give her a standing ovation, and she received high praise from all four judges.
Moved by Lily Meola’s performance, Heidi Klum decided to give the “Daydream” singer a loud shout-out, which meant that Lily would advance directly to the talent show’s live semi-final competition.
It was a beautiful moment of triumph and a fresh beginning for such a talented artist.