‘AGT’ 2021: is it tonight? Why did Nightbirde give up?

Jane Marczewski, an inspiring singer-songwriter who brought rare emotion to “America’s Got Talent” judge Simon Cowell, has announced she is leaving the competition.

On Monday, the 31-year-old singer – who goes by the stage name Nightbirde – said in a social media post that her cancer diagnosis “had worsened” since her hearing aired in June.

“The fight against cancer takes all of my energy and attention,” the Zanesville, Ohio singer wrote. “I’m so sad to report that I won’t be able to continue this season of ‘AGT’. Life doesn’t always give those who deserve a break, but we already knew that. Thank you for all your support, that means the world for me Stay with me, it will be better soon I’m planning my future, not my inheritance. Enough beaten, but I still have dreams.

That optimism, combined with his musical talent, is what first moved all of the “AGT” judges in a hearing that has since been viewed over 30 million times on YouTube. At the time of the hearing, Nightbirde had a 2% chance of survival, with cancer detected in his lungs, spine and liver.

“Two percent don’t make 0%,” she said during her audition clip. “Two percent is something, and I would like people to know how amazing it is.”

Before singing his original song “It’s OK”, which chronicles the last year of his life, Nightbirde told judges “AGT” that “it is important that everyone knows that I am more than the bad things that I am. ‘arrive “.

There was a three second pause after Nightbirde finished performing his vulnerable song. Taken aback by the singer – her story, her message and her optimism – Cowell delivered a simple “wow” to the audience and the judges burst into applause. “AGT” judge Howie Mandel called it “the most authentic thing” he has heard all season.

Cowell was visibly emotional as he praised Nightbirde and had to stop talking to regain his composure.

“You can’t wait until life isn’t harder before you decide to be happy,” Nightbirde told the judges.

Cowell went on to give Nightbirde the coveted golden buzzer, securing the singer’s spot in concerts that begin August 10. He hugged the singer as golden confetti rained down on her and said, “Everything was really special.”

Although Nightbirde is no longer in the competition, she said sharing her story on the show was “an honor and a dream come true.”

“My take this summer has been amazing,” she wrote in her social media post. “What a miracle that the pain I have been through can be transformed into beauty that makes people all over the world open their eyes wider. ”

To note: “AGT” will not air on August 3 due to coverage of the Olympics on NBC. The live quarter-finals will kick off on August 10.