When Ashly Williams was only 14, she received the most devastating news a child could ever hear: her mother had been murdered. Even though she dedicated her audition to the memory of her mother, she didn’t use the story to try to persuade the judges or audience to cheer for her. Instead, she let her voice do everything.

And holy moly, did it ever! This is one of my favorite songs ever, and Ashly’s version surely does it justice. By the end of this, I was in tears. What an incredible talent! Please SHARE this performance!