'AGT' 's Simon Cowell Praises 'Amazing' Cancer Survivor Violinist, 11, Who Won Golden Buzzer

Photo: Trae Patton/NBC Simon Cowellcouldn’t be more proud to bestow hisAmerica’s Got TalentGolden Buzzer to a courageous and talented musician. “It’s one of those things you do in the moment, you just do it. He was amazing,” Cowell tells PEOPLE. “The Golden Buzzer was a really great addition.” Tyler, who has been in remission for four years now, wowed the judges and audience with his rendition ofKelly Clarkson‘s “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” on his violin.

'AGT' 's Trapeze Couple, Whose Gravity-Defying Act Went Wrong, Perform Failed Blindfolded Trick Again

Mary and Tyce Nielsen of Duo Transcend were back on theAmerica’s Got Talentstage after astunt gone wrong. The married couple from Salt Lake City, Utah, whose blindfolded trapeze trick failed in the Judge Cuts round, performed their high-flying act for the second time during Tuesday’s episode. “Hands down, one of the best acts of the night,” judgeHeidi Klumsaid. “I was so worried because the last time you did fall to the ground.

'AGT' : 9-Year-Old Opera Singer Is a 'Genuine Star,' Simon Cowell Raves as She Predicts She 'Can Win It All'

A star is born onAmerica’s Got Talent. Victory Brinker, the 9-year-old opera singer and fan-favorite of season 16, concluded Tuesday’s live show with a stunning performance of “Casta Diva.” The Pennsylvania native earned rave reviews from audiences and the judges, including Simon Cowell who predicted a bright future ahead for the young child, even name-droppingCarrie Underwoodand comparing Brinker to the country star. Speaking with PEOPLE after the show, Cowell, 61, explained how he could see Brinker one day becoming the next face of opera music similar to how Underwood found massive success in country music after winningAmerican Idolin 2005.

'AGT' : 9-Year-Old Singer Wins First-Ever All-Judges Golden Buzzer — 'Unprecedented,' Says Terry Crews

A 9-year-old girl just made history onAmerica’s Got Talent. After 16 seasons of the NBC reality competition franchise, Victory Brinker became the first-ever contestant to be given an all-cast Golden Buzzer after she wowed judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel, as well as host Terry Crews, with her operatic voice on Tuesday night. The Pennsylvania native’s larger-than-life singing abilities compelled Cowell, Vergara, Klum, Mandel and Crews to push the coveted golden button in unison, officially sending the child straight to the live shows and making her the sixth (and final) Golden Buzzer recipient of the current season.

'AGT' : All Season 16 Finalists Announced as Competition Narrows Down Lineup to 10 Acts

America’s Got Talentis getting close to crowning a champion. After both weeks of semifinal results, there will be a total of 10 finalists. Below are all the final acts competing for the $1 million prize and residency at Luxor in Las Vegas. Trae Patton/NBC (3) Victory Brinker Cowell told PEOPLE about how he could see Brinker one day becoming the next face of opera music similar to how Underwood found massive success in country music after winningAmerican Idolin 2005.