A single dad stood under the spotlight, holding the mic like it was holding him together. He’d lost his wife in a tragic accident, and now he was raising three kids on his own. Tonight, he sang for her. His voice shook—not from nerves, but from everything he’s held in. As he sang the Phil Collins classic, every word felt like it came straight from his heart. The room went silent—no one moved, no one breathed. By the end, tears filled eyes, the crowd stood, and you could feel it: this wasn’t just a song. It was love, loss, and the quiet strength to keep going.
He lost his wife and the mothers of his three children in an accident last year, and found solace in music and singing with the support of friends.
Matt Mauser introduced himself in a previous show of American talent by singing the song ‘Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)’, originally performed by English singer and musician Phil Collins.

Before that, he shared a sad family story – last year he lost his beloved wife, with whom he was a soulmate, in a helicopter crash. NBA star Kobe Bryant also lost his life in the same helicopter accident.
Listen to the exceptional talent of a contestant Matt Mauser, who showcased his singing talent at the audition of America’s Got Talent 2021 when he sang the song ‘Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)’. Will he impress you too with his performance?
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