Fourteen-year-old Dylan Zangwill from Exton, Pennsylvania, walked onto the America’s Got Talent stage with a quiet confidence that immediately set him apart. Soft-spoken and humble, Dylan admitted he wasn’t comfortable talking about himself. At school, people knew he played music—but he preferred listening rather than being in the spotlight. Still, as he took his seat at the piano, it was clear that music was where he truly found his voice.
The moment Dylan began to play, everything changed.
His shy demeanor vanished as he launched into a bold blues-rock performance that felt decades beyond his years. His hands flew across the keys with precision and fire, while his voice poured out raw emotion, grit, and soul. It was the kind of sound you’d expect from a seasoned performer—not a teenager. The stage lit up with energy as Dylan fully came alive, proving that confidence doesn’t always come from words, but from passion.
The judges were stunned.
Sofia Vergara called the performance “spectacular,” amazed by the transformation from a quiet boy into a powerful musician. Simon Cowell praised it as “a great audition,” adding that Dylan was “definitely someone to watch.” Heidi Klum highlighted his creativity, noting that he even writes his own songs. By the end, there was no hesitation—four big YES votes sent Dylan through to the next round.
Dylan Zangwill may not like talking about himself—but when he plays the piano, he says everything that needs to be heard. 
