Matt Mauser Brings a Heartbreaking Story and an Emotional Performance – America’s Got Talent

Matt Mauser touched millions of hearts with his emotional performance on America’s Got Talent in 2021.After losing his wife, Christina Mauser, in the tragic helicopter crash that also killed Kobe Bryant and hisdaughter Gianna, Matt took the stage to honor her memory through music. Singing Phil Collins’ “AgainstAll Odds,” he became overwhelmed with emotion and couldn’t finish the song, moving all four judges totheir feet. Although he didn’t win the competition, his story inspired viewers around the world. Matt latercontinued his music career, established the Christina Mauser Foundation to support female student-athletes, and shared his journey of grief and healing in his memoir. His story reminds us that even afterheartbreaking loss, love, hope, and the courage to move forward can remain.