New York native Luke Islam rose to fame thanks to his performance on America’s Got Talent (AGT). 
At just 12 years old, Luke’s incredible talent and undeniable passion for music earned him the coveted Golden Buzzer from judge Julianne Hough, propelling him to national stardom.
The performance that changed everything
Luke Islam took to the AGT stage with a serene confidence that belied his age. When he introduced himself, the judges and audience were intrigued by this young talent. Asked about his dreams, Luke expressed his deep love for Broadway and his aspiration to perform on New York’s big stages.
He chose to sing “She Used to Be Mine” from the musical Waitress, a challenging song that requires both technical skill and emotional depth. From the first note, it was clear that Luke possessed a voice and maturity beyond his years. 
His powerful, emotional performance left the audience and judges spellbound. The raw emotion he conveyed through the song resonated deeply and brought many to tears.
Incredible: the boy sang such a song that Simon couldn’t speak. He went up on stage to kiss him