Overview
- Carrie Wilson surprised her 21-year-old daughter Anna by nominating her to audition during a live Season 20 taping of America’s Got Talent
- Producers collaborated with Anna’s mother to stage the impromptu moment, highlighting the show’s mix of planning and spontaneity
- Simon Cowell halted Anna’s first song choice as uninspiring and sent her backstage for an hour of preparation
- Anna’s spirited performance of Maren Morris’s “My Church” earned yes votes from Cowell, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara, advancing her to the next round
- Anna’s Instagram reflections on the surreal experience have fueled viral attention and widespread social media discussion