Who is Nightbirde on America's Got Talent? (The Nightbirde Story)

Have you heard of Nightbirde yet? Nightbirde is a singer from Ohio competing on this season of America’s Got Talent, and she’s taking Facebook by storm. Not only is her voice transcendent, raw, and achingly beautiful, but her strength and positivity is sure to win her many fans.

Most of us first “met” Jane Marczewski when she walked onto the America’s Got Talent stage at her audition. When Howie Mandel asked her how she is, she replied, “I’m awesome. I’m so happy to be here!” The judges asked her the typical audition questions. They found out she would be singing an original song called “It’s OK,” which leads to an especially poignant moment when she revealed she hasn’t been working for the last few years while in an ongoing battle with cancer. Howie apologized, seemingly caught off guard, and Nightbirde said, “It’s OK. Yeah, I’m OK.” After Simon asked how she’s doing now, the audience and judges were left speechless by her answer: “The last time I checked, I had cancer in my lungs, my spine, and my liver.” Howie then said, “So you’re not OK.” and Nightbirde replied, “Well, not in every way, no.” In a beautiful moment of truth, she states, “It’s important that everyone knows I’m so much more than the bad things that happened to me.” When she started singing, eyebrows shot up all over the room (world?) Then as the song came to an end, Simon had a look of complete shock on his face. The audience gave a standing ovation, as did all of the judges. Nightbirde looked on the verge of tears, overwhelmed by the experience and no doubt the depth of emotion of the performance.

America’s Got Talent Judges’ Comments Were Glowing

Howie: “You know, it’s funny because singers come on, and I think about authenticity. When you feel it, when it moves you…that felt like the most authentic thing I have heard this season.”

Sophia: “It was powerful. It was heartfelt, and I think you’re amazing.”

Heidi: “It gave me chills. Your voice is so beautiful to listen to. It was beautiful all the way around.”

Simon: “Your voice is stunning. Absolutely stunning. I totally agree with what Howie said about authenticity. There was something about that song…about the way you just, almost casually, told us what you’re going through…” Then, as Simon was again speechless, Nightbirde took the opportunity to utter what has been shared thousands of times on social media:

“You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy.”
Nightbirde

After a few moments of applause and cheering, and dramatic pause from Simon, he said, “Ummm…(takes a drink from his Sonic cup) there are, however, some great singers this year…and I’m not going to give you a ‘yes.’ I’m going to give you something else…”

Then he reached over and pressed the Golden Buzzer, sending her straight to the AGT live shows. The look on her face was so genuinely surprised, and her reaction so joyful and overwhelmed, you can’t help but laugh and cry with her. Her journey will surely be a memorable one for all who witness it and a powerful message of God’s love and faithfulness.

Getting as much or possibly even more attention are her blogs. She writes about God, pain, faith, and tragedy in breathtaking ways- in ways that give you goosebumps, make you cry, make you pray. She writes in a way that invites you to feel what she’s feeling and see what she’s seeing. If you’re in pain, or in a battle, or if you doubt God’s love for you or His nearness to you, read these blogs and see a picture of the God who draws near to the hurting.