'America's Got Talent': Simon Cowell Fights Through Vocal Injury to Bring Singer to Tears of Joy -- Watch!

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 just keeps raising the bar! The show returned on Tuesday for the fifth night of the audition rounds, and the show introduced fans to a whole new slew of jaw-dropping performers and impressive entertainers.The show's stalwart stars -- including judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum, as well as host Terry Crews -- returned to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as another group of hopefuls hit the stage to show off their skills.After the last few weeks of Cowell's voice starting to waiver, Tuesday saw his voice go out almost altogether, leaving the outspoken judge using a digital soundboard to speak to contestants and give his feedback — which elated the fellow judges.

However, even without his voice, he was able to express excitement over the night's most memorable performance.That truly moving number came from a vocal teacher and aspiring songstress, Lachuné, who explained why she's been hesitant before now to chase the dream of musical stardom herself.«I grew up in a singing family.

I spent most of my years observing them do it. I just never pictured myself actually having the moment to be onstage,» she shared. «I started teaching because I learned that if I can't do the thing, try to work close to it.

And so that kept the spark alive.»«I am here because I'm taking my own advice. As a teacher, you're always sitting on the opposite side of the piano.