Calysta Bevier - Age, Family, Bio

Emily Baldwin

Updated on February 17, 2026

Stage 3 ovarian cancer survivor who amazed the judges with her rendition of Rachel Platten's "Fight Song," earning the golden buzzer on the show.

Before Fame

She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 15 years old.

She first performed her rendition of Platten's song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in December of 2015. She was a varsity cheerleader in high school.

She is a native of Ohio. Her father's name is Adam Bevier.

Simon Cowell hit the golden buzzer for her on America's Got Talent.

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