Father Preforms Song For Deceased Son And It's Absolutely Beautiful

A singer-songwriter plays original song "I Love You to Death" which he wrote for his son who he lost to cancer. See the emotional performance bring the crowd to tears!

"I Love You to Death"

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Tuesday night was the season 10 premier of "America's Got Talent" and you could tell that all the judges were all excited to back. From Howie shaking hands with hypnotist (Howie isn't a fan of physical contact) to "Melb" being serenaded by a singing puppet, the premier showcased it all.

But one act that stood out and touched the whole audience was singer/songer-writer Johnny Shelton. Shelton, a 25-year old resident of Tampa, tells that he started playing guitar when he was a young child and describes that the guitar, "always gave him chills". And once you hear his performance you can't help but get the chills yourself.

Shelton lost his 5-year-old son to lymph-node cancer a year and half ago, and as he tells his story you cannot help but share in some of his pain. Shelton gets on stage a sings the most beautiful original song dedicated to his son titled, "I Love You to Death". The powerful song is heart-wrenching and emotion leaving audience members in tears.

We are sure he made his son proud!