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Blind Contestants Dazzle Judges on Talent Shows Around the World

A woman sings into a microphone while playing a piano on a dimly lit stage with warm lighting.

Just because you have a disability doesn't mean you can't have talent. These six blind contestants who auditioned for talent shows worldwide proved that being blind didn't stop their dreams from coming true.

A young man in a denim shirt and sunglasses sings into a microphone on stage.

Vernon Barnard blew the judges away on 'The Voice South Africa' with his rendition of "The Story of My Life." When they discovered he was blind, it made his performance so much more beautiful.

Benjamin Yonattan performed a contemporary dance on 'America's Got Talent.' He wowed the judges with his impressive gymnastics. They applauded his ability to provide visual art when he couldn't see.

A woman in a dark dress plays a grand piano under warm stage lighting.

Laura Diepstraten auditioned for 'Spain's Got Talent' by playing the piano and singing an inspiring song. In response to her performance, the judges' unanimous decision was to hit the golden buzzer.

Lydia sang a classic Elton John song for her 'The Voice Kids U.K.' audition. Her version of "Your Song" had three out of the four judges pressing their buzzers before she had even finished.

A person in a black outfit and mask is gripping a pole, performing a pole dance move.

Laura Reyes blew the judges away with her stunning dance performance to Beyonce's "I Was Here." Her impressive body control and lithe dance moves left the crowd on their feet in a standing ovation.

Luan Pommier floored the audience with her rendition of Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" on 'France's Got Talent.' The judges did not hesitate to hit the golden buzzer for her incredible piano playing and singing.