The girl who made singer Brandy cry, 11-year-old vocalist Bianca Ryan did just that as the 2006 winner of the TV reality talent competition #America's Got Talent. Born in Philadelphia in 1994, Ryan enjoyed singing from a young age and by age eight had developed an interest in gospel and R&B music. This led not only to appearances on #Showtime at the Apollo and #The Tom Joyner Show, but also to a spot on #Star Search, where she ultimately lost. A judge and fan favorite from the start on the first season of #America's Got Talent, Ryan received praise from each of the judges on the program from the get-go, especially Brandy, who ended up in tears after Ryan was announced the winner of the show.