Matt chose the song to pay tribute to his wife Christina Mauser who died on January 26, 2020.
His ballad resulted in a unanimous “yes” from the judges and an uproar of support.
Reflecting on his performance, Matt spoke toPeopleabout his experience on “AGT.”
Before losing Christina, Matt had a “dreamy life” with the basketball coach.
The singer toldPeoplethat if he wins the competition he intends to use the prize money for good.
