Sensational 13th,

Her name is Bianca Ryan. She is the winner of

the American Got Talent singing contest.

This sensational prodigy has surprised everyone with her singing, including her parents.

When she was eight years old, she was already known as an exceptional tap dancer, winning many national competitions.

Little did anybody knows that she also has talent for singing. Not until she took part in Star Search, when she was discovered.

Bainca had been fine-tuning her vocal chops in her bedroom at home, singing along to the radio.

Bianca's rendition of "Think" by Aretha Franklin blew the socks off Star Search's producers, and landed her a coveted spot on the show.

Bianca's next stop was amateur kids night on Showtime at the Apollo. For three weeks, she completely destroyed the competition. Still, all those appearances in front of an appreciative crowd continued to give her confidence in her ability.

Later that year, she also appeared to rave reviews on The Tom Joyner Show.

Next up: America's Got Talent. Bianca sang only five words at her first audition, but that was enough to convince the judges to put her on the show.

It was the opportunity of a lifetime and Bianca did not disappoint. Her performance of Holiday's "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" caused panelist David Hasselhoff to declare: "You know what kid? You're a star." More prophetic words could not be spoken.

Simon Cowell, the show's executive producer, exclaimed "Bianca Ryan is potentially one of the best singers I have ever heard in my life."

Bianca, of course, won the competition and the admiration of millions across the country.

Now, the young star is poised to win even more fans with her dazzling new album. Notably, the song, "The Rose", produced by Swedish duo Quiz and Larossi, is a stirring version of the 1979 Grammy Award-winning song made famous by Bette Midler.

Bianca performs the ballad with soul and a depth of understanding that seems almost impossible for someone her age.

She considered the experience an honor: "Not everybody gets an opportunity to sing "The Rose," she says.