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This blind teen went viral for singing the national anthem. He hopes his voice will bring joy to others.

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Sawyer McCarthy sings the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game in April .

The 13-year-old from South Carolina is blind but communicates best through music.

He hopes to perform on " America's Got Talent " despite being nervous about what Simon Cowell might say.

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63

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59

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6

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informal

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English

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30

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short-lived

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