Tyler Butler-Figueroa

Tyler Butler-Figueroa, a violinist from Raleigh, North Carolina, began playing his instrument almost ten years ago. At four and a half years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Tyler endured three years of chemotherapy, hospital stays, and medical procedures. During this period, he found solace and purpose in playing the violin, initially to distract himself from his treatments and later to cope with bullying after losing his hair. His elementary school offered violin lessons, which he pursued. When conventional lessons became financially challenging, he taught himself advanced techniques by watching online videos, focusing on gospel and pop songs. He further developed his skills and confidence by performing in his school’s talent show, where he won both the first-place trophy and the People’s Choice award.

His career advanced significantly after he was inspired by another violinist on ‘America’s Got Talent.’ In 2019, Tyler auditioned for the show, traveling to Hollywood after receiving approval from producers. During his audition, he received the ‘Golden Buzzer’ from Simon Cowell, which advanced him directly to the Live Rounds. He ultimately finished as a Top 10 Finalist in the competition. Following his success on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Tyler appeared and performed on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show.’ He also performed six shows in Las Vegas for ‘AGT Live On Stage’ alongside other finalists, including the 2019 winner Kodi Lee. This exposure further solidified his public profile and provided additional performance opportunities.

In 2020, Tyler competed in ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions Season 2,’ where he achieved third place globally, competing against winners and notable contestants from ‘Got Talent’ franchises worldwide. In September 2024, at age 17, he curated and produced his solo headlining show, ‘Timeless: The Experience,’ which featured songs from his 14-track cover album ‘Timeless Vol. 1.’ Tyler aims to inspire others and spread joy through his music. His repertoire spans diverse genres including Pop, Gospel, Country, Classical, Folk, Soft Rock, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Bollywood, and Latin music.