UGA music minor Laila Carter shows her spark on Today

A first-year UGA student with big musical dreams got a chance to showcase her singing Tuesday morning during a surprise moment on The Today Show. She did not disappoint:

Laila Carter, a journalism and political science major minoring in music who attended North Oconee High School, was on the TODAY plaza on spring break with other members of UGA when host Craig Melvin asked for her. Carter told Melvin that she wanted to one day be on Broadway, 'it's my biggest dream,' she claimed, when he asked if she would like to showcase her singing talents.

Wearing a winter trapper hat with a UGA Bulldog logo on the front, Carter belted out The Wizard and I from Wicked, made famous by Carole Shelley and Idina Menzel.

"Turn the chair for that!" TODAY's Al Roker added, referencing the hit NBC show "The Voice," which is hosted by Carson Daly.

Melvin then gave Carter more props.

"Well done! So now here's the thing. You're clearly going to make it to Broadway. When you make it to Broadway, you come back. We get the exclusive," he said.

We can't wait to see you there, Laila. Very nicely done.

Photo: Laila Carter. Video of her performance at the links.