A schoolgirl looked super adorable with her frizzy hair walks onstage and displayed quiet confidence despite her nerves. “It means everything,” she remarked, her determination shining through, “and I know that I’m meant to be here.” When Simon inquired about the song she would be performing, he responded with a mischievous grin, “It’s a surprise.” Her cryptic response only added to the intrigue, leaving the judges and the audience eagerly anticipating her performance.
As soon as the first note came out of her mouth, everyone was taken aback. The audience couldn’t believe what was happening in front of their eyes. The powerful voice that emanated from 13-year-old Rachel Crow when she performed Beyoncé’s “If I Were A Boy” on The X Factor USA was astounding. Taking hold of the microphone, she sang like a queen of soul.
Rachel effortlessly nailed every note of the song, without breaking a sweat and looked absolutely at home on the stage. Though she admitted to feeling “scared” before her performance, once under the spotlight, she radiated the calm vibe of a born entertainer.
Her captivating performance garnered an impressive 40 million views on YouTube, making it the most watched video in the history of the show in the US. Rachel’s talent and poise captivated audiences, cementing her status as a rising star in the world of music.
On other platforms, the video of her performance got huge attention, with countless viewers leaving compliments in the comments section. One FB viewer expressed their awe, stating, “So amazing you’ll doubt you are seeing Really a Live person, and not one of those AI monstrosities seen lately all over the web. It is not AI. Just enjoy…again and again.”
Another added, “40 million plus me!! Wow, these babies are so talented!! How incredible her control tone range dynamics – old soul so cute too!”