She Was Compared to Amy Winehouse She Was Fifteen Years Old

Khaya Cohen was 15 when Simon stopped her mid performance. Most people would have walked off that stage forever. She took a breath and sang Nina Simone instead. What came out stopped every single person in that building. Standing ovation. All four judges said yes. The girl Simon stopped became the girl nobody could forget.

Khaya Cohen - X Factor USA 2013 S3

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