She Forgot the Lyrics Her Voice Cracked Every Judge Said Yes Anyway

Rylie Brown was 15 years old when she walked onto the X Factor USA stage and sang Clarity by Zedd. She forgot the lyrics halfway through. Her voice cracked on the notes that mattered most. Critics watching at home said she had no business getting through. Then all four judges voted yes. Not one of them said no. Not one of them hesitated. Four of the most experienced judges in music history heard something in that 15 year old girl that nobody else in that building could explain. Watch what they heard that everyone else missed.

Rylie Brown - X Factor USA 2013 S3

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