If you didn't realize from my numerous Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram posts I went to two tapings of auditions for "The X-Factor" in Greensboro. I saw many amazing performances but none with a story like the one I'm about to share with you.
One guy from Tennessee who auditioned was very obese. He entered the stage in a wheelchair and went on to tell the judges his story. At one point, he weighed over nine hundred pounds and almost lost his life because of it a few years ago. Due to his situation, he was on disability and was a full time minister. He did say that he was working on losing weight and had already gotten down to about five hundred pounds.
The man decided to sing "The Wind Beneath My Wings" and, honestly, I was a little concerned. However, when he opened his mouth to sing...WOW! I couldn't believe what I was hearing. His voice was heavenly to say the least. I was shocked along with everyone else in the arena listening, including the judges. It was a gift from God, plain and simple! Probably the most sentimental comment ever from Simon Cowell came after his performance. He said that he envisioned the man standing and singing that song and he wanted to work on getting him to that point. It was an amzing moment to witness!
Make sure you watch Wednesdays and Thursdays starting Spetember 12 to see this amazing audition and more!
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