A shy 13 year old with a frizzy bob steps onto the stage, and when Simon asks what she will sing, her cryptic response, Its a surprise, raises eyebrows, But the moment Rachel Crow opens her mouth, the entire room is FLOORED, What starts as nerves explodes into a jaw dropping powerhouse performance that made X Factor history, 40 million views and counting!

Rachel Crow, 13, has a powerful voice that you won’t believe! She was a surprising addition to the X Factor USA stage because of her modest smile, vivacious personality, and frizzy hair. But when she started singing Beyoncé’s “If I Were a Boy,” the entire room became silent. Her voice, which was deep, soulful, and beyond her years, astounded the judges and the audience.

Before the show, Rachel nervously teased Simon Cowell, “It’s a surprise.” And that was a little surprising! As she sang with flawless control, effortless high notes, and emotional depth, everyone stood in a standing ovation. The video went viral and became one of the most memorable moments in The X Factor USA’s history, garnering over 40 million views.

Rachel’s career flourished even though she lost the competition. She got a record deal, put out a top-20 EP, and became well-known on Nickelodeon by appearing in Fred: The Show and Big Time Rush.She has proven that her experience on X Factor was just the beginning of her career as a gifted vocalist and performer. If you haven’t seen this amazing performance yet, do so IMMEDIATELY!