Jazzlyn Little was 16 when she walked onto The X Factor USA stage, and she looked very shy. The judges were surprised to hear her age.
Simon asked if she had posted her singing online like so many new singers. She said she had posted one video, and it got about 500 views. Simon told her that was terrible and asked why so few people watched. She said she thought it was because of her. He told her she was not selling herself very well and said they had to change that.
Then she sang I’m Goin’ Down by Mary J. Blige. The shy girl disappeared, and a powerful, soulful voice filled the arena. The audience was on its feet before she finished 🎤.
One judge said she came out as a little shy thing lacking confidence, but she was the real thing. Another judge said she started to cry while listening. Another judge called her a brilliant gem and said she was a star.
Simon said he would love to see her once she has confidence. He liked that she loves music and takes it seriously, and said that is why they made the show, to find people like her. He told her he believed she could be a world star. One judge joked that she would get a lot more than 500 views now, and Jazzlyn left with four yeses 🌟.
