In 2013, prison officer delivered one of the most iconic "room auditions" in The X Factor UK history by performing Beyoncé’s "Listen" . Despite her initial nerves, her powerhouse vocals earned a rare standing ovation from all four judges in the small audition room. Audition Highlights
: Called her voice "incredible" and was stunned by the power coming from a room audition.
: Noted that she sang with the exact "passion" the song requires—as if she were singing for her life.
: She received four "yeses" and progressed immediately to the arena auditions. Performance Path & Legacy
: Following her win, her debut single—a cover of Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper"—reached the Christmas Number One spot in the UK.
In 2013, prison officer delivered one of the most iconic "room auditions" in The X Factor UK history by performing Beyoncé’s "Listen" . Despite her initial nerves, her powerhouse vocals earned a rare standing ovation from all four judges in the small audition room. Audition Highlights
: Called her voice "incredible" and was stunned by the power coming from a room audition. sam_bailey_sings_listen_by_beyonce_room_auditio...
: Noted that she sang with the exact "passion" the song requires—as if she were singing for her life. In 2013, prison officer delivered one of the
: She received four "yeses" and progressed immediately to the arena auditions. Performance Path & Legacy sam_bailey_sings_listen_by_beyonce_room_auditio...
: Following her win, her debut single—a cover of Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper"—reached the Christmas Number One spot in the UK.