Reed Deming was just 13 years old when he stepped onto the stage of The X Factor USA in 2012. With his stylish look and youthful appearance, he immediately reminded many people of a young Justin Bieber. However, Reed was determined to show that he had more to offer than just a resemblance to the famous pop star.
For his audition, Reed chose to sing Bruno Mars’s “It Will Rain,” but Simon Cowell stopped him and asked him to perform a different song. Instead of getting discouraged, the young singer stayed confident and switched to Bruno Mars’s “Grenade.” The unexpected moment gave Reed another opportunity to demonstrate his vocal abilities and show the judges that he was willing to take on a challenge.
Reed’s confidence, charm, and determination helped him make a memorable impression on the judges. Despite the unexpected interruption, he received four yes votes and advanced to the next round of the competition. Although his resemblance to Justin Bieber initially caught people’s attention, Reed showed that he was ready to pursue his own musical journey and prove himself as a young performer.
