Every once in a while we see a contestant on a reality show competition who has a lot more to offer than just their talent.
Here at LittleThings, we love to see talented musicians and artists bring a lot more than just themselves to the big stage. Some of the best moments on talent shows are when the contestants share their amazing back stories and talk about their struggles to finally get to the audition.
Only a short while before his audition on America's Got Talent, Paul Ieti was far from home. The 21-year-old always loved to sing, but decided to make the ultimate sacrifice and bravely enter the U.S. Army as a career. It never felt right to Pfc. Ieti to not try and pursue his lifelong dream, so when he finally had the opportunity to audition, he jumped on it.
As soon as he took the stage to audition, Howie, Heidi, and the other judges immediately fell in love with this shy serviceman. No one knew what to expect from the big, muscular soldier, but as soon as he started to sing a smooth, soulful cover of Rihanna's hit song "Stay," it was clear that Ieti did indeed have talent.
Four "yeses" and a standing ovation sent this soldier on to the next round, but it's this performance that will always touch my heart.
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