For many of us, our parents are our biggest support system. They are the first ones we tell our dreams to, the ones we update on our progress, and the ones who help us reach our goals. This man felt tons of support from his family, but rather than include them in his plans, he gave them the surprise of a lifetime.
Craig Colton is from Liverpool, England. When he was 22 years old, he was living with his parents and working at a biscuit factory. He loved to sing, but he had never gone public with his talent. One day, he decided to take a chance and audition for The X Factor UK.
Even through Craig lived with his parents, he never told them about his upcoming audition. Instead, he decided to make the event a surprise for them. With a little planning and trickery, he managed to get them into the audience without telling them that he would be on stage.
“I just told them that I’d got tickets but I couldn’t go ’cause I was in work this morning,” Craig explained to the judges. “So I made my mom iron my uniform so it was believable.” As the audience bursted into laughter, he slipped in a quick, “Sorry, mom!”
The singer’s parents were absolutely shocked to see him take the stage. Craig’s mom instantly placed a hand over her gaping mouth, whispering “Oh my God!” excitedly to her husband. The artist explained to the host that he “just want[ed] to make [his] mom and dad proud.”
That is exactly what he did. Craig took a deep breath, then astonished everyone in the audience with a powerful version of “Hiding My Heart Away” by Adele. The first few notes had barely left his lips before the audience erupted into applause.
The singer’s parents were absolutely amazed. As Craig belted out “You know I call that home,” his mother wiped a tear of joy from her eye. They were both so glad to be able to support him in his dreams.
By the end of Craig’s audition, everyone was out of their seats in a standing ovation. The performer could hardly believe the reaction. He blushed as the judges poured out adoration for his incredible talent.
“You seem really shocked by the reaction of the audience,” Gary observed aloud. “Everyone were on their feet, and rightly so. You deserve all the applause you got today.”
Needless to say, Craig moved on to the next round. He was so grateful to have another opportunity to share his talent with the world.
This man’s singing was outstanding, but what made his story even more special is that he gave his parents a surprise they are sure to remember for the rest of their lives. Nothing feels better than knowing that your family supports you, 100% of the way.
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