When a person as young as Ronan Parke walks on stage, the judges can never be sure what to expect. Some young contestants enter the room and show talent that exceeds their age, while others can be easily told that they need to practice a few more years to reach their potential. Such were the thoughts the judges likely had as twelve-year-old Ronan walked on stage with a mic in hand. In front of thousands of people, Ronan brought his talent to the stage knowing something that the crowd didn’t know. The voice they were about to hear is bigger than anyone expected!
Ronan’s mom was overcome with anticipation, but then she realized how brave her twelve-year-old son was being. «It’s a big moment that takes a lot of courage,» she reported from backstage. But as soon as she watched the reaction from the crowd once Ronan started singing, her fears melted away. From backstage, Ronan’s whole family was filled with excitement as they watched Ronan nail his audition. With a cheering crowd and a panel of three judges in shock and awe, it was like his family was watching him fulfill his dream before their eyes.
And as one judge says himself, the audition was only the beginning, because this is one name the crowd won’t likely forget! The feedback this boy received was overwhelmingly positive — so much that he heard a resounding «Yes!» from all three judges that left tears streaming down his face. Ronan Parke’s stage presence will have you just as impressed. At only twelve-years-old, he conquers his nerves and commands the crowd like a natural. Now listen to this boy’s huge voice in his fantastic audition below!