Andrew Scholz arrived at The X Factor USA in 2013 looking more like an athlete than a singer. The 18-year-old high school student from South Carolina impressed the judges with his confidence, but his first performance received mixed reactions.

finally shined, earning him four yes votes and a place in the next round. Although his solo journey ended early, Simon later brought him back to form the country trio Restless Road, a group that went on to become one of the competition’s biggest success stories. Andrew’s audition proved that sometimes all a talented artist needs is a second chance.