Rachel Crow: "All the kids out there, you can because I did!"

The adorable Rachel Crow sung I Believe by Yolanda Adams for the top 9 live performance on X Factor USA last night. She dedicated her performance for her mom and dad who adopted her when she was still a few months old.

I couldn't even imagine where and who Rachel would be if she was not lovingly cared by her foster parents. Rachel was born to a crack cocaine addicted mother. She has suffered abused and trauma living in a crack house and consequently, becoming addicted to crack. What an awful start in life for any kid.

Rachel Crow is 13-year-old today and looking at her and her genuine, innocent smile, you would never guess that she went through that when she was younger. She is such a ray of sunshine! When she smiles, she brightens up the place. When she sings, she captivates and tugs at your heart. She is a young, adorable, happy girl with an old soul.

I included the lyrics of I Believe below for some inspiration.

They said you wouldn't make it so far a a
And ever since they've said it its been hard
But never mind that night'cha had to cry
Cause you had never let it go inside
And you can never give up
You can reach your goals
Just talk to your soul and say

[Chorus:]
I believe i can
I believe i will
I believe i know my dreams are real
I believe i can
I believe i will
I believe i hold it soon man
That is what i do believe

Your fools are justes singing, your soul aha
And you know that your moves will let them show
You keep creating pictures in your mind
So just believe they will come true in time
It will be fine leave all of your cares and stress behind and
Just let it go
Let the music go inside again the pain
It just start to believe
 At third my yet what people say
Hold your head high and turn away
With all my hopes and dreams I will believe
Even though it seems it's not for me
I won't give up, i'll keep it up
Looking to the sky
I will achieve on my knees
I will always believe

At the end of her performance, Rachel said, "And I wanna tell all the kids out there that you really can because I did!"  

Could you adore this girl even more? And I hope that thousands more or even millions more would be inspired with her story. It was a bleak past for Rachel but I can see that she will have a bright, exciting future ahead. Rachel Crow, I do believe. =)

VIDEO: Rachel Crow Sings I'd Rather Go Blind on X FACTOR USA

Rachel Crow sings I'd Rather Go Blind

Rachel Crow, who has been my favorite since Day 1 of X-Factor USA, just proved yet again that age is not a factor for one to be a brilliant singer. She has soul and a depth that is way beyond her years.

The past few live shows were not her best. She sang a Medley of Bieber's song and "Walking on Sunshine" with altered lyrics which Cowell says as being creative. But I disagree. Both were good performances. The energy was there but the powerful vocals and the soul that I glimpsed when she sung Beyonce's "If I Were a Boy" during Bootcamp were not there.  

I don't understand what Simon Cowell is trying to do. She's turning her into a teeny-bop-Disney-sort of singer which she's not. Because Rachel Crow is a freakin' D-I-V-A and not some cutesy average singer. Yes, she's simply adorable and her bubbly and carefree personality were her greatest assets but as I see it, Rachel Crow and her vocals are capable of blowing the minds off of the audience when she sings if given the right song choice.

Thankfully, she chose her song for this week's Top 11 live show and hands down, it was absolutely brilliant. She did Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind" justice. So much justice in fact that it was in my opinion, the best performance of the night and my favorite one of Rachel's.

She sings "And Baaaby, Baaaby, Baaaby, Baaabyyyy I'd rather go blind boy." 

I love how she goes into this place of raw emotion and passion when she sings. I dare you to watch it and be totally blown away by this precocious thirteen-year-old.

Simon says he saved the best for last! And he truly did. Atta girl! Great job this week!

Watch the performance and see for yourself what I mean... =)

Judges Comments: 

 L.A. Reid: Up until now, I wasn't sure if you're a true contender for the $5M prize. Tonight, you proved that you have you're eye on the target. You were great! My favorite yet.

Nicole Scherzinger: Blah..blah..blah. That was amazing! I don't know where you get that soul. Only God knows, honey.

Paula Abdul: Baby girl, baby girl! Boy, do I love you! I love me some Rachel! I love you so much and I'm glad that you're teaching this man (referring to Simon) humility. Rachel, you were amazing! The best performance! This is who you are on that stage.

Simon Cowell: Blah.. And not only do I trust you, I adore you. You remind me tonight of a mini little Beyonce and you've got that winning attitude and right now you are back in the game, young lady!   

Listen to the original version. Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind"