Judges Say Drew's Version of 'Baby' is BETTER Than Bieber's!

 Judges Say Drew’s Version of “Baby” is BETTER Than Bieber’s!

The X Factor USA Moment That Turned a Teenage Girl Into a Star

When 14-year-old Drew Ryniewicz—known simply as Drew—walked onto The X Factor USA stage in 2011, the judges weren’t quite sure what to expect. The Arizona teen looked nervous but composed, clutching the microphone like it was her lifeline. The audience buzzed in anticipation. She had chosen Justin Bieber’s mega-hit “Baby”—a song so overplayed, so bubblegum pop, that even the judges seemed skeptical. Simon Cowell even raised an eyebrow, half-smiling as if to say, “This could go terribly wrong.”

From Audition to Stardom

Drew’s performance propelled her deep into the competition. Fans adored her unique, ethereal voice and her minimalist song arrangements. She later performed songs like “Fix You” by Coldplay and “Skyscraper” by Demi Lovato, each time putting her own haunting spin on them.

Why This Performance Still Matters

In an era of overproduced pop and digital perfection, Drew’s audition stands out as a beacon of raw honesty. It reminds us that less is more—that a great song isn’t about high notes or flashy runs, but about connection.