Marcus Canty (Team L.A. Reid) performed “A Song For Mama” by Boys II Men during a very special Thanksgiving night at the “The X-Factor” Top 9 live show on Tuesday (November 22)- watch video below.

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Marcus is a true mama’s boy! His mother did everything to guarantee Marcus had a good education, even though they lived in a bad neighborhood. Marcus owes it all to his mama, who was in tears in the audience. Those raw emotions ended up deeply affecting his performance, but the judges could care less because they were feeling him.

Nicole Scherzinger believed Marcus’ heart-felt performance, and said he made all other sons look bad. Paula Abdul was just overwhelmed with the passion and connection Marcus’ was able to achieve. Simon Cowell felt that connection for the first time, saying Marcus is back in the competition. L.A. Reid told him he is as great as any great singer he’s ever known (= verbatim!).

Marcus Canty “A Song For Mama” The X Factor Top 9 Video

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