An American Idol contestant with a stutter wowed judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood with an emotional performance that earned him a standing ovation.

In a sneak peek from the 24th season, which premieres on Monday, January 26, 19-year-old college student Jesse Findling opened up about his lifelong stutter and revealed how singing became his escape.

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