Brandon Elder Auditions With Original Song About His Mom Called "Gone" - American Idol 2018 on ABC

[@javierinteriano1001]

"As the tears fall on my guitar, I look up at the stars; you are finally home." He put his heart into that song. Truly inspiring and amazing!

[@averyottesen6343]

I’m adopted, and my mom has cancer. She is fighting it. I watched him and it spoke to me. I hope he wins this. His voice is beautiful. I’ll be cheering him on :)

[@asabovesobelow7981]

hugs to you and your mom..

[@texasgina]

Praying for your mom

[@texasgina]

Joshua Junior you're Kidding right? She watched him, as in watched this guy sing on American idol

[@y0zhiE]

ohh right my bad, i deleted my comment

[@sunshineramelcrayton9735]

Praying for your mom to get well soon hugs to you my friend

[@melphan5062]

it made me sad to hear the judges were skeptical on his vocals because to me, his voice is so amazing & raw & soulful

[@Diana-lg5bc]

melissa phan he got that raw soulful voice that makes for great indie songs. He reminded me of the guy from angus &Julia stone

[@benthosundercover7916]

Yea i was like WTF his voice is gold dosent need to change at all im glad luke noticed and contraticted to what they said by saying his voice wass soo good because it is

[@leilacabral9597]

Luke felt it

[@horsegirl07]

Same here! I thought he sounded great. Such a humble man with an amazing voice, I’m definitely rooting for him.

[@johndebelen130]

melissa phan don't forget.. He is also an original! Such an amazing person 😭

[@rosekisiel1002]

My eldest son texted me today and said I love you mom. I asked him what he did or what he needed from me...he laughed and said I just want you to know I love you. Later in the evening he came by and told me he watched a video of this guy who wrote a song for his mom on AI and he cried. He felt he had to tell me how he felt so he texted me. I found the video tonight and I could only wish I could call my mom and tell her how much I still love her. What a beautiful tribute he gave his mom.

[@hemantparmar1210]

3 cheers for every mom, for the sublime love that they give us :)

[@NoName-ij4nk]

Allah bless you and your son

[@Bountylicious]

@@NoName-ij4nk Ameen 🙏

[@kelleyspartiatis5323]

Oh no you don't! You made me cry before the song started!!!

[@raa8504]

Such a handsome guy and sing beautiful..stay blessed

[@kimberlyisherwood4564]

RA A He's very good. Like his soul, comes through his singing

[@kimberlyisherwood4564]

Smoothe

[@reaganalanna4193]

Even if he doesn’t win, someone should get him and make him a big star. He deserves it. His voice is so beautiful. Truly Talented.

[@WrathofKitties69]

Reagan Alanna I would hope Luke Bryan would work with him, If he wins or not. As someone else said up in the top comments, Brandon and Luke should duet this together as it hits home for Luke. I believe Luke is raising his sisters child, as she passed away out of nowhere. His brother also died, from a car crash. His sisters widower died as well. Totally tragic...

[@thatomaseeme5583]

The song played before his audition while talking about his story.. What is the name of it?

[@Justhangonman]

Love when a voice sounds this simple and real. You can tell when someone is singing from the heart.

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

That was So Beautiful and really heart felt i hope he goes far..

[@thecargeek1017]

This is Brandon too. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5ezlqF9etSaibs

[@mike-rayner-videos]

i agree with you rodney ❤️

[@marcos7801]

I really LIKED his voice,love his raspy tone and vibrato.Beautiful original song and lyrics sung with wonderful,heartfelt emotion. "The love from my mother's heart,but we are far apart,oOoo"that did it for me.

[@williamblakeestell]

There is nothing wrong with his voice. It is deep and rich and full of pain. If we picked our stars on the fact that they can do all the runs and have perfect falsetto then we wouldn’t have the legends like Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, the list goes on. You can be a technically good singer...but an artist, that does not make 👌🏼

[@brucemargot7970]

Amen, couldn't agree more, its the emotion and feel that makes a great artist, thats what makes the listeners heart and soul fly

[@rogerchair5550]

Noel gallagher

[@ngmarkthing8210]

I agree Bro.

[@stephensealy2337]

That was absolutely beautiful. Made my eyes tear up.

[@q-cooutdoors7759]

I'm adopted too and my mom passed away from pancreatic cancer just over a year ago. I showed her your song last January after we got her Stage IV diagnosis and she said "This is a beautiful song, but I'm not gone yet!" then gave me a hug. I'll always remember that. I wish I could've been by her side the entire time when she needed me the most because she passed away only 8 months after she was diagnosed. Listen man... I've always had a way with words, but you expressed every feeling from the heart in a way that I, nor anyone else could/has. I keep your song at the top of the playlist I dedicated to my Mom because it expresses the love and gratitude we have for our Moms. Especially as adopted sons. The qualities our mothers instilled in us will be with us for life. To this we say "Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be able to call you our Moms". And to that they would reply "Thank you for making me a Mom". Thank you Brandon. Much Love. -J. Cucco

[@tonyprosy2281]

Omg that made me cry I really felt in my heart thanks Brandon for this beautiful song may God bless you.

[@CarmenHernandez-hl6tr]

Brandon you are an amazing singer with a beautiful pure heart.Im rooting for you.God Bless you

[@tataboomer5006]

Tonyprosy 22 I cried too...loved it❤

[@thecargeek1017]

This is Brandon too. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5ezlqF9etSaibs

[@noacastillo9608]

Same😭😭😭😭

[@lorraine9853]

Just beautiful

[@davidrowe7027]

This song connected with me on so many levels! My grandma took me in when I was 7 and raised me till I was 19. She passed 8 years ago 😢😢😢

[@davidrowe7027]

Sorry I ment to put that she passed 8 years ago.

[@floresitalinda5057]

God Bless 💕

[@carrie8986]

David Rowe same man my mom took me in and she’s fighting a heart disease

[@charmedheart7887]

That went straight to my soul .. what an amazing original song. My mom passed April 9, 2016.. so totally connected with the man's pain and longing for her love. Bless you, Brandon. Hope you go real far

[@CC-wx8wk]

Beautiful inside and out. What a emotional, yet heart-touching, song for a tribute to your mother! She'd be proud!

[@adriangarduno7982]

Love his raspiness and this song is amazing Hes really good

[@Dara604]

I can relate to you Brandon. My mom had breast cancer too, but she is still here thanks to many prayers, love, and support. She will be five years cancer free this summer. I am so sorry that you had to go through that situation with your family, but I know your mom is looking down on you and smiling. Have faith and believe and all your dreams will come true. God Bless You as you embark on this journey.

[@anonymousasmr6530]

I have loved this man and his music for so long and now he is coming to my school, this is absolutely insane.

[@jtr.beauty8055]

You can the pain in his voice which makes him an even better singer. Absolutely in love 😍

[@taylorwhitlock6411]

My uncle is his manager and he has came so far. I remember watching this when it came on TV. I'm so proud!

[@jodierenouf8685]

Are they MAD? This beautiful mans tone is phenomenal, I’m utterly 💯 percent a fan! Watch out world what a gift we just discovered.... I want to buy this song!

[@FiveOhAnna]

this made me tear up. What a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to his mom x

[@e.g8468]

I won't ever forget this audition this is very emotional

[@VEP456]

Got me crying Brandon

[@sandybarbee3158]

Victoria Horne he's in my family :)

[@marquittabelote9128]

Victoria Horne OMG me too! 😭😭😭

[@lillye.h1899]

Same

[@gayfunt818]

I doubt that, stop lying Sandy Barbee. And if your going to lie, lie good.

[@trinidollmaya]

This song is lovely. And it needs to be on radio, on KZbin, in stores.! It’s beautiful. His song writing skills is amazing. Y’all need to work with him.

[@alanngulz4684]

This guy is so humble..MAY GOD CONTINUENLY BLESS HIM HIS LIFE JOURNEY..

[@johnpaulbdeluna]

He has the voice, the personality, and the songwriting skills 💯 I will watch out for his progress 🏆

[@P_Manom]

It broke my heart when I listen to your song. Makes me so emotional and the tears filled my eyes! I lost my mom when I was 16 years old. God bless you Brandon for your amazing work.

[@gordonkahl7001]

A great song !!! Better than 99% of the crap on the radio today.

[@fancycar8]

do you know if they recorded it and released GONE yet? I love it

[@jaybell427]

@@fancycar8 it's released on youtube under his subscription thing.sounds more beautiful...has background music..plenty more of his other covers/ songs too..He's very pleasant to listen fo

[@taylorpancake]

You can really hear the hurt and emotion in his voice. I love this❤️

[@Jsbow90]

Love this song!!! It hits close to home I lost my mother to cancer in 2014 she was only 46 its never easy nor does it get easy, only numb. We had to watch the strongest women we knew slowly fade away in pain. Don't take your mother for granted because one day you'll wake up and she won't be there to talk, to hug, or give a kiss, and trust me you'll miss it and regret everything you didnt say or do.

[@allysondorsett4278]

My heart is melting. He has such beautiful voice. I’m crying so much

[@VishalGupta-mn4ci]

This hit home. Went through cancer with my mom too and you laid it all out. Wish you the best man.

[@michelleperez7051]

That song totally touched my heart and omg that voice! ❤️

[@sujanneupane3742]

Any song about mom makes me cry. But this dude's lyrics, voice and the tune was all the more soothing. So well done.

[@CC-wx8wk]

He's so beautiful...

[@tineeew]

C C I know right!

[@itsrosemary1901]

C C inside and out

[@zazopink6449]

WHAT HIS VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL. I know its not the typical pop but dang that voice is powerful. Exactly the kind of voice you want to hear when your in the motions

[@steph.ceron.]

That song was so beautiful you can hear and feel the love he had for his mother. Well done!

[@sewmuchfuntolearn7599]

I came back.. i dont know how many times just to hear this song again. Beautiful song

[@91wheelz]

anyone else think he and Luke should record this as a single?

[@chasemurray3441]

jeremy gilreath he doesnt need luke.

[@jacobgarza4055]

That would be awesome!

[@jacobgarza4055]

He and Phillip Phillips should make a track together?!

[@lillye.h1899]

Most definitely .

[@marydavenport3034]

Brandon Elder such a cool guy so real just love him where is he at today

[@kaceface3277]

Wonderful song, beautiful voice, I’d buy this song on iTunes anyday.

[@MelanieRayDailyPay]

Beautiful. This is what music is about.

[@christellemecca]

Wow. His voice, the song, his story touched me. I love the rawness in his voice. So natural and pure. His voice is just raspy enough. I think he's what the music industry is missing. He's different. He has my vote

[@blatantplatypus4304]

Honestly my fav audition so far! Beautiful truly beautiful!

[@BigDaddy-qe4wl]

my so called mother left my Dad and I when i was very young. this song reminds me of my Dad hes no longer with us but i can see him saying these word Brandon is singing. its touching made me cry. love you Dad R.I.P

[@summersmith4229]

Brandon sorry about your mom.I think you are very talented.

[@jacquelinesamaras4251]

It was very touching,i wrote 1 for my dad & finished it after he passed away,, kp writting & singing those songs im still crying. I figure if i didnt hav the voice for it,i would hav loved reba to sing it & touch every1's heart

[@georgebrowne1]

He has a sad story , but he has a great voice , and a talent for song writing . Love this song . Sorry for your loss .

[@ericahuerta9692]

That voice 😍😍😍

[@tesstickles1280]

This song kicked me right in the heart!! 🥲

[@isabelgillenwater4774]

brought me to so many tears

[@mike-rayner-videos]

this is so beautiful.. it touched my heart ❤️

[@lisaschneider9840]

I want him to win and I wanna buy that song NOW!

[@shirleyw8875]

Lisa Schneider store.cdbaby.com/Artist/BrandonElder1

[@hamaji18]

song hit me in the heart real good, I was tearing up..... just lost my mom and my second mom aunt in a span of one year. I loved this song..... this was a great song...I hope you go far. Beautiful song and voice, and emotion is real.

[@chayaleahfine8314]

That made me cry

[@patriciaburke2401]

Beautiful voice, beautiful song, beautiful man. Anyone would be so proud to have a son like him. Surely, his Mom’s life was enriched by his presence and she must be cheering him on from heaven! Hope he becomes a shining star!

[@candacew.7761]

this guy brought me to tears and had like a jack johnson sound,,,,wow i literally stopped what i was doing listened watch...and freakn teared up...goosebumps and smooth calming sound

[@Dennis-mx6vf]

I shed a tear on this one. Felt the soul in his voice

[@TonyaS]

Beautiful eyes! Such a humble and sweet guy. His voice reminds me of Ray LaMontagne.

[@LOWR1DE]

The next American idol!!! This is a beautiful man with such a gift and the world needs to hear him.

[@marybenjamin1554]

I cried my eyes out... Wow... Exchange your child for a car? Wow... Pretty hard on me... Wish you the best!

[@carolinebazik2095]

Mary Benjamin garme

[@carolinebazik2095]

Karmer bloor

[@dannyo7690]

Beautiful song. He singing it with his heart and love ❤️

[@lornaw8964]

I love this boy so much! He has such a great heart and genuine soul!! And is OMG talented!!!

[@EternalSoul77777]

What a challenging life he was given.... to overcome such heartbreak and still have the heart that he has is a testament to humanity, the will to live the fullest even after life dealt him the hand it did is truly inspiring. Special soul right there people.... ✌🏻& ❤️ brother.

[@Patrick1245]

Amazing song, an amazing singer

[@siddesman5607]

I never really replay audition videos to listen to them twice but for this one I had to. So good and heartfelt

[@jencorwhit]

Your story was incredibly touching. Your song and voice have touched my soul. You're my #1 choice!!

[@merrianngroves6791]

I like that humble man. Good person. His Mom must have given every ounce of love she had. And it seems like a lot.

[@MsTucu]

I’m not crying you are

[@kh9242]

When a song makes you feel something in the first 30 sec you know it's from the heart

[@ErviGarcia]

So beautiful and emotional. I'm in tears right now. 😍

[@allysonulucay8546]

I would buy his record. That voice is unique, subtle, and strong. LOVE THIS

[@annarchy1]

Wow, beautiful voice and amazing story!

[@PuppiePaddle]

Such a beautiful, unique voice with such a powerful story! I hope he goes far - I know his mom is so incredibly proud of him :)

[@SevenSelah]

Great song and I love his tone!

[@gore_queen87]

Such a beautiful song! To all the mothers including mine who have moved on! You honored all of them!! Thank you! ♡

[@tnjang]

I love the song!! I love him! Humility on deck!

[@NuOrder11]

He slayed it! Blew the audience away!! His song writing skills are off the chart!

[@slane1212]

Beautiful voice no work needed

[@imtheone3602]

God bless his soul man. The world is a better place with people like this and Mom. RIP Queen

[@karenchamps9087]

He has the “it” factor. 💐 I hope you go far.

[@averyottesen6343]

For all the kindness that’s going around I’ll pray for everyone’s loved ones

[@hannahhuffman5061]

This literally touched my heart so hard...almost choked when I was eating❤

[@francisco4benites]

I believe this is truly a hit and one day we will all hear it on the radio God bless this man

[@kassiejohnson7636]

Jesus this guy is good

[@aloverofstories]

Gosh this made me cry. I love my mom so much, and it's true that no love can come closer to a mother's love. I am sure your mom is so proud of you, Brandon. Way to go!!!

[@IrinaSilva]

this is the most beautiful thing ❤

[@j6cats]

This was so beautiful and heartfelt. I was crying even before he started singing. The tears kept coming as he sang. Wonderful voice, great lyrics.

[@gauravpant8451]

Really touching !

[@sethmcclure6208]

SO many of us can relate to his words and song, bringing tears to our eyes with heartfelt feelings. Loved his talent.

[@kiranthangjam2763]

This is beautiful...

[@pegitamg9716]

Best trade ever! He got more than a family, he got a way of living life and a chance to reach more of us!

[@chayaleahfine8314]

He’s so gourgeous

[@LeighAnnBella]

As a fellow Alabamian this spoke to my soul. You're a talented song writer!!!

[@raeyymymsi]

WOW! Emotional performance!

[@jmswillow5969]

He says yes sir and thank you. That says it all how he was raised. A good young man honoring his mom

[@MissK504]

I had the honor of meeting him just by chance, one night in MS. I had no idea that he had been on AI until he started to sing along to Blake Shelton song as I was pulling into a parking garage at a casino. My jaw about hit the staring wheel. I was blown away. I Saud, why aren't you singing professionally? He casually said that he had done the bar/club tour and that he had been on AI. I asked, "really? How was that?" he smiled and said "it was good. It was interesting." For the next two hours we sang karaoke in my car in the parking garage. Had a blast!

[@albertsouza904]

That’s the definition of a man right there! Sounds like he’d make a really good friend to hang out with and help give him direction in life. God bless you brother and great voice

[@jasonnapoli5113]

I thought his singing and voice was incredible

[@satriawisanggeni4539]

He sang with his heart , and that was heart touching . Keep smile and stay humble , you got it :)