It was a bold move when 21-year old Enkh Erdene chose an American country song to sing to The World’s Best judges. Standing on the stage for his first audition on the show’s pilot episode, the young Mongolian singer must have been petrified: he doesn’t speak a word of English. The judges sat patiently, with mixed expectations for Erdene’s performance.
“Is this your first time in the United States?” asked excitable host James Cordon. Via the help of a translator, Erdene confirmed it was his very first time. The lights dropped, and the backing music began.
