Darn you, American Idol. Each week, we know you’re gonna tug at our heartstrings with some moving personal story revolving around some contestant who has had a difficult life… … and each week we totally find ourselves reaching for the Kleenex. Rocky Peter American Idol Audition In the case of last night’s installment , the final episode before American Idol moves to Hollywood on Wednesday, viewers met Rocky Peter. Born in America, Peter was moved to Africa by his father at a young age, only for this same father to then abandon his family “We couldn’t afford food, so we went around and begged for food,” Peter told the judging team. “A lot of time we’d be so hungry, we’d be in tears crying. We had to eat food from trash cans … Through all the struggle, music was always there for me The hopeful added that “music was always there for me” during the tough times – and then proceeded to belt out an origin song titled “Wrong Places.” Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. couldn’t help but gush over Rocky Peter… but not just for his backstory. The man can sing! Check out his audition above and then do the same for a couple other early Season 14 contenders: Rayvon Owen . Maddy Hudson . Do you have a favorite so far? 14 Awesomest American Idol Alums 1. Kelly Clarkson All hail queen Kelly! The original AI winner has a powerhouse voice and hits galore.

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