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Experience: I’m the karaoke world champion

I had to sing four songs in front of judges and a live audience, and I was up against people from 42 countries. On stage, I was trembling

I used to do odd jobs in hospitality, but about seven years ago, when I was 26, I began uploading videos of myself singing cover songs online. In competitions, judges are not only evaluating your skills as a singer, but also how you interpret the song, the intonation, the diction and your mastery of the stage. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend.

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