Retired Singer Auditions With Mary Mary’s ‘Shackles’ - Staff Picks

Check out this video of a retired singer auditioning on The X Factor with the Gospel song ‘Shackles’ by Mary Mary.

“In the corners of mind, I just can't seem to find a reason to believe
That I can break free cause you see I have been down for so long
Feel like the hope is gone but as I lift my hands, I understand
That I should praise you through my circumstance
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance, I just want to praise you
I just want to praise you, You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you, I'm gonna praise you”

Jennifer Phillips had given up on a singing career, but she decided to take a leap of faith and audition for The X Factor UK. A few seconds into her rendition of Mary Mary’s ‘Shackles’ and you’ll be shouting amen! What a heartfelt performance!

As Jennifer sings ‘Shackles,’ the powerful Gospel song released in 2000, she has the people on the side of the stage and in the audience praising along with her. And the judges are very into her performance as well.

She ends up getting a standing ovation from the audience and the judges. And Jennifer’s face after her performance is pure joy! She is smiling from ear to ear and cannot believe the wonderful reaction that she is getting from everyone in the room.

“I can’t sit down,” says one of the judges after getting so excited about Jennifer’s audition.

What a wonderful thing to see all of these people on this popular TV show praising the Lord with this Gospel song! We hope that you enjoyed watching Jennifer’s X Factor performance of ‘Shackles’ by Mary Mary today and it was able to bring a smile to your face!