Avery Wilson (born July 18, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor.
[1] In 2015, he released "If I Have To", the first single from his debut album, which reached the top twenty on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.
[4] His father began holding open mic nights at one of the 14 area McDonald's that he oversaw as the director of operations.
[5] The open mic nights were to help the local community have a safe place to have fun and also showcase his son's talent.
The demo was sent in by his father and it received airplay, becoming a hit in the regional market of Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
[11] His elimination was called a major upset by numerous publications and he later signed with Clive Davis and RCA Records.