About Taylor Henderson

Taylor Henderson is a 20 year-old contestant from Ceres, Victoria who sang "Some Nights" by Fun at his audition. Henderson stated that his family inspired him to audition for The X Factor. Henderson plays guitar and writes his own songs. He cites Matt Corby, Michael Jackson, John Mayer, James Morrison, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and Justin Timberlake as his musical influences.Henderson was born with Marcus Gunn Jaw-winking Syndrome. He lives with his father Cameron and his two sisters Bridey and Gemma on a farm. Henderson and Cameron were finalists in the fourth series of Australia's Got Talent; Henderson finished in third place and Cameron was runner-up. Prior to entering The X Factor, he worked as a labourer.