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Carrie Underwood Would Consider 'X Factor'

Christina Vinson — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:00:32 +0000

‘American Idol’ winner and country music starlet Carrie UnderwoodÂ knows what it’s like to sing your heart out and then wait for judges to decide your musical fate, and she’s willing to do it… if she can be the bearer of good news. The ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ singer says she would consider taking her singing competition [...]

Tate Stevens Kicks Off His Country Career Writing With John Rich

Megan Pacella — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:00:59 +0000

In late December, 'X Factor' winner Tate Stevens announced that he would be moving his family to Nashville to work on his country music career. It looks like Stevens has arrived in Music City and is already working hard, according to a photo that he shared this week.

LeAnn Rimes Reportedly Back in Discussions to Judge 'The X Factor'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:50 +0000

Country songbird LeAnn Rimes is reportedly back in the running as a possible judge onÂ the reality competition ‘The X Factor.’ According to Examiner.com, the ‘Borrowed’ singer is under consideration to replace Britney Spears, whom insiders are speculating will be released from the show after a generally lackluster performance. The news comes almost a year [...]

'X Factor' Winner Tate Stevens Is Headed to Nashville, Home of Country Music

Megan Pacella — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:00:16 +0000

In case you haven’t heard the news, country music hopeful Tate Stevens took home the winning prize on the latest season of ‘X Factor.’ Not wanting to rest on his laurels, Stevens is heading to Nashville to try to break into the country music scene. According to MJs Big Blog, Stevens and his entire family [...]

Tate Stevens Wins Season 2 of 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:21:21 +0000

Congrats to future country superstar Tate Stevens. He was announced as the winner of Season 2 of 'X Factor' during Thursday's (Dec. 20) season finale, capping off a week of reality singing competition shows that were dominated by country wins. Remember, Blake Shelton and his pop-country protege Cassadee Pope notched the Season 3 win on 'The Voice.'

LeAnn Rimes Criticized After 'X Factor' Performance With Carly Rose Sonenclar

Billy Dukes — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:00:22 +0000

Everyone said the right things after LeAnn Rimes and 'X Factor' contestant Carly Rose Sonenclar finished singing the country superstar's 1997 hit 'How Do I Live.' But it was clear during the duet that there was concern for what was happening on stage. The day following, Rimes is being called "unstable," "out of it" and worse by internet news and tabloid sites.

Tate Stevens Makes It to 'X Factor' Finals

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:30:35 +0000

Country favorite Tate Stevens, who regularly placed atop the fan-voted leaderboard in Season 2 of ‘X Factor,’ will move on to the finals as one of the Top 3 contestants. In Thursday night’s (Dec. 13) elimination episode, Stevens found out that he was the second act going through to next week’s finals. When asked how [...]

Tate Stevens Performs Clay Walker's 'Fall' in 'X Factor' Semi-Final Round

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:00:36 +0000

'X Factor' contestant Tate Stevens may have performed Clay Walker's 'Fall' during Wednesday night's (Dec. 13) race for a spot in next week's finale, but the country hopeful did anything but stumble during his own rendition of the emotional power ballad.

Tate Stevens Gives Thanks With Lonestar's 'I'm Already There' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 21:30:26 +0000

On Wednesday's (Nov. 21) episode of 'X Factor,' each performer was asked to give thanks with their performance and to perform a song for someone they are thankful. Country crooner Tate Stevens -- who is a fan favorite and lands atop the leaderboard with regularity -- gave thanks to his father, since his pop is the one who made him who he is. He turned in an emotional and twangy rendition of Lonestar's ballad 'I'm Already There.'

Tate Stevens Rocks Bon Jovi's 'Wanted Dead or Alive' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:30:25 +0000

Country hopeful Tate Stevens is 37 years old and chasing his dreams on 'X Factor.' But he is doing so with true country grit and undeniable talent. Stevens made it through to the live shows on the popular reality series, and is a member of mentor L.A. Reid's team. On Wednesday's (Nov. 7) live show, he impressed viewers with Bon Jovi's power ballad 'Wanted Dead or Alive.'

LeAnn Rimes Seeks Spot as 'X Factor' Judge

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:00:21 +0000

There’s raging speculation over which artists will fill the two vacant mentor positions on the ‘X Factor‘ panel. Heavyweight pop divas like Mariah Carey and Beyonce have seen their names tossed into the ring. Another emerging contender for one of the coveted slots? LeAnn Rimes – and with good reason. ‘X Factor’ could use a dose of country, stat.

Lauren Alaina Tells 'X Factor' Contestant Rachel Crow She's 'Amazing'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:50:18 +0000

If anyone understands exactly how eliminated ‘X Factor‘ contestant Rachel Crow feels about finishing just short of your reality TV singing competition goals, it’s Lauren Alaina. A mere six months ago, Alaina heard Scotty McCreery‘s name announced instead of hers during the ‘American Idol’ finals. While Crow placed fifth in her competition, she, like Alaina, was an early favorite, loved by fans and judges alike. But she didn’t ultimately notch the win.

Simon Cowell Wants Paula Abdul for 'The X Factor'

Cat Country — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:44:06 +0000

It's the reunion we've all been hoping for.

In an exclusive interview with Deadline's Nikki Finke, former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell revealed he wants Paula Abdul to join the judges' table on his upcoming reality series 'The X Factor.'

"I've always wanted Paula. Always been very vocal about that. I missed her the second she left the show," he said. "Always loved working with her even though she can be a pain. And I've been consistent about this. I don’t know what it is about her, but I've always clicked with her."