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Carrie Underwood Would Consider 'X Factor'

Christina Vinson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:35:32 +0000

‘American Idol’ winner and country music starlet Carrie Underwood 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 of 'X Factor' Signs With Sony Nashville

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:57:38 +0000

‘X Factor‘ winner Tate Stevens has signed an exclusive recording contract with Syco Music/RCA Records Nashville — a deal reportedly worth $5 million. Stevens, 37, took home the top honors last month after beating out teenage powerhouse Carly Rose Sonenclar for the grand prize. The Missouri native performed a selection of hits from country superstars [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:04:50 +0000

Country songbird LeAnn Rimes is reportedly back in the running as a possible judge on 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 [...]

Simon Cowell Trying to Lure Shania Twain for 'X Factor'?

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:11:33 +0000

It looks like maybe Blake Shelton and Keith Urban have started a trend. Shelton became the first major country star to appear on a mainstream reality TV singing competition when he signed on as a coach for 'The Voice,' while Urban is appearing as a judge on the upcoming season of 'American Idol.' Now, according to reports, Simon Cowell is trying to woo country superstar Shania Twain for 'X Factor.'

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

Megan Pacella — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:03:16 +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 [...]

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

Billy Dukes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:22:22 +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 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.'

Taylor Swift Shows Her 'State of Grace' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:40:33 +0000

On tonight’s (Nov. 15) episode of ‘X Factor,’ Taylor Swift performed ‘State of Grace,’ the song that kicks off her mega-seller, ‘Red.’ Wearing a black fedora, white button-down, black flood pants and glittery shoes, Swift made the menswear trend look good. Her stage setup was darkened, but with glowing, orange, fireball-like lights in the background. [...]

Taylor Swift to Perform on 'X Factor' Elimination Episode

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:30:58 +0000

Taylor Swift's TV takeover isn’t over by any means. While the superstar was everywhere on both breakfast and late night when 'Red' was released, there is one outlet that she has yet to conquer. But that will change on Thursday (Nov. 15), when she takes the stage to perform live on the 'X Factor' elimination/results episode on FOX.

Are You The Next X Factor?

Rob Garrett — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:08:54 +0000

Are you ready for…the X-Factor! They will be taping auditions for the second season of Fox’s hit show in Austin on May 24th and 25th. Suddenlink is giving away four tickets to all four auditions. Just go to facebook.com/mysudde

How Many Records Has Simon Cowell Sold?

Joe Bob — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:43:43 +0000

Some people are just irritating. Some people can’t help it and others do it on purpose. I personally like to think Simon Cowell is in the latter category. I think he has made a point of being an obnoxious, opinionated jerk… and he’s really good at it! Simon Cowell may be known for his harsh comments while [...]

Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul Reunite for 'X Factor Auditions' [PHOTOS]

Amory Gritta — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:00:21 +0000

Though negotiations reportedly went down to the wire, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul stepped out in full force Sunday for the first round of 'X Factor' auditions in Los Angeles.

"This show would never have been the same without Paula and I can't beli