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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 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 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 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 [...]

'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 Turns Up the Heat With Keith Urban's 'Somebody Like You' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:17:07 +0000

Country hopeful Tate Stevens fell from grace a little on 'X Factor' last week, dropping from the top slot on the leaderboard after occupying it for multiple weeks. He's out to recapture that crown, so he decided to change things up a little and do an upbeat song on Wednesday's (Nov. 28) episode -- something we haven't really seen from him in past weeks. He tackled Keith Urban's 'Somebody Like You' with a guitar strapped to him.

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

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 02:11:26 +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.'

Blake Shelton Fires Back at Simon Cowell's Comments About 'The Voice', Compliments Britney Spears

Dave Wheaton — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:09:02 +0000

Celebrity feuds seem to be increasing these days, but one celeb I never thought would be getting involved would be Blake Shelton. The usually fun-loving and joking country music star and coach on ‘The Voice’ has been drawn into a war of words with the reality show’s king of offensive comments, Simon Cowell.

LeAnn Rimes Seeks Spot as 'X Factor' Judge

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:30:21 +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.

'X Factor' Contestant Tim Cifers Impresses Rihanna With Countrified Version of 'Dance With My Father'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:44:21 +0000

Country singer Tim Cifers impressed ‘X Factor‘ viewers with a vulnerable and sensitive rendition of Luther Vandross’s ‘Dance With My Father’ that left one judge uninspired. The 30-year-old sales manager from North Carolina felt he gave his best effort, but L.A. Reid disagreed.

Simon Cowell Disses 'X Factor' Judges [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:06:19 +0000

Simon Cowell and his sharp tongue are back! On ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno,’ Cowell offered unfailingly honest opinions of his fellow judges on ‘The X Factor,’ which is set to premiere tonight. Interestingly, Cowell’s most scathing (and funniest) comment had nothing to do with the famously loopy Paula Abdul. (Although he did compare [...]