Tate Stevens, Season 2 winner of "The X Factor," has signed a record deal - http://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=usagov&query=record%20deal with Syco Music/RCA Records Nashville, Simone Cowell's label. The 37-year-old country singer is currently writing and recording songs for his major-label debut, due out this spring.
Stevens tweeted the news Tuesday:
This is really a dream come true, signed with Syco music, RCA Nashville. I am blessed because of you! #tatenation
The Missouri native did well on Cowell's show on Fox, https://www.yxnkh0bfy.online/ - https://www.yxnkh0bfy.online/ never finding himself below second place during the voting period. Placed in the over-25 category, Stevens was mentored by producer L.A. Reid.
Stevens released an independent album in 2008.
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