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  The 'X-Factor' contestants' fates now lie in America's hands.  The 4 mentors picked their top 3 during last nights live show, leaving the Top 12 to sing it out for America's vote next week.  LA Reid and his boys were up first followed by Paula Abdul's groups.  Then it was Nicol Scherzinger and the over 30's.  Simon Cowell, of course was last with his girls.  And it looks like they may be the one

'The X-Factor' returned to Fox after being bumped Wednesday night for the rain delayed baseball game.  Each group of 8 contestants went to the judges homes.  Skyelor Anderson, who is being mentored by LA Reid has set big goals for himself.  The 16 year old wants to be the 'youngest black country singer.'

  The X-Factor went a little country.  Simon Cowell's new reality show continued auditions in Seattle on FOX last night.  And if you've watched American Idol in the past, you know Simon Cowell isn't a big fan of country music.  He did predict Carrie Underwood would sell more albums than any other Idol winner, but Carrie is an expection.  So what did he think of last night's country crooners? Read