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Tate Stevens, 'Tate Stevens' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:00:18 +0000

The debut effort from Tate Stevens is about as straight-forward of a country album as you'll find. 'Tate Stevens' is an end cap-at-Walmart sort of record that proves the 'X Factor' winner can compete with the big names in Nashville.

Tate Stevens' Hometown Honors Him on Water Tower

Christina Vinson — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:45:25 +0000

Winning Season 2 of 'X Factor' has helped Tate Stevens reach his goals, with a record deal, the hot new single 'Power of a Love Song' on country radio, and an upcoming full-length album release. With all of his success, he never forgot about the small town he grew up in -- and now Belton, Mo. is giving back to him by honoring Stevens on their water tower.

Tate Stevens Explores a Longterm Relationship in 'Power of a Love Song' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:30:08 +0000

Tate Stevens‘ video for his big ballad ‘Power of a Love Song’ not only shows off the emotive and twangy voice that won the second season of ‘X Factor’ last December. It also captures the spirit of young love, which develops into a lifelong romance. The clip traces every critical moment, from stolen kisses in [...]

Tate Stevens vs. Blake Shelton – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:16 +0000

Just days after being announced as the second single from 'Based on a True Story ...,' Blake Shelton's new song 'Boys 'Round Here' will face quite a test. The track is set to go up against three-night Showdown winner Tate Stevens today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio. It's a battle between country singers -- and fans of their respective reality shows.

Tate Stevens vs. Billy Currington – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:00:54 +0000

'X Factor' winner Tate Stevens is a two-night champion after topping the latest from Tracy Lawrence on Monday night. The deep-voiced country "newcomer" is impressing fans, readers and listeners of Taste of Country Nights radio with his new song 'Power of a Love Song.' It will be a battle of contrasting styles on today's and tonight's Showdown.

Tate Stevens vs. Tracy Lawrence – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:00:24 +0000

It's difficult to label Tate Stevens' Friday Showdown win over Justin Moore's new song an upset. After all, the 'X Factor' winner proved he's a fan-favorite by winning the singing competition. The response to 'Power of a Love Song' is still impressive, however. Behind the strength of strong phone call voting, Stevens' debut single survived to find a new challenge today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio.

Justin Moore vs. Tate Stevens – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:00:46 +0000

No lead is safe on the ToC Showdown. Jon Pardi was ahead late into the night last night before Justin Moore fans attacked with heavy online and phone call voting at Taste of Country Nights radio. The result: 'Point at You' is the new Showdown champion. The singer will need support from his fans once again -- perhaps a little earlier -- to knock off 'X Factor' winner Tate Stevens.

Tate Stevens Reveals Track Listing and Cover Art for Self-Titled Debut

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:48:02 +0000

Tate Stevens sure has fast-tracked his country career since winning Season 2 of 'X Factor' last December. While Season 1 winner Melanie Amaro deals with a string of flopped singles and no release date in site for her debut album, Stevens is wasting no time at all and is cruising in high gear. He has revealed the track listing and the cover for his self-titled debut, out April 23 via Syco Music/RCA Nashville.

'X Factor' Winner Tate Stevens Reveals Debut Album Details

Christina Vinson — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:36:07 +0000

Tate Stevens, ‘X Factor’ winner and vocalist extraordinaire, has just made an exciting announcement. His self-titled debut album now has a release date, causing all of his fans to holler along with the ‘Holler if You’re With Me’ singer. RCA Nashville announced that Stevens’ album is set for release on April 23, and the talented [...]

Tate Stevens and Fans Rock Out, Drink Pepsi in 'Holler If You're With Me' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:00:16 +0000

Tate Stevens, the winner of the second season of American 'X Factor,' has dropped his new video for 'Holler if You're With Me.' He's wasting no time capitalizing on the big win this past December, and we can't say we blame him. The iron is hot and the time to strike is... NOW! That said, the clip is a hybrid of a music video and a Pepsi commercial, and not his first official single.

Tate Stevens of 'X Factor' Signs With Sony Nashville

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:00:38 +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 [...]

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.

Tate Stevens to Perform on Fox's 'New Year's Eve Live!'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:00:34 +0000

Phillip Phillips, out. Tate Stevens, in! The 2012 ‘American Idol’ winner is being replaced by the 2012 ‘X Factor’ winner on Fox’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live!’ event. Due to a scheduling snafu, Phillips is dropping out of his planned performance on the celebratory special, and Stevens, who was crowned the Season 2 winner of ‘X [...]

'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 [...]

Little Big Town and LeAnn Rimes On Tonight's X-Factor Finale

Tad Pole — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:14:51 +0000

Country music's strong connection to pop culture continues tonight with two acts appearing on the finale of The X-Factor. Little Big Town and LeAnn Rimes will join finalists, country singer, Tate Stevens and Westchester teen, Carly Rose.

Carly Rose Puts Her Spin on 'Your Song' & 'Imagine;' Tate Stevens Stays Country as 'The X-Factor' Top 4 Perform in Semi Finals – Recap [VIDEOS]

Polly Wogg — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:26:29 +0000

‘The X-Factor‘ top four will become the final three after tonight’s elimination show. The last four acts performed two songs on last night’s semi-finals; a song they choose for themselves and a song chosen by their mentors. Carly Rose Westchester New York teen sensation Carly Rose picked a song her dad has been playing since [...]

Carly Rose Makes X-Factor Semi-Finals As 2 More Go Home

Polly Wogg — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:25:58 +0000

Carly Rose and Tate Stevens are the favorites on the X-Factor. They took the top two spots as two more were sent home last night. After being #1 for the past two weeks, Carly fell to 2nd place, while Tate moved into the top spot.

Carly Rose Out Sings Justin Bieber, Tate Stevens Channels Garth Brooks on 'The X-Factor' – Top 6 Recap

Polly Wogg — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:41:36 +0000

The ‘X-Factor‘ Top 6 sang two songs to make it into the semi-finals. The first was an unplugged version of a song chosen by their coaches. The second was chosen by the fans. Carly Rose Sonenclar Move over Justin Bieber, there’s a new teen sensation in town. Westchester New York teen Carly Rose again blew [...]

An X-Factor Favorite is Sent Home; Carly Rose #1 Again

Polly Wogg — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:38:01 +0000

It’s down to the Top 6 on The X-Factor as two more were sent home in a surprise elimination. Paige Thomas was the first to go, which wasn’t expected after the praise she received on her performance the night before. Then it came down to Diamond White and Vino Alan in the bottom two, singing [...]

Carly Rose Goes 'Rolling in the Deep' & Tate Stevens Wants 'Somebody to Love' on 'The X-Factor' – Top 8 Recap

Polly Wogg — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:43:23 +0000

'The X-Factor' Top 8 will soon be the Top 6 after 2 more go home tonight. Carly Rose won't be one of them. The Westchester New York teen out shined and out sung everyone else with her version of Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep.' The only problem is, she could be disqualified for not 'being human,' according to Simon Cowell. There's no way a 13 year old should be able to sing like that. I may be repeating myself, but write Carly the $5 million prize now. The Top 8 are good but they don't even compare to Carly, who's astonishing.