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Tate Stevens' Hometown Honors Him on Water Tower

Christina Vinson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:25 +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 vs. Billy Currington – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:00:54 +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.

'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 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 [...]

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.'

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 Sings Shania Twain's 'From This Moment On' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:00:39 +0000

On tonight's diva episode of 'X Factor,' country singer Tate Stevens served up a terrific version of Shania Twain's 'From This Moment On.' Stevens was atop the leaderboard in fan votes last week, so the country genre is well-represented on this particular reality series. The fact that Stevens chose to sing a country diva's song for this themed episode was also a nice touch and kept country deeply embedded in the show.

Tate Stevens Rocks Bon Jovi's 'Wanted Dead or Alive' on 'X Factor'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:00:25 +0000

Country hopeful Tate Stevens is 37 years old and chasing his dreams on 'X Factor.' But he is doing so with true country grit and undeniable talent. Stevens made it through to the live shows on the popular reality series, and is a member of mentor L.A. Reid's team. On Wednesday's (Nov. 7) live show, he impressed viewers with Bon Jovi's power ballad 'Wanted Dead or Alive.'

Tate Stevens Sings Randy Houser's 'Anything Goes' on 'X Factor,' Judges Anoint Him Next Country Star

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:00:57 +0000

Tate Stevens made quite the impression on Wednesday’s (Sept. 19) episode of ‘X Factor.’ The singer, 37, performed Randy Houser‘s ‘Anything Goes’ at the Kansas City auditions and was quickly anointed the next country star by the panel of judges. Before he opened his mouth to sing a note, Stevens exhibited a larger-than-life, fun personality. [...]