X FACTOR's Tate Stevens Signs Record Deal with Syco Music/RCA Records

THE X FACTOR winner Tate Stevens has officially signed a a record deal with Syco Music/RCA Records Nashville, it was announced today.

Stevens is currently writing and recording his debut album set to be released this spring.

The 37-year-old country singer from Missouri had been employed as a road worker prior to auditioning for THE X FACTOR. Mentored by judge L.A. Reid, Stevens emerged as America's choice and the winner of the coveted THE X FACTOR title, along with a $5 million recording contract.

THE X FACTOR was created by Syco Television and is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia North America. Rob Wade and Nigel Hall are executive producers for Syco Television. Trish Kinane, Richard Holloway and Andrew Llinares serve as executive producers for FremantleMedia North America. "Like" THE X FACTOR on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TheXFactorUSA. Follow the series on Twitter @TheXFactorUSA and join the discussion at #xfactor.