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She was chosen as one of the 32 finalists and sang Michael Jackson’s “Will You Be There” for Cowell, who selected her as one of his singers to mentor for the season. When he cut her from...
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Melanie Ann Amaro (born June 26, 1992 in Fort Lauterdale, Florida) is an American pop-R&B singer who won season 1 of The X Factor USA, mentored by Simon Cowell. Amaro was sent along with her two brothers to Tortola, British Virgin Islands to live with her grandparents when she was only three years old. She currently lives in Sunrise, Florida with h...
After the show ended, and she signed her record deal, Amaro got to work on her album. She also did her Pepsi commercial, which aired on February 5, 2012 during Super Bowl XVLI. The commercial, which co-starred SIr Elton John and Flavor Flav, featured Amaro's remixed version of the Aretha Franklin classic "Respect". Even though the song was not Amaro's first single, it did peak at number 3 on the Billboard Dance/Club chart. Her first official single, "Don't Fail Me Now", was released on August 1, 2012. Her debut album, Truly, was scheduled to be released in 2012, but due to "Don't Fail Me Now" not charting, the album's release date got pushed back to 2013. As of September 2014, it is believed that the album has been scrapped and will not be released.
Amaro collobarated with singer Rocki Boulis on the song "Girl Code", which is off of Boulis's 2014 EP of the same name.
In 2013, Amaro changed management and has been rebuilding her fanbase by performing at various events. She traveled to Indonesia to perform for RCTI-TV's X-Factor Around The World special along with other international X Factor alumni such as Australia's Samantha Jade. Amaro performed her single "Long Distance" on the show.
On October 4, 2013, Amaro made her Broadway debut in the show You're Never Alone.
Amaro released her next single, "Fuel My Fire", on her 22nd birthday, June 26, 2014. The single was released independently.
She recently posted an Instagram picture showing her in the recording studio working some new material.
Singles:
•"Respect" (2012)
•"Don't Fail Me Now" (2012)
•"Fuel My Fire" (2014)
•She was eliminated at the judges' houses but Simon felt he made a mistake and, with the support of the other judges, brought her back to the live shows. If he hasn't, she wouldn't have won this competition.
•She's been dating Trace Kennedy, who is a member of The Stereo Hogzz, since 2011.
Melanie Amaro. Melanie Ann Amaro (born June 26, 1992) is an American singer who won the first season of The X Factor USA in 2011, securing a $5 million recording contract with Syco Music and Epic Records. Amaro was also the youngest contestant to win the competition during the show's run (2011–2013).
Dec 23, 2011 · There are so many things to ponder re: ... “Love you too,” said Melanie. “I love you both!” said a teary-eyed recapper terrified of letting her favorite series go. ... Melanie Amaro on her ...
