The X Factor winner Melanie Amaro has signed a recording contract with Epic Records tagged at $5 million. In addition, Amaro (tutored by Simon Cowell during the show) will be the star of an “iconic” Pepsi commercial. The prize package is the largest ever awarded in television history, according to Fox.
By signing the contract with Epic Records, season one winner Amaro will be back working with The X Factor judge L.A. Reid, who’s also the Epic Records Chairman/CEO.
“I joined The X Factor to be able to discover undeniable talent such as Melanie,” stated Reid. “I am pleased that she is now signed to Epic Records because I believe we have only scratched the surface on uncovering her talent and her inevitable journey to super-stardom.”
Simon Cowell added, “We all agreed that Epic would be the right fit for Melanie. L.A. made it clear that he wanted the opportunity to work with her and with his track record, you can’t say no to that.”
“I am so excited to start recording my debut album for Epic under the guidance of L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell,” said Amaro. “This is a dream come true for me.”
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Amaro entered The X Factor competition after persuasion from her mother, who earlier in her childhood had sent her off to live with her grandparents in the British Virgin Islands. With her family struggling for financial stability, Amaro used music as an escape from her pain and singing in church as her outlet. Now 19 years old, Amaro resides back in Sunrise, Fl. with her family.
