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"The X Factor USA winner Tate Stevens has officially signed a record deal. The country singer is now part of Simon Cowell&amp;#039;s Syco Music and RCA Records Nashville after agreeing a joint deal.  The 37-year old is currently in Nashville recording his debut album, which is due to be released this spring. Stevens won The X Factor USA&amp;#039;s second season last month, securing a $5 million recording contract. He competed in the Over 25s category and was mentored by LA Reid, who announced his departure as a judge prior to the show&amp;#039;s final. Photo gallery - X Factor USA final, part two:  Stevens said of his mentor&amp;#039;s exit: &amp;quot;He&amp;#039;s LA Reid - I don&amp;#039;t know how they&amp;#039;re gonna replace him. But I&amp;#039;m sure they&amp;#039;ll find someone good.&amp;quot; Britney Spears also recently confirmed her exit from The X Factor USA. Watch Tate Stevens performing on the show&amp;#039;s final below:      "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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