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Melanie Amaro Signs with L.A. Reid’s Epic Records

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12:36 pm, January 3rd, 2012

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“The X Factor” champ Melanie Amaro has signed a recording contract with Epic Records, the label run by one of the show’s judges, L.A. Reid.

Epic is part of the Sony Music empire, which guaranteed $5 million to the “X Factor” winner.

She’ll also star in a Pepsi commercial set to air during the Super Bowl in February.

Reid is thrilled to have Amaro with Epic.

“I joined The X Factor to be able to discover undeniable talent such as Melanie,” says the music exec. “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.”

During the competition, Amaro was mentored by Reid’s rival judge, Simon Cowell, but Cowell is happy with her new deal.

“We all agreed that Epic would be the right fit for Melanie,” he says. “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.”

Amaro plans to spend part of her fortune on a foot massager and a new house for her mother.

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  • thomas

    good job simon…she has an awesome future. sony epic and la reid was the way to go. melanie amaro is the hottest thing to happen to the music industry since mirah and whitney. vocally no new female including carey underwood has out classed her in any talent contest. she is heads above any singer i have heard in years. glad she didnt get away!!! signed by someone who has worked with many national acts. melanie i am impressed.

  • Dshavkin

    I have never heard vocals like that in my whole entire life and with such beautiful and deep, deep compassion. I am thrilled for her. I am looking forward to her first album! Congrats, Melandie!

  • Golddigger99

    I wish her the best, but I am NO fan. I was rooting for Astro–now that boy has talent!

  • Guest

    I wonder how long it will be untill they try and force her to slim down… not long I bet, it;s never just about the music.

  • Dshavkin

    I thought of that, too. She has to in this business. Jennifer Hudson finally did it (after she starred in a movie, and looks beautiful. Melanie is so pretty. When she slims down, she will be incredible. She has those big, beautiful eyes! I found that taking the processed foods out of the diet as much as possible, is helping me. Eat fresh fruit as your sweet and instead of drinking juices. Only drink water. No caffine. Make sandwhich with letter instead of bread. YUM! She certainly will be able to afford a personal trainer which many in the business have.

  • http://twitter.com/CraftySister robinrae

    I Waiting for ASTRO to be signed-he does not have to do anything he already has it!

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