Tate Stevens
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Stephen "Tater" Eatinger[2][3] (born March 1, 1975),[4] known by his stage name Tate Stevens, is an American country music artist, who won the second season of the U.S. The X Factor in 2012, securing a $5 million recording contract with Syco Music and RCA Records Nashville.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Stephen Eatinger |
Born | (1975-03-01) March 1, 1975 (age 49) Belton, Missouri, U.S. |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums[1] |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | Syco Music (2012-present) RCA Nashville (2013) RPM Entertainment |
Website | http://www.tatestevensofficial.com/ |
After touring with a band for several years immediately after high school, Stevens returned to Missouri to settle down and raise his young family, working in the city of Raymore. He joined a local band in 2005 and formed his own band in 2008, releasing an independent album and touring on weekends and holidays. In early 2012, he auditioned for The X Factor, progressing through the various stages of the competition, until winning on December 20, 2012. He released his debut album in 2013.