Melanie Amaro

Melanie Ann Amaro is an American-born British Virgin Islands 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 received mixed reviews for her debut single, 'Don't Fail Me Now', so she has followed the record with 'Love Me Now', which ventures in a different direction. Love me now" is what Amaro belts over the Mariah Carey/Jermaine Dupri-styled production of 'Love Me Now'.

Amaro will be releasing her debut album sometime in late 2012, which will feature music styles different from what people are used to her performing. Amaro's Pepsi commercial aired during Super Bowl XLVI on NBC as part of her X Factor prize. The commercial features Amaro singing a dance cover of "Respect", along side Elton John, Flavor Flav, and Annie Ilonzeh. The song was released as a download on February 2nd, although Amaro confirmed that the song does not serve as her debut single.

As of March 29th, Melanie's cover of "Respect" has reached the #3 spot on the Billboard Dance/Club Chart. On August 1st, Amaro released her debut single "Don't Fail Me Now", written by Livvi Franc and produced by Rodney Jerkins. Her debut album will be released on December 4th. Melanie recently reported that R&B artist Ciara will collaborate on the album.

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