MAPLEWOOD X FACTOR STAR SIGNS RECORD DEAL

Maplewood's own Beatrice Miller, who gained national fame on the X Factor TV show last fall, has signed her first record deal, according to a press release from Hollywood/Syco Records.
It states:

SOURCE Disney Music Group

LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Beatrice Miller signed with Hollywood/Syco Records, it was announced by Ken Bunt, President, Disney Music Group and Phil McIntyre, Head of Syco Music North America, SYCO USA. A fourteen year-old Maplewood, NJ native, Beatrice wowed the nation as a finalist on the second season of The X Factor with her poignant and soulful renditions of songs such as Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars" and Dido's "White Flag."

Beatrice is the first signing to the Hollywood/Syco Records collaborative label arrangement. Said Bunt of the signing, "Syco, along with the creators of The X Factor franchise, have cultivated some of the industry's leading talent. We are thrilled about the opportunity to contribute the unique resources we have at Hollywood Records and Disney to showcase Beatrice's incredible talent." Added McIntyre, "We're incredibly excited to join forces with Hollywood Records. Our combined resources and various platforms will enable Beatrice to take full advantage of her unique talent. This is a great first step in what we hope is a long and valuable partnership between Syco Entertainment and Hollywood Records."

You may recall Miller, a student at Maplewood Middle School, drew nationwide fans after reaching the final rounds of X Factor.

See more background on her and her past podcasts with Maplewoodian.com HERE.