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Tate Stevens Biography
Tate Stevens was born as Stephen “Tater” Eatinger. He is an American country music artist. He won the second season of the U.S. The X Factor. Specifically in 2012. In effect securing a $5 million recording contract with Syco Music and RCA Records Nashville. Carl Rose Sonenclar came second to him.
Tate Stevens Age
Stevens was born on March 1st, 1975 in Belton, Missouri, U.S. He is 45 years old as of 2020.
Tate Stevens Family
Stevens was born as the son of Steve. There is no information about his mother neither his siblings. The family moved from Texas to Belton, Missouri while Tate was still a child. Thus Steve grew up there, graduating from Belton High School in 1994 later on. The father, Steve played the drums with a country band in Texas. In addition, he was a construction worker.
Tate Stevens Career
As a young singer in the 1990s, Stevens adopted his stage name. Consequently releasing a single in 1994 entitled “It Sure Looks Good On You“. He began to tour as a lead singer immediately after graduating from high school. This, for a country band of five, called the Dixie Cadillacs. During this time the band released an album in June 1996. Having produced under Calf Creek Records. Moreover, the album was under their band name.
Stevens returned to Missouri after touring for several years. He was to settle down and raise his young family. Of course, working for the city of Belton, Missouri. Tate took a construction job and later a job in the city’s water department. Then much later took street department, repairing roads.
Tate joined a local band in 2005, Outlaw Junkies. Later formed his own band in 2008, the Tate Stevens Band. Forthwith releasing an independent album and touring on weekends and holidays. He auditioned for The X Factor in early 2012. Stevens progressed through the various stages of the competition, until winning on December 20, 2012. Then released his debut album in 2013.
Tate Stevens Wife| Kids
Stevens lives with his wife Ashlie. Having met in high school and married in 1997. They have got a son Hayden and daughter Rylie. They live in Peculiar, Missouri. Not to be confused with where Stevens grew. Belton, Missouri part of greater Kansas City for a record.
Tate Stevens On X Factor
Stevens auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri for season 2 of The X Factor.
Performances on The X Factor
Stevens performed the following songs:
| Show | Theme | Song | Original artist | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Free choice | Anything Goes | Randy Houser | N/A | Through to bootcamp |
| Bootcamp 1 | Solo performance | Not aired | Through to bootcamp 2 | ||
| Bootcamp 2 | Group performance | Through to bootcamp 3 | |||
| Bootcamp 3 | Duet performance | Nobody Knows(with Willie Jones) | Tony Rich | Through to judges’ houses | |
| Judges’ houses | Free choice | Back at One | Brian McKnight | Through to live shows | |
| Week 1 | Made in America | Tough | Craig Morgan | 10 | Saved by L.A. Reid |
| Week 2 | Songs from movies | Wanted Dead or Alive | Bon Jovi | 7 | Safe (1st) |
| Week 3 | Divas | From This Moment On | Shania Twain | 2 | Safe (1st) |
| Week 4 | Giving Thanks | I’m Already There | Lonestar | 1 | Safe (2nd) |
| Week 5 | Number-ones | Somebody Like You | Keith Urban | 6 | Safe (2nd) |
| Week 6 | Unplugged songs | Living on a Prayer | Bon Jovi | 6 | Safe (1st) |
| Pepsi Challenge songs | If Tomorrow Never Comes | Garth Brooks | 12 | ||
| Semi-final | Contestant’s choice | Bonfire | Craig Morgan | 1 | Safe (3rd) |
| No theme | Fall | Clay Walker | 5 | ||
| Final | Favorite performance | Anything Goes | Randy Houser | 2 | Winner (1st) |
| Celebrity Duets | Pontoon (with Little Big Town) | Little Big Town | 5 | ||
| Winner’s song | Tomorrow | Chris Young | 8 | ||
| Christmas songs | Please Come Home for Christmas | Charles Brown | 1 | ||
Tate Stevens Songs| Albums
Stevens stated that he would like to make a predominantly “fun” record. Hoping to co-write some of the songs. He specifically stated he would like to work with Luke Laird and Kim Tribble. Stevens was successfully signed to RCA Records Nashville on January 15, 2013. He then released his debut song “Holler If You’re With Me“. The song was in a commercial produced by Pepsi. It went on to be aired during the 2013 Grammy Awards on February 10, 2013. Immediately afterwards, the full-length music video for the song became available online. The video for the song used about 100 extras. It focuses on a “big bonfire party“, in particular.
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US | NZ | ||
| Tate Stevens |
| 4 | 18 | 38 |
EP
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US | NZ | ||
| Sweet Life |
| — | — | — |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country Airplay | |||
| 2013 | Power of a Love Song | 49 | Tate Stevens |
| 2014 | Better at Night | — | Sweet Life |
Other charted songs
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | |||
| 2013 | Holler If You’re with Me | 50 | Tate Stevens |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Holler If You’re with Me | |
| Power of a Love Song | Mason Dixon |
Tate Stevens Net Worth
The exact amount of salary that Stevens earns has not yet been disclosed. As well as his net worth. Not even estimating them.