When couple Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton took to the X Factor stage last year with a sultry version of Britney Spears's hit "Toxic," they turned Simon Cowell 's - and America's - heads. The duo, called Alex & Sierra, went on to win the reality competition and are releasing their debut album, It's About Us, on Oct. 7. (They also kick off their tour with Colbie Caillat and Train on Aug. 27 in Denver.) With the lyric video of their first single "Scarecrow" having quickly racked up more than one million views - watch the adorable puppetry (yes, puppetry) here - they are releasing "Just Kids,...
- 8/4/2014
- by Mary Margaret, @mmargaret
- PEOPLE.com
When couple Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton took to the X Factor stage last year with a sultry version of Britney Spears's hit "Toxic," they turned Simon Cowell's – and America's – heads.
The duo, called Alex & Sierra, went on to win the reality competition and are releasing their debut album, It's About Us, on Oct. 7. (They also kick off their tour with Colbie Caillat and Train on Aug. 27 in Denver.)
With the lyric video of their first single "Scarecrow" having quickly racked up more than one million views – watch the adorable puppetry (yes, puppetry) here – they are releasing "Just Kids,...
The duo, called Alex & Sierra, went on to win the reality competition and are releasing their debut album, It's About Us, on Oct. 7. (They also kick off their tour with Colbie Caillat and Train on Aug. 27 in Denver.)
With the lyric video of their first single "Scarecrow" having quickly racked up more than one million views – watch the adorable puppetry (yes, puppetry) here – they are releasing "Just Kids,...
- 8/4/2014
- by Mary Margaret, @mmargaret
- People.com - TV Watch
As a competitor, it is always good to have winners in your corner.
When American Idol's top 13 took the stage Wednesday, contestant Alex Preston had a little extra support in the audience – X Factor season 3 winners Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton.
"We are tight. That was Alex's guitar that I was using [on stage]," Preston told reporters Wednesday night. "We hung out a bunch of times this week. They are really similar to my style so we really connected."
Kinsey and Deaton – who were mentored by new dad Simon Cowell on the recently cancelled Fox reality singing competition – actually reached out to Preston on Twitter.
When American Idol's top 13 took the stage Wednesday, contestant Alex Preston had a little extra support in the audience – X Factor season 3 winners Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton.
"We are tight. That was Alex's guitar that I was using [on stage]," Preston told reporters Wednesday night. "We hung out a bunch of times this week. They are really similar to my style so we really connected."
Kinsey and Deaton – who were mentored by new dad Simon Cowell on the recently cancelled Fox reality singing competition – actually reached out to Preston on Twitter.
- 2/27/2014
- by Patrick Gomez
- People.com - TV Watch
As a competitor, it is always good to have winners in your corner. When American Idol's top 13 took the stage Wednesday, contestant Alex Preston had a little extra support in the audience - X Factor season 3 winners Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton. "We are tight. That was Alex's guitar that I was using [on stage]," Preston told reporters Wednesday night. "We hung out a bunch of times this week. They are really similar to my style so we really connected." Kinsey and Deaton - who were mentored by new dad Simon Cowell on the recently cancelled Fox reality singing competition -...
- 2/27/2014
- by Patrick Gomez
- PEOPLE.com
You might have recognized a few of the faces cheering on Alex Preston in the "American Idol" audience during the Top 13 performance show: "X Factor" winners Alex and Sierra, who reached out to the singer on Twitter and are now friends with the New Hampshire native.
"They messaged me on Twitter and were like 'We love you, let's go out to lunch' and I was like 'hell yeah!' And then we met and we just connected," Preston tells Zap2it and a small group of reporters backstage after the show. "They're the same kind of music as me, same personalities. They're awesome."
In fact, they bonded so quickly that Alex Kinsey lent Preston his guitar for his performance of Jason Mraz's "A Beautiful Mess. "That was Alex's guitar I was using! They're awesome people. I love them," he says. "We hung out a bunch of times this week.
"They messaged me on Twitter and were like 'We love you, let's go out to lunch' and I was like 'hell yeah!' And then we met and we just connected," Preston tells Zap2it and a small group of reporters backstage after the show. "They're the same kind of music as me, same personalities. They're awesome."
In fact, they bonded so quickly that Alex Kinsey lent Preston his guitar for his performance of Jason Mraz's "A Beautiful Mess. "That was Alex's guitar I was using! They're awesome people. I love them," he says. "We hung out a bunch of times this week.
- 2/27/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
One of the couple’s fellow ‘X Factor’ finalists spilled the beans to reporters following the Fox competition show’s Dec. 19 finale.
Are Alex & Sierra following their X Factor victory with a wedding? The couple’s fans have wanted Alex Kinsey to get down on one knee all season, and according to finalist Carlito Olivero, those fans might be getting their wish granted soon!
“I’m excited for Alex and Sierra,” Carlito told reporters after the Dec. 19 finale. “I know that they are going to be getting married very soon!”
When asked if he knows that for a fact, or if he was merely speculating, Carlito assured reporters: “For a fact!”
Take Our Poll Alex & Sierra’s Wedding Plans Revealed
For the record, Alex and Sierra Deaton are fully aware of their fans’ wishes to see them walk down the aisle, but they’re keeping mum for now. They did,...
Are Alex & Sierra following their X Factor victory with a wedding? The couple’s fans have wanted Alex Kinsey to get down on one knee all season, and according to finalist Carlito Olivero, those fans might be getting their wish granted soon!
“I’m excited for Alex and Sierra,” Carlito told reporters after the Dec. 19 finale. “I know that they are going to be getting married very soon!”
When asked if he knows that for a fact, or if he was merely speculating, Carlito assured reporters: “For a fact!”
Take Our Poll Alex & Sierra’s Wedding Plans Revealed
For the record, Alex and Sierra Deaton are fully aware of their fans’ wishes to see them walk down the aisle, but they’re keeping mum for now. They did,...
- 12/20/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton, known collectively as Alex & Sierra, won "The X Factor" on Thursday night, but the rising stars are open to taking a break from their music career to help out dad-to-be Simon Cowell.
"She actually was saying like three days ago, she's like, 'Oh my God, I don't care really what happens with the competition as long as I get to babysit for Simon,'" Alex told AccessHollywood.com's Laura Saltman on the red carpet after their win last night.
"Done," Simon chimed in, accepting their offer for free child care.
Watch: Alex & ...
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"She actually was saying like three days ago, she's like, 'Oh my God, I don't care really what happens with the competition as long as I get to babysit for Simon,'" Alex told AccessHollywood.com's Laura Saltman on the red carpet after their win last night.
"Done," Simon chimed in, accepting their offer for free child care.
Watch: Alex & ...
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- 12/20/2013
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Folk duo Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton won The X Factor last night. The couple was on Team Simon. Watch their tearful final performance above. Paul Rudd has been cast as Marvel's Ant-Man. In other news, insects have never looked so good. Will Duck Dynasty go on without Phil Robertson? His family says they "cannot imagine the show without him." How I Met Your Mother sets an early series finale to air on March 31, 2014. It may also set a world record: two kids sat on a couch for nine years! Harry Potter is making a comeback! J.K. Rowling is producing a prequel play in the UK based on his years living under the stairs. Figure skater Brian Boitano came out as gay just before the Sochi Olympics. This was his second big news of the week - President Barack Obama appointed him to the Olympic delegation a few days ago.
- 12/20/2013
- by Alyse Whitney
- Popsugar.com
They could barely get through their performance of "Say Something" on Thursday after learning that they'd won the third season of The X Factor.
And no wonder, given the churn of emotions Alex & Sierra were feeling.
"I was like, 'Man, this is going to be okay.' But then the song started and all those blue lights in the audience, and I don't know. It just really got me," Alex Kinsey told People after the show. "It was really, really overwhelming. Then when everyone ran out, I lost it."
His partner and girlfriend, Sierra Deaton, was the strong one – until she,...
And no wonder, given the churn of emotions Alex & Sierra were feeling.
"I was like, 'Man, this is going to be okay.' But then the song started and all those blue lights in the audience, and I don't know. It just really got me," Alex Kinsey told People after the show. "It was really, really overwhelming. Then when everyone ran out, I lost it."
His partner and girlfriend, Sierra Deaton, was the strong one – until she,...
- 12/20/2013
- by Tim Nudd
- People.com - TV Watch
They could barely get through their performance of "Say Something" on Thursday after learning that they'd won the third season of The X Factor. And no wonder, given the churn of emotions Alex & Sierra were feeling. "I was like, 'Man, this is going to be okay.' But then the song started and all those blue lights in the audience, and I don't know. It just really got me," Alex Kinsey told People after the show. "It was really, really overwhelming. Then when everyone ran out, I lost it." His partner and girlfriend, Sierra Deaton, was the strong one - until she,...
- 12/20/2013
- by Tim Nudd
- PEOPLE.com
Alex & Sierra captured the hearts of ‘X Factor’ fans back in week one, so it’s safe to say that not too many people were surprised when they received their victory confetti (and recording contract!) on the Dec. 19 finale. HollywoodLife.com caught up with the happy couple after the show, where they revealed their plans to release their first album — fast!
Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton — or Alex & Sierra, as we know and love them — are certainly wasting no time! The show had barely ended when the newly crowned X Factor champs told HollywoodLife.com that they’ve already made plans to release their first album. Find out what the couple had to say below.
Alex & Sierra Reveal Plans For New Album
In case anyone was worried that Alex & Sierra would disappear into the generic pop music machine, don’t fret — the duo told HollywoodLife.com that they plan to release their first album quickly,...
Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton — or Alex & Sierra, as we know and love them — are certainly wasting no time! The show had barely ended when the newly crowned X Factor champs told HollywoodLife.com that they’ve already made plans to release their first album. Find out what the couple had to say below.
Alex & Sierra Reveal Plans For New Album
In case anyone was worried that Alex & Sierra would disappear into the generic pop music machine, don’t fret — the duo told HollywoodLife.com that they plan to release their first album quickly,...
- 12/20/2013
- by Shaunna Murphy
- HollywoodLife
Even after Alex and Sierra spent an hour and a half talking to press from all over the country, it still hasn't sunk in that they won Season 3 of "The X Factor." The Florida duo beat out Latin pop singer Carlito Olivero and rocker Jeff Gutt to take home the title -- and a $1 million Sony recording contract -- but even while they were getting visibly emotional while singing their coronation song, it still felt like just another week in the Fox reality competition.
"It kind of felt like just another performance," Sierra Deaton tells Zap2it backstage after her victory. "Like, 'Ok, we made it through another week. Yeah!'"
They started out fine, but Alex Kinsey quickly lost his composure and they were both in tears by the end of their encore rendition of "Say Something." "I was all right," says Alex. "I was like 'Man, this is going to be Ok,...
"It kind of felt like just another performance," Sierra Deaton tells Zap2it backstage after her victory. "Like, 'Ok, we made it through another week. Yeah!'"
They started out fine, but Alex Kinsey quickly lost his composure and they were both in tears by the end of their encore rendition of "Say Something." "I was all right," says Alex. "I was like 'Man, this is going to be Ok,...
- 12/20/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Alex & Sierra – Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton – the singing duo and off-stage couple were named the winners of X-Factor’s season 3 on Thursday night.
Kinsey and Deaton paired up in life and in music while attending the University of Central Florida. As predicted by their mentor Simon Cowell, they out sung and outperformed the eventual runner ups – Jeff Gutts and Carlito Olivero.
“This is incredible!" Kinsey exclaimed upon learning that they’d won. Sierra, who looked floored to hear their names announced, said, "Thank you so much for getting us here and thanks for not making fun of my weird faces all the time."
Cowell, for his part, couldn’t have been prouder of the duo, saying, “I feel like Christmas just came early."
Christmas did truly come early for Alex & Emma, who’ve earned themselves a $1 million recording contract. What does the couple plan on doing with the opportunity?...
Kinsey and Deaton paired up in life and in music while attending the University of Central Florida. As predicted by their mentor Simon Cowell, they out sung and outperformed the eventual runner ups – Jeff Gutts and Carlito Olivero.
“This is incredible!" Kinsey exclaimed upon learning that they’d won. Sierra, who looked floored to hear their names announced, said, "Thank you so much for getting us here and thanks for not making fun of my weird faces all the time."
Cowell, for his part, couldn’t have been prouder of the duo, saying, “I feel like Christmas just came early."
Christmas did truly come early for Alex & Emma, who’ve earned themselves a $1 million recording contract. What does the couple plan on doing with the opportunity?...
- 12/20/2013
- Uinterview
The X Factor ended its season on a star-studded note on Thursday that saw amazing vocals, emotions running high and tears of joy.
Jeff Gutt, Carlito Olivero and Alex & Sierra all delivered memorable performances on Wednesday night, but it was the adorable boyfriend-girlfriend duo of Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton who scored the most votes and won the $1 million recording contract.
It was a nail-biting night for Alex & Sierra, who went into Wednesday's performance show as the favorites, but were challenged for the X Factor crown by dark-horse Gutt, whose performance of "Dream On" had the duo's mentor, Simon Cowell...
Jeff Gutt, Carlito Olivero and Alex & Sierra all delivered memorable performances on Wednesday night, but it was the adorable boyfriend-girlfriend duo of Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton who scored the most votes and won the $1 million recording contract.
It was a nail-biting night for Alex & Sierra, who went into Wednesday's performance show as the favorites, but were challenged for the X Factor crown by dark-horse Gutt, whose performance of "Dream On" had the duo's mentor, Simon Cowell...
- 12/20/2013
- People.com - TV Watch
The X Factor ended its season on a star-studded note on Thursday that saw amazing vocals, emotions running high and tears of joy. Jeff Gutt, Carlito Olivero and Alex & Sierra all delivered memorable performances on Wednesday night, but who scored the most votes and won the $1 million recording contract? Read on to find out if it was the Detroit rocker, the suave barista or the adorable boyfriend-girlfriend duo. The duo, made up of Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton, won the competition! It was a nail-biting night for Alex & Sierra who went into Wednesday's performance show as the favorites, but were...
- 12/20/2013
- PEOPLE.com
Yes, I know that Alex and Sierra are fan-favorites, but come on — who could really create a hit record? Think about the radio for a moment, and it’s Jeff who can be a hit maker!
If there was any contestant who delivered big-time with their X Factor finale performances Dec. 18, it was Jeff Gutt. The Detroit-born 37-year-old with the sexy, raspy voice was a rock star with every note.
Jeff Gutt Should Win Over Alex & Sierra On ‘The X Factor’
While Alex & Sierra are cute and delivered a pretty rendition of “Say Something,” they totally wimped out on both their duet of “Bleeding Love” with Leona Lewis and their delicate rendition of “Give Me Love”.
Hey, I know it’s heartwarming to see them look adoringly into each other’s eyes, but honestly, when was the last time that a sugary, folksy duo ever had a hit record? I’m sorry,...
If there was any contestant who delivered big-time with their X Factor finale performances Dec. 18, it was Jeff Gutt. The Detroit-born 37-year-old with the sexy, raspy voice was a rock star with every note.
Jeff Gutt Should Win Over Alex & Sierra On ‘The X Factor’
While Alex & Sierra are cute and delivered a pretty rendition of “Say Something,” they totally wimped out on both their duet of “Bleeding Love” with Leona Lewis and their delicate rendition of “Give Me Love”.
Hey, I know it’s heartwarming to see them look adoringly into each other’s eyes, but honestly, when was the last time that a sugary, folksy duo ever had a hit record? I’m sorry,...
- 12/19/2013
- by Bonnie Fuller
- HollywoodLife
Do you think Alex & Sierra will win season three? Read our new interview with the couple, then cast your vote!
Whether they win or lose, Alex & Sierra are heading into The X Factor‘s Dec. 19 finale with their heads held high. ”We feel like we did everything we could to be successful in the competition, not even just today, but altogether,” Alex Kinsey told HollywoodLife.com after the Dec. 18 live show. ”We feel good about it. We loved every single performance. We’ll see what happens!”
Indeed we will see what happens when this year’s X Factor winner is finally revealed tonight. Will it be Alex & Sierra, Jeff Gutt or Carlito Olivero? As Alex told us, “Anyone could win it at this point!”
Alex & Sierra Getting Married?
Winning The X Factor is one thing, but it sounds like Alex & Sierra have another major accomplishment on their minds: marriage! When...
Whether they win or lose, Alex & Sierra are heading into The X Factor‘s Dec. 19 finale with their heads held high. ”We feel like we did everything we could to be successful in the competition, not even just today, but altogether,” Alex Kinsey told HollywoodLife.com after the Dec. 18 live show. ”We feel good about it. We loved every single performance. We’ll see what happens!”
Indeed we will see what happens when this year’s X Factor winner is finally revealed tonight. Will it be Alex & Sierra, Jeff Gutt or Carlito Olivero? As Alex told us, “Anyone could win it at this point!”
Alex & Sierra Getting Married?
Winning The X Factor is one thing, but it sounds like Alex & Sierra have another major accomplishment on their minds: marriage! When...
- 12/19/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
For a split second during the first night of the "X Factor" Season 3 finale, it seemed like Alex Kinsey was about to propose to his fellow group member and girlfriend of several years, Sierra Deaton. It would've been a very "Catching Fire"-esque move, but Alex and Sierra never even considered taking their relationship to the next level -- especially not on national TV.
"We're on the same page with that so I knew he wasn't," Sierra tells Zap2it backstage after their finale performance, "but I was just freaking out because I was like 'What are you going to say to me right now?'"
Alex just wanted to express his gratitude to his better half. "This journey was because of her. I wouldn't have auditioned without her and I don't think we would've been in this position if we weren't here together," he tells Zap2it. "Mario [Lopez] gave...
"We're on the same page with that so I knew he wasn't," Sierra tells Zap2it backstage after their finale performance, "but I was just freaking out because I was like 'What are you going to say to me right now?'"
Alex just wanted to express his gratitude to his better half. "This journey was because of her. I wouldn't have auditioned without her and I don't think we would've been in this position if we weren't here together," he tells Zap2it. "Mario [Lopez] gave...
- 12/19/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The in-love finalists spoke with HollywoodLife.com about their stiffest competition and making judge Kelly Rowland cry!
The X Factor‘s third season finale is fast approaching — a winning act will be crowned live Dec. 19 — but finalists Alex & Sierra don’t seem too worried. In fact, as long as they’re performing as a romantic unit, nothing can faze them! “Because we’ve been dating each other for so long, and have known each other for so long, we know who we were before any of this started,” Sierra Deaton told HollywoodLife.com after the Dec. 11 taping. ”We’re going to keep each other grounded.”
Added Alex Kinsey, “There’s no reason to dwell about things that have already happened or to stress about things that are going to happen.”
Alex & Sierra 'Gravity'
And when we asked how they feel about the fans being so obsessed with their relationship, Alex...
The X Factor‘s third season finale is fast approaching — a winning act will be crowned live Dec. 19 — but finalists Alex & Sierra don’t seem too worried. In fact, as long as they’re performing as a romantic unit, nothing can faze them! “Because we’ve been dating each other for so long, and have known each other for so long, we know who we were before any of this started,” Sierra Deaton told HollywoodLife.com after the Dec. 11 taping. ”We’re going to keep each other grounded.”
Added Alex Kinsey, “There’s no reason to dwell about things that have already happened or to stress about things that are going to happen.”
Alex & Sierra 'Gravity'
And when we asked how they feel about the fans being so obsessed with their relationship, Alex...
- 12/12/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
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