Tate Stevens
Tate Stevens | |
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Stevens in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Stephen Eatinger |
| Born | March 1, 1975 Belton, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Syco Music (2012-present) RCA Nashville (2013) RPM Entertainment |
| Website | http://www.tatestevensofficial.com/ |
Stephen "Tater" Eatinger (born March 1, 1975), 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.
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.