Claim: Alexandra Burke won The X Factor in 2008.

Overcome is the debut studio album by British singer Alexandra Burke , released 19 October 2009 on Syco Music . The release of the album came a year after Burke won the British talent show , The X Factor , with the recording process taking place between 2008 and 2009 . Critics praised the album for showcasing Burke 's vocal charm and characterisation , comparing her vocal to American singers Anastacia and Whitney Houston and its contemporary finish ; using a variety of acclaimed producers including RedOne and Ne-Yo .   Upon its release , Overcome debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart , selling 132,065 copies in its first week , the fourth largest first week sales for a female singer in 2009 . The album became a commercial success in Europe being certified double platinum in the United Kingdom and Ireland . To date the album has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide . All six singles released from Overcome peaked within the top twenty on the UK singles chart , three of which reached number one . As well as receiving positive reviews , Overcome earned a nomination for Best Album at the Urban Music Awards .