Rachel Crow

Rachel Crow (born January 23, 1998) is an American singer originally from Mead, Colorado who was a contestant on season 1 of The X-Factor, mentored by Simon Cowell. She impressed the judges at her audition in Los Angeles with her rendition of Duffy's hit song "Mercy" as well as her sassy attitude, confidence, and overall cuteness. She was the show's youngest contestant at age 13.
Despite strong performances and a loyal fanbase, Crow was eliminated on December 8, 2011, finishing in 5th place. Like fellow contestant Drew before her, Crow's elimination caused an outrage because she was considered a possible frontrunner to win. Crow's reaction to her elimination, sobbing uncontrollably, also caused a debate amongst fans and critics over whether the show's minimum audition age of 12 should be raised.
==Early Life==
Born in Mead, Colorado, Crow was born to a drug-addicted mother and lived in a crack den & endured abuse until she was taken away and placed in foster care. She was later adopted by Barbara Crow, a former hospital counselor, and her husband Kelly one year after they had taken her into their home as a foster child. Rachel has said that she has no interest in meeting her birth parents and considers her adoptive parents her real parents. Rachel also has a younger sister named Hannah, who is also adopted.
==Post X-Factor==
After her elimination, Crow attracted the attention of Disney, who signed her to a temporary deal pending a full 360 degree(TV, music and film)deal and transfer to the Disney-owned label Hollywood Records. There were plans at the time to have Crow appear on the Disney Channel in the near future.
Crow, however, ended up signing a record deal with Columbia Records and a TV deal with Nickelodeon on February 22, 2012. Her self-titled EP, which features the single "Mean Girls", was released on June 26, 2012.
==Discography==
EPs:
* Rachel Crow (2012)