The X Factor USA Winner Melanie Amaro Sang To Save Her Family

by on December 26, 2011 | 4 Comments

The X Factor USA Winner Melanie Amaro Sang To Save Her Family

The winner of The X Factor USA’s first season, Melanie Amaro, said that she sang her heart out on the show so that she could save her family — financially.

Her father said prior to the show’s finale, “It’s really important for our entire family that Melanie wins The X Factor – it would not only change her life, but ours as well. Of course, she can do whatever she wants with her winnings, but we’re confident she’ll do the right thing and help us out.”

He went on to say, “In 2009, I lost my job as a property management maintenance worker after the company I worked for was sold. Bills were piling up higher than the palm trees outside our house. My wife was working, but she was bringing in just enough to put food on our table.”

Melanie’s mother said, “We live paycheck to paycheck, but we always manage to make it.”

She also revealed that even before Melanie was born, she knew she was going to be a singer. She said that a preacher told her of her daughter’s gift. She added, “He told me that God had put a song in my baby’s heart, that she was always going to be singing. And he was right!”

We’re glad he was right. Melanie has the gift of song and has shown the world her amazing talent.

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  • Peachese1954

    Mealnie, you are amazing. I have been watching American idol since day one and now x factor. I have never been so moved by anyone as I was with you. Your talent and appreciation of your winning left me crying. You will soar!!!!! Paula

  • Wendy

    Sorry to be negative during the holidays….but at dinner last night, none of my entire extended family could remember any of the songs Melanie sung.  Not one.  Great voice but completely forgetable. 

    • Guest

      wow, that is so weird, she actually stood out the most! And to perform Listen by Beyonce three times on the show..umm is not forgettable.

  • Tom

    My family and I vividly remember most of the songs Melanie Amaro sang.  She has an incredible vocal range and her delivery is always flawless.  She also has perfect pitch control, and she knows exactly when to exercise restraint.  All of these attributes are perfectly orchestrated and the total effect is astounding.  My personal favorites were “Listen” (which undoubtedly played a huge part in her ultimate victory), as well as “The World’s Greatest”, and of course “I Have Nothing” (the Whitney H song) , and “Hero”, and “Desperado” just to name a few.

    This has been a well-deserved major triumph for Melanie Amaro.  Her forthcoming albums will sell “big time.”  Melanie’s amazing journey has just begun.  She has now taken her first giant step toward becoming a major contemporary vocalist who will soon attain worldwide recognition.