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X Factor finalist Reigan Derry gives Sydney Confidential a taste of her rendition of Florence + The Machine's You've Got the Love.
- Daily Telegraph
- 14 Oct 2014
- Entertainment Entertainment/TV Entertainment/Confidential
Red Foo ... Reigan Derry’s biggest fan. Source: Supplied
THE X Factor find Reigan Derry has realised her dream of a recording deal despite being booted from the show before the grand final won by Marlisa Punzalan.
Now joining the ranks of famous mononyms, Reigan will release her debut single All Of The Pieces in December with the lead track hitting the airwaves on November 20.
The 26-year-old singer and songwriter said she didn’t lose hope of converting her profile on the show into a recording career after coming fourth in the 2014 season.
It was well known in music industry circles that Sony Music was keen to sign the talented artist but would wait until they had announced the releases of the grand finalists.
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Deal ... The X Factor finalist Reigan signs recording contract with Sony. Picture: Bob Barker Source: News Limited
She knew her fanbase had been considerably boosted by her consistently acclaimed performances on the show when thousands of people reached out to her on social media after she failed to make the top 3.
“I was disappointed I didn’t get in the top 3 but this huge wave of support came from social media with thousands of people adding me or contacting me overnight; they came out of nowhere,” she said yesterday.
“They all swore they would support me and told me not to give up on myself.”
The epic single is reminiscent of the Florence and The Machine style that suited Reigan’s voice and personality.
Good company ... Reigan has joined the ranks of other X Factor and Australian Idol survivors at Sony. Picture: Bob Barker. Source: News Limited
While the EP will feature some of her most memorable X Factor performances, the singer and songwriter has already been approached by other hitmakers in Australia and overseas keen to work with her.
“For the first time in a long time, doors have opened and people I have been dying to work with really want to work with me. Finally,” she said.
Approached by hitmakers ... Former X Factor contestant Reigan Derry has a recording deal and a debut new single. Picture: Jeremy Piper Source: DailyTelegraph
Reigan is also keen to return to playing gigs with her trusty acoustic guitar and will be one of the artists performing during ARIA Week in November to launch her single.
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