Tate Stevens, winner of 2012's The X Factor, heralds from the heartland and considers himself a true country artist. He knows how to connect with people by infusing his music with emotion and the gritty soul of his roots. Stevens packs a lifetime of musical experience into each performance. The Missouri native was drawn to the stage as a young child, performing with his father when he was just four years old. A few years later, after teaching himself to play acoustic guitar, he discovered his real passion for performing. After high school, he hit the road with his award-winning band, the Dixie Cadillacs, opening for many of today's hottest country stars, including Brooks and Dunn, Dwight Yoakam and Patty Loveless. In 2008, he formed the Tate Stevens Band, spending weekends touring the Midwest. In 2016, he released the EP Sweet Life. Tate Stevens continues to sing from the heart and tour the country.