Melanie Amaro Plans Debut Album, Hopes For Duet With Mariah Carey

Melanie Amaro, who just won the $5 million prize on the X Factor is starting to plan her debut album. Amaro recently signed with Epic Records and she is hoping to work with Mariah Carey and Ne-Yo on her new album.

Amaro told Digital Spy:

“”There’s lots of people I want to work with. There so many different artists I think have so much talent that I think would really complement me and my voice. I really, really want to do a song with Mariah, like, oh my God, she is like my idol. I also want to work with Ne-Yo, cause I hear he’s a great song writer.”

Amaro, just 19, beat out over fellow finalists Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene to win X Factor’s $5 million prize. Here’s the video of her award winning performance.

Amaro will record her new album alongside X Factor judge LA Reid, who is the CEO and Chairman of Epic Records. Reid said:

“I joined The X Factor to be able to discover undeniable talent such as Melanie. I am pleased that she is now signed to Epic Records because I believe we have only scratched the surface on uncovering her talent and her inevitable journey to super-stardom.”

Simon Cowell, who served as Amaro’s mentor, will continue to be involved with her music career.

Are you a fan of Melanie Amaro? Are you excited for a Mariah Carey – Melanie Amaro duet?