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Rachel Crow

'The X Factor' finalist, singer, actress

Rachel Crow, 15, was adopted from foster care as an infant after being removed for an unsafe and unhealthy situation. She began singing as a toddler and decided by the age of five that she would be a performer. At age 13, Crow wowed America on the first season of The X Factor as a top finalist, and soon signed a record deal with Columbia Records/Syco. She has also acted on Nickelodeon comedy series, and Nickelodeon is currently creating a new show starring Crow. Follow Rachel on Twitter @iamrachelcrow.

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