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Birth nameCecelia Marie Frey
Born (1991-06-26) 26 June 1991 (age 33)
Decatur, Illinois, U.S.
GenresR&B, pop, soul, dance
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
LabelsLaFace Records ,RCA
Websitececemusic.com

Cecelia Marie "CeCe" Frey (born June 26, 1991) is a singer and songwriter from Decatur, Illinois who finished in 6th place on the second season of The X Factor USA. She appeared on the show in the Young Adults category, mentored by Demi Lovato.

Early life

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Frey worked as a mail clerk in a postal department prior to auditioning for The X Factor.[1][2] Frey has an older sister named Kelsey who died of cerebral palsy at the age of 7, CeCe performed Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings" on The X Factor, dedicated to her sister.[2]

Music career

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2011: VolHolla!

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Frey met Matt Elifritz at Millikin University where they studied music.[3] They decided become a group know as VolHolla! an group that is an collaboration of dance, pop and hip-hop influences.[3] They wrote their first song "Animals" in an course of a night.[3] The band name was based on a personal story about the word "valhalla" being used as a codename for parties in high school.[3] They embarked on an tour and even wrote an Decatur Celebration theme song.[3] VolHolla!'s released their debut EP entitled "Villains" in 2011.[3][4]

Following the disbandment of VolHolla!, Frey covered Christina Aguilera's "Fighter" and Lady Gaga's "Marry The Night" in videos directed by a friend of hers.[1] Frey also covered the Demi Lovato song "Skyscraper" which was reported that Frey may have the chance to sing the song directly to Demi.[1]

2012: The X Factor U.S.

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In 2012, Frey auditioned for the second season of The X Factor U.S. with different version of "Unchained Melody", however she performed Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man" after the Judges were disappointed.[5][1] On the first day of super bootcamp, Frey sang a rendition of Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You advanced to the second and final stage of super bootcamp, where she sang Secrets by OneRepublic with Paige Thomas. She then advanced to the home visits stage and was put into the Young Adults category, which was mentored by Demi Lovato. At the home visits, She sang the acoustic version of LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" for Lovato and her assistant Nick Jonas and advanced to the live shows.

In week one of the live shows, Frey fell into the bottom two alongside Willie Jones but was saved after mentor Lovato opted to eliminate Jones.[6] Frey was ranked number twelve that week due to surviving elimination. In the second week, CeCe fell into the bottom two alongside Jason Brock but was saved via deadlock.[7] During week three, Frey performed Celine Dion's version of "All by Myself" and she advanced to the second week, where she sang Bette Middler's "Wind Beneah My Wings".[8][9][10] However, Frey fell into the bottom two alongside Beatrice Miller but was saved after judges Lovato, Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid all opted to eliminate Miller[10] Following the eliminations of Thomas, Jennel Garcia and Jones, Frey became the only remaining contestant in the Young Adults category. During the fifth week, Frey performed Christina Aguilera's "Lady Marmalade", advancing to the sixth week performing "The Edge of Glory" by Lady GaGa and Katy Perry's Part of Me.[11][12][12] CeCe was ultimately eliminated on December 6, 2012, finishing in sixth place.[12] She was the last remaining contestant in the Young Adults category.[12]

Performances on The X Factor

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CeCe performed the following songs on The X Factor:

Show Theme Song Original artist Order Result
Audition Free choice "Ain't No Other Man" Christina Aguilera N/A Through to bootcamp
Bootcamp 1 Solo performance "I Will Always Love You" Whitney Houston Through to bootcamp 2
Bootcamp 2 Group performance Not Aired Through to bootcamp 3
Bootcamp 3 Duet performance "Secrets (with Paige Thomas) OneRepublic Through to judges' houses
Judges' houses Free choice "Sexy And I Know It" LMFAO Through to live shows
Week 1 Made in America "Because The Night" Patti Smith Group 9 Bottom Two
Sing-Off "Out Here On My Own" Irene Cara 1 Saved by Demi Lovato
Week 2 Songs from Movies "Eye of the Tiger" Survivor 10 Bottom Two (12th)
Final Showdown "You Haven't Seen The Last Of Me" Cher 1 Saved
Week 3 Divas "All By Myself" Céline Dion 12 Safe (5th)
Week 4 Giving Thanks "Wind Beneath My Wings" Bette Midler 5 Bottom Two
Final Showdown "Because Of You" Kelly Clarkson 1 Saved
Week 5 Number Ones "Lady Marmalade" Christina Aguilera 7 Safe (5th)
Week 6 Unplugged Songs "The Edge Of Glory" Lady GaGa 1 Eliminated (6th)
Pepsi Challenge Songs "Part Of Me" Katy Perry 7

2012–present: Debut studio album

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After the show, reports speculated that CeCe was offered deals to Epic Records, LaFace Records and Interscope Records, Frey have not confirmed or denied reports.[13] Frey got signed to LaFace Records (defunct to RCA) which has signed popular artists like P!nk, Usher, and Cee Lo Green. On 2013 August 26, CeCe announced a documentary web series directed by Patrick Lawrence, entitled "14:59", which chronicles the writing of her debut studio album.[14][15] On March 24, the Frey performed a concert in Montreal, Canada.[16] Frey released an stripped down version of "Wake Me Up", along with its music video on 20 October 2013. It received an positive review saying that sounded so much better and more fitting than the original version.[17]

In 2014, Frey confirmed reports that recording had begun for her debut studio album, scheduled to be released in 2015. Two years after X Factor, Frey's debut single "Dead 2 Me" was leaked online a day before its official release on 2014 October 7.[14][18][19][20] Upon its release, it received positive reviews from critics, citing comparisons to Katy Perry and Kesha, calling it a very "Katy Perry/Ke$ha-esque and definitely something Bonnie McKee would write".[21]

Artistry

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Style and image

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Frey best known for her theatrical performance style and her trademark leopard spots, "A couple of years ago I was in this relationship that was not healthy. Frey in an interview, told her fans that the reason she wears a two circle necklace which for her means infinity that is very personal to her.[2] It was in fact very toxic. And I had this idea and I started doing the paint and I realized whenever I was painting it on myself, I felt different. It was an empowering thing."[22]

On social media, Frey surpassed X Factor winner Tate Stevens on Twitter.

Influences

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Frey influences include Adam Lambert, Ke$ha, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady GaGa, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion and Demi Lovato.[2] CeCe spoke about Adam Lambert saying, he's amazing! He has a crazy voice and he’s so cool and she remembers watching him on American Idol.[2] Frey is a huge fan of Ke$ha whom gave her advice after being eliminated from X-Factor to never give up and go-on with her career.[2]

Discography

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EPs

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EP title Tracklist
VolHolla! - Villians
  1. "City of Lights"
  2. "Party Song"
  3. "Animals"
  4. "Shake It Up"
  5. "Reflection"

Singles

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Year Single Peak chart
positions 		Album
US
2013 "Dead 2 Me" N/A N/A

Music videos

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Title Year Director Artist
"Part Of Me" 2011 N/A CeCe Frey
"Fighter" N/A Frey
"Wild Ones" 2013 N/A Frey
"Skyscraper" Patrick Lawrence Frey
(featuring Ryan Mueller)
"14:59" Patrick Lawrence Frey

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Who Is CeCe Frey? Eliminated X Factor 2012 Contestant Bio". WetPaint.com. December 6, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "'X Factor's' CeCe Frey on Being Inspired by Adam Lambert, Getting Advice from Ke$ha: 'I'm Ready To Raise Hell' (Q&A)". Hollywoodreporter. 12/12/2012. Retrieved 12/12/2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e f Yearta, Meghan. "VolHolla! group's high-energy mix of dance, pop, hip-hop comes to Decatur Celebration". Retrieved 29 April 2014.
  4. ^ "Volholla! - Villians". Retrieved 29 April 2014.
  5. ^ "Contestants – Auditions | THE X FACTOR on FOX". Thexfactorusa.com. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  6. ^ "Episode 12 recap". Retrieved 2012-11-15.
  7. ^ "Top 12 Recap: A Teen Returns, A Group Renamed, and More". Thexfactorusa.com. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  8. ^ "Top 12 Divas Recap: Who Was The Biggest Diva?". Thexfactorusa.com. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  9. ^ "Top 10 Recap: A Tearful Night of Thanks". Thexfactorusa.com. 2012-11-21. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  10. ^ a b 18:45. "X Factor USA - Week 4 - Theme *SPOILERS* - The X Factor - Digital Spy Forums". Forums.digitalspy.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-11-16. {{cite web}}: |author= has numeric name (help)
  11. ^ "It's Number Ones Week! Top 8, Alicia Keys and Josh Krajcik!". The X Factor USA. Retrieved 2012-11-26.
  12. ^ a b c d "Top 6 Talk Pepsi Challenge Unplugged Performances". Thexfactorusa.com. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
  13. ^ Wayne, Julia. "Is X Factor's CeCe Frey Recording Her First Album?". Wet Paint. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  14. ^ a b Vinaixa, Josep. "CeCe "Dead 2 Me" (Video Teaser)". Ultimate Music. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  15. ^ "14:59 directed by the fabulous Patrick Lawrence @PNasty1984 http://youtu.be/5akysqhTVmI". CeCe Frey - Twitter. Retrieved June 1, 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  16. ^ Douglass, Beth. "CeCe Frey's Crazy Canadian Concert: X Factor Star in Montreal (PHOTOS)". Wet Paint. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  17. ^ "Song Review: Wake Me Up - Avicii". Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  18. ^ Frey, Cece. "If you're a fan, support me and download here. Pissed about the leak. But I'm happy you love it! http://smarturl.it/Dead2Me". Twitter. Retrieved 7 October 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  19. ^ "Dead 2 Me - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  20. ^ Music, Ultimate. "The X Factor (USA) contestant @CeCeMissXtotheO unveils official video teaser of debut single "Dead 2 Me" http://www.josepvinaixa.com/blog/cece-dead-2-me-video-teaser/ …". Twitter. Retrieved 7 October 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  21. ^ "CeCe Frey's Debut Single "Dead 2 Me" Sounds Like A Pop Hit: Listen". Direct Lyrics. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  22. ^ "How Did CeCe Frey Get Her Spots?". Hollywoodreporter. 11/5/2012. Retrieved 11/5/2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
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