X Factor 2011 contestant Janet Devlin is ready to hit the studio and begin recording what will be her debut album, however she is her legion of fans to make a small donation in order to help her complete the album.
Janet got her first big break on the X Factor, when she wowed judges Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh with her softly sung version of Elton John’s Your Song, and it wasn’t until 8 weeks into the live performances on the popular UK singing competition that she was voted out, has not let the setback stifle her ambitions.
Since leaving the show her passion for what she does has driven her on and she has a backlog of songs ready to be recorded despite not yet being signed. Earlier today she tweeted a link to the donation website with the message: “Be a part of making my album a reality! You’re my record label!!!”
Fans can pledge any amount of money at www.pledgemusic.com/artists/janetdevlin, however in return for their kindness Janet is offering a whole host of exclusive rewards for believing in her and helping her raise the money to complete her album.
£8 – Debut album download + updates
£9 – Poster
£10 – Debut album CD
£14 – Signed poster
£17 – Debut album CD + poster
£18 – New and exclusive T-Shirts
£20 – Signed debut album CD
£25 – Pledgers-only concerts
£26 – Debut album CD + new and exclusive T-Shirts
£350 – Janet’s blue formal dress
£500 – Appear on the debut album
Over 1260 fans have played their part and made a donation towards Janet’s album so far, however there are a limited number of many of the more exclusive rewards, so fans would be best advised to pledge now to avoid disappointment!
Other pledger rewards were available, for example a pledge of £25 would have got you a handwritten lyric sheet, £50 would have got you VIP passes for her UK and Irish headline tours, and £750 would have got you Janet’s very first acoustic guitar.
Heavily influenced by alternative artists such as City and Colour and Devendra Banhart, Janet has already recorded 3 self-penned songs Crown of Thorns, Thinking Back Yesterday and Who Am I Today? with Sheffield based songwriter and producer Eliot Kennedy and his team. These songs are planned for inclusion on her debut EP/Album.
You can visit Janet’s official website here www.janetdevlin.com/ and follow her on Twitter @JanetJealousy.
Josh Gill 