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American folk-pop duo formed through reality television, winners of The X Factor USA Season 3.Alex Kinsey (b. September 8, 1991) and Sierra Deaton (b. February 11, 1991) met as students at Daytona State College. Auditioning separately for The X Factor USA in 2013, they were paired by judge Simon Cowell. After winning the competition, they released their debut album 'It's About Us' (2014) and toured extensively before disbanding in 2017.

• Their romantic relationship, which predated the show, became central to their brand. During their X Factor performances, they often rearranged songs with intimate acoustic interpretations.
• Post-victory struggles included creative differences with Syco Music/Columbia Records, delaying their second album. They independently released singles like 'Little Do You Know' in 2016.
• The duo announced their simultaneous romantic and professional breakup via Instagram in August 2017, citing 'growing apart' after nearly six years together.
• Post-split, Kinsey released solo work including the 2021 album 'The Acolyte', while Deaton pursued acting (CW's 'The Flash') and solo music under the moniker ELLES.