Stephen "Tater" Eatinger[2][3] (born March 1, 1975),[4] known by his stage name Tate Stevens, is an American country music artist, who won the second season of the U.S.

After touring with a band for several years immediately after high school, Stevens returned to Missouri to settle down and raise his young family, working in the city of Raymore.

[5] Immediately after graduating high school, he began to tour as lead singer for a country band of five called the Dixie Cadillacs.

He sang "Back At One" at Reid's home in front of him and guest judges Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun.

On week 2 of the live shows, he performed Bon Jovi's song "Wanted Dead or Alive" and was declared the top of the popular vote in the competition.

On the show's final week, Stevens performed "Tomorrow" by Chris Young and was crowned the winner of The X Factor.

[12] "Power of a Love Song," which was released physically and digitally on March 12, 2013, with "Holler If You're With Me" as a B-side,[13] served as the album's official lead single to country radio.

[14][15][16] After "Power of a Love Song" reached a peak of number 49 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, no further singles were released from the album.

Subsequently, in August 2013, after winning a record deal with Sony (RCA Nashville), Stevens parted ways with the label.