Simon Cowell’s X Factor has taken its fair share of flak over the years. It’s production-line format, Xmas No.1 dash and the short shelf life of many of its acts is often jabbed at by certain sections of both the music industry and avid consumer base alike.
But 2013 figures made a strong case for the show’s A&R strength with Syco emerging as the leading albums and singles label for UK-sourced repertoire.
Despite dipping ratings, former X Factor contestants helped ...
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