THE X FACTOR's Emblem3 Kick Off West Coast Tour Dates

Auditions for The X Factor season 3 begin in Los Angeles (6 th March) and continue in Charleston, SC; New Orleans, LA; Long Island, NY and Denver, CO. Auditions information: www.TheXFactorUSA.com.

Syco Entertainment is a joint venture between Simon Cowell and Sony Music and is one of the world's leading global music and television production companies responsible for some of the world's most successful global TV and music franchises. Syco Entertainment is also the world most successful producer of international talent with Syco Music being the record label home for such diverse international recording artists as Labrinth, One Direction, Cher Lloyd, Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle, Little Mix, and Il Divo as well as other artists discovered through Syco TV series' including Melanie Amaro, Jackie Evancho, JLS, Olly Murs, Diana Vickers, Alexandra Burke, Jonathan and Charlotte, Chris Rene, Loveable Rogues and Rebecca Ferguson. Syco's television assets include theglobal franchises The X Factor and Got Talent.THE X FACTOR was created by Syco Television and is produced by Syco Television and FremantleMedia. Local versions of The X Factor are produced in more than 41 territories and the US version of The X Factor airs in over 166 countries. Artists discovered by The X Factor format have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including 110 number ones, 270 top 10, and 501 top 50 releases. During 2012 Got Talent became the world's biggest selling TV format and is now commissioned in 52 countries as a local format. The US version, America's Got Talent, is NBC's leading summer entertainment format and additionally airs in 152 countries.

One of the most respected and successful record labels in the world, Columbia Records is home to established superstars and exciting new talent. Columbia Records is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment.

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded musiccompany with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. SonyMusic Entertainment isa wholly owned subsidiary ofSony Corporation of America.

Renowned songwriter, producer and talent coach, Savan Kotecha has worked with the biggest names in music, penning such hits as Maroon 5's"One More Night",One Direction's"What Makes You Beautiful",Justin Bieber's"Beauty and a Beat",Britney Spears'"I Wanna Go" andUsher's"DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" and "Scream". The recipient of 6 BMI Awards and 2 ASCAP and Billboard Music Awards, Kotecha's songs have achieved #1 status the world over, having sold more than 70 million copies. Kotecha has served as talent coach on both US and UK seasons of Simon Cowell's "The X Factor," helping it's budding talents round out their talents. Savan has a label imprint through Syco Music called "Mr Kanani".