Hayley Teal

Hayley Teal

2010 X-Factor Finalist Hayley Teal has been keeping herself extremely busy since wowing Australian audiences on the hugely popular talent show. With over 10 years of live performance experience under her belt, Hayley's big and soulful voice accompanied with her powerful stage presence impressed judges and viewers alike, taking her all the way to the final 6. Her journey didn't stop there and the young entertainer is currently preparing an assault on the Aussie music scene.

After last year's season of X-Factor finished production Hayley continued working with her mentor from the show, Natalie Imbruglia. Imbruglia was able to put Hayley in touch with the highly respected and well known Australian DJ, Paul Mac and the pair spent time working on several songs together. The results from these sessions will appear on Hayley's soon to be released debut album. The singer/songwriter has also written and recorded a track with Good Charlotte guitarist and vocalist, Benji Madden.

Commenting on her time on X-Factor Hayley said, 'My X-Factor journey was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life, but one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It got me recognised in the Australian public for something that I had been trying to get recognition for, for a long time! I've grown since my X-Factor experience hugely. I've done some amazing things in the last year, after the show, and that has taught me more than words can describe. I believe that growth reflects a lot more now on my performing abilities."

As for what Hayley's fans can expect from her forthcoming album, 'I'm always up for some surprises in my music for my fans... I think they'll be quite surprised to see that I'm quite a cheeky person and that's reflected in my music! In terms of the style of the album, I'll always love RnB the most as it has and always will be the closet genre to my heart. But I LOVE pop, rock and dance all so much and love music far too much to put the albums genre in one box!"

For more information see: Hayleyteal.com.au