"The X Factor hopeful, Elaine Gibbs took to the stage on the newest episode, to audition for the four judges -- some of the biggest names in the world of music. She explained to the judges that she was 53, and that she was a grandmother. The judges, and some in the audience found it hard to believe. Gibbs sang "You Got A Friend by Carole King," and once the song finished, Nicole Scherzinger said: "This is why I love this show." She got four "yes" answers from the judges, and moved forward to compete on the show. Elaine Gibbs demonstrated that she truly has talent, and that she can sing songs and her talent shines through. The judges on the show all want to find the next big superstar -- someone that can be a huge success all around the world. It is becoming clearer that the talent that they are hoping to find exists within the contestants that they are finding. There are singers performing music of many different genres, and so perhaps apart from the official winner of the show..."

““The X-Factor” Finalist Elaine Gibbs Releases New Single “Stand Up” Singer to perform at Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina LOS ANGELES, CA – September 4, 2012 – Singer/Songwriter Elaine Gibbs [http://www.elainegibbs.com/] releases her long awaited single “Stand Up” on AirTight Records (available online), produced by Kenny Smith, with Meka Nicolette singing background. Gibbs, who practically brought “The X Factor” season one Judges to tears with her renditions of “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Stop Crying Your Heart Out”, prompting LA Reid, Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul to comment that she is one of the best singers they had ever encountered. Elaine will also be a featured performer at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC which starts September 3rd continue the demand for her performances across the globe, such as her recent trip to headline the Mono Beach Club Marina di Modica, with Sicilian newsp”

“We Want This X Factor Wedding Singer For Our Gay Wedding!Now, who to marry us! HA! Last night, Elaine Gibbs brought down Nicole Scherzinger's house when she performed Stop Crying Your Heart Out for Nicole and guest judge Enrique Iglesias. We urge you to really watch this X Factor performance as she brought style, nuance and wisdom to the song like we've never seen or heard before! Simple beautiful! Ch-ch-check her out!”

“Acclaimed songwriter/producer Richard Niles — who's past work includes artists Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Tina Turner wrote the song "Last Vegas" ...the studio ultimately decided not to include a title song in the movie, and so the song was cut. But Niles didn’t want to let the song die. As Niles says, “Last Vegas rocks like the Grand Canyon and is catchier than measles. Elaine Gibbs shreds the song like a gospel tornado. A hit by any other name is still a hit – and this one is named Last Vegas.!” Niles calling her “a modern Tina Turner – a raunchy, soulful woman with a killer voice and a massive sound behind her”. Kind of an old-fashioned track, but I’m actually really feeling it! Gibbs really does have an amazing voice, and I can definitely hear the Tina Turner comparisons Niles was hearing. Of course, I could be a little biased since I think it was a little ridiculous that she didn’t go farther in season 1 of The X Factor USA than she did. Still, this is a p”