Melanie Ann Amaro (born June 26, 1992) is an American-born British Virgin I… Read Full Bio ↴Melanie Ann Amaro (born June 26, 1992) is an American-born British Virgin Islands singer who won the first season of The X Factor in 2011, securing a $5 million recording contract with Syco Music, Sony Music, and Epic Records

Melanie Amaro was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,and raised in Tortola, British Virgin Islands since age three.Amaro was sent to the British Virgin Islands to live with her grandmother Catherine, after her parents Hipolito Amaro and Debra Sylvester Amaro felt they did not have the means to provide for her.Amaro would only see her parents during summer vacations and Christmas breaks.She also has two brothers named Mark and Mike, and a younger sister named Maya.Her mother Debra recalls that when her daughter was about six months old, she would get up at around two o'clock in the morning and would start singing in her crib. Furthermore, from an early age, Amaro would sing around her house using a hairbrush as a microphone. Melanie realized she fell in love with singing and acting at around age eleven, and credits her mother for pushing her to follow her singing dreams.Amaro never entered any singing competitions as a child, but performed at weddings, churches, and other events.

Following her mother's persuasion in 2011, Amaro auditioned for the first season of The X Factor USA before judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger and L.A. Reid, singing "Listen" by Beyoncé Knowles. She previously tried auditioning at her local Fox affiliate for a "fast pass", but was not well received by producers there and subsequently auditioned with the general public at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Florida. After becoming one of the Top 32 finalists, she performed Michael Jackson's "Will You Be There" in the judges' house, in front of her mentor Cowell. Amaro was initially not chosen to be part of the Top 16 and was eliminated from the girls' category. However, Cowell surprised her at her Florida home, inviting her back to the competition after deciding he had made "a huge mistake" in not including her.

Amaro progressed to the live shows in Cowell's girls' category, along with Rachel Crow, Drew, Tiah Tolliver and Simone Battle. The addition of Amaro took the total number of qualifiers for the first live show to 17. On December 15, Amaro won a place in the final along with Chris Rene and Josh Krajcik. The following week, she was declared the winner. Her prize was a $5 million recording contract with Syco Music and Sony Music, which is the largest guaranteed prize in television history. In addition to the contract, Amaro will also appear in a Pepsi commercial set to air during Super Bowl XLVI on NBC.

Amaro will be releasing her debut album sometime in 2012, which will feature music styles different than what people are used to her performing

I Have Nothing
Melanie Amaro Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'I Have Nothing' by these artists:

.:: TehranMusic.US ::. I should have known better with a girl like you,…
Ariana Grande Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll…
Brian Justin Crum Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll…
Cáthia Share my life, take me for what I am Cause I'll…
Charice Share my life, take me for what I am Cause I'll…
Cheesa Share my life, take me for what I am Cause I'll…
David Foster (David Foster - Linda Thompson) Share my life, take me fo…
David Osborne My love must be a kind of blind love I can't…
Diandra Share my life, take me for what I am Cause I'll…

Dionyza Sutton Warnertamerlane Pub Corpone Four Three Musiclinda′s Boys Mus…
Emseeemotion Why do we fight? What does it mean? Rips from the…
Even I hate It here We should Have gone To Hawaii Where they Sa…
G.E.M. 鄧紫棋 I, I who have nothing I, I who have no one Adore…
Glee Cast Kurt: Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I…
Glee Cast - Glee: The Music The Complete Season Three Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll…
Graham BLVD Well, I know it's kind of late I hope I didn't…
Hamilton Movie Show Musical Orchestra And Singers Have I told you lately that I love you? Have I…
Jack Vidgen Share my life, take me for what I am Coz I'll…
Janicsák Veca Share my life, take me for what I am …
Jennifer Hudson Share my life, take me for what I am Cause I'll…
Jessica Sanchez Share my life, take me for what I am Cause…
JYJ Share my life, take me for what I am Coz I′ll…
Katarina Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll…
Katharine Share my life Take me for what I am. 'Cause I'll never…
Katharine McPhee Share my life. Take me for what I am 'cause…
KITCHEN - Whitney Houston I loves you, Porgy Don't let him take me Don't let him…
Lady Diva Share my life Take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never…
LIUFO I have nothing else to hide No one cares though And all…
LIVING ROOM - Whitney Houston Share my life Take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never…
Luisa-Sophie I ain't gonna be your fool You know this lady's not…
Mariah And Whitney I loves you, Porgy Don't let him take me Don't let him…
Mr. Blake Live cus I have to not cus I want to Live…
Noah and the Whale Well, I have nothing I have no one I've been so quickly…
Park Ji-Min 사랑한 너를 놓치고 무엇도 할 수 없는 너 없는 내가 싫다 그때…
Plumb Well naked I showed up here With nothing to my name Pure…
Russell Watson Share my life, take me for what I am Cause I'll…
Sham Singer's Collection: 2 W-Houston I loves you, Porgy Don't let him take me Don't let him…
Shannon Magrane Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll…
So-Hyang Hardly even speak anymore Crease hit the floor its so weak…
Stan Taylor Share my life Take me for what I am ′Cause I'll never…
Starlite Orchestra & Singers Have I told you lately that I love you? Have I…
SunMin Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll…
Tessanne Chin Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll…
The Bellas Evermoist Saddle Up Young Sparrow And DJ Dragon Nutz & The Soldiers I have a dream where all is equal I, I believe…
Thor Dulay Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll…
Various Artists Don't know why I'm surviving every lonely day When there's g…
Vonzell Solomon You see through Right to the heart of me You break down…
Whitney Share my life Take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never…
Whitney Huston Share my life Take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never…
Whitney Houston I loves you, Porgy Don't let him take me Don't let him…
Whitney Houston (Karaoke) Share my life Take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never…
Whitney Houston - Topic I loves you, Porgy Don't let him take me Don't let him…
Whitney Houston(휘트니 휴스턴) Share my life Take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never…
WHITNEY+HOUSTON I loves you, Porgy Don't let him take me Don't let him…
zetetics In the dark In the light Standing still In London park I c…
[unknown] What are you doing nowadays Why don't you go out more The…
»ÝÌØÄÝ.ÐÝË¹¶Ù whitney houston Share my life Take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never…
♪ Whitney Houston Share my life Take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never…
張惠妹 Share my life Take me for what I am Cause I'll never…
惠特妮.休斯顿 whitney houston Share my life Take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Melanie Amaro:

Don't Fail Me Now I've walked the longest road So don't fail me now, feet…
Dont Fail Me Now I've walked the longest road So don't fail me now, feet…
Don’t Fail Me Now I've walked the longest road So don't fail me now, feet…
Fuel My Fire Sticks and stones built this house, These walls are getting …
Long Distance Shadows on the ceiling You're the one I'm dreaming of Phone'…
Love Me Now Boy, jump out the world and LOVE me now Let's not…
Respect A little bit Just a little bit Just a little bit Just a…

The One Whenever I wake up, It′s the first thing I do. Whenever…

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Comments from YouTube:

bmoliveras

12y↑11

Beautiful voice, gives me goose bumps to listen to she's amazing, nice cover, but no one will ever be better than the original Ms Whitney RIP

marietta coloma

11y↑6

she is a true singer no plastic or fake just her and a wonderful voice

enkii82

11y↑3

it's not only about hitting the notes, the perfection of song, BUT most important of all, the soul and spirit!! I feel from her!!

barbarellagb

11y↑1

i miss seeing this girl every week...she gives me chills

Maya Khouri

11y↑13

I just love the feelings and emotions she puts in this song!

Mariluci Geane

11y

Ela é perfeita! She is perfect!

Sewmai hagao

9y↑24

when she started singing, the world just melted away. such a beautiful voice.

tasha murray

12y

melanie is great i love her voice. its effortless. her singing is simply amazing. go all the way melanie

silvana gonzalez

11y

ES UNICA,ME PONE LA PIEL DE GALLINA SU VOZ,ME ENCANTA

Amal Ferkla

12y↑1

I watch it again and again and it makes me cry everytime and I don't know why I smile just by the look at her face..she's so talented and everyone know it...love it!!

Ma. Katrina Maximo

11y

it's like nothing when she sings.. very calm. love it.

yib71

8y↑6

Greatest rendition. Hands down.

lovesickheroine

12y

She's a runner up in American idol. She totally nailed I have nothing during the finals. u should check it out it's the best cover of this song I have ever heard

Kiko Spade

11y↑1

Awesome voice. She's got IT. This is the kind of material she needs to be singing on her album "soulful". With the right material this girl is a superstar.

Royce Lynch

11y↑1

She did an outstanding job, with that Whitney Houston song and it's a true testiment to her gifts and the use of the talent that God has bestowed her with! Excellent! Tone and Clarity are superb!

swe3t23

12y

she has potential. with right music, managers, and producers she can be something more

nickey carroll

12y↑1

she gives me chills , when she sing

Mercedes Hernandez

12y↑3

No doubt thie human being was borno to sing. She´s been giving an incredible talent No hay duda de que esta persona nació para cantar. Se le ha dado un talento increible

Eliuzza89dex

12y↑1

She deserved to win!!!! She is amazing , she has a great voice!!!!

ExclusiveLM

12y

Melanie was brilliant again. I also love that sound system that X Factor has. The percussion sounded crisp and tight. Add the great lighting and the millions that watched and it created a great moment in tv history.

Aleli Salas

11y

I can feel that she really give her whole heart in this song . She has a very beautiful voice and a very beautiful soul .

dewaynehart

12y

so much emotion in her songs! Brilliant!!!!

88riddlemethis

12y

She has a really powerful voice

Danielle Dutcher

12y↑4

beautiful just....amazing i cant even say how much of a perfect singer she is

paddington

12y

I enjoyed her version so much,I will buy her CD when it comes out,love you melanie !

chessman19

12y

she is insane unbelievable TALENT pure puts everyone else in another basket ....... she is amazing... just discovered her on the tube

Nishabha Pankudrua

11y↑2

Her voice made me literally cry on the chorus lice you Melanie ❤

Jahara C.

11y

Who would'nt be crying? She sounds AMAZING!!

Romulo Oliveira

11y↑1

Essa menina arrebenta demais !!!!

Lisa Mesa

11y↑4

i remember i had chills when i so her sing in the live shows!!! and thought she has to win no one else come close to her!

Jason Lee

11y

her voice bring chills down my spine... i wish she sings the full version of this song

petysa moon

11y

no me canso de escucharla es buenisima!!!!!!

jenny ortega

11y

she has her own version... i love her voice....

Andrea Salazar

12y

Melanie is one of the STRONGEST voices I have EVER HEARD!!!! She is AMAZING!!!!! =D

Odonto em Foco

11y

Sensacional a apresentação dessa moça , canta MUUUUUUUUUUUITO

ann roberts

11y↑3

how a beautiful voice :** I'm so proud of her :))

REISLA DA VITORIA

12y

nossa linda e canta muito emociona muito.....

Langit Biru

11y

when i see another performance, i think she's the best singer in X Factor 2011

Shay Lusilaa

12y

ha ha I will never sing this song again after hearing this. There's so much power in her voice, truly gifted x!

morena bombom

11y

linda,e talentosa com uma voz encrivel.Essa musica e muito dificil de cantar da white,dificil mesmo..

vitoonjul

11y

Her voice remind me about Whitney Houston. So beautiful, so strong, and so inspiration

Al Polinar

9y↑45

She is better than those popular divas.

cryingsakura

12y

This is the reason why I enjoy this show so much,just because we can listen such powerful and beautiful voice,really love you MA!

Jana Makulová

12y

Málo kdo mě tak umí rozplakat nádhezný hlas

Hazel Nut

12y

U can always aim for good technique, just give her time. her voice is amazing, truly gifted

Erika Kee

10y

real talent! very strong vocals. must say my fave contestant of all 3 x factors

Ashlee McCann

11y

Whitney Huston certainly left her imprint on this world, so many people do her songs even today it shows your a true singer if you choose her songs and do them well. Whitney will be remember forever.

I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah

12y↑8

woow that gave me chills... would've loved to see it live! :D

Ton Carlos

11y

Ameiiii mto lindo

Thiago Coelho

11y↑1

nesse ano, ela elevou o x factor a outro nivel :D

houria mah

cette fille a une voix extraordinaire je l'adore beaucoup d'"émotion passe à travers sa voix!!!!

Sabrina Oliveira

11y

como uma voz se encaixa tão maravilhosamente bem em uma pessoa assim!!!meupaidocéu!!!!lindoo demais!!!

Sheila mcfarlane

11y

you are 100% right. She is a power house. Whoever wrote her first single should of kept her in mind and the amazing vocal range that she has.

yousra Abdesslem

10y↑6

i have listened to this almost all day everyday... such an amazing song <3 <3

Ryan West

12y

Listen to Whitney's rendition of any song, no one sings them like her, with such depth of feeling and range, all those beautiful high notes. When it comes to singing there's Whitney Houston and then there's everybody else, her voice was and I quote ''a stradivarius among ordinary violins''.

Fuck You

12y

it doesnt matter whose sings it better....she is a great singer, including who invented this song..she deserve to be heard in united state

Dezeray Robbins

She was excellent!! What a voice

marimeche

12y

fascinante voz... con respecto a si canta igual o de manera original las canciones intepretadas... es un concurso, hay reglas, pero ya tendra su tiempo y espacio para brillar propiamente con su melodias, felicidades

Marla Vanatta

11y

She ROCKS!!! True beauty inside & out!!!!

Asuka Kuzo

11y↑3

awww.... melting my heart... love her voice.... <3 totally beautiful!

Archangel Host

12y

i got goose bumps she's awesome

Yasmin Levin

12y

wow!!! so amazing! she has such a powerful voice!!!

Sergio Correia

12y↑1

Melanie you sounded great! Congratulations! You are X-Factor's favorite! You have the voice, the soul, and the talent! God bless you! Simply Sergio

FirstSight

12y

Za bardzo skróciła tą piosenkę, ale mimo to głos.. po prostu niesamowity! 1:05 ♥.. I'm cry..

Diego França

12y

A melhor !

Tae and Des 4L

9y↑138

Whitney was probably smiling and proud and was singing along ❤️👼

giga cr

8y↑1

+Destinee Giles you are gorgeous omg so beautfull are u a blogger

Tae and Des 4L

+giga cr thank you so much. And I'm gonna start making makeup videos on my channel soon. 🙈

giga cr

8y↑1

Destinee Giles you are so beatiful whats ur name

Tae and Des 4L

+giga cr my name is exactly what my YouTube channel says. 😊

giga cr

8y↑1

ok babe i will add you

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marimeche

12y

Cada video que oigo y veo, quedo mas fascinada con tu voz, y aparte eres linda, felicidades por tanto talento

Veronica Daze

12y

I really like this singer. She doesn't over embellish what she sings like some. I really like her voice. She will get a vocal coach...trust me and all the little things people are complaining about will be fixed.

Phil Gray

11y

I absolutely love this girls singing, I am so glad she won

Desiree Lim

12y

one of the best voices i heard in my life.

cristina daniela

12y

Superba! de necrezut pur si simplu o ador cand o ascult ma trec fiori(i love it:X)

Lukáš Kolník

12y↑3

I love her <3 she's so beautiful... i can't stop listening her :D

BTS ARMY

12y

esta chica tiene una voz increible seguro q llega muy lejos

Rozay Ortiz

1y↑1

It’s 2023 and I’m still listening to this like it was yesterday ❤

Sunny Palms

Goosebumps & chills. ❤️🙏🙏🙏

Shay Girl

11y

I Love Melanie Amaro to death! She's great!

Prophetess Lady Of Wisdom

7y↑1

She has a great voice...I enjoyed this performance,it sounded a little sharp,pitchy at some parts but other than that she made it her own..Great job😙😊

Jewels

9y↑7

Great singing but the arrangement was weird. Somebody told her that would be AWESOME. Good thing she had that amazing voice and sweet personality that week.

Deni Kalem

11y

what a voice what a perfomance omg i love her so much she is my role-model, when she sing my soul feel so much better omg cant wait for her album <3 I LOVE YOU Melanie really!!! Greetings from Croatia :D

Cary C.

10y

Fantástica!!!

Piotr Maciej Olszanecki

11y

No Comparison at all, Melanie was the best x factor USA contestant, this years line up does not even compare to her, she was and is and will be incredible.

itzia yasmir soto alvarez

12y

tiene una hermosa voz

TheMarchy30

12y

I am so proud of her!!! Island people everywhere are inspired by her <3

MICHAEL ANGELO Echorre

10y↑33

"0:37 is bad but she still brought it."

innusha16

12y

the spirit of Whitney is in her!!! No wonder she can sing like this!!!

K Paraboda

I feel the Earth in her singing. The love of the Earth that embrances everything. A great singer.

charisa maree giles

11y↑2

just beautiful, she sang from the heart, that's what counts great job God Bless

PETER A Davis

12y

I'd listen to this for the rest of my life! LOVE HER!!!!

Carlos Eduardo Chacin Sarmiento

11y

increibleeeeeeeee, momentos inolvidables de una gran temporada, a mi opinion la mejor de todos los tiempos...

Marwan Alsamraay

4y↑117

Who’s here from TikTok? Yea she wasn’t lip syncing lol

Jenny A.

4y↑2

Me 👋🏼😂

Marwan Alsamraay

Jenny A. Hahah had to see a proof

Aroma Kay

4y↑2

I'm here

Satuala Rinna Nuulua

im here from watching her tiktok today ☺️

Rose Ann Templa

Meee😂 she has an incredibly voice

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Straka Adam

12y

I have a feeling that, in a last few years, all american Idols, X-factors are ruled by perfect great women, just Divas. Excellent Melanie

AlexMakler

12y

She's an inspiration .

Poom S.

12y

So love the way she sang "STAY IN MY ARMS" at 1:15

Pedro Strom

11y

this girl is probably the best voice out there today , after the death of the great Whitney Houston .. (RIP) There's the phillipines girl, Charice also up there and that is it !

daydream

10y↑25

i still stand by the belief that people need to stop covering this song. it's like, the easiest way for a talent show contestant to be placed under tons of scrutiny. not only will you be compared to the incredible whitney houston (who could only be matched by one person in her prime), but you'll also be compared to the millions of other talent show contestants who covered this song.

Y. Hong

10y↑11

I disagree. Covering this successfully means that you have shown that you can stand by those others - it's a great proving song.

Adam

10y↑17

if someone can pull off any one of whitney Houston's songs I think that shows that they can sing

daydream

10y↑5

Len Pinochet yeah, but while melanie sang this well, the quality of the performance felt diminished by the whole thing i mentioned in my first comment. it was a good performance (melanie's a great singer), but i feel like it wasn't good enough to knock away all the comparisons.

Chad Mulley

11y

No lie, I had chills i swear. And that thing happens to me only when i'm impressed by something.

trecy de vera

12y

the notes are so clean! love it!

Old king cole was a merry old soul and a merry old soul was he

Melanie, awesome as always. And how fantastic is this lit up stage! Easily one of the most beautiful sets I have ever seen. X Factor has gorgeous light stages that go immaculately with the song!

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