"The X Factor" executive producer Simon Cowell, who co-owns Syco Music with Sony Music, has confirmed what many people have already predicted: that former "X Factor" U.S. finalists Josh Krajcik, Chris Rene and Astro will get record deals with Sony Music.
Bluesy rocker Krajcik, 30, came in second place in the competition in 2011. Hip-hop artist Rene, 28, came in third place. Controversial rapper Astro, 15, came in seventh place. (Astro's real name is Brian Bradley.)
Syco Music has a deal with Sony Music to partner with larger Sony Music labels that can provide marketing, A&R and promotion for artists signed to Syco Music.
The Sony Music labels that are most likely to partner with Syco for "X Factor" U.S. artists are Epic Records, Columbia Records and RCA Records.
Astro & Chris