Is Simon Cowell’s ‘X Factor’ U.K. Protege Ella Henderson the Next Adele? — billboard.com

From: Tetney, England Age: 18 First step: Henderson finished sixth on the U.K. X Factor in 2012. With a smoky, soulful voice, she was often described as a budding Adele. Can Simon Cowell Revive 'X Factor' U.K.? Reboot: After The X Factor, she signed with Simon Cowell's Syco Music and finished her debut, Chapter One, due Oct. 13. "[Cowell] never rushed me," she says, "and is always reminding me to enjoy this ride because he has seen so many artists forget to."

Read More