Thursday, 19 March 2009

Leon Jackson dropped by record label

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Leon Jackson will not have his contract with record label Sony renewed.

The singer won The X Factor in 2007 and released his debut album Right Now last year.

But the LP only notched up sales of 130,000 while runner-up Rhydian Robert’s self-titled first album sold 500,000 copies.

But Leon, 20, insists he'll carry on penning songs.

‘I had a great year and learned so much recording and releasing my album,’ he tells The Sun.

‘Every artist knows these things can go either way.

'I’m really looking forward to my tour and doing more writing.’

Alexandra Burke was crowned champion of the ITV show in December.

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