Carly Rose Sonenclar: "It's An Interesting Feeling"

So close, but so far, such is the case with any second place finisher, but for Carly Rose Sonenclar, the show's frontrunner, it leaves her with mixed emotions.

"It's an interesting feeling," Carly said in her post-show interview. "I'm very happy though because I have made it to the Finals and I made it in second place and that alone is amazing for me. I'm very happy for Tate and his family. He deserves it. He's amazing. It's been a great experience. I can't say I'm not a little disappointed, but that's only natural. It's been a great ride."

Though she's a household name now, the 13-year-old said that her newfound fame hasn't, and won't, change her. "I've been trying to stay the same person because I know if I came back to my friends at home a completely different person, I would hate myself. So, no I don't think I've changed much," she said. 

While she didn't reveal what her Teens mentor Britney Spears whispered in her ear on stage Thursday night, she did say what the judge said to her moments after placing second. "She said, 'This is not the end for you. I know that you're so amazing. You are the most talented person here.' She made me smile."

To watch Carly Rose Sonenclar's Exit Interview, click here.

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Carly Rose Sonenclar X Factor Finale Performances Dec. 19th

Los Angeles, California - Wednesday night Carly Rose Sonenclar had her last performances before we find out who wins the X Factor 5 million dollar recording contract. Carly Rose Sonenclar, 13, had one last night to get your votes. Miss. Sonenclar sang Nina Simone's "Feeling Good", duet with LeAnn Rimes "How Do I Live" and her final song of the night was Leona Lewis version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". We will all find out tonight from 8pm to 10pm (Eastern Standard Time) on Fox, whose going to walk away with the 5 million dollar recording contract and great memories of an incredible journey.

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What Would Carly's Debut CD Sound Like?

As X Factor USA finale week has started where only one will win the title of X Factor USA season 2 winner. X Factor USA recently talked with Carly Rose on what her debut cd would sound like. Below is information from XFactorUSA.com.

We are at Finals week! As our Top 3 finalists are busy prepping for those $5 million-worthy performances, we sat them down to find out what some of their highlights of the season have been, what they plan to do if they win (or lose), and what they really think about their mentors. Here's what Carly Rose Sonenclar has to say...

What's been your favorite moment of the season?
Carly: I had a great time with 'Imagine' last week.

What is the best advice your mentor, Britney Spears, has given you?

Carly Rose Sonenclar: X Factor Semi-Finals Results (Videos & Photos)

Last night we all heard that the amazingly talented 13 year old Singer Carly Rose Sonenclar from Westchester, New York made it to the finale, Now, lets relive her performances and some photographs from this week credited to X Factor (www.thexfactorusa.com).

Carly Rose Sonenclar was discovered at the age of 7 when she was signed by a top NYC children's talent management company. Now 13 years old, Carly feels as comfortable in the world of musical theater, having performed in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway shows, as she does performing solo in front of

Carly Rose Sonenclar Advances To X Factor Finale

Los Angeles, California - 13 year Carly Rose Sonenclar has advanced to the X Factor finale next week. Carly Rose has captured a lot of American's hearts with her amazing vocals. Miss Sonenclar is from Westchester, New York.

Carly Rose Sonenclar was discovered at the age of 7 when she was signed by a top NYC children's talent management company. Now 13 years old, Carly feels as comfortable in the world of musical theater, having performed in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway shows, as she does performing solo in front of thousands of people. She is well known for her soulful, bluesy vocal style, which many noted composers, producers and music industry observers have commented belies her tender years.

Congratulations to Carly Rose Sonenclar on making it the the X Factor finale.