Beatrice Miller

The holidays are emotionally exhausting enough without having to say goodbye to some of our favorite X Factor Season 2 contestants. First, we bid adeiu to Usher-in-training Arin Ray, then we ugly-cried while waving at our TVs as Beatrice Miller was cut.

The 13-year-old battled it out with CeCe Frey (who seems to thrive on fighting for her life, because her singing was impeccable tonight)....

It's Thanksgiving week, and time for all The X Factor contestants to give thanks to the people who have helped them in their lives. From youth leaders, to parents, the singers oozed emotion in their renditions of popular songs. Which performances gave you chill bumps and which ones left you crying into your wine? Spill (feelings, not wine) below.

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Age: 13
Hometown: Maplewood, NJ
Audition Song: “Cowboy Take Me Away” by Dixie Chicks  

This 13-year-old with the beautiful voice — and OMG that hair! — isn’t a total noob when it comes to being on the stage or screen. She’s been acting and doing voice work since 2009, including providing the voice of Molly for Toy Story 3! No wonder she pretty much owned ...