​ Stacy Francis (born April 16, 1969) is an American singer originally from Brooklyn, New York who finished in 10th place on season 1 of X Factor USA in the over 30s catagory, mentored by Nicole Scherzinger. She first auditioned in Los Angeles where she impressed the judges with her rendition of the Aretha Franklin classic "Natural Woman" & progressed throughout the competition, making it to the top 10 before being eliminated on November 17, 2011, finishing in 10th place. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California with her two children. She also keeps her fans up to date via Twitter.