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'X Factor' Niki to sing Aston Villa song
Published Tuesday, Jan 26 2010, 12:27 GMT | By Alex Fletcher
The singer, who appeared on the 2007 series of the ITV1 talent show, has recorded a song titled 'Championees' to mark the club's trip to Wembley.
Aston Villa will play either Manchester United or Manchester City in next month's final.
Songwriters Doug O'Brien and Wyatt Cranley have penned the track for Evans, who is a lifelong fan of the football club.
Evans's manager Barry Tomes confirmed on Twitter: "Coming soon from Gotham records a new single to celebrate the final at Wembley for Aston Villa - 'Championees'.
"Niki Evans to sing the new Villa single That p*sses me off I support Blues [Birmingham City]. The things we do for our artists."
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