Former X Factor contestant Maria Lawson is set to release a new album in early 2010.

Maria was evicted from the 2005 series when Louis Walsh chose to save the crappy Conway Sisters over her. She is currently starring in Thriller Live.

Lawson has revealed that her second album ‘Emotional Rollercoaster’ will feature a track written by Diane Warren (who has previously worked with Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton) and has been produced by Brian Rawling.

Maria said:

‘The changes that have happened to me over the last few months have been up and down but I have learnt to embrace change and move forward. ‘One of the most incredible achievements in my life has been giving birth to my son and making this album it has been an emotional rollercoaster.