Union J gives Valentine's Day messages for fans, signs on for Chester Rocks 2013

Union J has announced a special Valentine's Day gift for fans. Union J's Jamie "JJ" Hamblett tweeted this message on Feb. 12, 2013: "Who wants a special Valentine's Day message from us? Tweet us your #TTXFValentines request using @TalkTalkXFactor JJx"

Union J came in fourth place on "The X Factor" U.K. in 2012, and the group is signed to Sony Music's RCA Records. The titles and release dates for Union J's first single and first album are to be announced.

Meanwhile, Union J is scheduled to perform at the 2013 Chester Rocks music festival, which takes place on June 15-16 at The Racecourse in Cheshire, England. Chester Rocks announced the lineup so far: The Wanted and Union J on June 15, and Jessie J and Lawson on June 16.

Union J is on the month-long 2013 "X Factor" U.K. tour until Feb. 28. The other acts on the tour are James Arthur, Jahmene Douglas, Christopher Maloney, Ella Henderson, Rylan Clark and District3.

Union J tweeted this message to fans: "Guys we are in Glasgow in 2 days...anyone who is going make sure you make a union j banner in these 2 days so we can potentially meet you!!"

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