Allyson Brooke Hernandez (born July 7, 1993), known professionally as Ally Brooke, is an American singer, best known as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which was formed on the second season of The X Factor US in 2012. She is currently working on her debut solo studio album with Atlantic Records.\n', '

She was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, to Jerry Hernandez and Patricia Castillo. Brooke was a six week premature baby, weighing in at 1 pound and 4 ounces when she was born. She is of Mexican descent and has an older brother. She attended Cornerstone Christian Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas and completed her high school education through home-schooling. She has cited Selena as her biggest musical influence.\n', '

Brooke auditioned for The X Factor in Austin, Texas, not far from her hometown in San Antonio, singing "On My Knees" from contemporary Christian and Latin pop singer Jaci Velasquez. For her bootcamp round she sang against Jullia Bullock singing "Knockin\' on Heaven\'s Door". She was eliminated during the bootcamp round of competition, but was brought back along with Dinah Jane, Normani, Lauren Jauregui, and Camila Cabello to form the group now known as Fifth Harmony. The group advanced to the live shows and managed to finish in third place. Her grandfather passed away during week 4 performance of "Stronger (What Doesn\'t Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson.\n', '

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