Elliott Yamin Fan Forever

New Picture of Elliott Yamin

2012-01-31T20:34:00.001-05:00

Thank you Elliott for this picture!! All I can say is that you are looking goooood!!!

Elliot Yamin, "American Idol" Season 5 Contestant, to Release New Album, Let’s Get To What’s Real, on March 27, 2012

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January 19, 2012: For Immediate Release

Elliot Yamin, "American Idol" Season 5 Contestant, to Release New Album,
Let’s Get To What’s Real, on March 27, 2012
on eOne Music/Purpose Music Group

(New York, NY) – Entertainment One and Purpose Music Group announce the release of Let’s Get To What’s Real, the new studio album by pop-soul singer/songwriter Elliott Yamin, on March 27, 2012. Yamin burst on the nation’s music scene in 2006 as one ofAmerican Idol's top 3 contestants on Season 5. His soulful performances and distinct character captured the attention of the judges and the hearts of people across America.

The first single off of “Let’s Get To What’s Real,” is the memorable pop/soul ballad “3 Words,” which will be serviced to radio shortly. This single was written by David Hodges, whose pen has powered hits for Evanescence, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, David Archuleta and Daughtry, among others. To listen to "3 Words," click here, and to watch the video for the single, click here.

Yamin states, "I have grown so much in every way since my last record; this new album is all of me: my heart, mind, and soul. I feel like for the first time, I've been able to make a record that personifies who I am as an artist and where I'm going creatively. It is something I am immensely proud of and I can't wait for my fans to hear it."

Russell Johnson, co-CEO of Purpose Music Group says, “George Littlejohn and I are honored to be working with Elliott. We’ve both been fans since we first heard him sing “A Song For You” during his American Idol audition. We feel that Elliott is one of the most gifted pure vocalist of his generation.”

Elliott has also recently finished a successful tour of the U.S. in October, and was honored to be a participant in a benefit show in Sendai for the continuing relief efforts for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

In 2007, his highly successful, self-titled independently released album “Elliott Yamin” debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. It spawned the massive hit record “Wait For You” and was certified Gold later that year. Yamin has sold over 700,000 albums in the U.S.

About Purpose Music Group:
Purpose Music Group is a full service; music based content entertainment company; which includes a distribution division (NIA), an independent label (Purpose Records), an artist and producer management division, and a publishing company. Our roster includes, Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter Anthony David, Husband & Wife duo Kindred the family soul, Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter Eric Roberson, Singer/Songwriter Elliott Yamin (Season 5 American Idol), Singer/Songwriter & Producer Angela Johnson, World famous Dj/producer Dj Spinna, Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter, Gordon Chambers, Singer/Songwriter Monét, The Revelations feat. Tré Williams & Shae Fiol.

About Entertainment One
Entertainment One (LSE:ETO) is a leading international entertainment company that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content. The company’s comprehensive network extends around the globe including Canada, the U.S., the UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Through established Entertainment and Distribution divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production, kids programming and merchandising and licensing. Its current rights library is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 20,000 film and television titles, 2,400 hours of television programming and 45,000 music tracks.

Thank you – Entertainment One and Purpose Music Group for this announcement!!

Elliott Yamin - I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know

2012-01-18T08:28:00.000-05:00

Thank you so much for this video SuperSpiffySlim

Elliott Yamin's sings about "3 Words"

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Elliott Yamin won over a lot of pop and soul fans during his stint on American Idol a few years ago, and he showed he was the real thing with a solid debut album. Now, four years and two discs later, he has signed with Purpose Music, the home of many of our favorite independent soul artists such as Angela Johnson, Monet, Kindred and Anthony David, and is readying the release of his latest disc.Elliott's new single is, "3 Words," and it's another solid pop/soul effort. The video has been gathering some strong opinions and we thought we'd give SoulTrackers the first chance to see it and a First Listen of "3 Words."

Thank you Soul Tracks for this review

Elliott Yamin - What You Gonna Do (2011)

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Thank you Waleed904 I love this song it is so good!!

Elliott Yamin - Forever In You

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Thank you so much Arzusimsek for this video, I forgot that Elliott sang this!!

Elliott Yamin "Gather Round" At Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh

2011-12-31T14:07:00.000-05:00

Thank you djbonics for this video at the Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh!!

Elliot Yamin Performs "Virginia" Live at Anthology San Diego

2011-12-31T14:04:00.000-05:00

Gifts r wrapped, and thats a rap!!....ready 2 spoil my niece n nephew 2mrrw,and the nxt day, and the nxt day!!

2011-12-25T09:45:00.000-05:00

Thank you Elliott for the picture!

Celebrity Sightings in Los Angeles Elliott Yamin at Mondrian at the Celebrity Sightings in Los Angeles at Los Angeles CA(Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages).

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Elliott Yamin performing at Diabetes walk 2011

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Virginia Currents: Elliott Yamin; The VCCA

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Everyone needs to see this interview with Elliott Yamin it is really amazing!!
ideastations.org/video/virginia-currents-elliott-yamin-vcca-2011-11-16

Idol' Comes to Saint Rocke-THE BEACH REPORTER

2011-11-14T04:58:00.001-05:00

'Idol' Comes to Saint Rocke

by Michael Hixon
(Updated: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 5:41 PM PST)

Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Elliott Yamin will perform at Saint Rocke Nov. 12

Elliott Yamin came up short in taking the fifth-season crown of “American Idol,” but the soulful singer cultivated a loyal fan base during that whirlwind experience.

Yamin will make his South Bay debut headlining at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach Saturday, Nov. 12.

Since his third-place finish behind Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee in 2006, Yamin released his self-titled album in 2007. That album went gold (selling more than 500,000 copies, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard charts) and had the hit single “Wait for You,” which reached No. 5 on the Billboard pop charts. He followed that with two holiday albums, “Sounds of the Season: The Elliott Yamin Holiday Collection” and “My Kind of Holiday.”

In 2009, his second pop album, “Fight for Love,” was released, but it didn’t make the splash his first album had. Hickory Records dropped him from the label, so his third pop album, “Gather ’Round,” was released this year in Japan. Yamin is expected to release a new album in the United States early next year.

Yamin has also been busy entertaining the armed forces to volunteering for charitable causes. He went to Angola as part of “Idol Gives Back” and recently returned from Japan where he performed at a tsunami relief effort concert.

Yamin spoke this week to The Beach Reporter about his new music and his experience on “American Idol.”

The last album, “Gather ’Round,” was released in Japan this year, but not in the States yet.

I’m going to be releasing a version of that here in the states in March. The reason being, I already had a licensing deal with the label I’ve been working with (in Japan) and partnering with since my first project came out. That had been a definite thing and Hickory had dropped me here so I went for the sure thing. I had new music recorded and done and ready to roll out. I had the content. They had the deal. I said, “So let’s do it.”

What’s the new material like compared to the first couple albums?

Very different. There are flashes of some of the first album, just because how organically it was done. The first time around I was very green to the recording process. I didn’t know my capabilities as a singer in the studio or even how to use my voice. I hadn’t really discovered who I was as an artist. I knew who I was as a singer. I think I’ve found a really good sound and did what I wanted to do. I wanted to make timeless, classic music and make it soulful. I got to work with some amazing people and players and got to involve a lot of my players who I’ve been playing with over the past four or five years in my band.

Where did that soulful sound come from?

My mom (Claudette, who died in 2008) was my first musical influence. She was a singer herself. She never made it professionally, but that’s how my brother and I were born in L.A. She left Virginia when she was the same age (28 years old) I was when I left for Hollywood week on Idol. There are so many parallels, but that’s one of them. She came out to find herself and become a singer, but it never panned out her. She introduced me to soul music and doo-wop sound and standards from the 1940s and 1950s and 1960s when I was an infant. It was kind of ingrained in me. I want to say it was in my DNA, but my brother has no musical talent whatsoever and neither does my half sister.
“American Idol” was five years ago. How crazy was that whole experience?

Any type of adjective you could think of wrapped up in one. It was a whirlwind kind of experience. I had an absolute blast. It was the best time of my life, man. My life changed drastically for the better almost overnight. It really prepared me for what I was getting myself into. I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into. All I know I wanted to take a chance, my first and only real shot to become a recording artist and establish a career for myself. I had so many jobs and I come from such a working class family. So much happens and life happens and can pass you by sometimes. “Idol” came along and offered me that opportunity to really go after it. People always asked me, “What did you expect?” I really didn’t know what to expect. That was the beauty of it. I was flying by the seat of my pants as most of us were or all of us were. I learned a lot about the business and how it works. I learned a lot about myself also. I really realized my talent and my gift. I’m forever grateful for that experience and what it has led to.

What has been the most surprising thing about your post-Idol career?

I get to do what I do. That surprises me still to this day. I haven’t become too jaded. The support really surprises me. There’s a lot of support out there and people just dig what I do, which enables me to do this. I have learned the world is a big place and music is that one language that we all speak. Getting to go to Japan a lot and the Philippines and getting to see different parts of the world all through me opening up my big mouth, which my mom told me I always had, and singing. It’s something I’ve been doing since the doctor said push. I’m really fortunate.

Thank you Michael Hixon for this amazing article!!!!!

Elliott Yamin to Jam in Hermosa

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Elliott Yamin to Jam in Hermosa

The former 'American Idol' finalist is set to perform at Saint Rocke on Saturday night.

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American Idol second runner-up Elliott Yamin is scheduled to bring his rich, soulful vocals to Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach on Saturday night.

Expect music-lovers to line up outside of the PCH venue for the 9 p.m. show, where Station and Ella Smith are also listed to perform.

Yamin auditioned with thousands for the Fox TV show's season five and became one of the finalists.

Other standouts that season included singer-actress Katherine McPhee and winner Taylor Hicks.

In 2007, Yamin released his debut self-titled album, which featured the hit single "Wait for You."

Start your Saturday with a slow jam by checking out the single's music video (see accompanying video under photo above.)

About this column: The entertainment column, "Hermosa Sounds," features local bands, performances, and pioneers in music.Thank you Jacqueline Howard for this article!!

Elliott Yamin-Gather Round-Emporia,VA-2/26/11

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ELLIOTT YAMIN One Word and Cold Heart-Elliott Yamin LIVE in Emporia VA. His first Virginia Concert since last year.-video by emmy4E

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Elliott Yamin - I Can't Keep On Loving You From a Distance, 9-14-11-video by hosaa

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Elliott Yamin - Let's Get to What's Real-Performing at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, September 14, 2011. Video by hosaa.

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Elliott Yamin at Mercury Lounge - Virginia

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Elliott Yamin "Movin On" 9-16-11 Sellersville PA

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Elliott Yamin singing "Virginia" on 9-16-11 at the Sellersville Theater in

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Some new pictures of Elliott Yamin

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Thank you Elliott for these pictures!

Elliott Yamin ‘Idol’ finalist croons in Peoria

2011-11-09T01:43:00.000-05:00

Posted: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 12:45 pm | Updated: 7:59 pm, Tue Nov 8, 2011.

By MITCHELL VANTREASE, Today staff | 0 comments

Former “American Idol” finalist Elliott Yamin never imagined his life changing so quickly after his third-place finish on Season 5 of the hit television series.

Yamin will perform Thursday at Skye Lounge in Peoria and sing tunes from his two successful albums.

“This is still a dream to me,” said Yamin, calling from Los Angeles. “Not in a million years did I have a clue that I would be here right now.”

The Virginia native said he’s appreciative of the reality competition that launched his career. Yamin added that “American Idol” gave him a crash course in show business.

“Everything from the studio sessions and rehearsals to the photo shoots, I learned from the show and that helps when you’re trying to have a life like this,” Yamin said.

In 2005, Yamin auditioned with thousands for the Fox TV show and became one of the top 12 finalists. His season included Chris Daughtry of the band Daughtry; singer-actress Katherine McPhee; Grammy nominated gospel artist Mandisa and the winner, Taylor Hicks.

He remains in touch with some of those contestants and others from various seasons.

“It’s like an eternal fraternity that we’re all a part of because we’ve gone through the same thing,” Yamin said.

After the show in 2007, Yamin released his debut self-titled album, which hit No. 3 on the Billboard 100 Albums chart and No. 1 on the independent charts.

The album produced the hit single “Wait for You” and holds the record for the largest debut of an artist on a independent label.

And he won’t forget it, since his mother framed the chart for him.

His mother, who died in 2008, was often shown on “American Idol” in clips or in the audience.

“Not a day goes by that I don’t think about her, and I’m very happy that she had the chance to see me live out part of my dream,” Yamin said.

In addition, Yamin said she would be happy to see his younger brother graduate from college and become a pharmacist.

Five years ago when he competed on the show, “American Idol” was one of the very few televised singing and talent contests. But now, there are more than enough similar series, such as “X Factor,” “The Voice” and “America’s Got Talent.”

And Yamin said there’s room for everyone.

“When I started there weren’t as many opportunities and social media wasn’t strong, but that’s different now,” he said. “I think these shows have helped so many people to have real shots and chances. A big part of being a recording artist is making any impression you can to help your career.”

Even though he loves the recording process, Yamin said he always enjoys live performances and can’t wait to hit the stage at Skye Lounge.

He describes his sound as soul, “because there is nothing really poppy about me.”

“You can expect a lot of energy from me and some top-notch musicians in the band,” Yamin said. “I’m going to be ready to jam and sing my face off.”

Thank you so much Mitchell Vantrease EAST VILLAGE TRIBUNE

NEW TOUR DATES FOR ELLIOTT YAMIN

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New dates for NOV: 11/ 9—San Diego -- Anthology..11/10—Phoenix —Skye Restaurant..11/12—Hermosa Beach—St Rocke..11/ 13-L.A-Hotel Cafe

Elliott is proud to be working with the DC Chapter of the JDRF

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Elliott is proud to be working with the DC Chapter of the JDRF at his show in Alexandria, VA at the Birchmere on 9/14.

ELLIOTT YAMIN YOU ARE TRULY AWESOME PERSON! WE LOVE YOU!