Elliott Yamin (American Idol, season 5) has just launched his first official website, where fans can look at exclusive pictures, chat in the official forum, purchase $25 T-shirts, and await news like the title of his sophomore album (which drops May 5) and the name of its first single (which should be released to radio sometime this month).
Yamin’s self-titled 2007 debut was the highest independent debut by a new artist in Billboard history, and went gold in the US and Japan thanks to the hit single "Wait For You." Yamin recently told EW that his sophomore album will be "a little more contemporary R&B-ish." It boasts producers Jermaine Dupri, Stargate, and Josh Abraham. Who’s psyched?
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I LOVE ELLIOTT! He was my top pick that season. Can’t wait for his new album. And his mother was the cutest thing ever.
I hope that the songs are a bit better on the new album. I adore his voice and loved “Wait For You” but after buying the CD I only listened to it twice from start to finish. Here’s hoping that more than just his ridiculously impressive vocals are on display-I need great lyrics, too!
I AM!! i’m surprised Slezak isn’t announcing this. after me, i thought there was no bigger elliott fan.
Jessica, you missed out. There are some very nice songs on the rest of Elliott’s CD, and they could have been hits too. I LOVE Elliott’s voice. It’s bliss for me. I dig the songs that have leaked, so far. Can’t wait for new music from Elliott!
Me, me, me I’m psyched.
Bring it on E!
Yeah – finally!
I love Elliott’s first cd, still listening to it every day and can’t wait for his sophomore album.
Yay! Love Elliot! The website looks great. Can’t wait for the new music!!
Yay Elliott! “Wait For You” is the best single by any Idol contestant, IMO. Love his voice.
Count me in as PSYCHED. From the leaked tracks I’ve heard, this CD is going to be fantastic. I can’t get enough of his voice!!!
I’ve very excited for Elliott and for us, his fans. I’m looking forward to his new CD. I loved the first CD and the holiday CD.
I am so excited (but it anyone else having trouble getting on to the website?). We LOVE Elliott in our home. Can’t wait for the new CD. Congratulations Elliott!
I had trouble getting on to the site too. What’s up? But I am indeed psyched – BIG TIME! I love, love, love Elliott and can’t wait for his CD! Yeah, Elliott! Congratulations!
Excellent news! I didn’t love the first CD (JMHO), but I have the feeling that this one will be stronger. I thought he and Daughtry would be in the finale, but it’s just good to see him having more post-Idol success.
Awesome. Just another fact to share with mom. P.S. Is it too late to release his duet with Katharine McPhee from Randy Jackson’s CD?