American Idol - Life Changing Moment - Elliott Yamin

This is Elliott's first performance for votes during the Top 12 guys. Not only did Elliott prompt Simon to declare him "potentially" the best male vocalist in 5 seasons after this performance, BUT this was America's first real sighting of him. Putting to rest the notion that a singer with no airtime during the auditions and Hollywood weeks couldn't advance. When you got it, YOU GOT IT! Take a listen:



I still find Season 5 to have had the most talented Top 12 to date. No other season - EVEN CLOSE.

American Idol - Elliott Yamin - "Free"

Elliott Yamin's Mother Dies

The Richmond Times-Dispatch is reporting that Elliott Yamins mother, Claudette Yamin died last night. Here's an excerpt:

Claudette Yamin, mother of singer Elliott Yamin, died last night. She was 65.

She had been hospitalized during the weekend at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Her cause of death was not released.

Elliott Yamin, 29, became a local celebrity during his 2006 run on the TV show "American Idol," where he placed third. During the competition, his mother, Claudette, became known to "Idol"-watchers and Richmonders for her fiery spirit.

Last year, Claudette Yamin moved briefly to Los Angeles, but returned to the Richmond area in February.

"I went to see if I could rebuild my health," she said in a February interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch. (A broken hip had never fully mended.)

A message posted last night on Elliott Yamin's Web site by his good friend Brandon Crowe said, "The world lost a beautiful soul. I can't go into any details at this time except to say that she went peacefully."

Crowe's message on etrainstation.com said the family has asked for privacy and that in lieu of sending flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Central Virginia chapter. (Elliott Yamin has Type 1 diabetes).

Our thoughts are with Elliott and his family.

Elliott Yamin - One Word - Music Video Premiere

I just checked this morning and it wasn't available...now it is! Love it!

Elliott Yamin - Pic's From the Video Shoot of "One Word"

Hopefully we will have the video before long!

source: Elliott's myspace

Elliott Yamin - Song Preview's

Ready for some Christmas music? Americanidol.com is previewing two of Elliott's tracks off his Sounds of the Season CD. Take a listen:

Windows Media Player:

This Christmas
Warm Me Up

Real Media Player:

This Christmas
Warm Me Up

Want more? Take a look at this video on ivillage of Elliott talking about the CD and recording This Christmas!

source: americanidol.com, ivillage

Elliott Yamin - Sounds of the Season

I'm a little late, but Elliott's Christmas CD was releases on October 14th exclusively at Target.

Here are the tracks:

1. This Christmas
2. Little Drummer Boy
3. Merry Christmas, Baby
4. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting...)
5. Jingle Bells
*6. A Very Merry Christmas
*7. Let's Be Naughty (And Save Santa The Trip)
*8. Warm Me Up

* Original Songs exclusive to this album

source: elliott-yamin.org

Elliott Yamin - Performs - A Capital 4th

Two Worlds Collide..

You know I didn't even notice this last night, but Danny dancd for his life to Elliott Yamin's "A Song For You"! No wonder I liked it so much.

SYTYCD - Danny Tidwell Result Show Top 16
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Elliott Yamin - Wait For You - Video World Premier

I realize this is late, but I wanted to be sure to add it to my collection. Elliott's Debut CD became the #1 Independent Album Release and sold more records the first week, than ANY OTHER INDEPENDENT Debut EVER. Congrats Elliott!

Elliott Yamin - Music Video Debut Teaser - I Will Wait For You

this is really great...I love it!