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United States Elliott Yamin, an American singer and songwriter, is recognized for his soulful vocal delivery and his third-place finish on the fifth season of American Idol. His career has seen him release multiple studio albums, achieve gold certifications in the U.S. and Japan, and engage in significant advocacy work for diabetes awareness.
Elliott Yamin helped Oscar Mayer kick-off a search for jingle stars, leveraging the popularity of American Idol.
Elliott Yamin announced a music publishing contract with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
Elliott Yamin signed a record deal with Hickory Records, a Sony/ATV-owned imprint, for the release of his debut album. He described this as a 50/50 partnership.
RED Distribution handled the distribution for Elliott Yamin's debut album through Hickory Records.
Yamin released the song "Movin' On" from his debut album on AOL's First Listen to promote the album.
Yamin released the song "Movin' On" from his debut album on iTunes, and his single "Fight for Love" also became available on iTunes.
Elliott Yamin's song "In Love with You Forever" was featured in a Toyota Vitz commercial airing in Japan.
ExxonMobil sponsored 'Idol Gives Back', facilitating Yamin's trips to Angola for malaria prevention and providing a $100,000 grant to the Saint Isabel Orphanage and School in Luanda, Angola, as part of their malaria prevention program. They also donated mosquito nets to a children's hospital in Accra, Ghana.
Elliott Yamin's Christmas album, 'Sounds Of The Season: The Elliott Yamin Holiday Collection', was distributed exclusively through Target stores.
Elliott Yamin's third studio album, 'Gather 'Round' (retitled 'Let's Get to What's Real'), was released in the United States under the E1/Purpose Music Group label.
Elliott Yamin partnered with the non-profit charity Movember to advocate for men's health, raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.
Ephraim Elliott Yamin was born on July 20, 1978. His early life involved moving to Richmond, Virginia, at age 11, and facing personal challenges, including his parents’ divorce at 14. Yamin also managed medical conditions, being diagnosed with Type I diabetes at 16 and living with 90% hearing loss in his right ear due to childhood ear infections and surgery. Despite these challenges, he discovered his vocal talent in his late teens through karaoke, leading him to sing in a local jazz band and various amateur performance settings, drawing inspiration from artists such as Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. He earned his GED while working at Foot Locker, a pharmacy, and as an on-air disc jockey using the name “E-Dub” for WCDX/Power 92 FM.
Yamin’s career significantly advanced when he auditioned for American Idol in Boston, Massachusetts, performing Leon Russell’s “A Song for You.” This performance was later highlighted by Simon Cowell as a “vocal masterclass.” He ultimately placed third in the highly competitive fifth season in May 2006. Following his impactful run on American Idol, Yamin released his self-titled debut album on March 20, 2007. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and achieved gold certification in the United States by October 2007. A re-titled version, “Wait for You,” was released in Japan in May 2008, also achieving gold status by September 2008.
Throughout his career, Yamin has continued to release music, including his second album, “Fight for Love,” in May 2009, and subsequent albums like “Gather ‘Round” (2011) and “As Time Goes By” (2015). Beyond his musical endeavors, Yamin has dedicated himself to advocacy, notably supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and working as a spokesman for diabetes awareness. He has also participated in significant humanitarian efforts, including trips to Angola with Idol Gives Back to support malaria prevention programs, showcasing a broad impact beyond his music.
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