Elliott Yamin

Singer; "American Idol" Finalist

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Virginia, USA
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Elliott Yamin Biography

Vocalist Elliott Yamin first gained recognition as the second runner-up on the fifth season of the reality show "American Idol." Born in 1978 in Los Angeles to a painter father and former professional singer mother, Yamin eventually moved with his family to Richmond, VA, where he attended middle school and high school. Already close to 90 percent deaf in his right ear, Yamin was also diagnosed at 16 with Type 1 diabetes. In his sophomore year of high school he dropped out and began working at a Footlocker and later as a clerk at a pharmacy. Though Yamin ultimately earned his GED, his focus had already shifted full-time to pursuing a singing career, and he found various performance opportunities including work with a jazz band on a local radio station under the moniker E-Dub.

In 2006, Yamin quit his job at the pharmacy to audition for American Idol in Boston, MA. Yamin made it through the first round of auditions and moved on to the second and all-important Hollywood round. A likable performer with a knack for romantic soul ballads and a laid-back stage presence, Yamin was a fan favorite from the start and ultimately made it to the final-three round along with eventual runner-up Katharine McPhee and eventual winner Taylor Hicks. In December of 2006, Yamin announced he had signed a publishing deal with Sony, and he released a cover of Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas" digitally. In 2007, Yamin released his self-titled solo album. The soul-oriented holiday album My Kind of Holiday appeared in 2008. In 2009, Yamin released his sophomore effort, Fight for Love, featuring production help by Stargate and Dave Tozer. Two years later, his third album Let's Get To What's Real (also known as Gather Round in Japan) was released.

From the stage he inspires listeners to realize their loftiest dreams no matter what the odds--with the humility, quiet spiritual strength and enthusiasm that have won him a lasting place in America’s heart.

 

 

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/21/2024.

Elliott Yamin Speaking Topics

  • Believing in Yourself, Beating the Odds and Achieving Your Dream

  • Triumphing Despite Diabetes: A Survivor’s Story

Elliott Yamin Videos

  • Elliott Yamin Opens up About Life in Showbusiness With Diabetes
    Interview done in: February 2009 Elliott Yamin sits down with Diabetes Health Magazine's Scott King, and opens up about life on the road with...
  • Fight For Love by Elliott Yamin (Official Music Video)
    Elliott Yamin's new video for his single "Fight For Love". New album out 5/5!

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    Elliott Yamin is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Celebrity, Diabetes, Entertainers, Health, Inspirational.
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Elliott Yamin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Believing in Yourself, Beating the Odds and Achieving Your Dream and Triumphing Despite Diabetes: A Survivor’s Story. The estimated speaking fee range to book Elliott Yamin for your event is available upon request. Elliott Yamin generally travels from VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Mehmet Oz, Nick Jonas, Vinny Guadagnino, Itay Talgam and Homer Hickam. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elliott Yamin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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