It’s been three years since Elliott Yamin came in as third runner up in season five of American Idol, but for the singer, it seems like yesterday.
Since then, he’s been building his career and getting a lot of recognition, but he hasn’t forgotten who helped him along the way and what’s important in life.
That’s why he’s finding ways to help others and that includes, not only charity events and speaking engagements, but a second USO tour for Yamin also, to entertain U.S. soldiers stationed in Guam and Japan.
He tried hard to have the Middle East as his destination, but after careful examination, Yamin was confident the troops in Asia needed the attention just as much.
The singer naturally has warm and fuzzy memories of competing on Idol, and he’ll get to relive those moments now that American Idol Rewind is re-broadcasting the entire competition complete with interviews interjected to boot. Still, he knows what a memorable year season five was.
After all, Taylor Hicks won, Katharine McPhee came in second, he landed in third place and Chris Daughtry surprisingly only managed fourth place. Plus, it was arguably the most watch year for the series.
Yamin is also aware of what a different show American Idol will be when it returns in January without Paula Abdul and Ellen Degeneres firmly planted in her place as the fourth judge…not that he thinks that’ll be bad for the reality series.
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Elliott Yamin’s USO tour gets underway Thursday, October 8th, 2009.
American Idol Rewind is nationally syndicated and is already underway airing the season five episodes.
bymyself
October 7th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
i’m so proud of elliott. he always manages to do the right thing, because he’s such a good human being. all that, and so much talent. i’ve loved him since AI5, and have supported him since then by buying and listening to his music. good luck and god’s blessings, elliott.
musicmuse25
October 7th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Not surprising that Elliott Yamin gives back to others. He had always had that special quality…like his mother, Claudette said when he participated on AI Season 5 - “he’s a good soul”. I think she was sooooooo right!!
cathy
October 8th, 2009 at 4:43 am
I believe it can be verified that Season 5 was the most watched season AND their American Idol Tour was the highest grossing………. Elliott had much to do with that, as did all the other finalists. Kudos.
Cathy
October 8th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Elliott is fabulously talented and I wish he had a bit more commercial success — it’s tough for independent artists to get radio play and promotion. I’ve been lucky enough to meet him and he is so down to earth and grateful to his fans and for the opportunities that he does have. I appreciate his dedication to causes like Malaria No More, Juvenile Diabetes and epilepsy education. He is truly deserving of all the success that does come his way.
sk8888
October 8th, 2009 at 9:52 am
When it comes to “giving back” Elliott Yamin is right up there, doing what he can, singing and entertaining, to help raise awareness and money for so many deserving causes.
It’s one of the many reasons he personifies what American Idol should be looking for, singing talent and a willingness to share their gift for the greater good.
Daddy80
October 22nd, 2009 at 6:35 am
Imagine that nobody harbors racial animus or prejudice. ,