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8/10: Elliott releases a single
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here’s the press release:
American Idol Star Elliott Yamin’s First Single “Storm” Benefits JDRF, Katrina Fund
American Idol Star Elliott Yamin is releasing his first single “The Storm” as a benefit for Juvenile Diabetes and Katrina victims. After his surprising ouster from the competition, he finished recording this song, which he also co-wrote. It is unlike anything he did in the competition.
Richmond, VA (PRWEB) August 10, 2006 — 2006 American Idol finalist Elliott Yamin is releasing his first single “The Storm” since the fan favorite was unexpectedly booted from the competition. This release marks Yamin’s first creative effort as BOTH a vocal artist and co-writer. After his surprising ouster this past spring, soulful crooner Elliott and his best buddy producer/co-writer Terry “Big Planz” Thompson (www.soulloversentertainment.com) quietly spent time together in a recording studio. “The Storm” is the result of this collaboration.
“Now that “E’s” deal is just about complete, the project we started working on pre-Idol can finally be released,” said Big Planz. In 2005, the project was commissioned to to raise money for a Hurricane Katrina Fund, but had to be shelved when Elliott got caught up in the American Idol “storm.”
The single benefits the two lifelong friend’s favorite charities. Twenty percent of all sales will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and twenty percent will go to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, 40 cents of every dollar sold.
“This is unlike anything E has sung publicly before, and it really shows off his voice,” Thompson said. “Elliott carries 95 percent of the song,” he added.
“The Storm” will be available by the end of August, from Internet sources such as I-Tunes, Amazon.com, as well as Tower Records and other music stores. For more information, go to www.soulloversentertainment.com.
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By Shaun
August 11, 2006 7:22 AM | Link to this
Good Morning everyone, I am happy to hear this. As you all know Elliott was my favorite to win this competition.
By shay
August 11, 2006 7:45 AM | Link to this
Elliott became one of my favs too in the end. I wish he could have won the competition.
By Carla
August 11, 2006 8:19 AM | Link to this
Morning everyone. I can’t wait to hear the single.
By shay
August 11, 2006 8:29 AM | Link to this
Carla, have you ever been to Oktoberfest in Savannah? If so, is it fun!
By Carla
August 11, 2006 8:39 AM | Link to this
Nope. I haven’t been to Savannah since I was a little girl. What is Oktoberfest?
By shay
August 11, 2006 8:43 AM | Link to this
Apparently, Whoopi Goldberg and Jackee’ will be making guest appearances on “Everybody hates Chris”. Whoopi says that she and Chris Rock met at the show of American Idol (I think it was one of the last shows) and they bonded so well because neither one of them had any interests of being there. They only went because their kids made them go. I remember us saying on the blog why in the world was Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Rock at the show. I guess we know now. But I didn’t think that was apppropriate for Whoopi to say that. Just say our kids wanted to come so we supported them! No need for the negative comment.
By shay
August 11, 2006 8:45 AM | Link to this
They usually have a big party on Riverstreet (by the river) with live music, entertainment, food, etc. Me and my husband are going that weekend for a mini anniversary since we didn’t get to go anywhere for our real anniversary.
By Shaun
August 11, 2006 9:02 AM | Link to this
Oktoberfest is a german celebration, they have them everwhere. It is a lot of drinking and fighting…
By shay
August 11, 2006 9:03 AM | Link to this
fighting????? Oh hell no!
By Shaun
August 11, 2006 9:10 AM | Link to this
I dont know if they will be fighting in Savannah Shay, so i think you will be ok. Where I am from they use to get too drunk and you know how people act when they drink.
By shay
August 11, 2006 9:12 AM | Link to this
Well, hopefully the drinking and fighting is kept to a minimum. I have heard people bring their whole families so maybe it ain’t too bad. But I plan on being in my hotel room the majority of the weekend….not for that, but to get some much needed rest!
By Shaun
August 11, 2006 9:18 AM | Link to this
yeah right Shay, we know you aint going all the way to a hotel in Savannah to rest….
By shay
August 11, 2006 9:21 AM | Link to this
I am, I am!!
By Jex
August 11, 2006 9:35 AM | Link to this
Happy Friday Everyone! I’m sorry, but I didn’t have a chance to get you guys anything, but you know I luv ya!
The only two CDs from American Idol that I plan on buying are Taylor’s and Elliott’s. Well, I have Kelly’s, but she was a pioneer, so she really doesn’t count. I wouldn’t mind seeing either of them in concert as well. I don’t feel that way about any other contestant. I think Taylor’s energy would just keep me up on my feet the whole time. And Elliott’s soulful sound would have me in the zone. I think Elliott’s voice may have been tired from touring and recording the single. Maybe that’s why people didn’t like his recent performance.
I went to a local Oktoberfest a few years ago and it was just a bunch of old people drinking and eating veinersnitzel and sauerkraut. It was fun, but no big deal. I’ll use any excuse to party – even with old folks!
By shay
August 11, 2006 9:47 AM | Link to this
Jex, my husband is old so he will fit right in!
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
August 11, 2006 9:50 AM | Link to this
mornin’ ladies and gents…. workload a bit heavier today so i may not be around much today :) hope you all have a lovely Friday and a lovelier weekend!!!
linny
By Wanda
August 11, 2006 9:53 AM | Link to this
I went to Oktoberfest in Helen a couple of times. It’s really crowded and hard to find a room. They really jack up the prices too!
By shay
August 11, 2006 10:00 AM | Link to this
They better not jack up the hotel rates for a freakin’ street party. Are they crazy?
By Carla
August 11, 2006 10:11 AM | Link to this
Partying with old people does not sound like much fun to me, but you go ahead and do your thing.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this
Mornin’ All! Happy Friday! I will avoid E’s new single! But it is no secret that I don’t like him. Now Taylor, well, I will be one of those people that line up at midnight on release day to get his CD!
I have always wanted to go to an Oktoberfest!! And Savannah does their parties up right, so you know that will be fun.
By Frances
August 11, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this
I love Elliott. It was a pleasure to listen to him sing in the Idol competision. I think he has a great voice and wish him well. Hope he goes a long way. I know his mother is proud.
By shay
August 11, 2006 10:20 AM | Link to this
Carla, sometimes I have to party with the older crowd because my husband is ten years old than me. Sometimes I have to listen to the street jazz, eat hotdogs and drink beer with the older crowd. It doesn’t bother me.
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
August 11, 2006 10:21 AM | Link to this
honey, they jack up prices on River Street and around Savannah for EVERYTHING… mardi gras, st. patrick’s day (ESPECIALLY THIS), dogwood blooming, azalea blooming, midnight in the garden, you name it, they loooooooooove to get those tourists in!!!
and while river street was nicely improved, like underground, charlotte, and others, roush company made it a tourist mecca
linny
By Carla
August 11, 2006 10:21 AM | Link to this
I dated a guy 10 years older than me when I was in college. But he acted and looked like he was my age. I don’t know if I could date a guy that much older than me now.
By shay
August 11, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this
Linny, I guess all cities do that. Whenever something big happens, they jack up the rates. It’s not fair, but unless you want to sleep under a tree, you have to pay the price!
By Carla
August 11, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this
Unless you have 8 people to a room.
By shay
August 11, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this
It’s cool with me. He is so out of that immaturity stage. For some reason, I have problems dating the guys in their 20’s. They just haven’t grown up and I am on a “big girl” level when it comes to life. Like most guys I have spoken to are not even thinking about starting families, buying homes, and starting their own businesses. They still want to hit the club every weekend and I am totally different. I go to clubs maybe twice a year. The only reason why I went last weekend was because it was my brother’s birthday. I would much rather be sitting on a lawn with a nice picnic listening to jazz music or walking in the park holding my husband’s hand reminiscing about when we first started dating. I don’t diss the ones that hang out, but that is just not me at all. I go to parties, but 99% of the time, my husband is with me and it is usually a close friend or family member who is throwing the party. I guess I act older than what I am so his age does not bother me at all.
By Shaun
August 11, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this
Since I turned 30 my whole outlook on life changed. I got married, just had a baby and I am through with the partying life I had since I went away to college. I had a strict mother and I didnt get to party in high school, but when I got to college, it was on!!!! When I moved to Atl, I partied even more, I am now ready for the simple life, I go to work and go home, the only thing I do without my wife is go to the Falcon games. I prefer this life much more than my younger days… Too much going on out there. Shay, the little things are so important, like you said, just walking and holding hands.
By Carla
August 11, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this
Are you going tonight Shaun?
By Wanda
August 11, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this
Hey! What’s wrong with partying with old people??? Just because our walkers take up extra room ain’t no sign you gotta dis us! :-)
By Carla
August 11, 2006 11:01 AM | Link to this
LOL
By Shaun
August 11, 2006 11:03 AM | Link to this
yeah, i will be there.
By Jex
August 11, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this
You tell ‘em Wanda! These young ‘uns don’t know nuthin’ bout partyin’ anyway! Just wait ‘till I find my teeth and I’ll tell ‘em a thing or two!
By mystique
August 11, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this
I would much rather party with older people! They are fun, and you don’t feel like they are judging you.
Shaun, you sound like a good guy who knows what is important in life! Could you sit the guy I am dating down and have a nice long talk with him?!? He is 29 and still acts like he is 21. I am so very frustrated with his ways!!!!!!!!!
By Carla
August 11, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this
Me too Shaun.
By Jex
August 11, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this
mystique, let that boy go! Keep him around for fun or whatever, but don’t try to change him or make him be something he’s not or doesn’t want to be.
By Shaun
August 11, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this
just give him time, i was the same way until i met my wife. It was like a light came on in my head and my WHOLE way of thinking just changed. One piece of advise is dont force the change, just allow him to see there is more to life than the bs they are doing.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this
I know Jex, I really should, thanks. I have tried. Its just so hard! We have been together (on and off) for 4 and a half years, there is a lot of history there. And despite it all, I still love the jerk!
By mystique
August 11, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this
Thanks Shaun! Nice to hear it from a guys perspective every now and then! I guess just because I am over all that clubbing and what not I expect him to be too.
By shay
August 11, 2006 11:47 AM | Link to this
Ladies, we have to make two choices when it comes to younger men. Either you can tough it out until they grow up on their own, or you can chose to leave. Neither way is wrong. And its not all young guys. Some of them do the right thing from highschool all the way up until they get married and settle down. But one piece of advice I always give. Never Ever try and change a man. It won’t happen. He will do what he wants to do until he wants to do it, no matter what the consequences i.e. losing a wife, etc. They have to grow up on their own. Some women can take it, some can’t and they leave. It just depends on what type of person you are.
By Jex
August 11, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this
I still love the jerk So, he’s a jerk. Which means he’s not treating you right. Why settle? You can be by yourself for all that’s worth.
I can understand the love part, but do you reallly love him or do you love being with someone?
Being alone is not so bad. Trust me.
And if you wait for hime to ‘come around’, you might be in for a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong wait. Meanwhile, someone really great could walk right past you.
By YoDaddy
August 11, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this
Shay - Octoberfest in Savannah ain’t all that. But if you are in Savannah anyway, it can be fun. River Street is a pretty cool place to hang out. Octoberfest will just mean more food and beer vendors and a bigger crowd than usual.
By shay
August 11, 2006 11:54 AM | Link to this
Jex is right. But Mystique has to decide for herself what she wants to do. Obviously you deserve better, but only you know the situation and whether it is worth dealing with. So we aren’t going to get down on Mystique about her boyfriend because like she said, she does love him and to her, she may see a lot of potential as far as improvement. SO good luck on your situation. You will always get much support from the blog.
By shay
August 11, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this
Thanks Yo! I was already going anyway that weekend but thought that Oktoberfest would be cool to go to since we will be there.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this
I’m sorry guys, I didn’t mean to get all serious on ya this morning. I do love him. I am hoping things will work out in time. I have been very patient and I will continue to try to be, for a while at least. Thanks y’all for your wonderful advice!
By YoDaddy
August 11, 2006 11:57 AM | Link to this
St. Patrick’s is the only thing they really jack up prices for. If you don’t have a room for St Paddy’s by now, it will be hard to find one anywhere near the parade or River St.
By Shaun
August 11, 2006 11:57 AM | Link to this
Great points from all of you…. Mystique, you are not wrong for riding out the storm. If you feel there is potential, stay. Eventually, he will see the light. It might take a dramtic event to change his mind (not trying to wish bad karma) but for me that is what it was. I did not want to be in that situation anymore after that. I saw there were other things that were right in my face that i took for granted. Like Shay said, it may be a long wait, but the sun will shine bright when you are both on that one accord.
By Jex
August 11, 2006 11:58 AM | Link to this
shay’s right. mystique if he’s not the way you want him to be, don’t expect him or even ask him to change. For one thing, that’s not fair. For another, it’s just a waste of your time if he’s not making you happy.
So if you choose to stay, you shouldn’t complain.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 12:02 PM | Link to this
Thanks, y’all don’t know how much I appreciate the support of the blog! Makes my day a little brighter to know I can come in here and take my mind off stuff for a while!
But enough of this sweet, mushy mess ~¿@
And now, back to Oktoberfest…
By shay
August 11, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this
Jex, its not always that easy to walk away from somebody you love. You know that!
By mystique
August 11, 2006 12:10 PM | Link to this
Sorry I brought it up. It is my problem, you are right, and if I choose to stay then I should just keep my mouth shut on my feelings.
Consider it closed :-)
By shay
August 11, 2006 12:12 PM | Link to this
Mystique, that is your business. Don’t let anyone tell you what decisions to make (no pun intended Jex). I still love ya anyway. Now on to other topics. Mystique, what are you having for lunch. I need some ideas!!!
By Wanda
August 11, 2006 12:12 PM | Link to this
I wish all of you single ladies can find a husband like mine (and Shaun!). There are not many good ones out there, but you don’t have to settle for less. In my opinion men don’t start growing up until they reach 40. Shaun is a prodigy though :-) You wife is very lucky, and so am I. Remember, it took me 45 years to find this gem!
By Wanda
August 11, 2006 12:14 PM | Link to this
My husband and I are both having NutriSystem lunches. We need to slim down for Oktoberfest! LOL!
By mystique
August 11, 2006 12:15 PM | Link to this
Thanks, all the love right back at y’all!
I am having left over coconut shrimp and cheese biscuits from Red Lobster. We have talked about it so much the past few days I had to go last night!
By Jex
August 11, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this
The biscuits aren’t as good when they’re left over. Still tatsty though! I have corn and a turkey burger. Boring, but I have to make up for the month long birthday celebration last month. It was the ice cream that did it. With all it’s cold, yummy, tasty goodness. Stupid Ice Cream!
By mystique
August 11, 2006 12:20 PM | Link to this
Hmmm, I do not want to trade lunches with Jex and Wanda! Y’all are being so good eating healthy, I should give that a try sometime.
Ice cream is evil, its gets ya every time.
By Shaun
August 11, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this
I ate Macaroni Grill, Pene Rustica… That is my favorite there. Shay, I asked my wife what she was going to do today, and she said I am gonna be like that lady on the blog, I am taking the baby to the mall and shop, and eat lunch. (remember you told us when you were on leave you would shop and eat lunch at the mall)lol.
By shay
August 11, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this
Man, all of that sounds better than what I am having. Blimpies!!
By mystique
August 11, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this
Oh, Penne Rustica is the best, Shaun!
By shay
August 11, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this
yep, Shaun. I had them other mothers thinking I didn’t work and just shopped all day. They were so jealous! They didn’t know I had to go back to work in 6 weeks. LOL!!
By mystique
August 11, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this
Shay, you played it right! I bet that was a great time for you.
By shay
August 11, 2006 2:14 PM | Link to this
what happened to everyone?
By Carla
August 11, 2006 2:17 PM | Link to this
I just got back from lunch.
By greg
August 11, 2006 2:18 PM | Link to this
yall are a trip..i’m still around!
By mystique
August 11, 2006 2:22 PM | Link to this
I am just sitting here eating my lunch. These cheese biscuits were every bit as good the second day :-)
Hey greg, where you been hiding?
By Carla
August 11, 2006 2:24 PM | Link to this
It’s really nice out. Not really hot and not humid. There’s a nice breeze too.
By shay
August 11, 2006 2:27 PM | Link to this
yeah, it does feel good out.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 2:28 PM | Link to this
I am so glad to hear that! It has been miserable for the past few weeks. I am ready for fall!
By shay
August 11, 2006 2:33 PM | Link to this
OMG! Fall is my favorite season. I love Sept and Oct weather and all the leaves changing.
By Carla
August 11, 2006 2:35 PM | Link to this
I love fall because it’s football season.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 2:38 PM | Link to this
Fall is my fav too, shay. October is the best month EVER imo!! Big football fan, carla? I like it some, I am even planning on going to a falcons game this season. But I am not a huge fan. I get very easily confussed with football :)
By Carla
August 11, 2006 2:48 PM | Link to this
I’m a huge football fan. I can’t wait for the game tonight.
By shay
August 11, 2006 2:48 PM | Link to this
October is my favorite month too. I love Halloween. “The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” and “Scoobie Doo” on the eve of Halloween is the best. And I like to see the kids get into it too. The costumes, candy, cookies, and halloween parties. It’s the best.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 3:00 PM | Link to this
Have a good time tonight, Carla! That would be so fun. I have never been to a professional football game, just went to a tech game once. But I was too young to really enjoy it.
I am such a kid when it comes to halloween, I love it! Great Pumpkin, Scooby Doo (the good old ones, not this new stuff) all those halloween specials. It is so great. And I love to do stuff outdoors that time of year, pumpkin patches and ghost tours. Its great!
By Jex
August 11, 2006 3:04 PM | Link to this
I love the fall too. The leaves are beautiful. The air is cool and crisp. My babies in their tight little pants bending over in their little huddle.
By shay
August 11, 2006 3:05 PM | Link to this
Jex, LOL!!!
By Carla
August 11, 2006 3:06 PM | Link to this
LOL
By shay
August 11, 2006 3:07 PM | Link to this
Jex keep your mind on the game and off their …….. well, you know!!!
By Jex
August 11, 2006 3:09 PM | Link to this
Huh?…what game? Oh yeah!
Jexy waves and smiles at Mike
By Jex
August 11, 2006 3:14 PM | Link to this
Did y’all check out Rodney’s other post about the popularity of the AI downloads? Tay Tay was first and third. Why is he so infectious?
By shay
August 11, 2006 3:18 PM | Link to this
when I read that, I knew he had made your day!!! Tay Tay #1
By mystique
August 11, 2006 3:21 PM | Link to this
LOL, Jex!!
I checked it out a little earlier. I am so proud of Taylor being 1 & 3, and how about Chris at 2! Although I am suprised Do I make you Proud would have been Taylor’s #1, I thought his other song was better.
By Jex
August 11, 2006 3:25 PM | Link to this
I was driving when I first heard Do I Make You Proud on the radio, and I was like “who is this joker singing”. Then when he got to the chorus, I was like, “OMG! That’s Taylor!” I almost wrecked. He sounded like a regular artist fresh out of the studio. Not great, but not bad. And I was actually proud of him. So I’m thinking a lot of other people felt the same way. Apparently they did.
By Jex
August 11, 2006 3:27 PM | Link to this
This is what we dream about/ And the only question with me now…/is do I make you proud.
Yes you do, baby. Yes you do.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 3:30 PM | Link to this
Taylor does a great job with it, considering its just your normal AI cheese-a-licious song! I just don’t know that the slow tempo and subdued mood of the song suit him. Although I think the title is perfect, because he really does make me proud!
By Jex
August 11, 2006 3:36 PM | Link to this
See, Mystique Hicks just doesn’t sound as good as Jexica Hicks, now does it?
By Carla
August 11, 2006 3:50 PM | Link to this
You guys are funny. Have a great weekend!
By mystique
August 11, 2006 3:52 PM | Link to this
Not quite :)
Ok, you can have him, but I at least get to come to dinner with y’all once a month (I like champagne, hint hint). After you guys return from your lavish carribean honeymoon, of course.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 3:53 PM | Link to this
G’night Carla, enjoy the game!
By Jex
August 11, 2006 3:53 PM | Link to this
You got it!
Have a great weekend Carla, and every one else.
Wish me luck in getting tickets for the game tonight.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 4:04 PM | Link to this
Good Luck!
Gosh, is everyone from the blog going to the game tonight? Maybe you could get a group rate discount, Jex :-)
By Jex
August 11, 2006 4:10 PM | Link to this
I wish! The only way I even have a chance at going is if one of the Big Wigs at work doesn’t go. And of course I won’t know until the last minute. I can’t afford to BUY tickets. Not even the cheap ones.
By shay
August 11, 2006 4:12 PM | Link to this
not me mystique.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 4:19 PM | Link to this
Guess me and shay will have to rely on you guys that are going to give us a play by play then!
I bet those tickets are expensive! Maybe someone will decide not to go, you gotta go check the falcons out! I hear they have a great tight end this year ~¿@
By Jex
August 11, 2006 4:23 PM | Link to this
LOL! Everyone have a great weekend. I’m about to set mine off.
By mystique
August 11, 2006 4:36 PM | Link to this
Goodnight all, guess I am out of here too. Have a great weekend!