Elliott Yamin

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Biography

Efraym Elliott Yamin (born July 20, 1978) is an American singer known for his hit single "Wait for You" and placing third on the fifth season of American Idol. His self-titled album, released March 20, 2007, debuted at number one on the Billboard Independent Albums chart and at number three on the Billboard 200. The album was certified gold in the United States in October 2007. Retitled Wait for You, the album was released in Japan in May 2008 and certified gold in that country in September 2008. Yamin also released two Christmas collections: Sounds of the Season: The Elliott Yamin Holiday Collection in October 2007 and My Kind of Holiday in October 2008. Yamin's second album, titled Fight for Love, was released on May 5, 2009. The album's first single, "Fight for Love", premiered on AOL Music on February 13, 2009.

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Year Formed 1978
Number of Albums 10
Record Label
Website www.officialelliottyamin.com
Wikipedia Elliott Yamin on Wikipedia
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Pop

Trivia

Where did Yamin move with his family to?

Richmond, VA

...rofessional singer mother, Yamin eventually moved with his family to Richmond, VA , where he attended middle school and high school. Around the time he...
When did Yamin's parents divorce?

Around the time he turned 14

...chmond, VA, where he attended middle school and high school. Around the time he turned 14 , Yamin's parents divorced, and thus began a period of some p...
At what age was Yamin diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?

16

...dy 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...
When did Yamin quit his job at the pharmacy to audition for American Idol?

2006

...ork with a jazz band on a local radio station under the moniker EDub. In 2006 , Yamin quit his job at the pharmacy to audition for American Idol in Bos...
Where did Yamin audition for American Idol?

Boston, MA

..., Yamin quit his job at the pharmacy to audition for American Idol in Boston, MA . A likable performer with a knack for romantic soul ballads and a lai...
What was Yamin's job title?

clerk

...h 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 al...
Who was the runner up to Yamin?

Katharine McPhee

...ately made it to the finalthree round along with eventual runnerup Katharine McPhee and eventual winner Taylor Hicks. In 2007, Yamin released his self...
Who won the final three round?

Taylor Hicks

...nd along with eventual runnerup Katharine McPhee and eventual winner Taylor Hicks . In 2007, Yamin released his selftitled solo album. The souloriented...
When did Yamin release his holiday album My Kind of Holiday?

2008

...d eventual winner Taylor Hicks. In 2007, Yamin released his selftitled solo album. The souloriented holiday album My Kind of Holiday appeared in 2008 ....
Who hosted the first responders appreciation concert?

Every Kid Swims

... honored that community's first responders. The event was hosted by Every Kid Swims , a nonprofit whose mission is to empower fosteratrisk youth throug...
Who encourages singles with atypical Valentine's Day song LONELY FOR YOU?

Armin van Buuren

...youth through swim lessons, water therapy, and mentoring programs. Armin van Buuren Encourages Singles With Atypical Valentine's Day Song LONELY FOR Y...
What day is it important to remember that everyone deserves a bit of love?

Valentine's Day

...y Tori Hartshorn Feb 15, 2019 Especially after a lovescented day as Valentine's Day , it's important not to forget that everyone deserves a bit of love...
What is the date of Joe's Pub at The Public's nightly performances?

September 1425, 2016

...e's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances for September 1425, 2016 . Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of sho...
What are some of the nights that are coming up this month at joe's pub?

Justin Vivian Bond, Darren Criss, Molly Ringwald and More

... www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows! Justin Vivian Bond, Darren Criss, Molly Ringwald and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub by BWW News...
What is the name of Bobby's newest album?

House of Cards

...ite Music. Bobby will perform original songs from his newest album, House of Cards , which features that classic Caldwell sound, along with a few diver...
Along with saxophone, what instrument does Bobby have?

vocals

...es, and even Latin Dance. Also featured is Bobby's familiar marriage of vocals and saxophone, in addition to special guests Dave Koz and the talented ...
When was his self-titled album released?

March 20, 2007

...His selftitled album, released March 20, 2007 , debuted at number one on the Billboard Independent Albums chart and at number three on the Billboard 20...
What was the name of the album released in Japan in May 2008?

Wait for You

...um was certified gold in the United States in October 2007. Retitled Wait for You , the album was released in Japan in May 2008 and certified gold in t...
What was Yamin's second album titled?

Fight for Love

...nd My Kind of Holiday in October 2008. Yamin's second album, titled Fight for Love , was released on May 5, 2009. The album's first single, Fight for L...
When did Yamin release his second album?

May 5, 2009

...er 2008. Yamin's second album, titled Fight for Love, was released on May 5, 2009 . The album's first single, Fight for Love, premiered on AOL Music on...
On what platform did Yain's first single, Fight For Love, premiere?

AOL Music

...on May 5, 2009. The album's first single, Fight for Love, premiered on AOL Music on February 13, 2009. His fourth album, As Time Goes By, was released...
Where did Yamin move to when he was 11?

Richmond, Virginia

...n to promote the album in early November. His family relocated to Richmond, Virginia when Yamin was 11, and his parents divorced when he was 14, his f...
Where did his father return to when Yamin was 14?

Los Angeles

... November. His family relocated to Richmond, Virginia when Yamin was 11, and his parents divorced when he was 14, his father returning to Los Angeles ....
Where was Efraym Elliott Yamin born?

Los Angeles, California

...erican Idol. Efraym Elliott Yamin was born on July 20, 1978, in Los Angeles, California , to father Shaul Yamin, an Israeli of Iraqi Jewish descent, an...
Who was Yamin's mother?

Claudette Goldberg Yamin

...er Shaul Yamin, an Israeli of Iraqi Jewish descent, and mother Claudette Goldberg Yamin , a Jewish American of Ashkenazi decent. His family relocated t...
How many Christmas collections did Elliott Yamin release in October 2008?

two

...and certified gold in that country in September 2008. Yamin also released two Christmas collections: Sounds of the Season: The Elliott Yamin Holiday C...
When was Elliott Yamin born?

July 20, 1978

...ow was not even thinkable back then. Born as Efraym Elliott Yamin on July 20, 1978 , his name easily indicates his family background. His mother Claude...
Who was Elliott's mother's father?

Shaul Yamin

...s his family background. His mother Claudette married a painter named Shaul Yamin that eventually became the father of Elliott and his brother Scott. ...
What was Shaul Yamin's occupation?

painter

... easily indicates his family background. His mother Claudette married a painter named Shaul Yamin that eventually became the father of Elliott and his...
What was Elliott's mother's profession?

singer

...f Elliott and his brother Scott. Having a mother who was a professional singer , Elliott quickly grew interest in the same field. He began singing at t...
When did Elliott begin singing?

5

...tt quickly grew interest in the same field. He began singing at the age of 5 and exposed himself to a lot of music genres. Sadly though, in his childh...
What is the name of Elliott Yamin's fourth album?

As Time Goes By

...Elliott Yamin returns with his fourth album, As Time Goes By , a genrebending collection of emotive originals highlighted by his soulful and evocative ...
What season did Yamin make it to the top 3 on American Idol?

Season 5

...aunched his recording career following his appearance on American Idol Season 5 as the top 3 finalist. His highly anticipated debut album Elliott Yami...
At what number on the Billboard album chart did Elliott's debut album debut?

3

...alist. His highly anticipated debut album Elliott Yamin, debuted at Number 3 on the Billboard album chart was the highestdebuting album by an independ...
What was Yamins third album called?

Lets Get to Whats Real

...nd Can't Keep on Loving You (From a Distance). His third album, Lets Get to Whats Real , found Yamin stretching as an artist as a writer and coproducer...
When was the Holiday Collection reissued?

My Kind of Holiday

...ollection. It was reissued in expanded form the following year as My Kind of Holiday . Yamin's second album, Fight for Love, followed, spawning the suc...
How many trips to Africa has Yamin been a spokesman for?

three

...tinues to tour domestically and internationally which have also included three trips to Africa as a spokesman and advocate to the Malaria no More Foun...
Where did Yamin's family move to?

Pasadena, CA

...tt Yamin was born in Los Angeles and soon after, his family moved to Pasadena, CA where he first discovered his vocal talent while singing with his ne...
When was the album certified gold in the U.S.?

October 2007

... debuted at No. The album was certified gold in the United States in October 2007 . Retitled Wait for You, the album was released in Japan in May 2008 ...
When did Yamin's first single appear on AOL Music?

February 13, 2009

...he album's first single, Fight for Love, premiered on AOL Music on February 13, 2009 . His family relocated to Richmond, Virginia when Yamin was 11, an...
Who is Yamin's girlfriend?

Jaime Paetz

...os Angeles. Yamin has lived in Los Angeles with his girlfriend, model Jaime Paetz , since competing in the fifth season of American Idol in 2006. A his...
What is Yamin's right ear hearing loss?

90

...fections as a child and eardrum replacement surgery at 13 left Yamin with 90 hearing loss in his right ear. He was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at t...
What does Yamin wear to help him manage his Diabetes?

insulin pump

...th 90 hearing loss in his right ear. He was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at the age of 16 and wears an insulin pump to help him manage his diabetes....
What was Elliott Yamin's job title?

singersongwriter

...My friends kept saying I had nothing to lose, says singersongwriter Elliott Yamin of his decision to audition for American Idol, and I really didn't. ...
What was Elliott Yamin's hometown?

Viriginia

...'d always longed for but never admitted to anyone. With that backdrop, Viriginia native Elliott Yamin entered American Idol season five, one of the mo...
Who did Yamin finish third to on American Idol?

Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks

...to a singer in front of America's eyes, finishing third to Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks in one of the competition's closest votes. He spent the y...
How much money did he spend on cosmetic dental work?

50,000

... closest votes. He spent the year after Idol growing his hair, spending 50,000 on cosmetic dental work, and working on his debut album on new Hickory ...
What was Movin's debut album on?

Hickory Records

...,000 on cosmetic dental work, and working on his debut album on new Hickory Records . Movin On debuted in the top 10 before quickly dropping out of sig...