‘Idol’ underdog Elliott Yamin to headline Playland
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One of “American Idol’s” best underdogs, Elliott Yamin, will be performing at Playland in Rye this Thursday night at 8 p.m.
Yamin finished third in the fifth season of “Idol,” ahead of Chris Daughtry and just barely behind Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee. He was seen several times on this most recent season of “Idol,” appearing in multiple segments with fellow alum Fantasia Barrino for their trip to Africa for “Idol Gives Back.” He made another appearance in Season 7 to perform the song “Free” in honor of his feisty and lovable mother, Claudette, who had just passed away.
His hit single “Wait for You” was the highest-charting song by a non-Daughtry “Idol” alum last year. His self-titled album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and was later certified gold by the RIAA.
If you’re around Thursday, go support the talented Mr. Yamin at Playland. (Click here for more info.) He’s one of the best success stories in “Idol” history and seems to be one of the most grounded contestants to boot.
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on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 at 12:49 am by Chris Serico.
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I’m coming from Richmond, VA to see Elliott! I know that this will be a wonderful concert.