Elliot Yamin

American Idol: Season 5 Forum

Thread open to discuss Elliot Yamin.

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Age: 27

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Audition City: Boston

Favorite Female Artist:
Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani

Favorite Male Artist:
Usher

I was really impressed by his voice last night. He did an awesome job singing Stevie Wonder.

I really like this guy.. and I picked him for my top 6 guys. I don't think that he will win... but, I think that he will do pretty good.

He's the kinda guy that could go far if he could slightly tweak his image, say as a guy like John Legend (in the sense of playing an instrument and singing together... Not comparing him to John Legend, although out of the remaining contestants, I like him and Paris the most...).

Anyone know if he plays any instruments? Also, since I've only heard him sing the "I Don't Wanna Be" song with his own twist, and nothing else, I can't say how he sounds as anything else...

He's got a wonderful voice... and I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the top 4. I think that he's working on tweaking his image. The facial hair that he had this week made him look a lot different.

The thing that amazed me is that he has 90% hearing loss in one ear. His pitch is fabulous. I love his voice, and I can't wait for him to get a deal.

Very good point, Sher... and you're so right on with that. His hearing loss in one ear is huge... and yet, his voice is so sweet. He should get a deal, no matter what.