Blake Lewis signs with Arista Records - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-25-2007, 10:53 AM

NEW YORK - Blake Lewis has reaped another “American Idol” reward — a record deal.

Lewis, who finished second to Jordin Sparks in the final “Idol” faceoff in May, has signed a contract with Arista Records in conjunction with 19Recordings, the label managed by “Idol” creator Simon Fuller, it was announced Friday.

His debut album is slated for release later this year.

“Blake is one of the most unique ‘Idol’ contestants I’ve ever seen,” Fuller said in a statement. “He brought something new to the competition and won fans all over America. I know they’re going to love his first album ... .”

Lewis, 26, of Bothell, Wash., specialized in beatbox sound-effects during his run on the Fox talent show’s sixth season. His big TV moment came when he added hip-hop beats to a performance of Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love a Bad Name,” irking guest mentor Jon Bon Jovi in the process.

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Karen* · 08-27-2007, 09:50 PM

Go Blake! I'm so excited for his CD. I'm sure Arista will take good care of him.

PrettyinPink55 · 08-27-2007, 10:04 PM

YAY BLAKE!!!!!!!

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Blake Lewis signs with Arista Records NEW YORK - Blake Lewis has reaped another “American Idol” reward — a record deal. Lewis, who finished second to Jordin Sparks in the final “Idol” faceoff in May, has signed a contract with Arista Records in conjunction with 19Recordings, the label managed by “Idol” creator Simon Fuller, it was announced Friday. His debut album is slated for release later this year. “Blake is one of the most unique ‘Idol’ contestants I’ve ever seen,” Fuller said in a statement. “He brought something new to the competition and won fans all over America. I know they’re going to love his first album ... .” Lewis, 26, of Bothell, Wash., specialized in beatbox sound-effects during his run on the Fox talent show’s sixth season. His big TV moment came when he added hip-hop beats to a performance of Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love a Bad Name,” irking guest mentor Jon Bon Jovi in the process. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20428224/
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PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	YAY BLAKE!!!!!!!
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