‘American Idol’ season five finalist Elliott Yamin checked in with fans on his blog at Myspace on Thursday (September 20). He writes:

Hey everybody!!… I hope all is well!… well, I just arrived to Manilla… I’m here in the Philippines w/Joonie, Russel, and Aaron, as we gear up for 5 acoustic shows over the next 10 days here!…. I’m really honored, and excited to be able to share my music w/fans half way across the globe!..I haven’t been out of the country (except Canada) since I was 13!… Now, I know it’s been a while since y’all have heard from me, as I’ve been swamped preparing for this trip, and tour!… I’d like to take this time to thank my buddy Felix Bloxsom (drummer), and wish him well, as he’s going to be touring w/ another artist for the remainder of the year!… at the same time, I’d like to introduce to you and welcome Mr. Glen Sobel as our new drummer!

I hope everybody enjoyed our “milli vanilli” rendition of “Wait For You” on Lincoln Heights the past 2 days… and, of course the airing of our appearance on Rachel Ray today!… I can’t express how stoked I am for October to get here!… The band and I are really excited to come visit your town in the U.S over the next few months!… we’ve been working very hard to step up the production of our set… added a few new songs, and I’m also going to be joined by my good friend Jose “Sway” Penala on background vocals!

Now, I want to make sure that we sell out everywhere we go!… Tickets are going fast, so don’t be left out in the cold!… also, please be on the lookout for my new single to hit radio within the next couple of weeks!… I can’t believe we’re even talking about a 2nd single!.. WOW!!!.. I want to thank you all for continuing to vote for my video on VH1… Thank you for all of my B-DAY wishes!… Thanks to Brandon Crowe, and all of the fans and moderators over @The E-TRAIN STATION… and especially a big THANK YOU to my guys: OLLIE, AARON, GLEN, RUSS, JOONIE!… I couldn’t imagine playing music w/anybody else in the world!… PEACE!

‘American Idol’ season five finalist Elliott Yamin posted the following blog on his Myspace on Thursday (August 16):

Hey everybody!!… I hope all is well!… with the exception of my jdrf blog, I know it’s been a while since I’ve chatted with y’all!… Thanks so much for hanging in there with me!… As y’all may be aware, I’ve been on the road on a media/TV tour to help advance the 2nd leg of my club/theatre tour, and set up the next single!… can’t wait to release it, as we have a few tricks up our sleeve!… and as far as “Wait For You” goes… thanks to you guys, it just won’t die!!!!… it’s still among the top in call out research and continues to climb the charts !!!… and now we actually have a legitimate shot @reaching 1… WOW!!!!!….. so, as you can see, our 2nd leg of the tour kicks off October 5th @Park West in Chicago… of course I’m going to be bringing out my homie Josh Hoge, who absolutely killed it last time out…. and I’m also pleased to announce that we’ve added another opening band-my good friends called The Last Goodnight… they are a super talented breaking band, and I want everybody to show them tons of love as we come to a city near you!… note: we are currently negotiating 3 more shows/cities to add to our tour, so as soon as we confirm, they’ll be posted!.. I also want to let y’all know that I’m currently working on an official fan club… once it’s established, it will give y’all exclusive access to tickets, meet and greets, merchandise, etc… I also want to apologize to anyone not seeing their comments posted from time to time!.. right now, I’m the only one who is actually reading/approving your comments… my schedule has become a little more hectic these days so please bare with me… also, just did an amazing new photo shoot in Nashville with photographer Jeremy Cowart… we’ve got some great new shots that we’ll be using for the cover of a diabetes magazine, and print ads for Diet Pepsi, AT&T, and PETA…. also getting ready to close a deal which will distribute my record internationally!!!… all of these great opportunities I am seizing would not be possible without the undying support of all of you!… I am always conscious of that, and forever grateful!… Special Thanks to Fred Croshal for running my virtual label!… everybody over @SONY/BMG RED (Danny Buch, Mark Gorlick) for knocking it out of the park @radio!!!… everybody @HITS! Magazine…. and Big ups to Brandon Crowe and all of Etrain moderators and fellow entertainers (haven’t forgotten about my promise to get you those signed CD’s)… you all are the best, most rabid fans in the world, and we are making history together!… let’s keep this train moving!!!… thank y’all and god bless!

‘American Idol’ season five finalist Elliott Yamin posted the following message to fans on his blog at Myspace on Monday (July 23):

Hey y’all!… Hope all is well!… Thank you so much for all of your thoughtful wishes, and thinking of me on my birthday!… 28 (don’t laugh) was the best year yet!… Just wanted to bring to everybody’s attention, that the latest ‘NOW25′ album is out, and features my hit single ‘Wait For You’… And also encourage everybody to pick up their copy TODAY!!!… Also want to send my deepest apologies to all of you who expected to see me at Baracudas in Portland, OR on Thursday July 26th!… I understand, through no fault of my own, that the radio station had to cancel the event due to Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers (the exclusive ticket seller) were over-selling tickets by an outrageous $300!.. That is [appalling], and I’m extremely disappointed that Harry Ritchie’s Jewelry store had to ruin it for EVERYBODY!!!!!!… I will find a way to make it up yall, especially those who actually purchased tickets, and listeners who won tickets!… Talk to yall real soon!… PS: the Target Holiday record is coming along great and is almost complete!… Take care and God Bless!

‘American Idol’ season five finalist Elliott Yamin was in the studio with Jackie & Bender of KISS 106.1 FM in Seattle on Wednesday (April 18). Elliott talked about his dogs Shamrock and Buster, how the job offers came after ‘Idol’ last season, not having much time to watch television, his past as a DJ working at the same Richmond station Jackie & Bender did, his pal Josh Hoge getting dropped by his label but joining him on tour, and more. He then performed his new single ‘Wait For You’. Audio at kiss1061.com has since been removed.

Rich and Carrie of the Johnjay and Rich show on 104.7 KISS FM in Phoenix hung out with ‘American Idol’ season five finalist Elliott Yamin in the studio on Friday (April 6). Elliott talked about his free dental makeover, the new track ‘Wait For You’, his ‘Yaminian’ fans in the studio, his girlfriend, his thoughts on Sanjaya Malakar, and more.

The interview audio at johnjayandrich.1047kissfm.com has since been removed.