United States of Dramerica
There is nothing like a dram of whisky to inspire an important conversation. Each week we sit down with a guest from the worlds of entertainment, sport or business and they tell their story over a glass of whisky.
United States of Dramerica
Episode 85 - Elliott Yamin, American Idol legend
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Elliott Yamin
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Season 1
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Episode 85
Joining us for our first live interview in 2 years, it is American Idol favourite Elliott Yamin.
He tells us his story of driving hours to a first audition for Season 5 of the show and his ascent to finishing third.
We share a Bowmore 10 and discuss the power of music, the challenges of instant fame and his months on tour with American Idol playing full stadia across the US.
He talks about working with Stevie Wonder, becoming a 'Barry Fanilow' and the singing education he got as part of the show.
Elliott discusses fame, his gratitude to the show and his current music career.
And there is even time to talk sports, dog walking and parenthood.