Like several "American Idol" runners-up before him, soulful singer Elliott Yamin is trying to make the most of his experience and exposure on the blockbuster reality show.
Yamin, who has been touring in support of his self-titled debut CD, hopes to follow in the footsteps of Clay Aiken, Chris Daughtry, La Toya London, Kellie Pickler and Bo Bice, who all have parlayed finishes in at least the top six into successful record deals.
"The exposure that you get from the show is just out of this world," says Yamin, who finished third last season.
"Everybody and their mother knows the show and what it's about, and you become this household name overnight," adds Yamin, whom "Idol" kingpin Simon Cowell called "potentially the best male vocalist" to have competed on the program.
In its sixth season, "American Idol" attracted 40 million viewers during some of its broadcasts.
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Subject: LIFE AFTER "IDOL" 
September 3rd 2007, 5:09 pm
