October 14!

Former 'American Idol 5' finalist Elliott Yamin releasing holiday album
By Christopher Rocchio, 10/08/2007

Elliott Yamin is Jewish, but that isn't stopping the former American Idol fifth-season finalist from releasing a holiday album full of Christmas music.

NBC Universal and Sony/ATV Music Publishing's Hickory Records -- the label that represents Yamin -- have announced the Idol 5 third-place finisher will be one of three recording artists to release an "NBC Sounds of the Season" album.

"NBC Sounds of the Season: The Elliot Yamin Holiday Collection" will be available exclusively at Target stores and is scheduled for release on October 14.

"The opportunity is a great match," said Josh Abraham, the album's executive producer. "We are fortunate to work with an independent artist like Elliott so we can continue to pursue creative deals like our partnership with NBC Universal and Target."

In addition to Yamin, NBC Universal will release "NBC Sounds of the Season" albums featuring country artist Taylor Swift (Big Machine Records) and songwriter KT Tunstall (Capitol Music Group).

Each of the three albums will include new versions of holiday classics as well as a few new songs written specifically for "NBC Sounds of the Season," which NBC and Target have collaborated on for each of the last five years.

"NBC Sounds of the Season: The Elliot Yamin Holiday Collection" will feature the 29-year-old Richmond, VA native's take on such classics as "This Christmas;" "Little Drummer Boy;" "Merry Christmas, Baby;" "The Christmas Song;" and "Jingle Bells." In addition, Yamin recorded "A Very Merry Christmas," "Let's be Naughty (And Save Santa the Trip)," as well as "Warm Me Up" -- three original songs recorded exclusively for the album.

Yamin's self-titled debut album entered The Billboard 200 album-sales chart at No. 3 in early April and has since sold more than 500,000 copies.

Ok..I went to Target today..nothing. Did anyone else find it?

I called the nearest Target and they said they would have them on the shelves on MOnday....

If you call tell them this #

012120285

Its the stock #, From some of the ladys on the Etrain! Hope u find it!

I haven't been to Target yet, but I looked online to see if I could order it online, and couldn't find a thing

Thanks Misty for the Stock # I'm really looking forward to hearing this!!

I will definitely be heading to Target to see if they have this newest cd. For some reason I thought it was going to be released in November. Appreciate the stock number just in case I have a problem getting it.

Overjoyed to be getting more E music!

WOO HOO!!!!!!!


I got my cd today and its AMAZING!!! Wow i cant stop listening to it! I was almost in tears when i heard Little Drummer Boy! WOW!!!

MistyluvsE wrote:

WOO HOO!!!!!!!


I got my cd today and its AMAZING!!! Wow i cant stop listening to it! I was almost in tears when i heard Little Drummer Boy! WOW!!!

Okay where did you get it from? I am still having problems finding it. Can not wait to get it!

I don't have mine either

I just went to my "local" (45 miles away) Target and it was right there with all the other christmas cd's.... I almost got a few more but i only had 10 bucks on me

There was a bunch there though! Maybe just start calling ALL The Targets in your areas... It is only available at Tagret and so far its NOT on Target online .. YET!

Good Luck!!!

I got 3 yesterday, one for me, Kerri and someone who lives out in a place where they haven't heard of Target yet! haha!!!
What's your favorite song?
Mine's "Let's Be Naughty"..LOVE the tone of his voice!

MIne is Warm Me UP.. i cant stop listening to it!

I finally found it and as I write this I am listening to it. Just love that voice. Your right it is awesome!



The E train scores another hit!

WOO HOO!! I am so glad u found it!