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'Idol' Finalists Get Record Contracts

Posted Jun 5th 2006 11:29AM by TMZ Staff

Taylor Hicks may have won 'American Idol' but he isn't the only finalist to get a record contract.

A source tells TMZ that RCA Music Group, which is home to all the past 'Idol' winners, will sign Katharine McPhee and is close to signing a solo deal with Chris Daughtry. Ace Young is also said to be in talks with the label.

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TMZ contacted a rep for RCA who said they had no information on Chris or Ace. As far as Katharine, while there is no official announcement yet, all signs seem to point that she will soon be joining the label's roster.

Elliott Yamin has yet to land a record deal, but TMZ has learned Hollywood powerhouse management company The Firm flew the crooner to Vegas last weekend and hooked him up with tickets to back-to-back concerts by Madonna and Prince.

While this is all good news for the finalists, history shows good record sales are not guaranteed. After winning 'Idol' in 2002, Kelly Clarkson sold over 7 million CDs and won two Grammys while her first season runner-up, Justin Guarini, went on to sell less than 150,000 copies of his debut CD before being dropped by RCA.

Tags: ace young, AceYoung, american idol, AmericanIdol, chris daughtry, ChrisDaughtry, elliot yamin, ElliotYamin, katharine mcphee, KatharineMcphee, record contracts, RecordContracts, taylor hicks, TaylorHicks

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1. I think Elliott Yamin sings with a lot of heart of sole which will draw people to him.
I don't think people will RUN to buy his cds right away, but they will, eventually, just as he will eventually pick up fan after fan. I think he will have longjevity like any of the legend crooners of our time.

Posted at 7:13PM on Jun 14th 2006 by Peter J

2. RCA knows that if they sign Elliot they will profit from it if they play there cards right.
Elliot is pure talent, he doesnt show boat his body or need props for that voice.
He has the look and personality to go far, he is truely a real down the earth guy.

Posted at 10:54AM on Jun 16th 2006 by amy

3. I couldnt agree more! Elliot is so talented.....he's all heart! I wish him all the best!!

Posted at 1:02PM on Jun 16th 2006 by Anna G

4. Did RCA sign Chris Daughtry? Yes or no, and if so, when did they sign him? Rumors say they did, but nothing appears to be confirmed. I am looking forward to buying Chris Daughtry's singles and albums and want to know when they are coming out.

Thank you.

Posted at 12:15PM on Jun 19th 2006 by Elena

5. Did RCA sign Chris Daughtry? Yes or no? If so, when? There are a lot of rumors that they did, but no confirmation. When is his single coming out? I am looking forward to buying his singles and his albums.

Thank you.

Posted at 12:19PM on Jun 19th 2006 by Elena

6. Eliot is effin disgusting. He's got the looks (or lack thereof) to scare people away from his cd cover. And I find his voice pretty annoying. He can barely hold a note. His voice is too quivery. Ewww. Ace would only get a deal because of his looks since his singing is pretty crappy. Chris and Katharine, however, are both good-looking and both of them can sing so RCA did good there.

Posted at 4:12PM on Jun 23rd 2006 by me

7. I know RCA just signed Jodie Rivera. Her single is coming out next month. But Katharine's comes out tomorrow and yet she doesn't have an official website yet, and Jodie does. www.jodierivera.com

Posted at 4:23PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Trish

8. I know RCA just signed Jodie Rivera. Her single is coming out next month. But Katharine's comes out tomorrow and yet she doesn't have an official website yet, and Jodie does. http://www.jodierivera.com

Posted at 4:25PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Trish

9. I know RCA just signed Jodie Rivera. Her single is coming out next month. But Katharine's comes out tomorrow and yet she doesn't have an official website yet, and Jodie does. www.jodierivera.com

Posted at 4:26PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Trish

10. I know RCA just signed Jodie Rivera. Her single is coming out next month. But Katharine's comes out tomorrow and yet she doesn't have an official website yet, and Jodie does. www.jodierivera.com

Posted at 4:27PM on Jun 26th 2006 by Trish

11. Elliott sounds like a goat to me when he sings. Too much boring vibrato.

Posted at 5:05PM on Jun 26th 2006 by sg

12. Chris who? *putting both hands over ears* Elliott Yamin has a voice that is unique! It's time for something different in the music world of today! Too many Rockers and Head Bangers!!! Enough! That is why Taylor Hicks will make such an impact in the music industry! He is unique! He is the Soulman! Soul On, Taylor! You make us Proud!

Soul Patrol!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:02AM on Jun 30th 2006 by soulsueann

13. anyone who does not honestly think elliot is one of the best singers in the world right now has to be in complete denial. that man can bring a tear to my eye.

Posted at 2:16AM on Jul 7th 2006 by joe 9balls

14. Elliot is singing to me right now -- playing the AI CD right now! Elliot has a classic voice that is in the class of Sinatra or more recent star Michael Buble. He will go fair. I really don'd understand how "blond bimbo" Kellie could already have signed a contrac and not Elliot!!!

Posted at 10:04AM on Jul 20th 2006 by laurie

15. Elliot is singing to me right now -- playing the AI CD right now! Elliot has a classic voice that is in the class of Sinatra or more recent star Michael Buble. He will go fair. I really don'd understand how "blond bimbo" Kellie could already have signed a contrac and not Elliot!!!

Posted at 10:04AM on Jul 20th 2006 by laurie

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