Just days after Elliott Yamin did an impromptu a capella performance of his latest single, "Fight For Love," in a YouTube video with KISS FM DJ JoJo, the official studio version of the track has leaked. Listen to it below:
The single is not as strong as Elliott's singles from his debut, but it definitely could be a hit at radio. The lyrics are a bit cliche, and it seems better suited for David Archuleta, but Elliott will make it work.
"Fight For Love" will be released to digital retailers and radio on Tues., March 10. The yet-to-be-titled sophomore album is due out Tues., May 5.
The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:
>It was announced earlier this week that Carrie Underwood would be performing "Last Name" and Jennifer Hudson would be performing "You Pulled Me Through" at the 51st annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. Carrie is nominated for one award, while Jennifer is nominated for three.
>Elliott Yamin appeared in a video on YouTube with KISS FM's JoJo where he did an impromptu 20-second performance of his upcoming single "Fight for Love." Watch the video below:
Elliott also said the single will hit radio on Tues., March 10.
>Michael Johns performed "You Can't Always Get What You Want" at ESPN's "Next Big Weekend 2009" on Sat., Jan. 31, in Tampa, Fla. The performance was one of many that was in preparation of last weekend's Super Bowl. Michael also yesterday performed an acoustic version of "To Love Somebody" on KTLA's morning show.
>Amanda Overmyer performed her song "Lay It Down" on FOX 19 in Cincinnati yesterday. Watch the performance below:
The song is off of Amanda's debut album Solidify.
>Jordin Sparks appeared on Phoenix, Ariz.'s KISS FM morning show Johnjay & Rich on Thursday to chat about the Super Bowl and other things. Jordin agreed to thank the two radio show hosts if she wins a Grammy tomorrow. Hopefully both of the aforementioned happen.
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