THIS IS STILL AN AMERICAN IDOL COMM.
Lee DeWyze fans rejoice! Today, it was announced on AmericanIdol.com that Lee's debut album will be titled Live It Up.
The first single off his new album, under the same name, will premiere on Ryan Seacrest's radio show this coming Wednesday.
“Putting out an album on a major label is truly a dream come true,” says DeWyze in a press release. “I’m excited for all the people who supported me throughout Idol to hear what I can do with my own songs. The album shows a whole different side of me and I’m so proud of it.”
Lee collaborated with Toby Gad, John Shanks, Espionage and others to write most of the songs on his upcoming album. “To see my name listed in the credits on each song was really important to me because I’m a songwriter.” DeWyze says, “I also loved working with such talented writers. They all brought so much to the table and really helped me flesh out my sound.”
Lee's album is expected to be an engaging blend of rootsy pop, rock and folk, anchored by DeWyze’s soulful, rough-edged voice and bright-sounding acoustic guitar, according to the press release.
“I grew up listening to Simon & Garfunkel, The Mamas & the Papas, Cat Stevens, and Kris Kristofferson. I love hard-edged vocals over pretty melodies - that’s what I’m about. I really admire guys like Dave Matthews and Ray LaMontagne, and to now be on the same record label as them - it just blows my mind.”
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