Blake Lewis Inks Record Deal With Arista
The Associated Press
Friday, August 24, 2007; 4:17 PM
NEW YORK -- Blake Lewis has reaped another "American Idol" reward _ a record deal.
Lewis, who finished second to Jordin Sparks in the final "Idol" faceoff in May, has signed a contract with Arista Records in conjunction with 19Recordings, the label managed by "Idol" creator Simon Fuller, it was announced Friday.
  Blake Lewis, runner-up of the latest "American Idol" competition, performs on the NBC "Today" television program in New York on May 31, 2007. Lewis has inked a recording contract with Arista Records in conjunction with 19Recordings, the label managed by "Idol" creator Simon Fuller, it was announced Friday, Aug. 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) (Richard Drew - AP) Gallery
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His debut album is slated for release later this year.
"Blake is one of the most unique `Idol' contestants I've ever seen," Fuller said in a statement. "He brought something new to the competition and won fans all over America. I know they're going to love his first album ... ."
Lewis, 26, of Bothell, Wash., specialized in beatbox sound-effects during his run on the Fox talent show's sixth season. His big TV moment came when he added hip-hop beats to a performance of Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name," irking guest mentor Jon Bon Jovi in the process.
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