‘Idol’ runner-up Lewis will record
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.
His debut album is slated for release later this year.
Lewis, 26, of Bothell, Wash., specialized in beat box 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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