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Lemingheads, Rejoice: Josiah Signs With Warner Bros.!

Posted Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:56pm PDT by Lyndsey Parker in Reality Rocks

You know how they say that when one door closes, another opens? Well, if there was ever any proof that this saying is true, it's the success story of Josiah Leming.

Yes, the American Idol door hit Josiah firmly on the behind on his way out during Hollywood Week, when he failed to make Idol's top 24. But now--according to a heartening report on Knoxnews.com--Josiah's kicked the door at Warner Bros. Records HQ wide open.

Yes, kids: Josiah Leming has reportedly landed a major-label record deal!

Josiah was back in Hollywood recently, playing the Hotel Cafe on March 7, and now it seems he was likely in town (with his newly acquired agent and lawyer) to start wheeling and dealing with Warner. Looks like Josiah's through to Hollywood now, for real.

Knoxnews.com even reports that Josiah, who famously once had to live in his car, just bought his father a new truck to celebrate this good fortune. How cute is that?

Bet Josiah's still crying his eyes out these days, but this time they're tears of joy.

Enjoy this short but sweet clip of Josiah at L.A.'s Hotel Cafe on March 7, and watch this space for more on his upcoming WB album release:

1262 Comments

61. Yahoo! Music User -
The stories behind the singers are more important than the singers themselves. Having said that, anyone who could doubt his talent (Randy Jackson, can you hear me fool?), should get a grip. I know, I know, we all have different tastes and I know not everyone will love him. But Warner Bros. does and that is a big somebody!

62. Yahoo! Music User -
Surely Jackson and Cowell can tell who’s got what it takes after six years of this. (I wouldn’t bet on Paula Abdul.)

63. Yahoo! Music User -
Last I had heard, on YouTube, Leming said he had meetings lined up with a slew of label representatives in March. So happy to see this come to fruition so soon.

64. Yahoo! Music User -
Keep the news coming LP. His post-Idol celebrity cycle is a joy to behold.

65. Yahoo! Music User -
Yes, yes, yes!!!

Fans flocked to his MySpace page with words of support and to the American Idol message board with complaints. Ellen DeGeneres booked Leming. MTV sent a reporter to Morristown to spend a weekend with him. Videos of some live recordings popped up on YouTube. Terry Morrow profiled him in the News Sentinel.

...and now this...

Whoa! What a great day for Lemingheads!

66. Yahoo! Music User -
LP, you gotta get an interview sweetie?

67. Yahoo! Music User -
I don't think AI went out of its way to do him any favors. His standout TV persona earned them extra air time on the show. He is the X Factor!

68. Yahoo! Music User -
First, MTV, "Extra" and Ellen DeGeneres's show made a beeline to Leming. Now this! Great job Josiah!

69. Yahoo! Music User -
Thank you LP for continually supporting him. I think people get misconceptions about anyone from a TV show. But you never underestimated him.

70. Yahoo! Music User -
To all those who lament about his crying, the show's portrayal of him is one thing; reality another. He is a strong kid.

71. Yahoo! Music User -
Thank God!!!!

72. Yahoo! Music User -
LP, I think you've made me the happiest Idol fan on the planet. Thank you for this update!

73. Yahoo! Music User -
Recently one idol went from relatively unknown to an Oscar winner.

And now there's Josiah Leming.

Josiah was booted off the show, but his fortunes changed!

I pray he has great success.

74. Yahoo! Music User -
To borrow a line or two from the man himself: "Like I'm speechless, honestly. This is great. This is ridiculous."

75. Yahoo! Music User -
Another good bit of news is that Leming says he's sold more than $40,000 worth of his music online since his international exposure.

76. Yahoo! Music User -
The trials and successes of American Idol show contestants are somewhat legendary. Josiah's story is going to be up there with the most legendary.

77. Yahoo! Music User -
Now, if only Oprah would book him. LOL.

78. Yahoo! Music User -
Losing 'American Idol' = success!!!

79. Yahoo! Music User -
It is far better for someone to make the show and be voted off than actually winning. And no, as we can see, even not making the show is probably better if you've got the talent!

80. Yahoo! Music User -
Leming is one of the most genuine talents that "Idol" has ever seen.
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