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

121. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:20am PDT

Josiah's on fiya!

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122. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:21am PDT

Josiah should have been allowed into the Top 24. Since his rendition of Mika's "Grace Kelly", I've been trying to find this song.

Found it at:
http://www.amazon.com/Life-Cartoon-Motion-Mika/dp/B000NA2776/ref=pd_sim_d_img_10

123. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:22am PDT

Go to Josiah's MySpace and go buy his music. It's well worth the trip and the $15!

124. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:23am PDT

Josiah Leming is such a great guy, and thus this is exceptional news!

125. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:24am PDT

I am so happy I found this site. You're terrific Parker!

126. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:28am PDT

Hallelujah, I'm rejoicing!

127. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:28am PDT

Thank you for the video clip LP. You're a hardworker and we appreciate it!

128. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:26am PDT

...
omg...

excuse me, i have to go jump around.
...

anyway, um, YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
very, very happy right now, for serious.

i cannot even wait.

129. Jenn - Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:11am PDT

Josiah,
I hope you're reading these comments and feeling great about yourself. I love your writing capabilities and I just think you have much to say. You are great and will only get greater. Take it in doses...and don't change. Your beautiful. Good Luck Josiah

130. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:40am PDT

I bought his music off his Myspace page a couple of weeks ago, and I love, love, love it all!(Best $15 I spent in a long time!)His music is addictive. I haven't stopped listening to it since I bought it. Can't wait to buy his new album and to see him on tour!

131. Alvin J - Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:47am PDT

Awesome, well-deserved (if it's true. Until I see something more official I won't believe it). I'm curious to see how his career unfolds. Josiah is a very gifted songwrited and player. I get the feeling he does have a big ego when it comes to how his music is handled, which is the hallmark of great musicians. At the same time he's completely humble and accessible when it comes to his fans. Interesting combo. Here's hoping for great news down the road.

132. Alvin J - Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:49am PDT

PS: Lyndsey, you need to set up an interview with the guy. I really want to find out more about his post-Idol adventures. I'm definitely curious as to how all those meetings in L.A. went and who exactly did he meet with. Anyway, peace out.

133. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:19am PDT

I bet that the American Idol producers are kicking themselves that Colton and the Leif Garrett kid made it to the show and Josiah didn't. Way to go AI... way to go.

134. parkavenue - Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:52am PDT

I'm thrilled to hear this. Is there an official announcement from Warner music? Can we get "One Last Song" as his first single?

135. Sunni - Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:33pm PDT

FINALLY!
It's well deserved.

136. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:16pm PDT

YEAH! Good for him... and thanx LP for telling us!

There's a lot of us that so badly want to see this kid make it!!!

137. Pennys - Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:32pm PDT

Hey I am a 61 year female and i loved Josiah Leming and his music.He is so talented and cant wait tell i can Buy his music God Bless him and his Family I can see Him going far in His music

138. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:36pm PDT

ewww! I really don't understand what everyone sees in this guy vocally. Lots of idol contestants have been through tough times. Talk about "Diva". You get a chance on American Idol and you cry because the band doesn't "get' you and so you dismiss them? He fell flat on his face and I was happy that he did. There were more talented and more appreciative contestants who were deserving.

139. Jackie - Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:31pm PDT

Josiah is an amazing original talent, and a brilliant lyricist...i hope nothing but the best for him!!!

140. Yahoo! Music User - Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:55pm PDT

That's so awesome to finally see good things happen to good people!!!

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