(1986-04-02) April 2, 1986 (age 38) Mount Prospect, Illinois, US
Genres
Rock
pop
pop rock
alternative rock
indie rock
folk rock
Occupation(s)
Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
piano
drums
bass
Years active
2003–present
Labels
WuLi
RCA
19
Vanguard
Formerly of
Lee DeWyze Band
Website
leedewyzeofficial.com
Musical artist
Leon James "Lee" DeWyze Jr.[1] (born April 2, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and the winner of the ninth season of American Idol.
Prior to Idol, DeWyze had a solo career and formed the Lee DeWyze Band. He had also released two independent albums called So I'm Told in 2007 and Slumberland in 2010, both on WuLi Records.
DeWyze's first post-Idol album Live It Up was released on November 16, 2010, through RCA Records. WuLi Records, citing demand from DeWyze's fan base, released a third album of pre-Idol recordings, What Once Was, on February 14, 2012. His fifth studio album Frames was released on August 20, 2013, and his sixth album Oil & Water was released on February 12, 2016. His seventh album titled Paranoia was released on February 16, 2018,[citation needed] and his eighth album, Ghost Stories, was released on August 13, 2021.[citation needed]
^[1] Archived October 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
the LeeDeWyze Band. He had also released two independent albums called So I'm Told in 2007 and Slumberland in 2010, both on WuLi Records. DeWyze's first...
"Beautiful Day" was released by LeeDeWyze as his first single following his victory in the ninth season of American Idol. DeWyze commented "I like that song...
DioGuardi, and DeGeneres all left the show after this season, although only Cowell's departure was announced in advance. LeeDeWyze, a folk rocker from...
27, 2011). "LeeDeWyze and Nigel Lythgoe snipe online over 'Idol' finale". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 26, 2020. "LeeDeWyze, Nigel Lythgoe...
Thursday: Lee & Crystal Rock On". Billboard. Billboard Magazine. Carrie Underwood tops Idol downloads; Adam Lambert on the rise Carrie Underwood, LeeDeWyze top...
of the night". On May 26, 2010, Bowersox was named runner-up to winner LeeDeWyze. She announced that after her Idol career, she wants to bring more awareness...
This is a list of major award wins and nominations given to American Idol contestants. ASCAP Pop Music Awards 2004: Song Writer Award – "Miss Independent":...
Moon" – David Cook "Lie" – David Cook "It's Gotta Be Love" – LeeDeWyze "Stay Here" – LeeDeWyze The following is a discography of albums and singles released...
The Waking, and American Idol 2010 winner LeeDeWyze. Prior to Idol, Louis Svitek was part of the LeeDeWyze Band that also included Ryan McGuire and Jeff...
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the goal to garner interest in thoroughbred ownership. On May 14, 2010, LeeDeWyze, a citizen of Mount Prospect, Illinois, and a contestant on American Idol...
BLABBERMOUTH.NET. February 2, 2017. Jason Lipshutz (August 12, 2013). "LeeDeWyze's 'Frames': Exclusive Album Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved August 20,...
Disney World!". May 21, 2009 – via YouTube. "'American Idol' Champion LeeDeWyze 'Going to Disney World' on Monday". Disney Parks Blog. Bevil, Dewayne...
Paul Gray dies in an Iowa hotel room from an accidental overdose 26 – LeeDeWyze is crowned winner of the ninth season of American Idol while Crystal Bowersox...