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Blake Lewis | |
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| Born | Blake Colin Lewis July 21, 1981 Redmond, Washington, U.S. |
| Other names | BShorty[1] |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Origin | Bothell, Washington, U.S. |
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| Formerly of | Kickshaw |
| Website | blakelewisofficial |
Blake Colin Lewis (born July 21, 1981) is an American musician, singer and actor who was the runner-up on the sixth season of American Idol. His major label debut album A.D.D. (Audio Day Dream) was released on December 4, 2007, through 19 Recordings and Arista Records.[2] On October 30, 2007, his first single "Break Anotha" was released. The album landed on number ten on the U.S. Billboard 200 as its highest peak position with 97,500 copies sold in its debut, and has sold over 350,000 copies. After the release of his second single "How Many Words", which peaked at number eight on the U.S. Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs, Lewis was dropped by Arista Records. Lewis eventually signed with Tommy Boy Records.
His second album, Heartbreak on Vinyl, was released on October 6, 2009. The first single "Sad Song" was released on July 21, 2009. The album charted at number 135 on the U.S. Billboard Billboard 200, number twenty on the Billboard Independent Albums, and number seven on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums with over 4,000 copies sold in the first week.
His third album, Portrait of a Chameleon, was released on May 20, 2014. This was his first independent record and includes the single "Your Touch".
His fourth album, Wanderlust Unknown, was released in February 2020.[3]
- ^ Chinen, Nate (December 3, 2007). "New CDs". The New York Times. Retrieved March 6, 2008.
- ^ "Season Six Runner-up Blake Lewis Signs Record Deal – Show and Alumni News". American Idol. August 24, 2007. Archived from the original on May 11, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
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