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Theo Tams

About Me

When asked about the title of his debut album Give It All Away, the singer-pianist from Coaldale, Alberta Theo Tams admits “In a way I feel that's what I've done with this record.” The 2008 Canadian Idol Winner is not following the standard Idol formula in releasing his debut album. With a musical background, previous writing experience and a strong desire to put out an album he was truly proud of, Theo was given the gift of time to be more involved in the process to create a debut that truly reflects him as an artist rather than rushing the process. “I wanted to find and write songs that I could be confident with and encapsulated all I wanted to say on my first record, not only lyrically, but stylistically as well” and that’s what he’s done on Give It All Away set for release on Sony Music Canada Entertainment Inc. on May, 19th 2009. “The most important thing I wanted to achieve with this album was to be true to myself because that’s what music is all about.”

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 23/01/2007
Band Website: http://www.theotams.com
Band Members: My band is my heart, my soul, and my mind.
Influences: Jann Arden, Something Corporate, Guns N' Roses, Ben Folds Five, Natasha Beddingfield, Daniel Powder, Damian Rice, Teddy Geiger, Matt Good, Hoobastank, Sarah McLachlan, City and Color, Feist, Kings of Convenience, Rachelle Kostelyk, Tracy Chapman, Kelly Clarkson, Macy Gray, Jack's Mannequin, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Dixie Chicks, Iron & Wine, Alanis Morisette, Lily Allen, Fiona Apple, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Elton John, Rufus Wainwright, Sarah Slean, Charlie Parker, Matchbox 20, Sixpense None The Richer, Howie Day, David Gray, Jack Johnson
Sounds Like: Theo prides himself on sounding like no one but himself...
Record Label: Sony BMG Music (Canada) Inc.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Theo's Book Available Now!

Theo Tams: Inside the Music is a colourful, scrapbook-style look at Theo's Canadian Idol journey and the life experiences that led him to his victory. It includes excerpts from Theo's private journals...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:39:00 GMT

Theo Tams "Lazy Lovers" [Official Video]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMPPLQufTr0(c) 2009 Sony Music Entertainment
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 15:38:00 GMT

SONY OFFICIAL FORUM- COME SAY HI

Hey Everyone!I know some of you haven't had a chance to head over to Sony's OFFICIAL Forum- but I just made a pitstop there today and I'm going to be frequenting the message boards more often over the...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:54:00 GMT

Join Theos Newsletter For All The Latest Contests And Updates!

Visit Theos official site to sign up for his newsletter now. By signing up, youll be among the first to know about all the latest updates, giveaways, and more. Our first giveaway will be later this ...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:29:00 GMT

I Was Mad(ly in love)

i  believe i'm a fighteryou believe i'm fakei believed you a liarwhen you called me your greatest mistakei believe i am needlessyou believe i am coldi believe i am realyou believe i'm boldbu...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:43:00 GMT

worth your time

i heard your voice todayyou said someone swept you awayi thought that was my job& today your eye met mine while he was walking by your side i thought that was my place& but you were smilingand you lau...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 02:10:00 GMT

Bangalore Blues

Hey All,Here are the lyrics to a song I wrote when I was travelling in India. A few of you have asked for them so I thought I'd get them up on the blog. Bangalore Blues:Well I've been travelling for s...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:24:00 GMT

on the sidelines

so you were standing there with your hand in your pockettrying to grab hold of a dreameverything you thought your life is was liesand now it's got harder to just beso you turn around, your e...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:38:00 GMT

look both ways

i took a chancei took a breathand for once i let it sinki looked aroundi smelled the groundbut i am still naive you said it was loveyou said it was realyou said i was the onewho caught your eyewho sto...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:51:00 GMT

change your mind

today i forgot about youuntil i remembered how you forgot about mewe loved as though we were never wrongand we pushed to prove our rightyou doubted the ability to let love livei believed too strongly ...
Posted by on Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:49:00 GMT