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Jim Verraros Music

JIM VERRAROS MUSIC - Debut Album April 26, 2005

About Me


Born on February 8, 1983 and a native of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Jim Verraros auditioned for the first season of American Idol at the suggestion of a friend while he was attending Columbia College as a musical theater major in Chicago.
Jim was undoubtedly one of the most talented and talked about contestants to ever appear on the hit Fox TV show American Idol. Jim placed 9th on the first season and become one of the most memorable contestants to ever appear on the hit show. Because he was raised by deaf parents, he is fluent in American Sign Language. Jim is of Greek (father) and German, Irish, French and English (mother) descent. As a child, Jim ironically excelled in singing and acting at a very early age so much so, that school music teachers had the task of explaining his talent to his parents who were naturally unaware of Jim’s abilities.
After the show ended, Jim won the hearts all across America as a featured performer on the 2002 American Idols Live Tour which played to sold out stadiums in 30 cities across the country. Jim was also a contributing artist on the Certified Gold “American Idol: Greatest Moments” album along with 2 time Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson.
But his popularity really soared after he came "out" in The Advocate in January 2003. “I needed to be true to myself and embrace the reality that people are just people, and no one should ever be judged based on their sexuality. I knew of the risks associated within the music community for being true to my fans and myself. But, this disclosure does not define me, my music, or my career, as I am a human being first and foremost”, says Jim.
Jim's indie-CD, Unsaid & Understood, won an Out Music Award: Outstanding New Recording Debut - Male. Winners were announced on June 13, 2004 in NYC.On April 26, 2005, Jim released his mainstream debut, “Rollercoaster” on Koch Records. The album garnered a top 20 Billboard Dance Hit, “You Turn It On,” along with a breakout hit; “You’re Getting Crazy.” Along with this debut, his film “Eating Out,” was released on DVD through Ariztical Entertainment, and has sold more than 50,000 copies to date. The film also included three songs performed by Jim, "I Want You," "Visions Of You," and "Welcome To Hollywood."
Jim is now recording and writing for the follow up to his debut album, “Rollercoaster,” (TBA) and has his second film, the sequel to “Eating Out,” called, “Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds,” reprising his role as Kyle. The film has made its way to film festivals all across the world. The DVD has officially been released on May 29th, 2007.
The possibilities for Jim’s career are inevitably endless. With a knack for reinvention and sex appeal, his demographic is incredibly vast and is a true inspiration to many. Being diverse in talent, Jim would like to have definitive careers in both the independent film community as well as a strong place in the music industry. The future seems bright for this young 24-year-old, and with the accomplishments he’s already made his own, anything is possible with Jim Verraros. Stay tuned.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/25/2004
Band Website: jimverraros.com
Band Members: JIM VERRAROS
Influences: George Michael, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, The Beatles, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliot, Kelly Clarkson, Gabe Lopez, Nikka Costa, Green Day, Avril Lavigne, Scissor Sisters, Joss Stone. Beck, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Bjork, U2, Eminem, Norah Jones, Switchfoot, Beth Hart, Melissa Etheridge, No Doubt, Josh Groban, The Shore, Sting, Angela Peel, Sugarcult, Ettison Clio, Al Green, Whitney Houston, Aerosmith, The Temptations, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Nat King Cole, Bette Midler, Sigur Ros, Matchbox 20, Izdatso, Ani Difranco, KD Lang, Gladys Knight, Johnny Lang, Brandy, Cece Winans, Cece Peniston, Beyonce, TLC, David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Tyler Hilton, Lenny Kravitz, Lisa Loeb, JoJo, Alanis Morisette, Midtown, PJ Harvey, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Type O Negative
Sounds Like: George Michael, Justin Timberlake, Avril Lavigne
Record Label: KOCH RECORDS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Idol- 1/15/08 Premiere

Okay, so before I go into what my thoughts were on tonight's kick-off episode, I have to admit that I missed the entire first hour because I wanted to get in a run at the gym, so forgive me.So here we...
Posted by Jim Verraros Music on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:28:00 PST

Is American Idols Machine Staring to Fail?

Hey guys!!!Just wanted to keep you guys updated on a few things.One, I just got back from a much needed vacation in Aruba. If you haven't been there, or are planning on going on a vacation and don't k...
Posted by Jim Verraros Music on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:12:00 PST

Dear Britney...

Dear Britney,What the FUCK is wrong with you?You know what I think this whole thing is about? You have NO gays in your life. If you did, you would've gone with the corset top instead of the bra on the...
Posted by Jim Verraros Music on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:17:00 PST

VOTE FOR ME!

Thanks to the Chicago Free Press, I've been nominated for TWO Chicago Free Press "Pressies" Awards (Best in Community) in the categories of:Favorite GLBT Celebrity alongside the incomparable Rosie O'D...
Posted by Jim Verraros Music on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 03:08:00 PST

Updates and Idol: Class of 2002.

I know it's been a little while since I last posted, but things are going AWESOME.First off, the music side of things is rockin' and rollin'. My new single, "You Make It Better," is FINALLY up on iTun...
Posted by Jim Verraros Music on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:23:00 PST

Check me out on gay.com and planetout.com!

Like I previously mentioned, I actually DID have a reason to take a picture of me in my boxers.If you head on over to Gay.com:http://www.gay.com/content/slideshow/?coll=4296&navp ath=/channels/style/fa...
Posted by Jim Verraros Music on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:41:00 PST

Lindsay Lohan!!! What the HELL is wrong with you?!?!?!?

Newly 21-year old Lindsay Lohan was just arrested.Again.For DUI and possession of cocaine.Again.Correct me if I'm wrong, but did she or did she NOT JUST GET OUT OF A 45-day stint in REHAB?Oh God. You ...
Posted by Jim Verraros Music on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:41:00 PST

How Much Do I Love Chelsea Handler?

I don't know if any of you watch The Chelsea Handler Show on the E! Network, but she is FUCKIN' HILARIOUS!I'm not really sure who to compare her to, but she's just very in-your-face, and not afraid to...
Posted by Jim Verraros Music on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:17:00 PST

The Beckhams Have Arrived

There's been a whirlwind of press surrounding David and Victoria Beckham as of late, and to be honest with you, I'm kind of looking forward to the debut of her new show tonight. Not to mention, have y...
Posted by Jim Verraros Music on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:43:00 PST

Wanna come meet me and Mink Stole in Chicago?

HEY GUYS!!!So, I've just gotten confirmation about my appearance on July 28th at 2pm to sign autographs for, "Eating Out," "Eating Out 2," and if you've purchased my album, "Rollercoaster," BRING THEM...
Posted by Jim Verraros Music on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:29:00 PST