...... Hello everyone and good evening!!! ...

Lot's of exciting things going on eh?

Well to add to the excitement I'd like to announce a lil' surprise this evening.

Starting tonight, in what will hopefully be a new event around here, we will be

hosting "surprise" Q and A sessions by the man of honor.

These chats will be moderated so please be on your best behavior. ;>

Please limit your questions to two.

Also, we ask that you do not add comments on this Q and A thread.

Someone may start a seperate thread for that.

All comments on this thread will be deleted.

Elliott will be here for a limited time and will choose the questions himself.

There is no guarantee he can get to them all.

That said, I am sure you have lots of questions...so go ahead..ask ...cause

he's here

Hi Elliott ! So glad you're here ! My first question is...how many of the songs on the new CD have you written or collaborated with ?

Elliott will you be in New Orleans for any of the Madri Gras festivities this year?

Okay, I have question, how did it feel to finally meet Magic Johnson?

Hi Elliott, what can you tell us about the new single coming out in February?

Elliott, I'm sure you've learned a lot about the "business" since you started your career. What one thing has surprised you the most and how has it affected you.

Thanks!

Hi "y'all"
Elliott, , How will the E-train fit in with the new website?
What is the name of the new single, that i absolutely cannot wait for?
Carol

hey there!....well, ive been co-writing quite a bit, so my goal is to have @leat 5 or 6 songs that make the record!

Hey Elliott.........
Can't wait for the new single in Feb.
Will it be the First.........Middle........or End of Feb?
I am SOOOO excited!!
:elliottelliott:

Hi Elliott! Great to see you here! I'd like to know if you will be having any guest artist collaborations on this cd? Like guest backup vocalists or duets?

Patience please...Elliott is new to the board! :-)

Boy have we missed you! :grin:

Do you think you will be landing any spots on the major morning news shows, GMA, Today... or the late night comedy shows..Leno. Letterman, O'Brien to promote your sophomore album?


Oh...and thanks for stopping by!!

Hi Elliott,

How are you ??

Just a friendly reminder......please check out the Orange County Performing Arts Center (ocpac.org) especially "Segerstrom Hall". It's a cool venue with great acoustics and would be a terrific venue for you to perform. As a matter of fact, this May they are showing "Grease" with your buddy Taylor.

Peace and Love
Anita

it was a dream come true for me!....in fact, the photog who took our pic on the red carpet knew how big of a magic fan i am, and was kind enough send me a blown up version of the pic free of charge....i just got it yesterday!!!

Hi Elliott, Are there any duets on the new CD? Thanks so much, Jacquie

absolutely....gonna hit as many talk shows and morning news shows as possible....we are actually in the process of putting together a radio/media tour as we speak!...cant wait to get back out there yall!!!

Wow Elliott great to have you here!

How many singles do you plan to release from your new cd?

Will you do a concert at an indoor venue in Richmond, Va? :)

hey!...no duets just yet, but i actually just got my girl nesha randolph (robert randolphs sister) to kill some femaile backrounds on a song i wrote called "show me"....dont wanna name drop too much just yet tho

I just want to wish you a Happy 2009..

Just wanna say hi from Arnel Pineda's website. I love you Elliott! Hi Brandon and Toni!
Q: If you had a choice of collaborating with one artist in the future who would it be?

havent planned on, or received any offers for it yet,,,however, i will b performing the national anthem for the slam dunk contest in february during all-star weekend in phoenix!....very excited!

Hi Elliott!

Have you met anyone that you really admire while preparing your new CD?

Also, #2 wants to know if you'll be back in Richmond so he doesn't have to burn up any more vacation days? LOL!!!!

Hi Elliott - Welcome!!!

Heard your new single will be out in February - is this true? I can't wait to hear you on the radio again!

I WISH YOU ALL THE HAPPIEST, AND HEALTHIEST NEW YEAR EVER!!

Hi Elliott, can you tell us what part of February (beginning, middle, end) the new single will be released?
Irene

OK - the rules are no comments, so let me put this in the form of a question - NO LIE! I just saw Robert Randolph (and his sister) at The National a couple of weeks ago. That is SO EXCITING! Would you ever consider touring with a "jam" type band like Robert? I so fondly remember the LIMBO collaboration.

HEY THERE!...HOPE ALL IS WELL SINCE WE RAN INTO EACH OTHER @GREASE IN NY!!...YEAH, I REALLY MISS THE RADIO GRIND, AND I CANNOT WAIT TO GET BACK OUYT THERE!...YEAH I'VE MET, AND BEEN BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JERMAINE DUPRI, WHO IVE ALWAYS ADMIRED!...

Elliott in your opinion, how can we best help you to promote your new single and CD? We stand ready to help in any way we can!

Hey Elliott! Welcome! Glad you can make it tonight. Have any other acting gigs popped-up, such as your "Bold and the Beautiful" appearance?

Question #2....will you be making a video to go with the new single?

Have you thought at all of writing your autobiography?? (after all, both Taylor and Mandisa have written theirs..)

Hi Elliott,

Will you be touring in the San Francisco Bay Area after your new CD is released? Please say Yes!!! :awe:

Elliott so glad to hear you're chatting with us! I'm so excited I can't even think of a question - go figure!
:awe: :awe: :chloestrain:

WELL, FIRST AND FOREMOST, YALL ARE THE MOST SUPPORTING FAN COMMUNITY A GUY COULD EVER ASK FOR!!!....THE 1ST TIME AROUND, YALL CONSTANTLY HARRASSED THE RADIO/TV STATIONS RABIDLY, AND YALL REALLY GOT THE WORD OUT THERE...I WOULD ENCOURAGE EVERYBODY TO DO THE SAME,....SPREAD THE WORD, LETS MAKE THIS BIGGER AND BETTER THAN THE LAST RECORD!!!!...REMEMBER, WERE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, AND YOUR SUPPORT AFFORDS ME TO CONTINUE LIVING MY DREAM!...THANK YOU FOR THAT!!!!!....I'M FOREVER GRATEFUL!

Will your tour be in similar venues to the last one?

I HOPE SO!!....I LOVE THE BAY AREA!...HYFE!!!!

Question #2

Do you have any plans to release your music in the UK?


Thanks for asnwering the first question and thanks for doing this for us. It is much appreciated!!

Hi Elliott,

Has American Idol asked you to perform this year on the show?

Elliott!! you're coming back to Denver, right?

YES I HAVE...AND ACTUALLY MY SIS AND I TALK ABOUT THIS ALL THE TIME....THE WAY SHE FOUND MY MOM 3 1/2 YEARS AGO, AND OUR PARALLELED JOURNEYS WEVE HAD UP TO THIS POINT...MAYBE SOME DAY, WE'LL SEE....I FEEL LIKE I'M STILL "WRITING" MY LIFE, AND I HAVE A LOT MORE TO ACHIEVE AND ACCOMPLISH BEFORE I GO SPILLING MY GUTS IN A BOOK!.....HAHA!