American Idol fans, the news you've been waiting for has arrived: 19 Recordings/RCA Records announce the release date for Lee DeWyze's debut album.

American Idol season nine winner Lee DeWyze's as-yet-untitled debut album will be released on Nov. 16 through 19 Recordings/RCA Records.

The point of winning American Idol is officially to score that coveted record contract, but as past seasons have shown, it really doesn't matter if you win or not

American Idol Season 9 winner Lee Dewyze is preparing to start work on his debut album

A top story from this week. The point of winning American Idol is officially to score that coveted record contract, but as past seasons have shown, it really doesn't matter if you win or not. You are gonna get the deal, this past season's runner-up Crystal Bowersox proves this point once again