Season 5's second runner-up, Elliott Yamin, announced that he'll be hitting the road again. Come early January, Elliott will continue to promote his current album, Fight For Love, by touring from coast to coast. In October, Elliott embarked on his second USO tour, traveling to Guam and Japan.

Here are the first set of confirmed dates. Elliott's team suggests to keep an eye out for more dates in the future, and we'll be sure to include them in the AI-Insider's Weekly Idol Scoop.

1/2/10 – The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA
1/3/10 – Highline Ballroom in New York, NY
1/4/10 – Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD
1/7/10 – Altar Bar in Pittsburgh, PA
1/8/10 – Crocodile Rock in Allentown, PA
1/9/10 – Infinity Hall in Norfolk, CT
1/11/10 – The Jewish Mother in Virginia Beach, VA
1/27/10 – Anthology in San Diego, CA

Recently, AmericanIdol.com caught up with Elliott Yamin. Watch the interview and hear about Elliott's relationship with music and diabetes, his future plans, and more.