Casey Abrams, the rising, multi-talented singer/songwriter who wowed millions on Season 10 of American Idol, has signed a worldwide recording agreement with Concord Music Group. His debut album will be released in early summer 2012.

Casey was a standout contestant this year as an American Idol Season 10 finalist thanks to his distinctively original voice and dazzling musical ability. Indeed, the 20-year-old who counts Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Oscar Peterson and James Taylor among his musical heroes can play a staggering 11 musical instruments by ear.

“Casey Abrams’ talent is deep and untapped,” said Concord Music Group chief creative officer John Burk. “We ‘re excited to work with Casey and 19 Entertainment on fulfilling his great promise.”

Born in Austin, Texas, Casey Abrams spent his early years in the Chicago area then later moved to California to attend Idyllwild Arts Academy where his father teaches film production. A promising, gifted musician, Abrams assiduously studied classical bass, piano, improvisation, music history and participated in numerous jazz ensembles.  After graduating from Idyllwild he studied music at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Since the completion of American Idol, the in demand Abrams joined the American Idol Live! Tour, signed with 19 Entertainment, collaborated with fellow Idol alum Haley Reinhart on the holiday classic, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” (A Top 10 iTunes video and Holiday chart debut!) and begun writing songs for his new album.

Iain Pirie, President, 19 Entertainment adds, “We are delighted to be working alongside Concord Records with our management partners at Red Light on Casey’s debut album.”

Watch as Haley and Casey reenact the moment they decided on the BICO collaboration!