Season three American Idol finalist Jon Peter Lewis, also known as 'JPL' by his enthusiastic fans, will release his eagerly anticipated debut album on November 7. The long awaited record, "Stories From Hollywood," has been in the works for over a year and features all original songs.

From the moment Jon stepped out onto the "American Idol" stage he was anything but typical. His unconventional performance of "A Little Less Conversation" captured the hearts of millions and easily ushered him in as a top 10 finalist.

Following Jon's successful run on "Idol," he continued down an unconventional path by turning away offers from producers who wanted to create an image he wasn't comfortable with. Instead, Jon decided to step aside and take the time to develop his own music and unique style.

"Looking back, it would have been a lot easier to jump into one of the offers handed to me, but it would have been a mistake to try and be somebody I wasn't. My heart just wasn't into being a ballad singer or creating a teenybopper imagine. I've always felt more comfortable with a rock edge to my music and I wanted to develop that sound. It's been a long and challenging road over the last two years, but well worth the wait."

Jon continues to be a frequent guest of radio and television, most recently embarking on a radio tour across the country. Jon, who also plays the guitar, is currently performing with his band and making final plans for a nationwide tour.