Which "American Idol" alumnus vowed to "Fight For Love" in 2009?

The American Idol alumnus who vowed to “Fight For Love” in 2009 was Elliott Yamin.

Yamin rose to national attention as a finalist on the fifth season of American Idol in 2006, finishing third. His soulful, R&B-influenced voice helped him build a career after the show, particularly among listeners who valued classic vocal phrasing over pop spectacle.

“Fight for Love” was the title track and lead single from Yamin’s second studio album, released in 2009. The song followed his self-titled debut album, which had performed strongly in the United States and established him as more than a one-season television personality.

A common mix-up is confusing Yamin with other Idol alumni who released prominent love songs around the same period, including Taylor Hicks, Katharine McPhee, and David Cook. Yamin’s connection is especially clear because “Fight for Love” was both the song title and the album title.