and having landed in the "Bottom Three" three times. He beat Jaydee Bixby for the title, who had never been in the bottom three throughout the entire series. The finale was viewed by more than 2 million Canadians, and approximately 5 million votes were cast, the most in Canadian Idol history. Brian won by a landslide, with a CTV official stating about the vote difference, "With respect to Brian and Jaydee, the margin is significant enough that out of respect for Jaydee we will not release it." His first single, "All I Ever Wanted", was released at 12:00 am on September 13, 2007. The song is also featured on his debut album, Livin' It, which was released on November 27, 2007. Canadian Idol performances Post-Idol career 2007–2008: Livin' It 2007: Was the winner of Canadian Idol in 2007 which also led to the release of his first single, "All I Ever Wanted". 2007: His debut album, Livin' It, was released on November 27, 2007. Brian has 5 co-write credits on the album, more than any other Canadian Idol on their first album. 2008: He released his second single, "Shine" off his album Livin' It. 2008: On April 11 he released his 3rd single off his album, "Livin' It" called "Summertime". 2008: He made a cameo performing appearance on Faber Drive's video, "Sleepless Nights". 2008: He performed "Back to Me" on the Canadian Idol 6 finale, where it was confirmed as his 4th single. 2008–2009 Late 2008: Announced new material is in the works. 2009: CTV announces he left Sony BMG to venture out on his own. 2009–2010: The Truth 2010: Brian Melo's second album, The Truth, will be released in 2010. Brian works with acclaimed music producer Harry Hess of Harem Scarem Fame at Vespa Recording Studios. Billy Talent and Three Days Grace have also recorded with Harry Hess at Vespa. Brian wrote songs and found inspiration in trendy music hotbeds of Nashville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois. Many of the album's songs were written in Hamilton. A number of the songs on Brian's albums were co-written with Tanjola and Universal Canada artist Shiloh, including the debut single 'Soundproof' March 2010: Melo holds a private listening party for his new album, suggesting it is completed. September 2010: Brian has started his own record label named "Rat Pack Records." He also signed to Fontana North and Universal Music Canada. Notable accomplishments Winner