Lin Yu Chun (Chinese: 林育羣; pinyin: Lín Yǜ Qǘn; born March 9, 1986 in Taipei) is a singer, who gained fame by appearing on a Taiwanese talent show, Super Star Avenue (超級星光大道), singing “I Will Always Love You” (originally by Dolly Parton) in the style of Whitney Houston’s cover version. He is well-known for his mezzo-soprano-like countertenor singing voice, although he has a grown-up young man’s voice. Sony Music Entertainment announced they had signed Lin Yu Chun to a record deal. Lin Yu-chun officially joined Sony Music signing at a press conference on the last week, which was held in Shanghai San Want Hotel. SME said in a statement Thursday that Lin Yu-chun’s debut, featuring Chinese and English songs, will be released in July. It quoted 24-year-old Lin as saying, “I still can’t believe this is real.” Sony didn’t say if the album would have his rendition of the Dolly Parton ballad later covered by Houston.
Lin gained notice just a month ago on Taiwan’s “Avenue to Stardom,” which I was going to show you, but I found a more cohesive clip of him from his appearance last month on the Ellen show. His performances are becoming an Internet sensation and have drawn comparisons to Susan Boyle, who of course is the 48-year-old Briton famed for performing “I Dreamed a Dream” on “Britain’s Got Talent.” And don’t forget that Boyle also has something in common with Lin: she’s signed with Sony.
