Taiwan Man Who Mimics Whitney Gets Record Deal
By wchung | 23 Jun, 2026
Mimicry Pays: Sony gives a record deal to a man who sings like Whitney Houston.
Lin Yu-chun, 24, the Taiwanese YouTube sensation, sings a song during his signing ceremony for a record deal with Sony Music Thursday, May 13, 2010 in Shanghai, China. (AP Photo)
The young man whose rendition of “I Will Always Love You” on a Taiwanese talent show recalled Whitney Houston’s high notes has a record deal.
Sony Music Entertainment 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.” His performance became an Internet sensation and drew comparisons to Susan Boyle.
The 48-year-old Briton famed for performing “I Dreamed a Dream” on “Britain’s Got Talent” also signed with Sony.
HONG KONG (AP)
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