The Next Justin Bieber?

It seems that Ellen Degeneres has accomplished almost everything she's set herself up for. She's an accomplished comedian and actress, a successful Emmy award-winning daytime talk show host and recently the newest judge to replace Paula Abdul on the ever popular American Idol. Her list is always growing and she's about to add something else to that will top everything else.

Let's Add a Record Label to the List

Degeneres took it one step futher yesterday when she announced she has created her very own record label and has already signed her first artist. The label 'eleveneleven' is Ellen's first adventure into the music industry and has signed Greyson Chance. Chance is a current Youtube sensation who caught the eyes of many when he sang his version of Lady Gaga's infamous "Paparrazi".

Chance is a 12-year-old 6th Grader from Edmond, Oklahoma. Even though he's still in middle school he's already writing and composing his own music and performing with more experience than a lot of musicians out there on the radio today. On his youtube channel you'll find two songs he's written called "Stars" , which is about a husband losing his wife to the stars and "Broken Hearts" which refers to two girls Chance has come across in his short life.

Degeneres was sure that the two girls, who remain unnamed are now sorry for letting him go. "Look what's happening to you know, I bet they're sorry."

Lady Gaga's Surprise Call

While Chance was visiting Ellen's show on May 13, 2010, Degeneres surprised the pre-teen with a phone call from the music Queen herself, Lady Gaga. She was nothing but thrilled that Chance was supporting her music and had this to say about the young talent: "Greyson you're so sweet and so talented and I'm so excited that you covered Paparrazi and everyone loves you so much so keep following your dreams and work really hard and stay away from girls! Be focused!"

Chance's youtube channel views has shot through the roof since the Ellen Producers found his video online and his "Paparrazi" video has since been named one of the most viral videos according to Billboard.
Some say Chance will be the next Justin Bieber. So is Chance fever just around the corner? Only time will tell.

For more of Chance's videos please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxDlC7YV5is
If you want to see more from his visit with the Ellen Degeneres show check out www.ellen.warnerbros.com

Taryn McElheran

photo courtesy of Greyson Chance's Youtube channel. (It's a screen cap)

(was originally posted on suite101.com)