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And he debuted a new song today — one called “Stone” — on Yahoo Music.

You can listen at right. It’s certainly a superb first sample of his new music.

“‘Stone’ encompasses what this album is about: honesty, self-realization, and emotions demonstrated through lyrics and harmony,” DeWyze told Reality Rocks in a story you can read here.

Lee plans to release that new album, “Oil and Water,” on Feb. 12.

And when pre-orders begin on iTunes, “Stone” will be available as an instant download.

Lee is also accepting pre-orders and offering all sorts of special packages through a Pledge Music campaign.

And he’ll be heading out on tour Jan. 20 with stops planned in Philly at World Cafe Live on Feb. 15, Pittsburgh at the Hard Rock Cafe on Feb. 22 and the University of Scranton on March 1.

You can head here for a complete tour schedule.

Kris Allen and Taylor Hicks are also planning new albums for early 2016.