Guide Note

Michael Lee Johns was an American Idol Top 8 finalist before being sent home on April 10, 2008, after he performed the Aerosmith song "Dream On." His departure from American Idol sparked controversy and debate among internet bloggers.

Fast Facts

Full Name: Michael Lee Johns
Also known as: Michael Johns, Michael Lee
Born: October 20, 1978
Birthplace: Perth, Australia
Hometown: Buckhead, Georgia
Auditioned in San Diego

Musical Background

In addition to Johns' solo work he's also performed with the Los Angeles-based band The Rising and Atlanta-based band Film.

Background

He came to the United States on a tennis scholarship to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College located in Tifton, Georgia. He then moved to Atlanta, to pursue music.

Quotes

"I would be lying to say I wasn't shocked. I hadn't been in the bottom three and I thought definitely the last two to three weeks have been my strongest. But we're in this competition and stuff can happen and it did."

"It's been overwhelming; I've been getting letters, flowers, gifts. Just thank you and see you on tour. I'm going to give you guys a good record by next year."

Categories

Entertainment | Models and Personalities | Reality Show Stars | American Idol

View Note History

Michael Lee Johns

Also try: Michael Johns Dream On | American Idol Top 10 | Michael Johns We Are the Champions | American Idol Top 8

Michael Lee Johns Overview

Official American Idol Site: Michael Lee Johns Profile
YouTube Video: Michael Lee Johns "Dream On" (Time: 1:36)
Wikipedia: Michael Johns
TV.com: Michael Johns Profile

Michael Lee Johns News

Topix: Michael Lee Johns News
Google News: Michael Lee Johns
Official MySpace Page: Michael Johns
USA Today: Michael Johns: 'I Would Be Lying to Say I Wasn't Shocked' (April 11, 2008)
The Associated Press: No Charity for Idol Finalist (April 10, 2008)
EW.com: American Idol recap: Shock and Awe (April 11, 2008)
Chicago Sun-Times: "Dream On", Michael: Your Idol Days are Over (April 10, 2008)
The Buzz Log: Idol Talk: Rock Jocks (April 2, 2008)
News.com.au: "It's D-Day for Aussie on Yank Idol" (February 14, 2008)
PerthNew: "Perth Man Michael Johns Reaches Top 50 on American Idol" (February 13, 2008)
Buddy TV: American Idol Top 24 Revealed (January 28, 2008)

Michael Lee Johns Videos

YouTube Video: Michael Johns "We Are The Champions" (Time: 3:04)
YouTube Video: "Across the Universe" from American Idol Beatles Night, Week 7 (Time: 1:51)
YouTube Video: "Cradle" - The Rising (Time: 4:12)
YouTube Video: "Coming Down" - Film (Time: 4:38)
YouTube & Google Video: Michael Lee Johns Search
Live Search Videos: Michael Lee Johns

Michael Lee Johns Blogs and Commentaries

Google Blog Search: Michael Lee Johns
Buddy TV: Michael Johns Profile
Fan Site: Michael Johns Online
Show Tracker (LA Times): Michael Johns: If You Needed Our Help, Why Didn't You Just Ask? (April 11, 2008)
TMZ.com: Simon Likes Johns; Neighbors, Not So Much (April 8, 2008)
TMZ.com: Idol Michael Johns Big Ballin' (March 7, 2008)
The Hollywood Gossip: Michael Lee Johns: The Rising (January 26, 2008)
Idol Stalker: American Idol Season 7 Auditions - Michael Johns (January 22, 2008)

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