He was eliminated as a top 5 contestant. His final performance on the Idol stage was "My Funny Valentine" for the Rat Pack theme week.

1. Name: Matt Giraud
2. Age: 23 years old
3. Hometown: Ypsilanti, MichiganMySpace: About Matt Giraud
4. Giraud is a singer/songwriterMySpace: About Matt Giraud
5. He plays the pianoMySpace: About Matt Giraud
6. Describes himself as a "dueling piano player"
7. Plays drums for his local churchMySpace: About Matt Giraud
8. Studied music in collegeMySpace: About Matt Giraud
9. Won a Downbeat award for his song "First Impression"MySpace: About Matt Giraud
10. Regularly performs at Zazio's lounge and Monaco Bay in Kalamazoo, MichiganMySpace: About Matt Giraud
11. Released two independent albums: Perspective in 2003 and Mind, Body and Soul in 2006
12. Compares his musical sound to artists like Gavin DeGraw, Justin Timberlake, John Legend and The FrayMySpace: About Matt Giraud

• Week 1: "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson
• Week 2: "So Small" by Carrie Underwood
• Week 3: "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye
• Week 4: "You Found Me" by The Fray
• Week 5: "Part Time Lover" by Stevie Wonder
• Week 6: "To Really Love a Woman" by Bryan Adams
• Week 7: "Stayin Alive" by the Bee Gees
• Week 8: "My Funny Valentine"

• Michael W. Smith
• Elton John
• Justin Timberlake
• John Legend
• Tupac Shakur
• The FrayMySpace: About Matt Giraud

Simon Cowell to Giraud: Let me explain what your problem is. Your problem is that you don't believe in yourself.