Matt Giraud is a contestant on American Idol: Season 8. Giraud's name was released as one of 36 Idol contestants competing for a spot in the coveted Top 12. His American Idol audition was aired on January 21, 2009. Giraud sang Gavin DeGraw's song "I Don't Want To Be" and was sent to Hollywood. He was saved by the judges special "veto" as a top 7 contestant.
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.
Top 13 Performances
- 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"
Giraud's Musical Influences
- Michael W. Smith
- Elton John
- Justin Timberlake
- John Legend
- Tupac Shakur
- The FrayMySpace: About Matt Giraud
Quotes
I never had a piano lesson. I just started playing four years ago and I always loved it. I just feel like I've got it in me.—Matt Giraud
Simon Cowell to Giraud: Let me explain what your problem is. Your problem is that you don't believe in yourself.
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Fast Facts
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Matt Giraud
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Age
23 years old
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Hometown
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Giraud is a singer/songwriterMySpace: About Matt Giraud
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Describes himself as a "dueling piano player"
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Won a Downbeat award for his song "First Impression"MySpace: About Matt Giraud
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Regularly performs at Zazio's lounge and Monaco Bay in Kalamazoo, MichiganMySpace: About Matt Giraud
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Released two independent albums
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Compares his musical sound to artists like Gavin DeGraw, Justin Timberlake, John Legend and The FrayMySpace: About Matt Giraud
