Michael Johns, “Bohemian Rhapsody”
If Kelly Clarkson delivered the best female vocal in Hollywood Week history, Michael Johns’ rendition of this Queen classic is easily the boys’ best.

Source: NY Post

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First, Idol Chatter continues its look at the best of 2009, with a bit of a twist.
Today, my picks for the best of the rest — non-singles you might have overlooked when downloading songs from iTunes or elsewhere.
These deserve a listen. At least I think so.
9. “Turn To You” by Michael Johns
Before heading into the [...]

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In terms of album releases, 2009 was a banner year for Idol fans.
We got new music from five of Idols’ first six winners — Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks and Jordin Sparks.
And, unless I’m missing something 19 albums from Idol contestants all told.
Here are my picks for the best and worst of [...]

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Sorry for the late post, but as of now, it looks like Michael’s performing She’s A Beauty, Man in Motion, Hard Habit to Break (as a duet with Peter Cetera) and America’s Song with the rest of the performers to close out the show. Thanks to all who’ve posted video!
Man in Motion – Irina, Chicago

Man [...]

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Rodney Ho over at Access Atlanta had a chance to chat with David Foster about the upcoming David Foster & Friends tour, and here’s what he had to say about Michael:
His thoughts on Buckhead’s Michael Johns: “I love being around Michael. He appreciates what I do. He’s a young, good looking rock singer. And he’s [...]

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Sherry Lipp over at Blogcritics posted a great review of the show she attended at the Chop Suey, check it out!
2008 American Idol finalists Michael Johns and Brooke White have embarked on a brief club tour together, sharing the same backing band. I was able to catch their show at Seattle’s Chop Suey. I also [...]

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I spoke with former Buckhead man and season 7 finalist Michael Johns last month in advance of his soulful first album “Hold Back My Heart,” out today. Listen to it at AOL here.
Since I last spoke with him last December at Gwinnett Arena for a charity tennis tourney, he’s been too busy to come back [...]

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Writer and MJO member, Tania Hussain, has written a great review of Hold Back My Heart over at Newsvine.com. Check out an excerpt below!
Every now and then there comes an album that seems to have ingeniously soared into such spirit and authenticity and coyly finds a way to your soul. Michael Johns’ exquisite album, [...]

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Check out Michael’s interview at Popawesome.com!

The most AWESOME…..
Song you’ve ever written? “This is Goodbye” off my new album. It just was as pure as pure songwriting can be. It really came out of the sky and I could not believe I had a hand in it.

Recipe you know by heart? My recipe for my world [...]

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Sherry Lipp, the author the blog American Idol Lowdown wrote an excellent review of “Hold Back My Heart” over at Blogcritics.org. Michael even “Tweeted” about it to show his appreciation. Thanks for such a great review, Sherry!

Hold Back My Heart does have a rock/soul vibe with a definite emphasis on soul. [...]

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