David Foster & Friends: Chicago & New York

Date October 25, 2009

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 [...]

Idle Time Concert Review

Date October 17, 2009

Here are excerpts of a great review posted by SharkysWorld.com; head on over there to read the full thing, as well as to check out the pictures!
Michael Johns came out next; he was a top five finalist from American Idol season 7 and was just as good as Brooke. He seemed more relaxed than Brooke [...]

Concert Review from Seattle

Date September 28, 2009

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 [...]

Hold Back My Heart review on Newsvine

Date June 23, 2009

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, [...]

Hold Back My Heart Review by Sherry Lipp (blogcritics.org)

Date June 19, 2009

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. [...]

Hold Back My Heart Review from Herald Dispatch

Date June 12, 2009

Lots of very great reviews of Hold Back My Heart are starting to roll in leading up to the release date on 6-23. This is such an exciting time for Michael and his fans!
The review below is from the Herald Dispatch blog out of Huntington, WV.
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During my first listen to [...]

Review of “Heart On My Sleeve” by Tania Hussain of Newsvine.com

Date April 13, 2009

Well, the reviews for “Heart On My Sleeve” are already starting to pour in. Check out this one by Tania Hussain from Newsvine.com.

Former American Idol contestant Michael Johns bears his soul and casts away the Idol shadow as he’s finally released his highly anticipated single, Heart On My Sleeve from his debut [...]

Album Review: Don’t Look Down –The Height of Competition written by Tania Hussain

Date January 21, 2009

Please take a moment to read this excellent review of the Don’t Look Down soundtrack written by MJO member Tania Hussain (aka Westlifebunny)!

Michael Johns is not exactly a household name as yet, but he’s definitely been in your household – via your television, that is. Last year the Australian crooner auditioned for American [...]

Lower finishing American Idols outshine more heralded singers

Date August 8, 2008

Another stellar review for MJ!
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The first half of the show actually had stronger singing. Michael Johns, Kristy Lee Cook and Carly Smithson hit all their stage cues and all their notes. Ironically, for a concert put on for mainly 8-14-year-olds, all the biggest cheers came from Johns’s and Smithson’s versions of tunes from the ’70s: [...]

Review of Michael’s Long Island performance on AM New York blog

Date August 5, 2008

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He had the best set of all the Idols (sorry Davids), belting out “We Are the Champions” and “Dream On” like he had been playing arenas for years. But the way he enjoyed himself during the two group songs made Johns all the more endearing, especially his half-joking version of the Beyonce booty pop from [...]