As long as Fresh 102.7 keeps posting videos and news of Michael Johns, I'm happy to keep posting it here to share it with you. Fresh 102.7 has been such a huge supporter of Michael and has gone out of their way to share his music and news with his fans.
Where I come from, it's said that one good turn deserves another. All of you Michael Johns fans should take the time to listen to Fresh 102.7 online, add them as friends on MySpace, follow them on Twitter, and become fans of their Facebook. You can also text 102.7 at 21027.
Brooke White and Elliott Yamin fans can find videos of your Idols at Fresh TV as well. However, the following videos are for Michael Johns fans. ;D
Michael took a few minutes to answer some questions for the Fresh 102.7 crew at the show held at Eisenhower Park on August 15, 2009. My thanks to 102.7 for sharing this and so much more of Michael Johns on their website. They were actually playing his single "Heart On My Sleeve" (free download of the single at Amazon.com) at the very same moment I found this interview!
Have a look at the 102.7 site by clicking HERE! You can listen to their shows live online any time. I'm hoping they'll post the actual performance videos of all the stars that were there that day. You can be certain I'll post the news if those show up too!
Some additional HQ videos of Michael's performance at 102.7's Fresh in the Park concert were recently uploaded, so I thought I'd take the time to share them with you too. Be sure to watch them full screen as there are some gorgeous shots to be seen.
Here are some photos of Michael Johns Fresh in the Park appearance on August 15th, from Fresh 102.7. Visit the Fresh 102.7 site for pictures of Brooke White, Elliott Yamin, and Carolina Liar! Six videos of Michael Johns set can be found HERE. The set included acoustic versions of Beyonce's "Single Ladies", Pearl Jam's "Black", the Bee Gees "To Love Somebody" (also on Michael Johns album, an A Capella version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" on the same video with Otis Redding's "I've Been Lovin' You Too Long", Radiohead's "Fake Plastic Tree's", and Michael's new single "Heart On My Sleeve" from his debut album Hold Back My Heart (available on iTunes, Amazon.com, and retail stores everywhere.
Thanks to everyone that uploaded videos for those of us who couldn't be there! Michael did his new single "Heart On My Sleeve" along with several other songs! Enjoy these videos of Michael Johns playing at 102.7's Fresh In The Park on August 15, 2009 .
Thank goodness for Twitter and Fresh 102.7! Otherwise, I might never have known about Michael Johns upcoming concert with Elliott Yamin, Brooke White, and Carolina Liar! NYC is being treated to a FREE concert in the park with some of today's Freshest music and artists, courtesy of Fresh 102.7! You can follow 102.7 on Twitter too!
Be sure to check out the 102.7 website for up to the minute details and listen daily to hear Michael Johns' "Heart on my Sleeve" from his new album Hold Back My Heart! When you click on the album link, you can download the single for FREE!
Fresh 102.7 is taking it live and outsideagain with Fresh in the Park!
We’re giving all of our Fresh listeners a FREE concert with no tickets to buy and no tickets to win! It’s New York’s largest outdoor Concert of the summer featuring live performances by Elliott Yamin, Brook White, Michael Johns and Carolina Liar!
If you want to be at Fresh in the Park all you need to do is get there! Bring the entire family and get there early. Don’t forget your beach chairs & blankets for a night of music and fun with Fresh 102.7! Click here to check out photos from last years Fresh In The Park!
The following videos were from an interview and performance courtesy of Fresh 102.7, done on June 23rd to announce the release of his album.
A little over a month ago, Michael Johns performed several songs from his new album Hold Back My Heart in a live concert held at Hollywood and Highland. The concert was meant to celebrate the June 23rd release of his debut album and was in fact performed only two days after the album hit shelves nationwide. It's also available for digital download at Amazon.com and iTunes.
News of this concert was overshadowed that day, as we learned Michael Jackson had just passed away. Now that a respectable amount of time for mourning a great loss to music's history has passed, and some high quality videos of the performance have recently surfaced, I'm happy to share with you Michael Johns live at Hollywood and Highland, performed on June 25, 2009.
My thanks to Lovinthefro09 for uploading most of the following videos. The first video is one posted by scoobyld, in which Michael Johns pays a stunning tribute to Michael Jackson, RIP the King of Pop. This was one of the first tributes to Michael Jackson to be posted to YouTube. All of the other videos, with the exception of "Hold On", are from the new album Hold Back My Heart, by Michael Johns.
In searching for more Michael Johns videos from the performance and Meet n Greet held at Atlanta's Tin Roof Cantina last Friday, I ran across this piece of a documentary called Australians Hit Hollywood. Now I knew he was part of the documentary, but I haven't seen any news or videos from the actual documentary itself worth watching until now.
Michael appears for a few seconds in this piece, but I can tell already, the camera loves him. Maybe that love goes both ways, as he looks completely at home and comfortable in front of the camera. Here's hoping they eventually become best friends. For now, I'm happy listening to his new album Hold Back My Heart. You can pick up your copy at stores like Walmart nationwide, or download it from iTunes and Amazon.com. :D
"The first few minutes of the documentary "AUSTRALIANS HIT HOLLYWOOD". A film about the ups and downs of Australians in the entertainment industry coming to America. Interviews with actors, directors, screenwriters, musicians, executives and reality stars."
Michael Johns co-wrote and does lead vocals on "The Great Divide - (theme from The Wanted)". Two of Michael's best friends, Jeff Foxworth and Rye Randa, formed The Ontic and score for the new series "The Wanted". The series begins at 10pm on NBC Monday, July 20th! Rye Randa's interview explains scoring for the series. "The Great Divide" in its entirety can be downloaded from Amazon.com now, and is also available for download from iTunes! Read the Rye Randa interview at the following link!
In continuing coverage given by news sources from all over the internet, Michael Johns' renditions of "The National Anthem" and "God Bless America" in Anaheim on July 4, 2009 is earning praise. By all accounts, these were some of the best performances of the songs ever heard..
Major League Baseball teams across the nation dedicated themselves to raising awareness and funds for ALS to commemorate Lou Gehrig's farewell speech 70 years ago. Michael Johns was there to pay tribute to America on her birthday, and to further his support in the fight for a cure of ALS. In honoring others, he unknowingly (and deservedly) earned honor from The Angels for himself.
Here's an excerpt taken from an article posted at their website.
In an effort to raise awareness and financial support for organizations leading the fight against ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, the Angels will have American Idol Finalist Michael Johns sing the national anthem before Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Johns, an avid supporter of ALS research, has been involved in certain organizations to help the fight against ALS.
In December 2008, he released the song "Another Christmas," with 50 percent of the proceeds going towards ALS research.
"Michael Johns embodies the spirit of this day," Angels entertainment and production manager Pete Bull said. "He loves America and the opportunity he had with American Idol was able to show what we can provide as a nation. He truly loves our country."
The feeling is mutual. Our country loves him as well. Cheers Michael Johns, our "Aussie-American", and thanks once again for everything you do for your fellow man. Now that the Fourth of July has passed, we'll look forward to your upcoming tour. Best wishes on your new album Hold Back My Heart.
That's an unusual name for an album from someone who so often gives of yours. :D
Catch the interview Michael Johns did with UGO.com in the first video, he talks about his debut album Hold Back My Heart; released TODAY! You can pick up a copy at your local stores, or download it from iTunes or Amazon.com!
Thanks for the video news Michael, and my thanks to UGO.com for providing the embed links so we can share them! Be sure to visit their site for up to the minute news on Gaming and media!
Check out 2 new live solo performances that just went up on UGO.com today! Head over to the link below to see my acoustic performances of "To Love Somebody" and "Heart on My Sleeve" plus an interview.
Watch Michael Johns interview and performance of "Heart On My Sleeve" from his radio appearance this morning on Fresh 102.7 in NYC!
For those of you that live in the NYC area, Michael will be doing a Meet N Greet at J&R's Music World, 23 Park Row at 5pm. Don't miss meeting Michael to get your copy of Hold Back My Heart signed!
Also, don't miss Michael tomorrow morning on Good Day New York! He'll be on the show around 8:40 am.
Meanwhile, back at the radio station, please enjoy the following videos courtesy of Fresh 102.7 FM, and listen to their station to hear Michael Johns "Heart On My Sleeve"! Download the single FREE from Amazon.com!
My unending thanks to 103.7 Lite FM for sharing these outstanding videos with all of us Michael Johns Fans. In an article I wrote yesterday, I posted the video of Michael Johns they filmed while he was in their studio playing his debut single "Heart On My Sleeve" from his new album Hold Back My Heart. Lite FM was thoughtful enough to turn on the video cameras and shared that video at their site. Stay tuned to that radio station to hear Michael Johns and this song on a regular basis! Michael Johns - "Heart On My Sleeve" (In-studio @ 103.7 Lite FM)
I cannot even begin to tell you how thankful I was to find the video above, so you can imagine my surprise when I returned to their site and found they went the extra mile for their listeners. The Lite FM radio station hosted Lite Nite at The Glass Cactus in Dallas on June 17th, as you already know if you read this blog very often.
They made videos of Michael Johns set as he performed the songs below. It's almost as good as being there...almost. 103.7 Lite FM in Dallas are now my heroes. Cheers and best wishes to them!
If you missed the interview before the song, you can listen to that fabulous Aussie wit in that beautiful accent below. Lite FM most graciously shared their mp3 of the interview and the song in a Podcast from the Gene and Julie Morning Show, airing weekdays on 103.7 Lite FM from 5am - 10am.
You can purchase the album Hold Back My Heart in stores everywhere on June 23rd. Michael's first single "Heart On My Sleeve" is available for download at iTunes and Amazon.com now!
Here's an extra special treat for 103.7 Lite FM listeners and Michael Johns Fans. As previously reported, Michael Johns was in their studio to play his debut single "Heart On My Sleeve" from his new album Hold Back My Heart. You can purchase the album in stores everywhere on June 23rd, or download it digitally from iTunes and Amazon.com. Lite FM turned on the video cameras and shared that video at their site. Stay tuned to that radio station to hear the song on a regular basis!
If you missed the interview before the song, you can listen to that fabulous Aussie wit in that beautiful accent below. Lite FM most graciously shared their mp3 of the interview and the song in a Podcast from the Gene and Julie Morning Show, airing weekdays on 103.7 Lite FM from 5am - 10am.
NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) held their 2009 Convention last week and was host to some of the best known names in the music business. NARM is a non-profit organization devoted to advancing music by bringing together all aspects of the industry. For deatiled information on what they do, please visit their site.
Michael Johns and Brooke White provided entertainment for the finale event and headlined individual sets as well as joining to perform their duet "Life Is Okay" for the first time since it was recorded for the soundtrack album Don't Look Down. In addition to their performances last week, Daryl Hall and Johns Oates played at the Awards Dinner Finale, held on Wednesday, June 10th. Here's the convention news of Michael Johns and Brooke White as it was published at the NARM website:
These two American Idol alums teamed up recently for the hit single “Life is Okay” for the “Don’t Look Down” soundtrack and will meet again on the NARM stage for the Awards Dinner Finale.
Brooke White turned heads during last season’s “Idol” by delivering breathtaking renditions of songs by the Beatles, Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond. After she sang Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” Simon proclaimed White to be her favorite “Idol” vocalist. Her new album, “High Hopes and Heartbreak,” will be released this summer. Randy Jackson plays Executive Producer on the album.
Michael Johns delivers blue-eyed Soul as it’s meant to be heard. His new album, “Heart On My Sleeve,” due in stores June 16, is devoid of the typical glossy veneer applied to most modern albums, but heavy on vibe. It has a Blues-Country feel, with swelling strings accenting the delectable Pop of the album’s first single of the same title.
Okay, big gig, but not so big on accurate journalism. Michael Johns' new album is titled Hold Back My Heartand it's due out on June 23rd. I'll give them credit for getting the name of the single right. "Heart On My Sleeve" from his debut album is available on iTunes and Amazon.com now!
To hear 30 second clips of all 12 song titles on the album, go to Amazon.com and listen today! If you can't wait to say you own the very best in music, you can pre-order the full CD at Amazon.com!
I was hoping for full videos of their performances last week, but this is what was posted on YouTube. Here's a collection of video clips from the June 10th performance. This video does give you a taste of what to expect from both artists.
Brooke performs her new single, "Radio, Radio" from her debut album High Hopes and Heartbreak. Michael performs "To Love Somebody" also on his debut album in addition to eleven original tunes, and finally the duet we've all been waiting to see. Michael and Brooke sing the duet "Life Is Okay" from the Don't Look Down soundtrack. (an independent album produced by Johns, Foxworth, and Randa).
"I Won't Wait" with Michael Johns and The Rising. This is just one of the many unreleased hits Michael has recorded in the past. I can't wait to hear his new album "Hold Back My Heart", which hits the shelves June 23rd. (This is an UNOFFICIAL fan video).
MTV News correspondent Jim Cantiello interviews Michael Johns (American Idol Season 7 Finalist) and Joel McHale (The Soup) on the red carpet for American Idol Season 8 Finale. It's such a blast just watching the two of them banter back and forth promoting each other shamelessly with mutual respect. The MTV correspondent's job was made easy as Michael and Joel took over the spot while he stood there and watched his "man crushes".
Anyone that follows Michael's Twitter already knows he's a fan of The Soup. Here's his Twitter quote from a few weeks ago regarding the subject in general.
I mean catching up with a best friend then coming home to watch the soup! Is there anything better?
Joel McHale has a new show coming out on NBC titled Community and says Chevy Chase is co-starring in the new series. It sounds hilarious already! They talked a bit about the show and Michael gave an impromptu audition by exhibiting his fabulous Aussie humor.
How exciting it must've been for him to announce on MTV News that his album set for a June 23rd release. Most all of his fans already know that, but there's just something about MTV that makes music news seem huge! You can pre-order the album Hold Back My Heart from Amazon.com now! Joel McHale is quoted as saying he's 'Excited' to buy Michael's new album, but I've already ordered mine if that tells you anything. :P
His debut single "Heart On My Sleeve" is climbing the charts now and can be purchased at Amazon.com or iTunes today. My thanks to I Heart Pizza for bringing news of the video! Happy Birthday goes out to her too! I should feel bad since it's her birthday and she brings me a gift.
Next time I mention MTV News, I hope it's in reference to a Michael Johns video to go along with his new release. :D
Michael Johns performs his debut single 'Heart On My Sleeve' at the Ellen Show on May 21, 2009. Get the single today on Amazon or iTunes, and although the album won't be released until June 23rd, you can pre-order the entire CD at Amazon.com now!
Here's more news from The Los Angeles Times of the American Idol party held at The Edison on May 18th. I've included a couple of excerpts from the original article. To see the full story (written by Richard Rushfield) and check on your Idol, please click on Los Angeles Times.
Every May as the world convenes in front of TV sets to choose our new pop despot, a certain college of cardinals gathers around the main stage. For the 80-some singers who have stood on the "Idol" stage before, finale time is like a giant family reunion, a time to reconnect with their comrades in arms, with whom one, two or six years ago they fought through a bloody season and toured the nation before being scattered to the four winds to seek their fates in the swirling tides of contemporary music.
On finals eve, the gathering place of this fabled fraternity was in a off-the-map basement on the opposite edge of downtown from the Nokia. On Monday night, the Edison bar was the scene of the most intimate of "Idol" conclaves as about two dozen Idols past gathered for a party thrown by Fox Radio to celebrate the finals.
The banter paused as another Season Sevener, the great Michael Johns, took the stage for a 20-minute set. Having seen Michael play twice in the last week, one notices what an accomplished and comfortable performer he is becoming, delivering affecting and intimate sets in two very different venues. On this evening, he had a surprise addition to his lineup, a moving version of Beyonce’s “Put a Ring on It” perhaps the cover one would least expect from the Johns band.
Michael, it seems, is one of the busiest of Idols these days. With his new single “Heart on my Sleeve” out and an album to follow shortly, he is perpetually in motion. Last Friday night, he left a show for "Idol"/"So You Think You Can Dance" executive producers Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe’s winery to race back to Akron, Ohio, for a show, returning for this set, after which he was to board a red-eye to Buffalo, N.Y., for another show, at the end of which he was to rush back to be at the results show on Wednesday night.
To see the rest of the article, follow the link above.
I've already included one video from last night, but here's another one that was uploaded by WKRQ102FM. This one includes Michael's performance of the entire Beyonce song 'Single Ladies', but less of the always hilarious Aussie banter at the end. Michael is accompanied by Jeff Foxworth and another guitarist. I'm still hoping to find more of his 20 minute set from last night. Until then, I'll keep posting whatever I can find.
Thanks to Will Manning for posting these videos on a message board forum. I knew it was just a matter of time before they started showing up. Both of these songs will be included on Michael's debut album Hold Back My Heart, which will be released on June 23rd, but can be pre-ordered from Amazon.com now!
Here's a video of Michael's performance of Beyonce's 'Single Ladies- (Put A Ring On It)' at a party hosted at The Edison. The articles says Michael performed a number of songs, so I may be back to include some of those if they're uploaded to YouTube as well. In the meantime, credit goes to Jas for finding the first one.
5.18.09- Party At The Edison May 19th, 2009, by MIX 105.1 Blogging Idol Just back from a GREAT party at the coolest club in LA, The Edison. It’s an old power plant from the golden days of Hollywood that has been transformed into one of the coolest clubs we’ve ever been to. Lots of Idols from seasons past were in attendance including Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Blake Lewis, Carly Smithson, Amanda Overmyer, and Brandon Rogers. We were also treated to an impromptu concert by one of our favorite Aussie contestants (actually, the only Aussie contestant we can think of) Michael Johns. He performed several selections from his new CD, but really brought down the house with his cover of Beyonce’s Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It). Check it out below.
I didn't hear any news on this event until today, but Michael Johns was filmed singing with Kenny Lee Lewis of the Steve Miller Band at the Winery Villa San-Juliette event held on May 15, 2009. My thanks to YouTube member rtorres938 for uploading the following video. The story of the event is after the jump.
From The Los Angeles Times, Michael's new single 'Heart On My Sleeve':
PASO ROBLES - Two of the founders of American Idol hit the central coast with an exclusive winemaker's dinner Friday night.
Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick have made their careers behind the bright lights of shows like American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.
Now they are taking their success to the central coast and making a major investment in wine.
It was a star studded night in Paso Robles as two of Hollywood's most famous producers make their mark on the central coast.
Ken Warwick says, "Its nothing we thought would ever happen. It's one of those things that's high in the sky and you look at a picture in a magazine and think I would like to do that and here we are."
As the wine flowed So You Think You Can dance's Nigel Lythgoe and American Idol producer Ken Warwick helped roll out the Paso Robles wine festival by hosting a winemakers' dinner.
The featured event tasting the fruit of their labor, Villa San Juliette, a premiere wine made here on the central coast.
Nigel Lythgoe says, "This was the best deal for producing the best grapes and that's really important to us. Quality is what we've always dealt with in our TV shows and that's what we wanted to do with the wine. When we came here we thought this looks like the north of England with the rolling hills which made us feel at home and very comfortable."
Kicking off the celebration was former American Idol contestant Michael Johns.
Johns says," it's their first vintage that's coming out and to be asked to sing at it, it's pretty cool."
But for these two childhood friends the dinner is much more than a friendly get together.
It's a lifelong dream that came true on the central coast.
Michael Johns was first introduced nationwide as a finalist on American Idol's Season 7. His shocking and unexpected elimination caused a nationwide uproar and catapulted him into instant celebrity status.
Stay tuned to this site for the most recent news, videos, tour dates, music releases, mp3's, and everything else Michael Johns, as we follow this shining star into his future.
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