Michael Johns Performs At The Villa San Juliette Winery Event

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':



From Central Coast News - MCOY.com:

American Idol Producers Host Celebrity Wine Dinner

Posted: May 16, 2009 01:28 AM

Updated: May 16, 2009 01:28 AM

5/15/09

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 'Rockin' The Runway' Video From The CW Network

As promised, here is the video of Michael Johns performance courtesy of an embed link provided by DC50 TV. Michael performed two of his original songs 'Dangerous' and 'Fire' for the Rockin' The Runway fashion show held in DC on May 8th. It was all part of the Land Rover's America's Polo Cup weekend, and it's also known as 'Where The Elite Meet'. My thanks to the CW Network for providing the fans with outstanding pictures and videos of the event. We look forward to next year!



Here are just a few pictures from the event. Please click the CW LINK to view all the Michael Johns pictures and detailed news of  the concert held on May 9th for which he was the headline entertainment.

Michael Johns is shown here with Paul Wharton of DC50 TV.

Michael Johns Video From Dayton, OH - AT&T Meet & Greet

Here are a couple of videos from Michael Johns AT&T sponsored Meet and Greet held in Dayton, OH today. Once again, the fans have my thanks for sharing their videos with those of us who live too far away to be there ourselves.

'Free Falling':


Credit goes to tracyr627 for the following video of Michael singing his new single 'Heart On My Sleeve'.'

AT&T Presents Michael Johns May 16th In Dayton Ohio

This is the last of four shows listed for Michael Johns AT&T Meet and Greet Tour.  He'll be appearing at The Shoppes at 725 between 1:00-3:00 pm tomorrow.  The past three shows have produced some exceptional pictures and videos of Michael performing.  The concert admission is free to all who attend.  That's right.  You can meet the "Hot Aussie" from American Idol and it won't cost you a dime.  If you live in the Dayton, OH area, this is a can't miss it event.  Be sure to take your cameras and video cams along!  YouTube is a wonderful thing for those of us that live on the other side of the continent.  The address is listed below.  :D



Saturday, May 16
1-3pm
AT&T
The Shoppes at 725
2427 Miamisburg Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459

Michael Johns Hits The TV Screen - Videos

It's time to set those DVR's to catch all of Michael Johns appearances this week. The first will be aired on The CW Network according to a quote from their website. Michael Johns performed at the fashion event Rockin' The Runway on May 8th, and was the headline performer the following night. Hopefully, there will be some great video of those shows. You'll have two chances to catch that one. Here's the quote from their site:

The CW Network will televise the "Land Rover America's Polo Cup Television Special - Where the Elite Meet" live to tape, as well as produce a special Land Rover America's Polo Cup television show that will air on May 16th at 8 p.m., and May 17th at 10:30 a.m.

It seems Michael is one of TV Guides favorites too. They have him appearing on two separate nights as they do a week long special celebrating the countdown to this year's season finale, which runs May 16th through the 22nd. The first of his appearances will be aired on May 17th, when he's listed as one of American Idol's sexiest contestants ever. Here's the announcement and a short clip from that episode.

“Idol’s Sexiest Stars” premieres Sunday, May 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

TV Guide Network turns up the heat on America’s most popular singing competition by counting down the Sexiest “American Idol” contestants of all time.

Then on May 18th, he's listed again as one of the most memorable American Idol contestants. Here's the re-cap, again from the TV Guide website:

“Idol Tonight” premieres Monday, May 18 from 8:00 -10:00 p.m. ET/PT

Hosted by Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini with special correspondent Brandon Rogers, this two-hour preview counts down to the homestretch of “American Idol” with expert interviews, former finalists and exclusive never before seen “American Idol” audition footage. The episode also features an interview with this season's Top 3 finalists and revisits some of the most memorable “American Idol” finalists from the past including Jason Castro, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, Michael Johns, LaKisha Jones, Elliott Yamin and Haley Scarnato.

On May 21st, Michael returns to The Ellen Show for the first time this year. As you'll recall, he's appeared on her show a few times already. The first time was when he sang 'It's All Wrong - But It's Alright' just after he left Idol. Then he and Carly Smithson appeared last year to perform 'One' and 'Hold On'. He was even at the party to help celebrate her 50th birthday.

This time, Michael has his new single 'Heart On My Sleeve' available on iTunes and Amazon.com. It's the first single from his debut album Hold Back My Heart. The album is available for pre-order at Amazon.com!  If you haven't heard the single yet, tune into Ellen. You won't want to miss this one!

Parts of the following video are still very difficult to watch as they replay Michael's elimination from the show.  However, the performance of 'It's All Wrong, But It's Alright' is worth the wait.  I tend to agree with Ellen's assessment of Michael Johns and his future career.  Amazing, amazing, amazing how far he's come since then.



Rumor has it Michael might be co-hosting with Regis and Kelly at some time in the near future.  I'll bring that news as soon as it's confirmed.

Michael Johns Videos - America's Cup of Polo - Part 2

The first video is of Michael's performance on May 8, 2009 for Rockin' The Runway. Again, these are just fan videos and won't compare to the quality of the video which will be aired on May 16th and 17th via the CW Network, but who's to say what they will broadcast? Although already posted before, here's the quote from their website:

The CW Network will televise the "Land Rover America's Polo Cup Television Special - Where the Elite Meet" live to tape, as well as produce a special Land Rover America's Polo Cup television show that will air on May 16th at 8 p.m., and May 17th at 10:30 a.m.

Until we get something better, I'll just post the best I can find.





Here's another absolute jewel of Michael doing 'Wonderwall'



Finally, Michael performs his first single 'Heart On My Sleeve' with a band! Hope they put this on the CW!!!



...and just for good measure, here are a couple of interview videos to go along with the performances.


The first is with Paul Wharton:


...and the second is done onstage.

Michael Johns Rocks The Polo World In DC - Video

Here are the first of what I hope are many Michael Johns videos to come from the Land Rover America's Polo Cup that was held in DC on May 8th & 9th, 2009. More video of the event will be broadcast on CWTV on the 16th & 17th of May. In the meantime, I'll bring you whatever I find.

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Michael Johns sings "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by the Rolling stones in Potomac, Maryland at the World Polo Cup (Australia vs. America) on May 9, 2009. WARNING: There were a lot of screaming women in the background, it's kind of annoying to have the volume up real loud.

More exclusive stuff from the polo day will be coming soon to: http://www.dc50tv.com/

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Season seven American Idol finalist, Michael Johns sings his song "Fire" in Potomac, Maryland on May 9, 2009 at America's Polo Cup.

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American Idol's season 7eight place finalist, Michael Johns sings Tom Petty's "American Girl" at America's World Polo cup on May 9, 2009 in Potomac, Maryland.

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Season 7 8th place finalist of American Idol, Michael Johns performs two hit songs by Queen at America's Polo Cup in Potomac Maryland on May 9, 2009.

Michael Johns AT&T Meet and Greet In Niles, OH

On a break between performances at the Land Rover's America's Polo Cup being held on May 8th & 9th in Potomac, MD, Michael Johns also performed at the AT&T Meet and Greet in Niles, Oh on May 9th.   He jetted his way to the Ohio event in the morning and then traveled back to the DC area to headline the performance at the Polo event later that same night.  That's right folks.  Superman performed Friday night in DC, then did a gig in Ohio, and another one back in DC the same day.  Busy guy.

According to reports at the America's Polo Cup site, there will be televised video of that event on the CW network, to be broadcast on May 16th and 17th.  Here's a quote from their website:

The CW Network will televise the "Land Rover America's Polo Cup Television Special - Where the Elite Meet" live to tape, as well as produce a special Land Rover America's Polo Cup television show that will air on May 16th at 8 p.m., and May 17th at 10:30 a.m.

Until then, enjoy the show from Niles, Ohio.













These were all posted by Kristen8108.  My thanks to her for sharing the videos with the world.

What Does People Magazine Know About Michael Johns That We Don't?

Following up on a story first published here based on a Michael Johns Twitter, this new update begs a question Okay... so what do People Magazine and Rhapsody.com know about Michael Johns new album that the rest of us don't?

Either they've made a mistake on the release date for Michael Johns' new album Hold Back My Heart, or the the album is being released a week sooner than the previous date we were given, which was June 23rd.

Personally, I hope they're right with the release date, as I simply can't wait to hear the rest of the songs on this album! We've gotten just the most delicious taste with Michael's debut single 'Heart On My Sleeve'.

Add to that Michael's recent performances of 'To Love Somebody' that we've seen on such programs as Idolatry and American Nobody, and this album already promises to be distinctly one of a kind in Michael's uniquely soulful sound. The way he expresses emotion in music is unequaled.

If you've not heard those renditions of the song, you should take the time to watch them. If you prefer to just have a listen to the song click HERE to go to the most amazing mp3 of 'To Love Somebody'.

Just as a reminder, 'Heart On My Sleeve' was the number one add on AC and Hot AC radio stations today! Michael blogged that news to all of his fans at once.

I'm absolutely loving the fact that this American Idol star has recently decided to let everyone know what's going on in his career by updating his MySpace and Twitter on a regular basis. Here's wishing him much success on the new single and album! Cheers and best wishes mate! :D

Michael Johns Blogs The News About His Radio Add!

Click the picture above to go directly to Michael Johns Blog and leave him a comment!

Radio Tomorrow

Hey everyone im completely stoked to tell you that my single Heart on my sleeve will be the number 1 added song to Hot AC and AC stations tomorrow.

I have waited for this day forever it seems and im so happy that its here and that people are liking the song.

Please request request request at your local stations. Together we can make this a sure fire hit!

Cheers guys

MJ

TV Guide Channel To Feature Michael Johns

Set those DVR's now folks, so you don't miss American Idol Season 7's Michael Johns as he's featured on this weeks Idol Tonight. According to an article by Howard Cohen of The Miami Herald's Idol Watch, Michael's feature will be aired on the TV Guide Channel at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, the 29th of April.

Props to Mr. Cohen for the heads up. Oh yeah, he says something about Vonzell Solomon too. Click on the link above to see the original source. :P

Michael Johns Radio Impact - Take Two!

Michael Johns !!!NEWS UPDATE!!!  Get your dialing fingers ready to request Michael's debut single 'Heart On My Sleeve' beginning tomorrow.  There was apparently a delay with the radio impact that was supposed to begin today.    Although I don't know the exact details of what caused the delay, this is what was just sent via Twitter from Michael Johns himself.

I just got the great news that HOMS will be the number 1 added song to Hot AC AC radio tmrw!

Thanks for all ur help and keep requesting cheers!

It's not a bother or problem for me to pick up the phone and call my radio stations.  At least all of my local DJ's are aware that 'Heart On My Sleeve' is coming and they've promised to play it as soon as it gets here.   I contacted all of them today and I'll do it again tomorrow.  :D

In case you decide to get in on the Street Team action, here are some numbers and email addies that might help you out.  These are the big guys that might have enough clout to get the song on the playlists nationwide.  At least they act they're big enough to have that much sway in what's played.  We'll see soon enough. ;D

To send your request to Billy Bush, his email address is


http://www.mix100.net/goout.asp?u=http://www.billybushshow.com/

I figure Ryan Seacrest also owes our guy a favor too, so here ya go email stuffer:

Here's the link to his show:

http://ryan.kiisfm.com/main.html

I'm pretty sure his email is ryan@kiisfm.com, but if anyone has a correction on that, please email me or put the corrected version in the comment section.  (Thanks!)

And Ryan's new website is  http://www.ryanseacrest.com/

Now go bug everyone until they play Michael Johns music 24/7.  :P



I've already bought mine, but for those of you that haven't heard the single or gotten your copy just yet, you can click the pic to go directly to Amazon.com!  If  you prefer to buy from iTunes, click on their name.  No matter where you buy the single, either way, treat yourself to 3:41 minutes of pure musical listening pleasure.

Product Details
* Original Release Date: April 14, 2009
* Release Date: April 14, 2009
* Label: TRP Records
* Copyright: (C) 2009 TRP Records
* Song Length: 3:41 minutes
* Genres: Pop/General
* ASIN: B00265Q178

Please click the Preview All button below hear just a piece of this beautiful clip!

Michael Johns Rocks Morgantown - Videos of AT&T Meet and Greet

Thanks ever so much to all the Michael Johns fans in Morgantown, WV for sharing their videos.  Here are the Music Videos From The AT&T Meet and Greet in Morgantown WV, April 25,2009!  We'll add more as we find them!

Michael Johns New Single - 'Heart On My Sleeve'


Michael Johns - You Can't Always Get What You Want


Michael Johns - Free Falling

Michael Johns Single To Impact Radio April 27th!

In a message from Michael Johns via his Twitter today, he revealed that radio impact for his debut single 'Heart On My Sleeve' will begin on Monday, April 27, 2009.

I've already bought mine, but for those of you that haven't heard the single or gotten yours yet, you can click the pic to go directly to Amazon.com! For those of you that prefer to buy from iTunes, click on their name. No matter where you buy the single, either way, treat yourself to 3:41 minutes of pure listening Heaven.

Product Details
* Original Release Date: April 14, 2009
* Release Date: April 14, 2009
* Label: TRP Records
* Copyright: (C) 2009 TRP Records
* Song Length: 3:41 minutes
* Genres: Pop/General
* ASIN: B00265Q178

Please click the Preview All button below hear just a piece of this beautiful clip!

Michael Johns Single - Listed In People Magazine's Top 5

Michael Johns new single "Heart On My Sleeve" is listed as one of the Top 5 Hot Downloads in the new People Magazine! Not bad for a debut single! Anytime an artist makes the Top 5 in an elite magazine like People, it's headline news here!

Here are the latest tweets from Michael's Twitter. Members of Twitter can click on the picture below to follow Michael's up to the minute tweets too!

In the new copy of People Mag they have new single in Top 5 hot downloads pretty cool

And an hour later we have:

It's in the mag y'all

In other news...

Following up on a story first posted here on April 17th, Michael Johns will be at an AT & T sponsored Meet & Greet session tomorrow between the hours of 1-3 pm, April 25th at the AT & T store located in the Morgantown Mall, 9500 Mall Road, in Morgantown, WV.

There are no excuses for not being there since you've known about it for over a week now, and have had plenty of time to prepare.  Take your camera along and post some new pics for us!  No fainting allowed until after you've taken a few really good snapshots.

Start Your Engines… with Michael Johns

In the latest tweet from Michael Johns Twitter, he announces his upcoming appearance to sing the National Anthem for the Indy Car race this Sunday. This Twitter thing's really coming in handy for spreading the news.

Click the pic below and he can Twitter you too. :D



"By the way I just got asked to sing the national anthem at the Indy Car race this Sunday in Long Beach"

The following info was found at Michael Johns Central Events section:

04/19/09 in Long Beach, CA Toyota Grand Prix Of Racing

Admission: $48-78 (Sunday Only Tickets). Buy tickets. Box office: (888) 82-SPEED. Michael Johns announced in a tweet from his Twitter, that he’d been asked to sing the National Anthem On Sunday the 19th of April.

Here’s the schedule for Sunday’s event:

Sunday, April 19 Gates Open 7 a.m.
Lifestyle Expo opens 8 a.m.
SPEED GT Challenge qualifying 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
IndyCar practice 8:40 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.
Firestone Indy Lights RACE 9:40 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Team Drifting 11:05 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
IndyCar Pre-Race Activities 12:30 p.m.
35th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach 1:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
IndyCar RACE (85 laps) SPEED GT Challenge RACE 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Lifestyle Expo closes 5:30 p.m.

Here’s a link to the Toyota Grand Prix Of Racing website for further information and directions to the track. http://www.gplb.com/

and a link to related posts at Michael Johns Central.

LA Times Idol Tracker Interviews Michael Johns

Here's the latest news buzzing the forums on Michael Johns new single "Heart On My Sleeve" from his debut album Hold Back My Heart. Idol Tracker asks Michael's opinions on American Idol's new changes and this seasons contestants.

My thanks to Ainn for posting this in Michael Johns section at idolforums.com.

Idol Tracker chats with Season 7 heartthrob Michael Johns. Jealous?
05:20 PM PT, Apr 16 2009

Johns For the first time in "American Idol" history, a contestant was saved from elimination by the judges Wednesday night after a popular vote chose to send him home. That contestant was Matt Giraud. And, as luck would have it, the contestant whose premature ouster last season helped inspire the judge-save rule, Michael Johns, was there to witness the historic event.

In a chat with Idol Tracker today, Michael sounded happy for Matt, but, believe it or not, expressed reservations about the new rule he helped inspire. "I personally don't necessarily, like, love the rule," he said. And when pressed about the reasons why, Michael was impressively honest, saying of his own elimination, "The amount of press I got with everyone crying foul was phenomenal."

In other words, maybe it's not so bad to get the boot before your time. Michael also pointed out how humiliating it would be to get eliminated, saved and then eliminated again the next week. Still, he's flattered that he — along with Jennifer Hudson and Chris Daughtry — was part of the reason for creating the rule.

But there is one change this season that Michael supports wholeheartedly: the addition of fourth judge Kara DioGuardi. "She's one of the most talented songwriters in the business. Period," he said. Plus, he said, "She's pretty easy on the eyes." Collaboration, anyone?

For the moment, Michael is working with his own stable of songwriting heavies. His new album, which drops June 23, features songs by prolific lyricists John Shanks and Diane Warren, and also James Morrison, Dave Cobb and Michael himself.

The recently released single, "Heart on My Sleeve," provides a glimpse of what fans can expect from the album; a far more intimate, soulful Michael Johns than the one they knew on "Idol."

"I love this kind of music," he said of his new single. "The soulful, rock kind of thing. Whether it's 7:30 in the morning or 12 o'clock at night, I can sing that stuff, 'cause it just comes so naturally to me."

One thing that does not come naturally to Michael, however, is going back to the "American Idol" set. "It's always weird," he said after visiting the Idoldome on Wednesday night. "I'm never comfortable there."

In fact, he confessed, he doesn't even watch the show much. "It's so gut-wrenching every time you watch," he said. "It's so fresh your stomach turns."

In the bits he has seen, however, Michael developed a soft-spot for 16-year old Allison Iraheta. "I really think that Allison has got a great voice," he said. "I love her raspy kind of thing." And although he acknowledges the Adam Lambert phenomenon, Michael doesn't think the show is over just yet. "Someone else might come out of the woodwork," he said.

When and if somebody does come out of the woodwork, however, Michael probably will be too busy to see it. With the album coming out June 23, he says, "it's nonstop press." But he's hardly complaining. "I love it," he said. "I've done the whole couch potato thing ... I'll sleep when I'm 40."

—Stephanie Lysaght

Michael Johns Presented By AT&T

Michael Johns is being presented by AT&T at several of their store locations beginning April 25th in Morgantown, WV. Facebook subscribers may also click on the picture below to RSVP to the event.



Come and meet former American Idol contestant Michael Johns at an AT&T store. He's making appearances in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Get $50 off any Samsung phone, 25% off accessories and FREE activation on any new line of service and 2-year agreement.

Available in-store during appearance times only.

Saturday, April 25th
1-3pm
AT&T
Morgantown Mall
9500 Mall Road
Morgantown, WV 26501

Saturday, May 2
1-3pm
AT&T
4453 Buffalo Road
Erie, PA 16510

Saturday, May 9
1-3pm
AT&T
Eastwood Mall
5555 Youngstown Warren Road
Niles, OH 44446

Saturday, May 16
1-3pm
AT&T
The Shoppes at 725
2427 Miamisburg Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459

Michael Johns Performs On American Idol Extra

Here's the video of Michael Johns performing his new single "Heart On My Sleeve" on American Idol Extra. What a wonderful interview and Garnier Fructis hair product commercial.

The acoustic version of "Heart On My Sleeve" is beautifully done. If you like this version, you're going to love the actual single in it's full orchestral regalia! Simply stunning in shining and polished elegance. It's available at iTunes and Amazon.com.

Michael Johns Interview With Billy Bush

For those of you who missed Michael Johns interview with Billy Bush of 104.3 FM, have a listen below. It cuts off before the single was played on-air, but you can click on the pic below that to listen and buy the new single "Heart On My Sleeve".

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