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Michael Lynche 
Michael Lynche in July 2010.Background information Birth name Michael Alexander Lynche Also known as Big Mike Born May 31, 1983 Origin Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States Genres R&B, pop, pop rock Occupations Singer Instruments Vocals, guitar Years active 2009–present Labels Unsigned Michael Alexander Lynche (born May 31, 1983) is an American singer from St. Petersburg, Florida who was the fourth place finalist on the ninth season of American Idol. He is the second finalist ever to receive the judges' save, which was introduced in season eight.
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Early life
Lynche was born to Michele and Marque Lynche, Sr. His older brother Marque Jr. was a semi-finalist in season three but did not make it to the top 12. His musical influences are Lauryn Hill, Maxwell and Al Green.[1]
Before Idol, Lynche was a football player at Gibbs High School and the University of Central Florida. He played two seasons at University of Central Florida and later dropped out in 2003 to take care of his ailing mother.[1] His mother died the following year of pancreatic cancer.
American Idol
Lynche auditioned in Orlando, Florida on July 9, 2009. He sang Unchained Melody by Alex North to all four judges, including guest judge Kristin Chenoweth.
During Hollywood Week, Lynche received news via telephone that his wife, Christa, had gone into labor and given birth to his daughter Laila Rose. A week after Hollywood Week taping ended, his father revealed to a local newspaper that his son had made it into American Idol's Top 24, thus violating a confidentially agreement with the show. Fox declined to comment on the report.[2]
Since Lynche was among the top 10 finalists, he was part of the American Idol 2010 summer tour.
On April 7, 2010, Lynche was the lowest vote-getter and would have been eliminated from the competition, but the judges used their only save on him.
Lynche was eliminated from the competition on May 12, 2010, thus finishing in fourth place.
Performances
- ^Note 1 Lynche was about to be eliminated; however, the judges decided to use their one save for the season to allow him to remain in the competition, resulting in two eliminations the following week.
- ^Note 2 Due to the judges using their one save to save Lynche, the Top 9 remained intact for another week.
- ^Note 3 Lynche was saved first from elimination.
Post Idol
Lynche joined the rest of the Top 10 on the American Idol LIVE! tour. His 3-song set included "This Woman's Work" by Maxwell, "Ready for Love" by India.Arie, and "My Love" by Justin Timberlake. He also appeared alongside Casey James to perform their duet, "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman" by Brian Adams during James' set.
References
- ^ a b "Michael Lynche Biography". Tvguide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/michael-lynche/bio/303319. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
- ^ "Report: Idol Contestant Cut After Dad Talks to Paper". People. 2010-01-25. http://tvwatch.people.com/2010/01/25/report-idol-contestant-cut-after-dad-talks-to-paper/. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
External links
- Michael Lynche on Twitter
- Michael Lynche at American Idol
- Player Bio: Michael Lynche at UCF Athletics website
American Idol season 9 Finalists Lee DeWyze • Crystal Bowersox • Casey James • Michael Lynche • Aaron Kelly • Siobhan Magnus • Tim Urban • Katie Stevens • Andrew Garcia • Didi Benami • Paige Miles • Lacey BrownRelated articles Categories:- 1983 births
- Living people
- American male singers
- African American singers
- African American musicians
- American Idol participants
- Musicians from Florida
- People from St. Petersburg, Florida
- University of Central Florida alumni
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