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Michael Sarver 
Sarver performing during the American Idol Live Concert Tour in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Background information Birth name Jeremy Michael Sarver Born March 28, 1981
Sulphur, LouisianaOrigin Jasper, Texas, United States Genres R&B, soul, rock, pop, country[1] Occupations Singer, oil rig roughneck worker Instruments Vocals, piano, guitar, drums Years active 2009–present Labels Dream Records/Fontana Distribution[2] Website Official site Jeremy Michael Sarver (born March 28, 1981)[3] is an American singer from Jasper, Texas, who was the tenth place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol.
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Early life
Sarver was born in Sulphur, Louisiana, and graduated from Sulphur High School.[4] He is married to Tiffany Sarver, and has two children, McKenna and Grayson.[5] He has written over 890 songs for himself since the age of 14, and has also been singing since he was an adolescent.[6] Prior to American Idol, Sarver worked as a roughneck on an oil rig.
American Idol
Overview
Sarver auditioned for the eighth season of American Idol in Phoenix, Arizona.[7] During the first semi-finals week, he was able to garner enough votes to allow him to continue, beating fellow contestant Anoop Desai for the third spot by just over 20,000 votes. He was eliminated on March 26, 2009, after the panel of judges were unable to unanimously agree to save him.[8][9] As Sarver was in the top 10, he was able to perform on the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2009. Reflecting on his experience on Idol, Sarver said his family thought Cowell behaved "like a jerk" but was entitled to his own opinion.
Performances/Results
Week # Theme Song choice Original artist Order # Result Audition N/A "Thank You" Boyz II Men N/A Advanced Hollywood First Solo "More Than Anyone" Gavin DeGraw N/A Advanced Hollywood Group Performance "Some Kind of Wonderful" Soul Brothers Six N/A Advanced Hollywood Second Solo "All or Nothing" O-Town N/A Advanced Top 36/Semi-Final 1 Billboard Hot 100 Hits to Date "I Don't Want to Be" Gavin DeGraw 8 Advanced Top 13 Michael Jackson "You Are Not Alone" Michael Jackson 4 Safe Top 11 Grand Ole Opry "Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)" Garth Brooks 1 Bottom 2 Top 10 Motown "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" The Temptations 6 Eliminated Post-Idol
On October 31 Sarver revealed he has been signed to Dream Records/Universal Music Group. Sarver said he will be releasing a country album in 2010. He will also be joining "Idol" alums Gina Glocksen, David Hernandez and Alexis Grace on the American Stars In Concert Tour this winter. Sarver also sung his first single "You Are" at the Dream Center.[10][11][12] His Myspace page later revealed he signed to Dream Records/Fontana Distribution[2] Michael has also become the official spokesperson for Credit Power Educational Foundation, Inc [13] Sarver has since released a new official single titled "Ferris Wheel" and shot a music video for it as well, and will be Sarver's first real single being pushed to country radio.[citation needed] In June 2010, Michael Sarver also had launched his official web site MichaelSarverSite.com where fans can pre-order his album.
Discography
Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart
positionsUS Country[14] US
Heat
[15]Michael Sarver - Release date: July 27, 2010
- Label: Dream Records/Fontana
58 45 Christmas - Release date: November 30, 2010
- Label: Independently released
— — "—" denotes releases that did not chart Singles
Year Single Peak positions Album US Country 2009 "You Are" — Michael Sarver "Cinderella Girl" — 2010 "Ferris Wheel" — "—" denotes releases that did not chart Music videos
Year Video Director 2010 "Ferris Wheel" Bender/Jarboe Awards and nominations
Year Presenter Award Result 2009 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10) Nominated References
- ^ "Still smiling, Michael Sarver says so long to 'American Idol'". Los Angeles Times. 2009-03-27. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/03/still-smiling-m.html. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ a b "Michael Sarver on MySpace Music". Myspace.com. http://www.myspace.com/michaelsarverofficial. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ Shaw, Jessica (2009-03-27). "'Idol' exit Q&A: Michael Sarver". Ew.com. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20171835_%2020268652,00.html. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ "City of Sulphur rallies votes for Michael Sarver". Kplctv.com. http://www.kplctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9983879&nav=menu66_2_8. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ "Michael Sarver biography, news, and photos". PopTower.com. 2009-02-20. http://www.poptower.com/tv/american-idol/michael-sarver.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-04.
- ^ Marjorie Szaroleta. "Michael Sarver isn't ready to go back to oil rig". Associated Press. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iwXD4BoO2HF6nbttn2FU7Cw_ZtowD976MPGG0. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Top 13 Contestants - Season 8 - American Idol". http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_8/. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
- ^ "Hollywood Week 2 Wednesday". Paula Abdul. American Idol. Fox Broadcasting Company, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. 2009-02-17.
- ^ Montgomery, James (2009-02-19). "'American Idol' Recap: Alexis Grace, Danny Gokey And, Surprisingly, Michael Sarver Survive". Mtv.com. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605369/20090219/story.jhtml. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ Administrator / (2009-10-31). "Michael Sarver Signed With Dream Records/Universal Music Group". Ainow.org. http://www.ainow.org/index.php/top-stories/1264-michael-sarver-signed-with-dream-recordsuniversal-music-group. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ "AI Now Exclusive: "Huge Announcement" For Michael Sarver's Country Album Coming This Month; Will Tour This Year". Ainow.org. 2009-10-08. http://www.ainow.org/index.php/top-stories/1058-ai-now-exclusive-qhuge-announcementq-for-michael-sarvers-country-album-coming-this-month-tour-this-year. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ "Michael Sarver Debuts His New Single, "You Are" - Video". Ainow.org. 2009-10-31. http://www.ainow.org/index.php/tidbits/1262-michael-sarvers-new-single-qyou-areq-video. Retrieved 2010-01-10.[dead link]
- ^ "Michael Sarver signs with Credit Power Educational Foundation, Inc". Credit Power, Michael Sarver, and TV Guide. 2010-04-09. http://www.creditpower4all.org. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- ^ Michael Sarver Chart History
- ^ Idol Chatter 08-04-2010
External links
- Official Website
- Michael Sarver on MySpace
- Michael Sarver on Twitter
- Michael Sarver on American Idol
American Idol season 8 Finalists Kris Allen · Adam Lambert · Danny Gokey · Allison Iraheta · Matt Giraud · Anoop Desai · Lil Rounds · Scott MacIntyre · Megan Joy · Michael Sarver · Alexis Grace · Jorge Núñez · Jasmine MurrayOther sources Categories:- 1981 births
- Living people
- Musicians from Texas
- Musicians from Louisiana
- American Idol participants
- American multi-instrumentalists
- American drummers
- American male singers
- American pianists
- American guitarists
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