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About American Idol Contestant Matt Giraud
Matt Giraud auditioned for American Idol 8 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is 23 and from Kalamazoo, MI. He is a dueling piano player. He sang "I Don't Want to Be" for his first audition. He has made it to the top 36 of American Idol. He has made it to the top 13 after being selected by the judges on the Wildcard show on March 5th. On April 15, 2009 he had the lowest number of votes, but the judges used their one and only save to keep Matt in the competition. Matt was voted out of the competition on April 29, 2009 after making the final 5.
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May 5
The Reality Shack Blog - American Idol - Ellen Gets It On With Matt Giraud
WMU News - Homecoming set for 'Idol' star Matt Giraud
MLive.com - Matt Giraud homecoming planned for Thursday in Kalamazoo
May 4
ET Online - Matt Giraud Not Singing the Blues after 'American Idol' Elimination
May 2
LiveDaily.com - Matt Giraud has no regrets after 'Idol' exit
Newsday - Matt Giraud: 'Idol' judges' save wasn't a waste
May 1
CNN - 'Idol' contestant Giraud says he's 'at peace'
Detroit Free Press - Ousted 'Idol' savors the experience
Oshkosh Northwestern - Latest 'Idol' castoff was prepared, but still emotional
April 30
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol - "We Are Down to Four", April 29, 2009
LA Times - 'Idol's' Matt Giraud says he won't be idle for long
The Kalamazoo Gazette - 'American Idol' tour alone is likely to boost Giraud's career
MTV - Matt Giraud Says 'American Idol' Is 'More Popularity Than Talent'
People - Goodbye, Matt: The Idol Cast-Off's Most Memorable Songs
The Associated Press - `Idol's' Giraud passes on Timberlake comparisons
Seattle PI - Idol's Matt Was "Definitely Surprised" to See Adam Nearly Eliminated
USA Today - Rickey Minor: Matt Giraud "thought himself out" of American Idol
KFSM - FOX 17 American Idol: Matt Giraud Interview Following his Exit from A.I.
E!Online - American Idol's Matt Giraud Never Wanted to Be the Winner
Detroit Free Press - Kalamazoo's Matt Giraud dismissed from 'American Idol'
Billboard - Matt Giraud Looks Towards What's Next On The 'Idol' Horizon
People - Idol’s Matt Giraud Counts Joel Madden As a Fan
Entertainment Weekly - Matt Giraud: 'I'm Willing to Pay My Dues'
LA Times - How much makeup are the 'Idol' men wearing? You asked, we delivered
MTV - Matt Giraud Runs Out Of Saves On 'American Idol'
NY Daily News - Matt Giraud voted off 'American Idol'
MLive.com - This time, it really is over for Matt Giraud
Rolling Stone - Adam Lambert Gets a Scare as Matt Giraud Exits “American Idol”
Entertainment Weekly - Matt Giraud's 'My Funny Valentine': I can't get enough
Detroit News - Michigan's Matt Giraud gets booted from 'American Idol'
Chicago Sun-Times - Impressing Simon Cowell isn't enough to save Matt Giraud
ET Online - Matt Giraud Ousted on 'American Idol'
April 29
People - Idol: Matt Giraud Splits Judges on Rat Pack Night
MLive.com - Matt Giraud 'absolutely brilliant,' Simon Cowell says; other judges disagree
April 28
WKZO News - Giraud Continues Fight to Stay on 'Idol'
April 24
OK Magazine - American Idol Finalists Share Their Pre-Show Rituals
Fashion.ie - Kristen Dalton Crushes on Matt Giraud
April 23
Detroit Free Press - Matt Giraud discos to safety on 'American Idol'
MLive.com - 'American Idol' Top 7 finalist Matt Giraud has three lives: He's safe
April 22
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol - "The Top 7 Compete Again", April 21, 2009
April 21
Mercury News - 'American Idol' panel disagrees with move to save Matt Giraud
April 20
Ypsilanti Citizen - Lincoln cheers on singing alum
April 18
Digital Spy - 'Idol' star Giraud plans to be 'humble'
Inquirer.net - ‘AI’ judges spare Matt
April 17
MediaFiends.com - Judges Go To the ‘Matt’ for Giraud
April 16
US Magazine - US Poll: American Idol's Matt Giraud "Overwhelmed" After Being Saved
MTV - 'American Idol' Judges Save Matt Giraud
NY Post - Matt Gets Saved, Was He Worth It?
MLive.com - American Idol: Matt Giraud gets coveted save
US Magazine - American Idol Judge Paula Abdul: "We Couldn't Let Matt Go"
Tulsa World - "American Idol" judges save Michigan man from ouster
Chicago Sun-Times - 'American Idol' bailout: Simon Cowell saves Matt Giraud, Lil Rounds gets break
Newsday - Matt Giraud gets saved in a shocker on American Idol
MSNBC - ‘American Idol’ offers a surprising night
Journal Gazette - Matt Giraud earns judges' save on "American Idol"
April 15
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol - "The Top 7 Compete", April 14, 2009
LA Times - Judges save Matt Giraud in 'American Idol' first
Newsday - American Idol predictions: Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud or Lil Rounds gone
LA Times - Phil Stacey blog: Gambling on Giraud
April 13
The Detroit News - Gov: Vote often for Kalamazoo 'Idol' contestant
April 11
WKZO News - Hopewell Back From Hollywood
April 9
MLive.com - Mad for Matt: Paw Paw business backs 'American Idol' Top 7 contestant Matt Giraud
Milan News-Leader - American Idol contestant has roots in Milan area
April 8
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol - "The Top 8 Compete", April 7, 2009
Kalamazoo Gazette - Busy Giraud mentors, too`I can see a big change in myself,' his mentee says
April 7
WKZO News - Giraud's Next 'Idol' Showing Comes Tonight
April 6
Express Night Out - Idol Chatter: Matt Giraud, the Conflicted Crooner
MLive.com - Mobilizing for Matt: Local fans fight for Matt Giraud to be America's 'Idol'
April 3
Newsday - Megan Joy: No 'American Idol' romance for Matt Giraud and me
April 2
WKZO News - Giraud Survives on Idol
April 1
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol - "The Top Nine Compete", March 31, 2009
March 31
March 27
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol - "The Top Ten Loses One", March 26, 2009
Detroit Free Press - Close call, but Matt Giraud survives on 'American Idol'
MLive.com - American Idol: Exhale, Matt Giraud is safe
March 26
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol - "The Top Ten Compete", March 25, 2009
March 24
Tampa Tribune - Rooting For Matt Giraud
March 23
WKZO News - Hopewell to Granholm: Rally State to Support Giraud
March 19
WMU News - Support for 'Idol' Giraud hits new gear
Kalamazoo Gazette - Kalamazoo's Matt Giraud rolls on to Motown in 'American Idol'
March 18
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol - "The Final Eleven Battle It Out", March 17, 2009
WZZM - High praise for Matt Giraud on American Idol
Tampa Tribune - Anoop, Matt Wow 'Idol' Judges
March 12
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol Results - "Two of the Top Thirteen Are Sent Home"
MLive.com - Kalamazoo's Matt Giraud survives first cut of 'American Idol' finalists
March 11
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol - "The Top Thirteen Battle It Out", March 10, 2009
Entertainment Weekly - 'American Idol' contender Matt Giraud = Taylor Hanson?
Kalamazoo Gazette - Kalamazoo's Matt Giraud wows 'American Idol' judges
Fox 28 - Kalamazoo's Matt Giraud performs "Human Nature" on "Idol"
Seattle Times - "American Idol" Top 13: Matt Giraud hits all the right notes
March 9
MLive.com - Matt Mania: A roundup of Matt Giraud and American Idol news from around the Web
March 7
Oakland Press - Local ‘Idol’ contestant on wild card ride
Detroit News - 'Idol's' Matt Giraud opens up
Digital Spy - 'Idol' star to ignore Cowell's jibes
March 6
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol - "The Wild Card Eight Battle For The Last Seats"
MTV - 'American Idol' Finalist Matt Giraud Wants To 'Forget' Coldplay Performance
Zap2It - Matt Giraud: Not an Athlete, but a Darn Good Singer
Kalamazoo Gazette - Kalamazoo's Matt Giraud makes finals of 'American Idol'
Detroit Free Press - Michigan's Matt Giraud advances on 'American Idol'
March 5
Detroit News - Michigan's Matt Giraud gets second chance on 'Idol'
February 27
Detroit Free Press - Michigan's Giraud fails to advance on 'American Idol'
Detroit News - 'Idol' dream dims for Kalamazoo's Giraud
WZZM 13 - Kalamazoo 'Idol' contestant doesn't make cut
February 26
February 25
AmericanIdolHeadlines.com - American Idol List of Contestants Performing on February 25, 2009
Detroit Free Press - Michigan piano man Matt Giraud tries for 'American Idol' finals
February 24
Detroit News - 'Idol' hopeful Matt Giraud is the pride of Ypsi
Kalamazoo Gazette - Matt Giraud fans mobilize for 'American Idol' votes
February 20
Kalamazoo Gazette - Local singer to reappear on `Idol' next week
February 15
Seattle Times - "American Idol" Top 36: Get to know Giraud, Gokey and Grace
February 14
Ann Arbor News - Lincoln High grad among top 36 contestants on 'Idol'
February 13
Detroit Free Press - What's going on: Kalamazoo 'Idol' contestant has weekend gig
February 12
Detroit Free Press - Kalamazoo's 'Idol' to perform this weekend
Detroit News - Kalamazoo contestant continues 'Idol' run
Kalamazoo Gazette - Kalamazoo musician Matt Giraud advances on American Idol competition
Detroit Free Press - Kalamazoo man advances on 'American Idol'
LA Times - The Contenders: Meet Matt Giraud
February 11
MLive.com - Kalamazoo singer's fate revealed on 'American Idol' tonight
January 30
Detroit News - 'American Idol' contestants could have distinct Michigan roots
January 22
Detroit News - Second Michiganian makes cut for next round of 'Idol'
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