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 To Perform At KIIS FM Idol Party

Michael Johns just informed his fans via a Twitter message that he'll be performing at the KIIS FM Idol party! It looks Ryan Seacrest might make good on his promise to play Michael's music on his radio show. With any luck, we'll get to hear his debut single 'Heart On My Sleeve'. I'll bring the details when more is known, but here's the message we got from Michael.

Click the pic to go to Michael Johns Twitter

Just found out i'll be performing at the KIIS Fm Idol party not sure on details yet

Does This Make Michael Johns Tracklist Official?

Thanks to an article by Howard Cohen of The Miami Herald, we now have what is apparently the actual artwork and tracklist for Michael Johns debut album, Hold Back My Heart. I'm hoping this is just the early artwork, since someone forgot to tell them 'Mountains' is misspelled on the cover.

To see the full review done by Mr. Cohen, go HERE:

Michael Johns Tribute To The Care Blair Foundation

Following up on the All-Campus Idol event held in Madison, WI for which Michael Johns was a judge and performer, I've come back to fill in the rest of the story. Michael Johns consistently shows his inherent goodness by giving of himself with his music.

His charitable acts have been shared dating back to the first time he, Rye Randa, and Jeff Foxworth did a song for the "Ithuteng" project. I've chronicled his acts of kindness for ages now, it seems. Here's yet another act of his giving to add to the list.

Michael performs for the children at UW Health Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. Here's what the Blair Beinhaker Friendship Foundation had to say about Michael Johns and the other performers that day.

CARE BLAIRS

“Care Blairs” is a project where the funds from our foundation will be used to put a smile on the faces of children and young adults who have been stricken with severe ailments or challenging situations. What ever it takes to achieve some joy… we will send them to a show, concert, purchase something needed, or fulfill a frivolous desire. Blair believed in the power of love and friendship. “Care Blairs” will sustain Blair’s legacy.

On April 21, 2009, the Blair Beinhaker Friendship Foundation, UW- Madison's WASB, and American Idol Alum- Michael Johns, teamed up to visit the UW Health Children's Hospital in Madison WI to perform for the children.

First, three of the All-Campus Idol 2009 contestants performed original songs. Then, Michael Johns took the stage.

Upon hearing that Blair loved The Beatles, Michael decided to sing the classic song, 'Across the Universe.' This visit definitely put a smile on everyone's faces.

Since 2004, the Blair Beinhaker Friendship Foundation has granted many ‘Care Blairs’ each year.

Enjoy the music from the only true "Idol" whose story I've ever bothered to follow. His generosity and caring for others stands as a shining example to us all.

Here's the video description:

On April 21, 2009, the Blair Beinhaker Friendship Foundation, UW- Madison's WASB, and American Idol Alum- Michael Johns, teamed up to visit the UW Health Children's Hospital in Madison WI to perform for the children.

First, three of the All-Campus Idol 2009 contestants performed original songs. Then, Michael Johns took the stage.

Upon hearing that Blair loved The Beatles, Michael decided to sing the classic song, 'Across the Universe.' This visit definitely put a smile on everyone's faces. Thank you

And here's how she described the second video from that day.

Music is one of the most heartwarming gifts someone can give. Blair was a diehard music fan, as most of you know, especially when it comes to The Beatles. As you may have seen on the 'Care Blairs' page, American Idol Alum, Michael Johns, honored Blair with his rendition of 'Across the Universe' during our hospital visit to UW Health's American Family Children's Hospital, earlier this week.

He also sang an original song for the intimate audience of hospital patients and their families, All-Campus Idol contestants, and hospital workers.

In fact, we were given the rare honor to spend time with a musician on the same day that this single (his first,) debuted on the radio.

Michael Johns supported BBFF, please help us support him and download his single. I promise it is worth it. Just watch and listen to this rendition.

Enjoy this amazing, heartfelt performance of "Heart on my Sleeve."

www.careblairs.org

My heartfelt thanks goes out to the Blair Beinhaker Friendship Foundation for sharing their videos with us. Michael's new single 'Heart On My Sleeve' is available for download at iTunes and Amazon.com. As noted before, it's the first single from his debut album Hold Back My Heart, which is set for a June 23rd release and can be pre-ordered from Amazon.com by clicking HERE.

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 Album Track List and Artwork

I'm a bit reluctant to post the following information since no formal announcement or verification has been made as to the authenticity of the official track list or the actual artwork for Michael Johns' new album Hold Back My Heart. However, since I'm not responsible for the claim if it's wrong, I decided to share what I found with you. This much I know to be true! It is indeed coming out on June 23rd and can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com now!

The original information was found at Tommy2.net and can be viewed at their site:



Here's the tracklist and early artwork for American Idol 7 contestant Michael Johns' new album, Hold Back My Heart, which releases June 23rd.

1. Heart On My Sleeve
2. To Love Somebody
3. Feeling Alright
4. Little Bear
5. Fools Gold
6. Mountains
7. Fire
8. Hold Back My Heart
9. This Is Goodbye
10. It's Too Late
11. Heart Is Weak
12. Turn To You


It's not listed on iTunes yet (as of this writing), but here's the link for pre-order at Amazon.com!

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.