UPDATE April 8, 2009: Scott MacIntyre's American Idol journey ended tonight, finishing in the top 8. Simon said that the group was split on their decision about saving him. Even though he was the first contestant to which they gave serious consideration for a save, they declined to do so based on the competition, meaning that Scott probably wouldn't survive more than one or two weeks more anyway. Pictures of Scott MacIntyre's American Idol journey.
UPDATE April 1, 2009: Scott MacIntyre was not in the bottom three on today's American Idol results show. Declared safe, he's now in the top 8.
UPDATE MARCH 25, 2009: Scott MacIntyre was in the bottom three on today's American Idol results show, but he was declared safe. He's now in the top 9.
UPDATE MARCH 18, 2009: Scott MacIntyre was not in the bottom three on today's American Idol results show, meaning that he made it to the top 10. He'll be going on tour when Season 8 is over! From now on, I'll update Scott's results each week.
Scott MacIntyre of Scottsdale, Arizona is a contestant on American Idol Season 8 in 2009. Here are some tidbits about Scott MacIntyre.
Scott MacIntyre, American Idol Season 8
- His middle name is Douglas.
- He was born on June 22, 1985.
- Scott MacIntyre is visually impaired. He has been legally blind since birth.
- He has played the piano since he was 3 years old, and has since cultivated a successful musical career across several genres, including pop, rock, punk, jazz, and classical.
- He attended Arizona State University. He began college at the age of 14 or 15 (not sure which!) and graduated at 19 in 2005.
- Scott MacIntyre has a masters degree in Performance Studies from the Royal College of Music and Royal Holloway University of London.
- The recipient of many awards and accolades for both music and academics, Scott MacIntyre visited First Lady Laura Bush at the White House in 2006.
- At his MySpace page, Scott includes Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby, Tim McGraw, Bon Jovi, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, James Blunt, U2, John Legend, Coldplay, David Usher, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W Smith, MC Hammer, and others as some of his musical influences.
- Scott MacIntyre performs professionally internationally, but also has presented hundreds of charity concerts.
- Scott's mother is named Carole. He has a brother named Todd and a sister named Katelyn.
- In 2006 Scott experienced kidney failure. In August 2007 he received a kidney donated by the wife of one of MacIntyre’s music professors at ASU. (Source, ASUWebDevil)
- There was a bit of controversy that resulted from the televised Phoenix audition, when Scott was invited to Hollywood and after the audition, American Idol's Ryan Seacrest tried to high five him. Of course, being blind, Scott didn't see it. Ryan grabbed his hand and completed the high five with him. Awkward moment.
- His web site is www.scottmacintyre.com
See pictures of Scott MacIntyre on American Idol Season 8.
Song List for Scott MacIntyre on American Idol 8
Phoenix Audition: “And So It Goes” by Billy JoelHollywood #1: (unknown)
Hollywood #2: (unknown)
Hollywood #3: (unknown)
Hollywood #4: Home (Daughtry)
Round of 36: Mandolin Rain (Bruce Hornsby)
Round of 13: Keep the Faith (Michael Jackson)
Round of 11: Wild Angels (Martina McBride)
Round of 10: You Can't Hurry Love (Supremes)
Round of 9: Just the Way You Are (Billy Joel)
Round of 8: The Search is Over (Survivor) Good luck, Scott!
