Matt Giraud

"... card. Being saved. I never felt so much love ln the room (the theater) before. I really didn't know that people felt that passionately about me." American Idol finalist Matt Giraud on being the first contestant to recieve a judge's reprieve when the audience vote went against him. "I didn't know what to do. How do I Ilve my life when ..."

"... million albums. "American Idols Live," 7 Aug. 23, $40.50 to $69.50 The evening features top 10 contestants Adam Lambert. Allison Iraheta. Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey. Kris Alien. Lil Rounds. Matt Giraud. Megan Joy. Michael Sarver and Scott Maclntyre. ..."

"... being selected as llie judges' final wild card pick. Two finalists were sent packing Wednesday instead of the usual one because the judges’ used theu- new power to save Matt Giraud trom ellmina tion last week. Before the double dismissal. seven finalists donned bell lmi toms anri shades to perto) rn a group number of The Jack muis "Shake Your (Down ..."

"... the judges to spend their save of a gelter. The fom got their heads together for a then Simon Cowell the father of two children: you're going home. Sorry." Matt Giraud, 23. of Kalamazoo Mich., was the other bottom getter, despite the judges? appraisal of his "Let's Get it On? b? Marvin Gaye. 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT It's a serious ride with ..."