Michael Lynche had one of the most unforgettable rides in American Idol history. As he was taking the Kodak Theatre stage for his Hollywood week audition, his wife was delivering their first child. After his Top 9 Week Lennon-McCartney Songbook performance of Eleanor Rigby, Michael received the fewest votes. He sang for his life, and the judges awarded him with their only save of the season. Five weeks later, the fourth place finalist opened up about his roller coaster ride on a press call.
You may be wondering what was going on in Michaels head as he sang for the save. I wasnt terrified. I felt like, going into the season, that I like that concept of sing for you life. Really every week to me is sing for your life because nothing is guaranteed for you on the show. Your time isnt guaranteed at all, so I never wanted to take anything for granted. When I got to that point and it was literally sing for your life and the life of your family and your future, heres your one chance, I felt like I could do that. I felt going in that I could stand tall in that moment. When it got down to Andrew and I, I wanted it to be me in that moment, because I didnt necessarily want him to have to go through that. Hes a good buddy of mine and I just felt strong enough and prepared ... read more
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