A year after inspiring audiences worldwide as a finalist on the eighth season of American Idol, Scott MacIntyre will release his first post-Idol CD, Heartstrings, on March 11. The album will be available on iTunes and at his website, www.scottmacintyre.com. The release date coincides with his return to American Idol on the March 11th results show, when he will take the stage to perform with Matt Giraud on the same evening that the Season 9 Top 12 are revealed.
The first visually impaired finalist on American Idol, Scott was called an inspiration to the entire world through your commitment, through your talent by former judge Paula Abdul. All of his talents classically trained pianist, award-winning singer, composer and musician come to the fore on Heartstrings, which features a dozen original tracks: from the upbeat pop/rock of Stars, The Good, the Bad, the Ugly and its lead single, Heartstrings, to intimate acoustic ballads like Autumn Leaves and The Sun Still Shines, to the humorous romp Ill Take Tom (MySpace Breakup Song). Scotts contagious spirit of optimism and heartfelt lyrics take the listener on an emotional journey of love and yearning, hardship and hope, from the perspective of someone who deeply understands the challenge of overcoming enormous adversity.
Born in Redondo Beach, Californiaand having lived in Toronto, Canada; London, England; and now Scottsdale, ArizonaScott has been visually impaired since birth and started playing piano by ear at age three. At fourteen, he was admitted into Arizona State Universitys Barrett Honors College and Herberger College of Fine ... read more
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