James Kannis
Greek-Australian singer (born 1985)
James Kannis | |
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Birth name | James Jay Kannis |
Born | (1985-11-05) 5 November 1985 (age 38) |
Genres | Hip hop, R&B, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2005–2007 |
Labels | Shock |
Website | jameskannis |
Musical artist
James John Kannis (born 5 November 1985) is a Greek-Australian singer who participated in the reality television talent show, Australian Idol. Kannis was placed in seventh position.
Career
Kannis auditioned for the third series of Australian Idol, perming the self-written song, "A Dollar Away". Kannis made it through the live shows, placing 7th.
Australian Idol performances and results (2005) | |||
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Episode | Song | Result | |
Audition | "A Dollar Away" | Through to the Theatre Rounds | |
Theatre Rounds | "Don't Let Go (Love)", "Stayin' Alive", "Walking in Memphis" | Through to top 30 | |
Top 30 | "Change the World" | Through to wildcard round | |
Wildcard round | "Drift Away" | Through to live shows | |
Live show 1: Australian Made (Top 13) | "The Day You Went Away" | Saved by Public | |
Live show 2: 60s Hits (Top 11) | "Hold On, I'm Coming!" | Saved by Public | |
Live show 3: Supergroups (Top 10) | "Layla" | Saved by Public | |
Live show 4: Idols' Choice (Top 9) | "Love the One You're With" | Saved by Public | |
Live show 5: Big Band (Top 8) | "Sway" | Saved by Public | |
Live show 6: 80s Hits (Top 7) | "Truly" | Eliminated by Public |
Following his Australian Idol Run, Kannis signed with Zeus Records/Shock. His debut single, "Love 2 Love", which was released on 11 November 2006 peaked at No. 35 on the ARIA Singles Chart,[1]
Discography
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
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AUS [2][1] | ||
"Love 2 Love" | 2006 | 35 |
See also
- Australian Idol 2005
References
- ^ a b Hung, Steffen. "James Kannis – 'Love 2 Love'". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 150.
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