America’s Got Talent Blast from the Past: Michael Grimm
Now let’s take a look at Season Five’s winner, Michael Grimm.
If a little a refresher about his tenure on America’s Got Talent is needed, here is his audition that sent him straight to Vegas. I have to admit, just like Piers Morgan says in this clip, I wasn’t expecting much when I first saw him, but boy, I was blown away when he started playing and singing. He definitely deserved advancing to the next round.
And here Grimm is during the finale (singing “When a Man Loves a Woman”. Love that song.)
There was some debate as to whether Grimm should have beat out Jackie Evancho, he was charming and seemed like an overall nice guy. I had no qualms with him winning. Personally, I found it quite touching that a portion of the winnings went to his grandparents, whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
So what has Grimm been up to since winning? Well, his self-titled album was released in March of 2011, which made it to #13 on both the US Pop Music Charts and the Billboard Top 200. Not too shabby. Toward the end of 2011, Grimm opened for Stevie Nicks autumn tour.
After doing some research, it seems as if Grimm is doing just fine. I mean, I couldn’t find any juicy gossip…but that’s probably a good thing, right? Last November, he had a two week gig with his own show at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, and starting in April of this year, he became a permanent headliner at the Ovation Room in Las Vegas.
Grimm’s grandparent’s home was recently finished, which was an exciting moment for him. I’m glad that he is a man of his word and was able to do that for them.
I don’t know, I just like seeing people remain successful after winning a competition like this. What I like even more is when it doesn’t go to the winner’s head, and I don’t see any evidence of that happening to Grimm. What was your opinion on him? Have you bought his most recent album?
I thought that when I first heard Michael Grimm’s voice on AGT that his voice was absolutely one of the best voices I had ever heard and knew he would win. After that I searched On YouTube for videos of him and was delighted to see that there were many due to him playing in clubs and restaurants for years.I found he has the most incredible voice. Legendary in fact. I have bought all his CD’s including his latest one “Gumbo”. I can’t get enough of that voice.When he sings covers they are better than the originals and his original songs are world class.I have seen him live and love watching the audiences reactions to his voice.Pure astonishment.So much passion in his performances.WORLD CLASS!
I had never watched a talent competition show on TV, but I caught Michael Grimm’s performance by accident, and was immediately and totally mesmerized by his voice. Since that time, I have become a big fan, bought all his albums (including the lastest GUMBO) and seen him perform live several times. He is so talented and passionate, both as a singer and a songwriter. His original songs are among the best I have ever heard. This young man deserves to be at the top of the heap in the music business.
After watching Michael Grimm on AGT, I became a die hard fan, a “Grimmlin”. He is a triply talented singer-songwriter-musician with an absolutely mesmerizing voice. I first bought his “Leave Your Hat On” CD which contains most of the songs he performed on AGT. I have since bought all his albums including “Gumbo” which is a great mix of covers and originals. I’ve seen Michael and his band perform live several times. They truly are first class musicians, and Michael’s voice never ceases to amaze me!
I watched AGT on a fairly regular basis and when Michael came on I thought they had a guest star come on and I had missed the intro. I thought, he must be a big star, when I realized he was a contestant, I said, he will surely win, no contest! Although I am now a Vegas resident, i had not seen him perform locally, which was my loss! Now I see him weekly, Saturdays, at Green Valley Ranch. I have all his cd and love them all. His new one “Gumbo” is a mix of covers which are better than the originals. His own originals are absolutely mind blowing. His voice is great, his personality is so sweet and he is a delight to look at. His voice is incredible and he needs no gimmicks to astound you!
What is my opinion on him? Since stumbling onto him on AGT (I had never watched the show before) I can honestly say I can’t get enough of his incredible voice and just raw talent. I have all his albums now, and although I like an array of artists, he is the one I’m listening to most of the time. His originals draw you in. His covers are the best of any covers from any artist. Honestly! AND he is a delightful human being. I have had the privilege of seeing him live three times now. He transports you to another place and time! I’ve also had the privilege of meeting him, and he is one of the most gracious, humble artists ever! The commentary here left out one very important element in answering the question, “What has he been up to since winning?” He also married his lady-love, Lucie, who is an important part of his life, as she is also an incredible human being, and such a great complement to such a sweetheart of a man. You know what they say……..behind every successful man…….His fan base will undoubtedly continue to grow as he fulfills his dream and his love of singing for the people.
I have been a fan since I first heard him on AGT. Have all his music, have seen two of his live shows and also had the pleasure of meeting his Grandmother! He makes Mississippi proud, he is such a true southern GENTLEman.
I look forward to more music from this talented man and hope to see more live shows.
This Michael Grimm…we can’t say enough..he deserved to WIN because he is a winner. America voted him the winner because he touched so many of us and we are still backing him up, staying at his side. I don’t think he even understands how we feel. He is sweet and loving and I guarantee, you will NEVER hear any juicy gossip about him. That is the HUMBLE GRIT Michael is made of
I first saw Michael on AGT. Instantly I was hooked. Have followed his career since. I have bought several of his cds including his new one GUMBO. It is never out of my car player. I am constantly going down the road singing with him. I had the great pleasure of seeing him in concert in Feb. 2012 at the Hard Rock in Biloxi and got to meet him after the show (the best part of the concert) What a great guy. Absolutely love his voice and what a talent at the different instruments he plays. I will be seeing him in Oct. 2012 at the Julie Rogers theater in Beaumont, Tx and am anxiously counting down the days (even if it is an 8 hour drive). If you get the opportunity you have to go see him and I promise you will never be the same afterwards.
Like Libby D I caught Michael’s audition on AGT by accident and had to stop what I was doing and listen totally mesmerized by his soulful voice. It was absolutely haunting as I heard it all night. The following day I googled looking for who had sang the song before. Couldn’t remember Michael’s name only the song You Don’t Know Me. Ok, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles and Eddie Arnold…tried YouTube and found Michael. I spent weeks every night listening to Michael on YouTube and anxiously awaiting the next round of AGT. He is beyond compare with anyone out there today at singing anything from country, blues, pop. He is such a talented songwriter, musician and most unique singer. I have every album he has done including his new GUMBO. If you haven’t heard him or checked him out visit his website at http://www.michaelgrimmmusic.com or log on to his facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/MichaelGrimmMusic and if you are in Vegas, catch his show at Green Valley Ranch. He puts on a first class show of really get music. I’ve seen him four times and never disappointed. He leaves me wanting more always!
I have watched AGT everytime its was on and when I saw Michael come up there I knew the minute he started singing ”oh hes got this”” and I have been a fan every since I have purchased all of his 8 cds and have been able to go see him live 4 times and will continue to support him anyway I can…I love him as a person and how devoted he is to his grandparents ..He is a very kind man and he is brillant singer and songwriter ..He is just amazing to me I love listening to him sing whenever i can and look forward to the future with Michael Grimm in it…
When I first heard Michael sing on AGT for his audition I was hooked in fact the first thing I did was search of him on youtube to see if I could hear more of his songs & find out if he had any CD’s out! I have bought all of his music went to his concerts and fixing to go to several more coming up!. His live performances will blow you away! what a gift this man has with his amazing voice and a perfect gentleman to boot! He is a very dedicated musician/artist and his voice will definitely WOW you!
I am glad Michael had some success after the show. But the bottom line is, EVERY time a solo singer wins, it takes away a chance for something new, unique, and different to get the boost it needs in America.
Michael would have had an album and a tour even if he lost. How many people even REMEMBER the other three finalists? Prince Poppycock was totally a Vegas act. Last I heard about him, he was the parade marshall of a small city’s parade one day 🙁