James Kannis | |
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Birth name | James Jay Kannis |
Born | 5 November 1985 |
Genres | Hip hop, R&B, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2005–2007 |
Labels | Shock |
Website |
jameskannis |
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.
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]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
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AUS [2] [1] | ||
"Love 2 Love" | 2006 | 35 |