The Resume

(November 15, 1985- )
Born in East Haven, Connecticut
Winner of 'American Idol 14' (2015)

Why he might be annoying:

His voice sounds like that of former 'Idol' contestant, Chris Daughtry.
One of his favorite songwriters is John Mayer.
He admitted he lacked stage presence when performing sans guitar.
Prior to 'Idol', he appeared on 'America's Got Talent' with his band, Beach Avenue.

Why he might not be annoying:

He graduated Massachusetts' Wheaton College.
He coached high school basketball.
His father played keyboard in, and sang back-up vocals for, his band, Beach Avenue.
He plays the guitar and piano, and, enjoys songwriting.

Credit: BoyWiththeGreenHair & D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• American Idol [Complete] (Ranked: 14)
• American Idol [Finalists Only] (Ranked: 14)
• American Idol Winners (Ranked: 2015)
• D's Profiles [American Idol]
• I am a New Englander
• I Performed on 'American Idol's' Series Finale [2016]
• Look at Me, I Got a Microphone
• Look at My Guitar
• Profiles 36501-36750 (Ranked: 36625)
• Reality TV Champs

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 27 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 40 Votes: 17.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 55 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 13 Votes: 15.38% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 568 Votes: 89.26% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 1103 Votes: 65.10% Annoying