Matt Giraud

Matt Giraud
Background information
Born
Matthew Scott Giraud

(1985-05-11) May 11, 1985
OriginKalamazoo, Michigan
GenresSoul, R&B, pop rock, blues
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, piano, drums, guitar, keyboard
Years active2003–present

Matthew Scott "Matt" Giraud (born May 11, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and the fifth place finalist of the eighth season of the reality television series American Idol. He was the first recipient of the "judge' save", wherein the judges veto a contestant's elimination.