Michael J. Woodard
Season 16 · Eliminated (4th–5th)
Where are they now
Michael J. Woodard voiced Arlo in Arlo the Alligator Boy in 2021, signed with Unsub Records in May 2021, and released the EP MJW1 on January 12, 2024.
Key figures
- Career score5 points of 100Rank on Encore Index: #233 (tie) of 688
- Wikipedia views, 12 months7,500 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #187 of 303
- Wikipedia views since 201566,062 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #238 of 303
Interest over time
Monthly views of the English Wikipedia article, April 2021 – September 2026.
Career
- 2009
In 2009, performed the national anthem for the Philadelphia Freedoms and for the last men's quarterfinal at the US Open.
- 2010
In 2010, performed at the US Open again, and months later performed at a rally for President Barack Obama.
- 2012
In 2012, won Majors & Minors.
- 2018
American Idol, season 16
Eliminated (4th–5th)
- 2021
In 2021, voiced Arlo in the film Arlo the Alligator Boy and again in the series I Heart Arlo. By April 16, 2021, the film was streaming on Netflix.
- 2021
Mary Lambert and Michael J. Woodard released the single Follow Me Home on March 17, 2021.
- 2021
On May 7, 2021, Katy Perry announced that she had signed him to Unsub Records, her Capitol Records imprint.
- 2024
On January 12, 2024, released the debut EP MJW1 on Unsub Records/Capitol Records.
More milestones
- Date not documented
After season 16, was featured on the American Idol Live tour with Cade Foehner, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Catie Turner, Gabby Barrett, Jurnee, and Maddie Poppe.
- Date not documented
By December 15, 2021, had released why you texting me? and hope full.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJW1 | EP | 2024 | Unsub Records/Capitol Records | Not documented | Not documented |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Original Song in an Animated Film | Follow Me Home | Nominated |
| 2022 | Annie Awards | Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production | Arlo the Alligator Boy | Nominated |
Sources
- Michael J. Woodard — Wikipedia, November 28, 2025.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- American Idol season 16 — Wikipedia, July 21, 2026.
- Katy Perry Signs American Idol Alum Michael J. Woodard to a Record Deal — mjsbigblog, May 7, 2021.
- Philly native, American Idol alum lands title role in Netflix film Arlo the Alligator Boy — 6abc, April 16, 2021.
- MusicBrainz release group Follow Me Home — MusicBrainz.
- What Ever Happened to American Idol Standout Jurnee? — Talent Recap, April 7, 2022.
- Interview: The Joy of Michael J Woodard — Atwood Magazine, December 15, 2021.
- Hollywood Music in Media Awards winners — Billboard.
- Annie Awards Nominations 2022 — Deadline, December 21, 2021.
- 49th Annie Awards — Wikipedia, September 22, 2026.
- Monthly pageviews of the English Wikipedia article "Michael J. Woodard", April 2021 – September 2026 — Wikimedia Foundation.
- American Idol Star Michael J. Woodard Signed to Katy Perry's Label — Talent Recap, May 7, 2021.
