Michael Lynche
Season 9 · Eliminated 4th
Where are they now
Michael Lynche sings as a guest vocalist with symphony orchestras in the United States and Canada, in soul pops programs such as Kings of Soul and Dancing in the Street - The Music of Motown, developed with conductor Jeff Tyzik. He was scheduled to sing in Kings of Soul with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on January 16 to 18, 2026. His self-titled debut album came out on Big3 Records on August 14, 2012.
Key figures
- Career score6 points of 100Rank on Encore Index: #214 (tie) of 688
- Studio albums1 studio albumRank on Encore Index: #124 (tie) of 238
- Wikipedia views, 12 months4,228 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #234 of 303
- Wikipedia views since 201577,215 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #227 of 303
Interest over time
Monthly views of the English Wikipedia article, July 2015 – September 2026.
Career
- 2010
American Idol, season 9
Eliminated 4th
- 2010
Lynche toured the United States and Canada with the season 9 Top 10 on the American Idols Live! Tour 2010, from July 1 to August 31, 2010. His set included This Woman's Work, Ready for Love and My Love.
- 2011
In September 2011, Lynche signed with Big3 Records, an independent label based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- 2012
Since 2012, Lynche has been a featured guest vocalist with orchestras in the United States and Canada, often in conductor Jeff Tyzik's show Let's Dance!, with the Dallas Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Symphony and others.
- 2012
Lynche's debut single, Who's Gonna Love You More, came out on May 15, 2012. He co-wrote it with Jamie Jones and Jason Pennock.
- 2012
His second single, Today, went to adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio on July 30, 2012.
- 2012
Big3 Records released his self-titled debut album, Michael Lynche, on August 14, 2012. He co-wrote all twelve original songs and was one of its producers; the album also includes his cover of Kate Bush's This Woman's Work.
- 2012
In September 2012, Who's Gonna Love You More rose to number 25 on the Billboard Adult R&B chart and entered the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 84.
- 2012
Lynche released the four-track holiday EP Christmas Gift on November 19, 2012. It has two original songs, the title track and Every Merry Christmas.
- 2016
Michael Lynche and the Black Saints were scheduled to play R&B Legends, a show of classic R&B and soul songs, at the Barns at Rose Hill in Berryville, Virginia, on April 27, 2016.
- 2018
In 2018, Lynche was cast in American Reject, an independent comedy film directed by Marlo Hunter and written by its star Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone.
- 2022
American Reject, in which Lynche plays Ty, was released on video on demand by 1091 Pictures on April 12, 2022.
- 2024
On August 20, 2024, Seabourn announced that Lynche was scheduled to perform on its Seabourn Sojourn Grand Africa Voyage from December 9 to 15, 2024.
- 2025
Lynche was scheduled as featured vocalist in Dancing in the Street, a Motown pops concert conducted by Jeff Tyzik, with The Florida Orchestra at the Straz Center on January 17 and 19, 2025.
- 2025
The Kansas City Symphony scheduled Kings of Soul, with Lynche, Chester Gregory and Darren Lorenzo, for February 14 to 16, 2025.
- 2026
Lynche was scheduled to sing with Chester Gregory and Darren Lorenzo in Kings of Soul with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, led by Byron Stripling, from January 16 to 18, 2026.
More milestones
- Date not documented
Lynche toured as an opening act for Boyz II Men, Lalah Hathaway, Faith Evans and Lyfe Jennings.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lynche | Album | 2012 | Big3 Records | Not documented | Not documented |
| Christmas Gift | EP | 2012 | Big3 Records | Not documented | Not documented |
Sources
- Michael Lynche — Greenberg Artists.
- Michael Lynche — Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, November 12, 2024.
- Mark Your Calendars: January 2026 Events — Baltimore Fishbowl, December 29, 2025.
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- American Idol season 9 — Wikipedia, August 11, 2026.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- Michael Lynche (Wikipedia revision 1371036980) — Wikipedia, August 24, 2026.
- 'American Idol' Season 9 Finalist 'Big' Michael Lynche Debuts New Song — The Hollywood Reporter, May 16, 2012.
- iTunes Lookup API: Michael Lynche (artist id 1031745318) albums — Apple.
- Michael Lynche, 'American Idol' Finalist, Talks Debut Album, 90-Pound Weight Loss And Fatherhood — HuffPost, June 29, 2012.
- Former American Idol Standout "Big Mike" Lynche Talks Life After Idol and Debut Album (Exclusive Interview) — YouKnowIGotSoul, August 3, 2012.
- Michael Lynche & The Black Saints — The Piedmont Virginian.
- American Idols Live! Tour 2010 (Wikipedia revision 1255661444) — Wikipedia, November 6, 2024.
- Review: Michael Lynche still has 'American Idol' shine on debut album — Tampa Bay Times, August 16, 2012.
- 'American Idol' on the Charts: Kelly Clarkson Begins Her Second Decade on The Hot 100 — The Hollywood Reporter, September 13, 2012.
- Chart History: Michael Lynche (Adult R&B Songs) — Billboard.
- 'American Reject,' Music Comedy About Reality Singing Competition, Scores U.S. Deal With 1091 Pictures (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety, December 13, 2021.
- Marlo Hunter's directorial debut toys with the actuality of reality TV fame — Hero, May 4, 2022.
- Seabourn Announces Stellar Lineup of Entertainment and Conversations Speakers for 2024 Grand Africa Voyage — Seabourn, August 20, 2024.
- Dancing in the Street: Pops Concert — The Florida Orchestra.
- Pops Series 2024/25 — Kansas City Symphony, March 6, 2024.
- Kings of Soul — Schirmer Theatrical, August 25, 2022.
- Monthly pageviews of the English Wikipedia article "Michael Lynche", July 2015 – September 2026 — Wikimedia Foundation.
