Lee DeWyze is an American singer-songwriter and the winner of the ninth season of American Idol.
He began his music career early, forming the Lee DeWyze Band and releasing two independent albums, So I’m Told and Slumberland both on WuLi Records.
DeWyze gained local recognition through performances and radio play on WXRT before auditioning for American Idol.
After winning American Idol, he released his first post-Idol album, Live It Up, in 2010. He has since released several studio albums, including Frames, Oil & Water, Paranoia and Ghost Stories.
DeWyze continues to perform and release music, with his latest official music video being Got It Right in January 2024
Siblings
DeWyze has three siblings.
Shannon is DeWyze’s older sister. She is known to be very supportive of her brother’s music career.
Shannon often attends his concerts and events, and she has been seen in the audience cheering him on.
She has also been involved in his music projects, helping with background vocals and other tasks.
Sarah is another older sister of DeWyze. Like Shannon, she has been a constant presence in Lee’s life, supporting him throughout his music journey.
Sarah has also been involved in his music projects, contributing her talents to various recordings and performances.
Michael is DeWyze’s younger brother. Unlike his sisters, Michael is not as involved in DeWyze’s music career, but he is still a part of the family.
Michael has been seen at some of DeWyze’s concerts, showing his support for his brother’s music.
Career
Before his rise to fame on American Idol, DeWyze was already an active musician in the Chicago area.
He formed the Lee DeWyze Band and released two independent albums – So I’m Told in 2007 and Slumberland in 2010.
These early releases helped establish DeWyze’s sound and build a local following, particularly through radio play on WXRT.
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In 2010, he auditioned for the ninth season of American Idol and went on to win the competition.
DeWyze’w victory was seen as a bit of an underdog story, as he was not initially considered one of the frontrunners.
However, his earnest performances and unique raspy vocals won over viewers, and he ultimately beat out runner-up Crystal Bowersox.
After his Idol win, DeWyze released his first major label album Live It Up in 2010.
This was followed by several more studio albums over the years, including Frames, Oil & Water, Paranoia and his most recent Ghost Stories.
One of DeWyze’s biggest career highlights was when his song Blackbird Song was featured on the hit TV series, The Walking Dead, in 2014.
The song went viral and exposed DeWyze’s music to a wider audience.
Throughout his career, DeWyze has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, lending his time and music to support causes like The Heart Foundation, Gateway for Cancer Research and Music in Schools Today.
Today, he continues to perform and release new music, with his latest official video for the song Got It Right coming out in January 2024.
DeWyze remains dedicated to his craft and connecting with his loyal fanbase.
Personal life
DeWyze and Jonna Walsh first met in 2010 on the set of DeWyze’s music video for his song, Sweet Serendipity.
At the time, Jonna was an actress and model. The two hit it off and began dating shortly after.
In 2012, after two years of dating, DeWyze and Jonna got married on July 21st in Camarillo, California. Their wedding was a private ceremony attended by close friends and family.
Jonna is an actress and model who has appeared in various TV shows and films over the years.
Some of her credits include roles in Entourage, Bones and the movie Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Though Jonna has her own career, she has been very supportive of her husband’s music endeavors. She is often seen attending his concerts and events, cheering him on.
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