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| Name | Lee DeWyze |
| First Name | Lee |
| Last Name | DeWyze |
| Occupation | Rock Singer |
| Birthday | April 2 |
| Birth Year | 1986 |
| Place of Birth | Mount Prospect |
| Home Town | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Sarah DeWyze, Shannon DeWyze, Michael DeWyze |
| Spouse | Jonna Walsh |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Lee DeWyze Biography
Lee DeWyze is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on April 2, 1986 in Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States. Eric Clapton is one of his musical influences. is one of his music sources of inspiration.
DeWyze started singing at an early age and was discovered by Louis Svitek, who saw DeWyze, then 17, playing guitar and singing at a house party in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Svitek signed DeWyze to WuLi Records, the independent record label he runs with Ryan McGuire in Chicago. Dewyze formed the “Lee DeWyze Band” with Svitek, McGuire and Jeff Henderson. DeWyze recorded two albums, So I’m Told (2007) and Slumberland (2010), both produced by Ryan McGuire. WuLi released a remixed and remastered edition of So I’m Told in 2010. In 2008, as a favor to band member Jeff Henderson, DeWyze and the band recorded a disc for Square One Organic Baby Food Company, a company owned by Henderson’s wife. DeWyze recorded six songs on the “Square One Organic” promotional CD, also produced by Ryan McGuire.
After expulsion from high school, DeWyze worked as a paint salesman. He also worked as a trading floor clerk at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in 2007–2008 before returning to work at the Mount Prospect paint store until he auditioned for American Idol and making it through to the Hollywood rounds of the show. The store continued to support him during his American Idol run by selling tee shirts encouraging fans to vote for Lee.
He was married to Jonna Walsh on 21 July in 2012.
Prior to appearing as a contestant on American Idol, he had his own band with his name and two separate albums.
Leon James “Lee” DeWyze Jr. (born April 2, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter from Mount Prospect, Illinois, and the winner of the ninth season of American Idol.
Lee DeWyze Net Worth
Lee is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lee DeWyze's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
He was a paint salesman after being expelled from the high school for fighting too often.
| Net Worth | $500 Thousand |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Rock Singer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
DeWyze auditioned in Chicago at the United Center for the ninth season of American Idol on June 22, 2009, after encouragement from his friend Vincent Ferrara who was also trying out for the contest in Chicago. He auditioned with the song “Ain’t No Sunshine”. He was one of only thirteen people from Chicago, the lowest number out of all seven audition cities, to make it through to Hollywood week. During Hollywood week his group included Aaron Kelly and Crystal Bowersox, all of whom made the Top 5. DeWyze then beat Bowersox and was crowned the winner on May 26, 2010.
October 12, 2010, DeWyze announced that his single “Live It Up” would be held off for release. Instead a new single titled “Sweet Serendipity” aired in its place on October 13, 2010. The album Live It Up was released on November 16, 2010. DeWyze performed the second single, “Beautiful Like You”, on the American Idol Season 10 Top 12 Results show on March 17, 2011.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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As a result of touring in the area and performing at many venues, DeWyze and his band’s music were known locally, even getting radio play on WXRT long before he auditioned for American Idol. The Lee DeWyze Band was featured on a local television sports program, The Chicago Huddle, hosted by ABC 7’s Ryan Chiaverini, during the 2008 and 2009 seasons.
Who is Lee DeWyze Dating?
According to our records, Lee DeWyze married to Jonna Walsh . As of January 13, 2024, Lee DeWyze’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Lee DeWyze. You may help us to build the dating records for Lee DeWyze!On October 7, 2010, DeWyze announced that his debut album, scheduled for a November 16, 2010 release, would be called Live It Up and the first single, also called “Live It Up,” would debut October 13 on On Air with Ryan Seacrest.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Lee DeWyze height Not available right now. Lee weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Prior to Idol, DeWyze had a solo career and formed the Lee DeWyze Band. He had also released two independent albums called So I’m Told in 2007 and Slumberland in 2010, both on WuLi Records.
In July 2010, DeWyze described his upcoming album:
Facts & Trivia
Lee Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lee DeWyze celebrates birthday on April 2 of every year.
DeWyze returned to Arlington Park Race Track in Arlington Heights, Illinois, for a post-Idol homecoming concert on September 24, 2010, where he performed for more than 20,000 people. His 12-song set of cover songs and pre-Idol originals also included a new song, “Only Dreaming”. On January 23, 2011, DeWyze performed at halftime during the NFC Championship Game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago.
What happened to Lee DeWyze from American Idol?
Lee DeWyze After joining the top 10 finalists’ summer tour, he’s now solo music career. DeWyze married model-actress Jonna Walsh, who he met on the set of his first music video following Idol. Nowadays, the star is a well-established singer-songwriter, with his tracks making it onto shows like The Walking Dead.
What genre is Lee DeWyze?
Genres
How old is Lee DeWyze?
36 years (April 2, 1986)
What season was Lee DeWyze on American Idol?
| Season 9 | |
| Hosted by | Ryan Seacrest |
| Judges | Simon Cowell Ellen DeGeneres Kara DioGuardi Randy Jackson |
| Winner | Lee DeWyze |
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