Chris Murphy (born 25 March 1976) is a contestant on Australian Idol, who finished 4th on the fourth season of the competition.
Top 24[]
Chris performed in the first group. He sang "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen. Although he was originally eliminated, he was chosen to compete in the Wildcard round.
Wildcard[]
He sang "Holy Grail" by Hunters & Collectors. He garnered enough votes to become a member of the Top 12.
Top 12[]
During the first week, Chris sang "Wish You Well" by Bernard Fanning. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 11[]
Chris sang "Is It Just Me" by The Darkness. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 10[]
Chris sang "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" by Phil Collins. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 9[]
Chris sang "Life in the Fast Lane" by The Eagles. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 8[]
Chris sang "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry. He was put in the Bottom 2 for that week.
Top 7[]
Chris sang "No More Lonely Nights" by Paul McCartney. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Up, Close and Personal Special[]
Chris sang his own composition "Diamond Days".
Top 6[]
Chris sang "You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 5[]
Chris sang "Evie" by Stevie Wright. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 4[]
Chris sang "Something Beautiful" by Robbie Williams and "Mean to Me" by Crowded House. He was eliminated at this stage of the competition.