James Kannis (born 5 November 1985) is a contestant on Australian Idol, who finished 7th on the third season of the competition.
Top 30[]
James performed in the third group. He sang "Change the World" by Eric Clapton. Although he was originally eliminated, he was chosen to compete in the Wildcard round.
Wildcard[]
He sang "Drift Away" by Dobie Gray. He was chosen by the judges to become a member of the Top 13.
Top 13[]
During the first week, James sang "The Day You Went Away" by Wendy Matthews. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 11[]
James sang "Hold On, I'm Comin'" by Sam & Dave. He was put in the Bottom 3 for that week.
Top 10[]
James sang "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos. He was put in the Bottom 2 for that week.
Top 9[]
James sang "Love the One You're With" by Stephen Stills. He garnered enough votes to be considered "safe" that week.
Top 8[]
James sang "Sway" by Dean Martin. He was put in the Bottom 3 for that week.
Top 7[]
James sang "Truly" by Lionel Richie. He was eliminated at this stage of the competition.