George Huff - Biography

Last Editor: julia7monkmonk				George Huff Biography -   Name : George Huff Profession : Singer Birth Details : born November 4, 1980 in New Orleans, Louisiana Personal quotes : Be sure of yourself. Know who you are and no matter if you make it, you know in your heart you are still a star.

George Huff Trivia -

He finished in 5th place on the 2004 edition of "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002). Among his memorable performances on "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002) was an energetic performance of Elton John's "Take Me to the Pilot." Before making it big on "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002), he used to flip omlettes for a local restaurant. "Talking Book" by Stevie Wonder is his favorite album of all time. Faith Evans is his favorite female pop artist. Plays piano 3 years of study at University of Oklahoma School of Music. He initially did not qualify for the round of 32 semi-finalists. He was an alternate hastily called up to the round of 32 when original semi-finalist Donnie Williams was dismissed from the competition following an arrest for drunken driving.

George Huff Detailed Biography -

George Clayton Huff, Jr. (born November 4, 1980 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American singer, fifth-place finalist on the third season of the reality/talent-search television series American Idol. Huff, 22, is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana; he is currently a student at the University of Oklahoma. Huff auditioned for the third season of American Idol in Houston, Texas; he was a member of the fourth group of semifinalists. He was actually not among those originally chosen for the semifinal round, but was put through when contestant Donnie Williams was disqualified for a drunk driving arrest. Huff was not voted through to the final round from his group of semifinalists, but got another second chance when he was brought back for the wildcard round and put through as a finalist by contest judge Simon Cowell.During this period, New Orleans Fox Affiliate WVUE would hold specials including Huff's family cheering on George during the latest episodes. On May 5, 2004, Huff was voted off in fifth place after two renditions of Fred Astaire's "Cheek to Cheek" and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" during big band week. His album, Miracles, was released by Word Records, on October 11, 2005. The first single off that album was Brighter Day. Word Records is a popular Christian record label, featuring such artists as Amy Grant, Jaci Velasquez, Randy Travis and Point of Grace. In 2005 his Louisiana home was affected by Hurricane Katrina. He left New Orleans and stayed at his brother's house in Dallas. 1 "Always and Forever" (Heatwave, 1978) (Semifinals; March 2, 2004) "Lean On Me" (Bill Withers, 1972) (Wild card; March 9, 2004) "(Sittin' On) Dock of the Bay" (Otis Redding, 1968) (Soul week; March 16, 2004) "I Can Love You Like That" (John Michael Montgomery, 1995) (Country; March 23, 2004) "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" (The Temptations, 1966) (Motown; March 30, 2004) "Take Me to the Pilot" (Elton John) (Elton John songs; April 6, 2004) "Against All Odds" (Against All Odds, Phil Collins, 1984) (Movie songs; April 14, 2004) "Trying to Get That Feeling Again" (Barry Manilow) (Barry Manilow songs; April 20, 2004) "Live for Loving You" (Gloria Estefan, 1991) (Gloria Estefan songs; April 27, 2004) (Bottom 3) "Cheek to Cheek" (Fred Astaire) (Big band; May 4, 2004) (Bottom 2; voted off) "What a Wonderful World" (Louis Armstrong) (Big band; May 4, 2004) (Bottom 2; voted off)