Michael Lynche

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1. Michael Lynche — Greenberg Artists. Label or artist. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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   • Biography: “Since 2012, Big Mike has been a featured guest vocalist with orchestras all over the US and Canada”
   • Biography: “His show credits include R&B Legends , Kings of Soul , Dancing in the Street – The Music of Motown”
   • Biography: “toured as an opening act for Boyz II Men, Lalah Hathaway, Faith Evans, and Lyfe Jennings”
2. Michael Lynche — Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, published November 12, 2024. Label or artist. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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   • Biography: “collaborating on new, sensational soul inspired Pops concerts including “R&B Legends”, “Kings of Soul” and “Dancing in the Street – The Music of Motown”.”
   • Biography: “Since 2012, Big Mike has been a frequent featured guest vocalist with Maestro Jeff Tyzik and his hit show — “Let’s Dance!”.”
   • Biography: “including the Dallas Symphony, Utah Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and many many more.”
3. Mark Your Calendars: January 2026 Events — Baltimore Fishbowl, published December 29, 2025. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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   • Kings of Soul entry: “Kings of Soul , Friday, Jan. 16, 8p.m., Music Center at Strathmore; Saturday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m., Lyric Baltimore.”
   • Kings of Soul entry: “will lead the BSO and a vocal trio (Chester Gregory, Michael Lynche, and Darren Lorenzo)”
   • Kings of Soul entry: “Byron Stripling will lead the BSO and a vocal trio (Chester Gregory, Michael Lynche, and Darren Lorenzo)”
4. Michael Lynche (album) (Wikipedia revision 1324448684) — Wikipedia, updated November 27, 2025. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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   • Lead section: “It was released by independent label [[Big3 Records]] on August 14, 2012”
   • Writing and recording section: “Lynche signed with Big3 Records (an independent label based in his hometown of [[St. Petersburg, Florida]]) in September 2011”
   • Singles section: “The album's first single, "Who's Gonna Love You More" was released on May 15, 2012”
   • Singles section: “The album's second single, "Today" was released to [[Adult contemporary music|AC]] radio and [[smooth jazz]] radio on July 30, 2012.”
   • Writing and recording section: “Lynche co-wrote all of the original songs and also served as one of the album's producers.”
   • Infobox: “released = {{Start date|2012|08|14}}”
   • Infobox: “label = Big3”
5. American Idol season 9 — Wikipedia, updated August 11, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
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   • Elimination chart row Michael Lynche: Pl. 4, Eliminated in the Top 4 column (5/12); ratings table episode 'Top 4 Results Show', May 12, 2010
6. List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, updated June 10, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
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   • Contestants table, row Michael Lynche: season 9, place finish 4th
7. Michael Lynche (Wikipedia revision 1371036980) — Wikipedia, updated August 24, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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   • Lead sentence: “born May 31, 1983”
   • Infobox, Born line (birth_date): {{Birth date and age|1983|5|31}}
   • Post Idol section: “he has performed live shows as lead singer of the group Michael Lynche and the Black Saints”
   • Post Idol section: “Lynche joined the rest of the ninth season Top 10 on the [[American Idols Live! Tour 2010]]”
   • Post Idol section: “The former peaked at No. 25 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s [[Adult R&B Songs|Adult R&B chart]]”
   • Post Idol section: “In 2012, Lynche released the four-track EP ''Christmas Gift'', which features two original songs - the title track and "Every Merry Christmas".”
   • Albums table: “Release date: August 14, 2012”
   • EPs table and Post Idol section: “In 2012, Lynche released the four-track EP ''Christmas Gift''”
8. 'American Idol' Season 9 Finalist 'Big' Michael Lynche Debuts New Song — The Hollywood Reporter, published May 16, 2012. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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   • Paragraph 2: “Lynche is signed to St. Petersburg-based label Big3 Records”
   • Paragraph 2: “Lynche is signed to St. Petersburg-based label Big3 Records, headed by Chairman/CEO Bill Edwards .”
   • Paragraph 1: “released his debut single “Who’s Gonna Love You More” on iTunes this week”
   • Paragraph 3: “co-wrote the sultry love song with Jason Pennock”
9. iTunes Lookup API: Michael Lynche (artist id 1031745318) albums — Apple. Release database. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
   Cited parts (6) of source 9

   • Album row: "copyright":"℗ 2012 Big 3 Records"
   • Album row: "releaseDate":"2012-08-14T07:00:00Z"
   • EP row: "collectionName":"Christmas Gift - EP"
   • EP row: "releaseDate":"2012-11-19T08:00:00Z"
   • Album row: "collectionName":"Michael Lynche"
   • EP row: "copyright":"℗ 2012 Big 3 Records"
10. Michael Lynche, 'American Idol' Finalist, Talks Debut Album, 90-Pound Weight Loss And Fatherhood — HuffPost, published June 29, 2012. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Interview answer: “My label, Big3 Records, were really supportive of me making the record that I wanted to make.”
11. Former American Idol Standout "Big Mike" Lynche Talks Life After Idol and Debut Album (Exclusive Interview) — YouKnowIGotSoul, published August 3, 2012. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Interview question: “You’re currently signed to Big3 Records.”
12. Michael Lynche & The Black Saints — The Piedmont Virginian. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Event description: “Get ready for music of the most iconic R&B/Soul legends of all-time with Michael Lynche & The Black Saints.”
    • Event details: “Wednesday, April 27, 2016 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm”
    • Event description: “R&B Legends – created by and starring American Idol alumni, Michael “Big Mike” Lynche”
    • Venue: “The Barns at Rose Hill 95 Chalmers Court Berryville , VA 22611”
13. American Idols Live! Tour 2010 (Wikipedia revision 1255661444) — Wikipedia, updated November 6, 2024. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Infobox: “start_date = July 1, 2010”
    • Infobox: “end_date = August 31, 2010”
    • Lead section: “a summer concert tour in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]] that featured the Top 10 contestants”
    • Set list: [[Michael Lynche]] - "[[This Woman's Work]]" ([[Kate Bush]]),
14. Review: Michael Lynche still has 'American Idol' shine on debut album — Tampa Bay Times, published August 16, 2012. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Article body: “Lynche had a hand in writing 12 of the 13 tracks”
15. 'American Idol' on the Charts: Kelly Clarkson Begins Her Second Decade on The Hot 100 — The Hollywood Reporter, published September 13, 2012. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • More and More paragraph: “never going higher than No. 26 until today, when it rebounds 29-25”
    • More and More paragraph: “the single makes a debut on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally, at No. 84”
16. Chart History: Michael Lynche (Adult R&B Songs) — Billboard. Official record. Cited by another source; not opened by our researchers.
17. Seabourn Announces Stellar Lineup of Entertainment and Conversations Speakers for 2024 Grand Africa Voyage — Seabourn, published August 20, 2024. Label or artist. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Dateline: “SEATTLE, August 20, 2024”
    • Featured entertainers: “Soul Singer and American Idol Star – Michael Lynche December 9-15, 2024”
18. Dancing in the Street: Pops Concert — The Florida Orchestra. Label or artist. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Concert description: “Featuring St. Petersburg native and American Idol star Michael Lynche.”
    • Dates: “Fri, Jan 17, 8 pm Straz Center Sun, Jan 19, 2 pm Straz Center”
    • Page structured data: "startDate":"2025-01-17T00:00:00+00:00"
    • Concert description: “Former TFO conductor Jeff Tyzik returns to conduct smash hits”
19. Pops Series 2024/25 — Kansas City Symphony, published March 6, 2024. Label or artist. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Kings of Soul entry: “Friday and Saturday, February 14-15, 2025 at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2 p.m.”
    • Kings of Soul entry: “American Idol contestant Michael Lynche and Broadway performers Chester Gregory and Darren Lorenzo join your KC Symphony”
20. Kings of Soul — Schirmer Theatrical, published August 25, 2022. Label or artist. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Artists: “Kings of Soul is a co-production of Schirmer Theatrical and Greenberg Artists”
21. 'American Reject,' Music Comedy About Reality Singing Competition, Scores U.S. Deal With 1091 Pictures (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety, published December 13, 2021. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Paragraph 2: ““American Reject,” directed by Marlo Hunter and produced by Full Armor Films, stars Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone as Kay”
    • Paragraph 3: “The movie, which is also written by star Monteleone”
    • Paragraph 1: “has secured U.S. distribution with 1091 Pictures”
22. Marlo Hunter's directorial debut toys with the actuality of reality TV fame — Hero, published May 4, 2022. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
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    • Interview answer: “and Mike Lynche, who plays Ty, were on American Idol”