‘American Idol’: Fan Favourite Former Contestant Murphy Returns For Finale Performance

etcanada.com:

“American Idol” made magic on Sunday by bringing an eliminated fan favourite back into the theatre. Murphy returned to the “Idol” stage for the season 19 finale on Sunday, and fans were delighted.

After getting eliminated back in March — on what was also his 28th birthday — Murphy didn’t even make it to the season’s Top 24.

Which makes his invite to perform in the finale a real recognition of how much fans loved his songs (and didn’t agree with the judges’ decision to cut him from the competition).

Taking the stage with his guitar and his gentle smile, Murphy performed a lovely original tune, “The Painted Man”, which was brimming with the heartfelt folk sensibilities and delicate vocals that made him a fan favourite to begin with.