It’s a wild ride. He was a Top 10 finalist on the third season of America's Got Talent.

An interview with Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Eli Mattsonby Tina Hall The real ones doing the work are the producers and technical support. Something in my head told me I had to try it. He finished the competition in 2nd place. America's Got Talent Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Eli Mattson's Part 4 Quarterfinals performance in Episode 313 consisted of singing Tony Rich's "Nobody Knows" while playing the piano. Thankfully, Eli’s mother knew that formal training would serve her son well and convinced him to practice every day and pay attention in his lessons. All rights reserved. When Eli was 19, he was awarded a prestigious grant of $30,000 from the Peninsula Arts Association in Wisconsin to help further his music career. The following interview was done around September 2009 (before the interview that ran on here … for a magazine that never went to press). What was it like competing? Eli Mattson was one of the Music Acts in the Vegas Round. With some guidance from his mother, he essentially taught himself to play by creating his own music since music instruction books weren't readily available in Cotton. At age 4, Eli visited his aunt in Chicago who took him to see a blues act at Rosa’s Lounge.

Trying to sing while seasick is not a good time.

It’s really amazing. Eli Mattson's Final 5 performance in Episode 319 consisted of singing Phil Collins' "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" while playing the piano. Eli Mattson's audition in Episode 302 consisted of singing "Walking in Memphis" while playing the piano. His EP “All I’ll Be” showcases Eli’s unique and exciting musical abilities. He was startled when the lead singer approached him and said, “I hear you are a piano player”. I’m having a blast chatting online with people around the world. Eli matson Finals Performance - America's got Talent. America's got Talent 2008 (Finals) Results Part 2, 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13, 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15, 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15, 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15. MI: I think I heard on America’s Got Talent last season that you used to play for food?

I did learn a lot about TV and that side of the entertainment business. I do love people with humble beginnings … is that true? MI:  I noticed since the end of last season that you have had a lot of family support. December 2010.

What is it like to work with your family when trying to get your name out there in the industry?

Eli received enough votes to be sent to the Semifinals in Episode 314 instead of Dorae Saunders. Eli Mattson Top 40 Performance - America's got Talent 2008. Good music is good music! Eli Mattson's Part 2 Semifinals performance in Episode 315 consisted of singing Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" while playing the piano. Eli Mattson was a singer and pianist act from Season 3 of America's Got Talent. How, if at all, did it change the way you perform? I once played a fire boat cruise. Maximum Ink: Where are you from and when did you first take an interest in music and why? Eli Mattson is best known as the runner-up on season three of America’s Got Talent (AGT). I never really considered it a competition. What did you learn from it? MI: How has America’s Got Talent affected your career?

Eli Mattson was a singer and pianist act from Season 3 of America's Got Talent. Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne, and David Hasselhoff all voted "Yes," sending Eli to the Vegas Round. Eli Mattson:  I was originally born in Duluth, MN, but my family moved around a lot. His rendition of Marc Cohn 's 1991 hit, " Walking in Memphis " during his initial audition impressed many, picking up on his maturity and vocal talent. EM: I found out about the auditions for AGT while I was at a movie rental store. Eli received enough votes to be sent to the Final 5 in Episode 318 instead of Jessica Price. From this first onstage experience as a young teenager, he knew for certain performing music would always be the main focus of his life. Eli grew up in the tiny rural community of Cotton, Minnesota (pop. It just always made sense to me. 1. © Max Ink, LLC.

He finished the competition in 2nd place. Top 40 Results Full Episode - Part 2 - America's Got Talent.

Eli Mattson is one of the busiest singer/songwriter/pianists on the Chicago music scene, where he plays to capacity crowds weekly at Davenport’s and The Gentry. MI: Where can you fans go to find you earlier works? Eli Mattson’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review.

Eli Mattson's Top 10 performance in Episode 317 consisted of singing Elton John's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" while playing the piano.

MI: Who are some of your biggest musical influences and why? EM: I imagine working with family is always a mixed blessing. https://agt.fandom.com/wiki/Eli_Mattson?oldid=120090. You can find it on www.cdbaby.com . Eli took the opportunity to play the blues with the band through the night.

He recently performed along with several other musicians in the Tim Janis Christmas Carol at Carnegie Hall. He has made several guest appearances in Las Vegas with AGT winner Terry Fator.

Rockstar Death Notices - Special Covid-19 edition. I think it’s important to listen and learn everything you can from any artist out there, especially when you’re trying to be one. Can you tell me about before AGT? An important thing to know is that you never stop paying your dues … ever. When Eli's family moved to Green Bay 3 years later, Eli received his first formal piano training, and while he impressed his teachers with his abundant natural talent, he wasn't too impressed with what they were offering him. Eli James Mattson (born November 4, 1981) is an American pianist and singer. We came to Wisconsin when I was about ten, and I was in Door County off and on most of the time. The show itself didn’t change the way I perform, but I’m thankful there are no buzzers every gig I’ve played since. Things are always interesting though. He was sorted into the "Male Singers" category. Some other names would be, Jimmy Newquist, Alice in Chains, Harry Chapin, just to name a few.

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