Leon James "Lee" DeWyze, Jr. (born April 2, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter from Mount Prospect, Illinois, and the winner of the ninth season of American Idol.
Bagel in the morning is the ultimate breakfast for me; they're just good.
I don't like to have really any expectations for myself.
I have a pretty wide range of musical tastes.
Melodies are important. I always kind of pride myself on my melodies.
I'm the first one to admit, I'm a pretty unorthodox guitar player.
I like that I stand for something like American Idol which helps musicians and artists get out there. It's important to have shows like Idol because it's so hard to get into the music industry nowadays - nearly impossible.
If youve ever lived in Chicago, anyone who has, they know what a winter in Chicago is like. To be going through a tough time here in the winter would be just be all the more worse.
I think I can connect with an audience because I know what it's like to be on the other side of it and I really remember all of that.
I like blue a lot, and greens. Earthy blues and greens.
I overthink a lot of things.
I'm not the guy that thinks I'm a perfect singer.
Doing charity work is always cool. It's always a good thing.
I know what it's like to be shoveling to pay bills. I know what it's like to not have a job.
Some people take pictures, I write songs.
My music comes from my emotion, always.
I'm not here to change the music world, but I'm definitely here to show what I can do and express myself through my music.
I love knowing that people are connecting to my lyrics, my music and me.
I will always appreciate 'American Idol,' and I never forget about where I come from.
I love Soundgarden, I love Rage Against the Machine, Simon & Garfunkel.
Food in Chicago is the best.