Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. (born August 11, 1974) is a jazz singer from Logan County, West Virginia. He received national attention for winning the sixth season of the NBC reality show America's Got Talent.
| Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 11, 1974 (1974-08-11) (age 37) |
| Origin | Logan County, West Virginia, United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Sony (2011-present) Columbia (2011-present) |
Before AGT
Before America's Got Talent, Murphy worked as a car washer. He was homeless at age 19.
America's Got Talent
Murphy was revealed as the winner of the show on September 14, 2011, after a positively received performance of "My Way", a song popularized by Frank Sinatra. He won the $1 million grand prize and will begin a headlining act in Las Vegas on October 28.
Performances and results
| Week | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Performance order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | "I've Got You Under My Skin" | Virginia Bruce | N/A | Safe | |
| Vegas Week | Judge's Favorites | "I Get a Kick out of You" | Ethel Merman | N/A | Safe |
| Top 48 | Quarterfinals | "Fly Me to the Moon" | Felicia Sanders | 7 | Safe |
| Top 24 | Semifinals | "I've Got the World on a String" | Cab Calloway | 11 | Safe |
| Top 10 | Top Ten Finals | "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?" | Dean Martin | 9 | Safe |
| Top 4 | Finale | "My Way" | Frank Sinatra | 1 | Winner |
Post-Talent
Landau has since been signed to Sony Records and Columbia Records, and released his first album That's Life on November 21, 2011. The album debuted at #34 on the Billboard 200 selling 28,000 copies, then fell to #41 the next week on the charts.
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | |||
| That's Life |
| 34 |
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Labels: AGT
