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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Matthew Scott Giraud |
| Born | May 11, 1985 Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. |
| Origin | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, pop rock, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, drums, guitar, keyboard |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Matthew Scott "Matt" Giraud (born May 11, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and the fifth place finalist of the eighth season of the reality television series American Idol. He was the first recipient of the "judge' save", wherein the judges veto a contestant's elimination.