by scott | Oct 14, 2013 | Press
Becoming a finalist on American Idol is an accomplishment very few people can claim on their resume. But the feat is even more impressive for Scott MacIntyre. Reaching the finals in 2009, he earned the distinction as the first blind finalist in the show’s history....
by scott | Oct 9, 2013 | Press
As the music industry becomes increasingly crowded with artists clamoring for ever more elusive record deals, several American Idol alums are turning to the crowdfunding site Kickstarter as a way to raise money for their projects while simultaneously connecting with...
by scott | Jul 12, 2013 | Press
The film, although six years in the making, only came together four weeks ago and there’s still a mountain of financing paperwork to be signed. That’s the nature of independent filmmaking, especially in Canada, but on a sunny Thursday afternoon on set in Golden Ears...
by scott | May 9, 2013 | Press
the recipient of a kidney transplant, former American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre holds a special affinity for Nora’s Home, the soon-to-be-completed home-away-from home-for transplant patients in the Texas Medical Center. Thus, he spoke and sang his heart out...
by scott | Apr 29, 2013 | Press
It’s been a busy April for 2009 “American Idol” finalist Scott MacIntyre. The show’s first blind finalist has been sharing his story during National Donate Life month to encourage others to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor. The...
by scott | Mar 14, 2013 | Press
Before becoming a finalist on season eight of “American Idol,” Scott MacIntyre was a concert pianist. He learned to play piano by ear at 3 years old because that was the only option he had. MacIntyre was born blind. MacIntyre will perform two concerts in...