James Kannis
# James Kannis

James John Kannis (born 5 November 1985) is a Greek-Australian singer who participated in the reality television talent show, Australian Idol. Kannis was placed in seventh position.

## Career

Kannis auditioned for the third series of Australian Idol, perming the self-written song, "A Dollar Away". Kannis made it through the live shows, placing 7th.

Australian Idol performances and results (2005) :

| Episode | Song | Result |
| - | - | - |
| Audition | "A Dollar Away" | Through to the Theatre Rounds |
| Theatre Rounds | "Don't Let Go (Love)", "Stayin' Alive", "Walking in Memphis" | Through to top 30 |
| Top 30 | "Change the World" | Through to wildcard round |
| Wildcard round | "Drift Away" | Through to live shows |
| Live show 1: Australian Made (Top 13) | "The Day You Went Away" | Saved by Public |
| Live show 2: 60s Hits (Top 11) | "Hold On, I'm Coming!" | Saved by Public |
| Live show 3: Supergroups (Top 10) | "Layla" | Saved by Public |
| Live show 4: Idols' Choice (Top 9) | "Love the One You're With" | Saved by Public |
| Live show 5: Big Band (Top 8) | "Sway" | Saved by Public |
| Live show 6: 80s Hits (Top 7) | "Truly" | Eliminated by Public |

Following his Australian Idol Run, Kannis signed with Zeus Records/Shock. His debut single, "Love 2 Love", which was released on 11 November 2006 peaked at No. 35 on the ARIA Singles Chart,

## Discography

### Singles

List of singles, with Australian chart positions :

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
| - | - | - |
| Title | Year | AUS |
| "Love 2 Love" | 2006 | 35 |
