The Resume

(January 6, 1989- )
Resided in Santa Cruz, California
Contestant on 'American Idol 10' (2011)

Why he might be annoying:

The sound of his singing voice, and his facial features, were compared to those of Adam Lambert.
Some 'American Idol' fans thought he did more screaming and screeching than singing.
He conceded that vocal control was something he needed to work on.
He enjoys wearing scarves and headbands.

Why he might not be annoying:

His dad, who had musical talents of his own, died when James was a child.
He has both Tourette's and Asberger's Syndrome(s).
He was the first 'American Idol' contestant to sing a Judas Priest song during a fan voting round.
He wanted to win 'American Idol' to provide his son, who was around 2 at the time, with a better life.

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• American Idol [Complete] (Ranked: 10)
• American Idol [Finalists Only] (Ranked: 10)
• American Idol 10 [2011] (Ranked: 4)
• Annoyatorium's Least Annoying [2011] (Ranked: 44)
• Belters
• D's Profiles [American Idol]
• Falsettos
• I Have Asperger Syndrome
• I Married in 2011
• I May Have Tourette's Syndrome
• I Performed on 'American Idol's' Series Finale [2016]
• Men With High Voices
• Profiles 30751-31000 (Ranked: 30927)
• Vocalists Who Look Pained When they Sing

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 85 Votes: 28.24% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 132 Votes: 44.70% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 103 Votes: 56.31% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 28 Votes: 39.29% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 873 Votes: 73.77% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 1236 Votes: 49.76% Annoying