James Jay Kannis (born November 5, 1985) is a singer from Australia who was well known for participating in the reality television show Australian Idol. Kannis was placed in seventh position, eliminated on October 17, 2005. Kannis auditioned for Australian Idol in Sydney singing a song he composed with his father, producer Sammy K, "A Dollar Away". The three judges responded with positive comments, Marcia Hines stating that she thought Kannis has "got a really good future in this industry". During his Top 30 performance, he performed "Change the World" by Babyface, and although the judges provided positive feedback, he did not reach the Top 12. He returned to perform in the "Wildcard" round singing "Drift Away", and became the "Judges Choice" and the first "Wildcard" to be put through to the Final 12. James Kannis is currently signed with ZEUS Records/SHOCK. His debut album Angels on a Hot Tin Roof, which takes inspir

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