Courtney Murphy

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Courtney Murphy was a contestant in the 2004 season of the Australian reality television series Australian Idol. He is 24 years of age, and his home town is Perth in Western Australia. He was eliminated from the competition following the program on 8 November 2004 after making it to the final three.

Murphy played the parts of "Roger" a "T'Bird" in the Grease Arena Spectacular which toured Australia from May until June 2005. He has released a CD in the group "Murphy's Lore" with siblings, and is working on a solo album, to be released in "mid to early 2006". ^{[citation needed]}

Courtney's brother, Chris Murphy, placed fourth in the fourth season of Australian Idol.

[edit] Australian Idol Performances

Perth Audition - "The Rescue Blues" (Ryan Adams)
Semi Final Group 1 - "She Will Be Loved" (Maroon 5)
Final 12 (Aussie Hits) - "You Weren't In Love With Me" (Billy Field)
Final 11 (Pop Music) - "No Matter What" (Bad Finger)
Final 10 (60's)- "Spinning Wheel" (Blood, Sweat & Tears)
Final 9 (Disco) - "Everyone's a Winner" (Hot Chocolate)
Final 8 (Idol's Choice) - "God Only Knows" (Beach Boys)
Final 7 (The Beatles) - "Got To Get You Into My Life" (The Beatles)
Final 6 (80's) - "Oh Sherrie" (Journey)
Up, Close & Personal - "We'll Do It All Again" Bleu
Final 5 (R&B/Soul) - "What a Fool Believes" (The Doobie Brothers)
Final 4 (Big Band) - "For Once In My Life (Frank Sinatra) & "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington)
Final 3 (70's) - "Somebody To Love" (Queen) & "My Love"