Michael Johns long-awaited post-Idol album has finally got a release date.

The album, Hold Back My Heart, drops on June 23. It’s available through TRP Records and distributed by Downtown Records/Fontana.

The single, “Heart on My Sleeve”, co written by Michael and John Shanks, will be available for download April 14. The track impacts radio on April 21.

Hopefully, news of a tour is next…

 
  • OregonMJFan

    Thanks for posting the news, MJ! I and all other Michael Johns fans are very excited about the single coming out next week and the cd coming out in June! I’ve heard a snippet of Heart On My Sleeve and it sounds fantastic. I loved the duet with Brooke White “Life is Okay” and am expecting more beautiful music. About a tour, I read an article on OK! Magazine’s website that Michael would be doing a promotional tour this summer! Yay!

  • http://alelioteroyahoo.com aleli

    Thank you for posting! I’m more than excited for Michael Johns’ album!!!
    Woohoo!

  • http://MJO judes

    Thanks MJ. I’m an excited Aussie who just can’t wait for Michael’s new single next week & album in June. I hope his promotional tour includes Australia!!!!

  • minzhi

    Cool!! Looking forward to the album. Michael Johns is my 2nd favorite of last season. :)

  • davidlove

    Isn’t Brooke White’s single called “Hold Up My Heart” ……it’s getting confusing around here.

  • kbr

    I’m so psyched for this MJ, thanks for posting! Michael is getting lots of great press for this, I’ve seen lots of different postings on news sites and I can’t wait for his single to finally release!

    Isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Brooke Whiteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s single called à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hold Up My Heartà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting confusing around here.

    Davidlove, you’re right , it is a bit confusing, Michael had this album title such a long time ago, months in advance of Brooke’s single, it seems like it was just an unfortunate coincidence!

    Two weeks until I can purchase that single…finally!

    Oh, and re Michael’s tour…from your keyboard to Michael’s ears MJ!

  • bean99

    I’m still a huge fan so am excited that the single’s almost here and have an official date for the album. Can’t wait! :jittery_tb:

  • bean99

    Sorry to double post but here’s a link from the AI site that talks about Michael’s album and also the judges rule. http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/1619

  • Victoria

    Isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Brooke Whiteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s single called à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hold Up My Heartà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting confusing around here.

    That is unfortunate, lol. Maybe Jason’s album will be Hold Onto My Heart?! Anyway, good for Michael. I’m looking forward to it.

  • kimberann

    I liked him when he was part of Mavid. But haven’t heard much about him lately. Good luck to Michael.

  • bubbles

    Thanks for posting this MJ. I’m so excited that the single release is just one week away. Can’t wait for the CD, the tour…maybe a video??!! :wink_wp: I’m looking forward to all of it!

  • justantonio

    i thought i remember reading about Sony distributing his music? maybe that was someone else or plans fell through?

  • Grey Skies

    Thanks so much, MJ! I am so excited for this single and album! Michael deserves to have great success, and I’m behind him all the way.

  • heart2

    Thanks MJ for posting..Michael was my favorite on Al. I love that soulful voice of his and I love what a wonderful human being he is. Michael has been one busy boy this past year and am very proud of him. I am so excited about his single and album. i also am 1005 behind him..Good Luck Michael!!

  • aly

    Good Luck Michael!!
    I couldn’t be more excited for him and his fans. One more week
    till we get to hear the single “Heart on my Sleeve”
    I’m seeing alot of buzz for this. Great News!

  • sammi

    CANT WAIT!!!

  • kimberann

    Maybe he can open for David Cook.

  • Jolene

    Congrats to Michael. Hope this does well for him.

    Maybe he can open for David Cook.

    Please no. I’m against any of the Idols opening for each other post-season. It invites fanwars and brings it all back to Idol instead of growing past that audience.

    Plus I like Ryan Star.

  • eveh

    I wonder if it is dropping on my birthday on purpose? I sense an omen here. xxxxxx and ()()()()() for MJ for keeping us informed.