SONGWRITING STYLE: R&B/Pop with dance influence

MUSICAL INSPIRATION: Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Brian McKnight and Elton John

MUSICIAN(S) HE WANTS TO WRITE A SONG FOR: Celine Dion

Growing up as the younger brother of NBA All-Star, Danny Granger, and great nephew of gospel legend, Mahalia Jackson, expectations have always been high for Scotty Granger. Most of his extremely religious family members shunned Granger after finding out he was gay. This struggle along with his parents divorce, living through Hurricane Katrina, and dropping out of college, all led Granger to focus on his music career. He has written a number of chart topping European dance club hits, but wants to gain success and popularity in America as a bona fide songwriting force. Granger is convinced that no one in this competition can match his musical knowledge or optimistic attitude. More importantly, he's positive that when he reaches the top he will finally prove those who ever doubted him wrong.