On Thursday, November 17, 2011, “The Historic Ironwood Theatre Presents H.I.T. Idol” showcased 41 finalists who sang solos in a style similar to American Idol, and six winners were selected to perform the following night as opening acts for 2008 American Idol finalist Matt Giraud.
Matt Damon | Matt Dillon | Jean Giraud | Matt Groening | Matt Lucas | Matt & Kim | Matt Cassel | Matt Smith | Matt Schaub | Matt Thorne | Matt Fraction | Matt Bahr | Matt Stairs | Matt Smith (actor) | Matt Serletic | Matt Mullenweg | Matt LeBlanc | Matt Kemp | Matt Howarth | Matt Houston | Matt Frewer | Matt Drudge | Matt Cardle | Matt Busby | Matt | Matt Wagner | Matt Lindland | Matt Leinart | Matt Lauer | Matt Helm |
Many American Idol contestants have sung "I Don't Want to Be" on the show, including Matt Giraud and Michael Sarver (both from Season 8), Chris Richardson (from Season 6), Elliott Yamin (from Season 5), Bo Bice (from season 4), and Casey James (from season 9).