Matt Giraud Says 'American Idol' Is 'More Popularity Than Talent'

'I never came in wanting to be the American Idol,' singer admits.By Katie Byrne Matt Giraud Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images "American Idol" castoff Matt Giraud was, as he dubbed himself Wednesday night, "the cat with nine lives." From being chosen as a wild-card contestant early in the season to being saved by the judges two weeks ago, it seemed like the soulful singer from Kalamazoo, Michigan, could be in it for the long haul. But after a mostly well-received performance of "My...

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