Mitch MacDonald

Updated Thu. Sep. 11 2008 12:58 AM ET

Canadian Idol Runner-Up

Mitch MacDonald joins the Canadian Idol Top 24 from the town of Port Hood in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. A carpenter and musician, 22-year-old Mitch is the youngest of seven children and enjoys cooking, songwriting and playing guitar. "Being a full-time musician involves a lot of hard work," Mitch says, but he's ready to rise to the challenge this summer on Canadian Idol.

Mitch admires the career of fellow East Coast musician Gordie Sampson, and hopes that Canadian Idol will bring him similar successes. "Canadian Idol gives artists who may not have the funds to get their name out there and gives a huge window of opportunity for publicity Canada-wide."

When it comes to his approach to becoming the next Canadian Idol, Mitch thinks it all comes down to a few simple, yet important keys to success. "Practice, sleep, water, and great song choices," he says.

Like many Canadians, Mitch is a hockey fanatic and has been playing the sport his whole life. He's a dedicated Habs fan and even considers his antique woollen Montreal Canadiens jersey signed by Maurice "The Rocket" Richard to be one of his most prized possessions... besides his guitar, that is!

While Mitch's travels have led him overseas to places like the Netherlands and Scotland, he still considers himself a down-to-earth Maritimer, and cherishes his hometown.. "No matter how far away a Port Hooder can get from home we all love coming back," he says. "I'm proud of where I'm from!"

Song List

Top 24 - Follow Through (Gavin DeGraw)

Top 20 - I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)

Top 16 - Blue (The Jay Hawks)

Top 10 - Moonage Daydream (David Bowie)

Top 9 - Angel Eyes (Jeff Healey)

Top 8 - Oh Atlanta (Alison Krauss)

Top 7 - Jealous Guy (Gavin DeGraw Version)

Top 6 - Love This Town (Joel Plaskett)

Top 5 - In My Life (Rod Stewart Version)

Top 4 - Cotton Jenny (Gordon Lightfoot Version), Between The Bars (Elliot Smith)

Top 3 - Heat of The Night (Bryan Adams), When You Love Someone (Bryan Adams)

Top 2 - Paris (Gordie Sampson), Where We Begin (Winner's Single), If (Bread)