On 13 May 2015 , he performed " Riptide " in a duet featuring Quentin Alexander live to a standing ovation at the Dolby Theater during the season 14 finale of '' American Idol '' . Speaking to '' Rolling Stone '' , Joy revealed that he began writing " Georgia " in 2006 , then sat on it until he figured out the words and melody . On 16 June 2015 , Joy released " Great Summer " , a single from the soundtrack for '' Paper Towns '' . At the ARIA Music Awards of 2015 he won the Best Male Artist category for '' Dream Your Life Away '' , with six further nominations
ARIA Music Awards of 2015
ARIA Music Awards of 2015
Vance Joy