American Idol' season 10 finale show

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American Idol' season 10 finale show

American Idol' season 10 finale show

Fans celebrate 'American Idol' Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery during a viewing party held at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C.

Scotty McCreery reacts after winning at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles. Other "American Idol" contestants are seen congratulating him.

Rob Halford, left, of the band Judas Priest and James Durbin perform at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Carrie Underwood, left, and Lauren Alaina perform at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

The moment after Ryan Seacrest announced the winner, Scotty McCreery, left, reacts to the news that he is the new 'Idol.' Runner-up Lauren Alaina, who's from Georgia, offers him support.

Bono, left, and The Edge of the band U2 perform with Reeve Carney, right, at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Beyonce performs at the American Idol Finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

T-Boz and Chilli of the band TLC perform with contestants, from left, Naima Adedapo, Ashton Jones, Thia Megia, and Karen Rodriguez at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Contestants Haley Reinhart, Naima Adedapo, Pia Toscano, Ashton Jones, Lauren Alaina, and Thia Megia perform at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Jack Black, left, and Casey Abrams perform at the American Idol Finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Rob Halford, of the band Judas Priest, and James Durbin perform at the American Idol Finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Jorjanna Godwin, center, celebrates with her friends after Scotty McCreery won "American Idol Season 10" during a viewing party at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C.

Jennifer Lopez, left, dances as Marc Anthony performs at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Gladys Knight, left, and Jacob Lusk peform at the American Idol Finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Finalists Lauren Alaina, left, Scotty McCreery, right, and host Ryan Seacrest are seen at the American Idol Finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Tim McGraw, left, and finalist Scotty McCreery perform at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Lady Gaga performs at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Contestant Haley Reinhart, left, and Tony Bennett perform at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

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Fans celebrate 'American Idol' Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery during a viewing party held at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C.

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