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Underwood Wins American Idol Crown in Finale
Carrie Underwood, 22, from Checotah Oklahoma, defeats Bo Bice and runner-up Jim Rice for the American Idol title and a record contract. Her final performances featured Martina McBride's Independence Day and Angels Brought Me Here as she clinched the victory amid controversy from allegations involving ex-contestant Corey Clark.
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