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Hicks Named New American Idol In Finale Showdown
Hicks, a 29 year old from Birmingham Alabama, won American Idol with more votes than Katharine McPhee. The finale featured Prince Mary J Blige and Carrie Underwood plus guests and sketches as over 63 million votes were cast. Hicks performed Do I Make You Proud while McPhee showcased Somewhere Over the Rainbow. The season was the most watched yet with an average of 30.3 million viewers per week.
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Hicks
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Ala
Katharine McPhee
Ryan Seacrest
Soul Patrol
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Seacrest
Stevie Wonder
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Victor
Carrie Underwood
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Okla
Underwood
Jesus Take
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al Jarreau
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Live
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