Stars Salute Simon as "Idol" Crowns Upset Winner

"American Idol" came to a dramatic, and emotional, finish as Lee DeWyze was named the winner of the nation's biggest singing competition. DeWyze upset Crystal Bowersox, the cool, dreadlocked single mother with the raspy folk-rock voice, to win the top prize.

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Stars Salute Simon as "Idol" Crowns Upset Winner

Lee DeWyze upset Crystal Bowesox to become "American Idol's" season nine champ in Tuesday's star-studded finale, where judge Simon Cowell also bid adieu to the Fox blockbuster. Check out some some more of "American Idol's" most memorable moments, both shining and controversial.

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