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A true Idol
Country superstar Carrie Underwood, who was the season 3 winner, performs "Undo It" during at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 26. (Vince Bucci / PictureGroup via AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
School daze
Alice Cooper, center, joins the 12 finalists to perform his hit "School's Out" during the "American Idol" finale. (Vince Bucci / AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Guitar gal
Orianthi helped to kick off the "American Idol" finale, joining the top 12 finalists and Alice Cooper in a rendition of "School's Out." (Frank Micelotta / PictureGroup via AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Taking it to the finale
Former Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald, left, and finalist Michael "Big Mike" Lynche perform "Taking It To The Streets" during Wednesday night's finale. (Vince Bucci / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation -
He's baaaack
William Hung returned to perform "Pants On The Ground" with its writer, Gen. Larry Platt (on the ground, center), during Wednesday night's show. (Vince Bucci / AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Can't keep him down
Newly crowned "Celebrity Apprentice" Bret Michaels and Idol finalist Casey James team up on Poison's hit "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." (Vince Bucci / AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Oh yeah, they know
Crystal Bowersox gets a little help from Alanis Morissette, right, on Morissette's hit single "You Ought To Know." (Kristian Dowling / PictureGroup) Back to slideshow navigation -
A little bit of soul
Darryl Hall, top left, and Jon Oates, top right, otherwise known as Hall & Oates, perform "I Can't Go For That" and "Maneater" with the top 12 male finalists. (Vince Bucci / PictureGroup via AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
She is beautiful
Christina Aguilera was among the music superstars to perform at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday. (Kristian Dowling / PictureGroup) Back to slideshow navigation -
Sweet home Chicago
Lee DeWyze, who hails from Mt. Prospect, Ill., joins the band Chicago to perform a medley of their hits during Wednesday's "American Idol" finale. (Vince Bucci / AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Happy reunion
Ex-judge Paula Abdul, left, who often played Simon Cowell’s sparring partner during the seasons the shared, returned to say goodbye to the acerbic British judge. "I've loved all the fun we've had together," Abdul told Cowell. "'American Idol's' not gonna be the same without you." (Vince Bucci / PictureGroup) Back to slideshow navigation -
Swan song
Simon Cowell, left, next to Kara DioGuardi, made his final appearance as a judge on "American Idol" on Wednesday night. The caustic Brit will launch a new show, "X-Factor," in 2011. (Michael Becker / PictureGroup via AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
No, her first name isn't baby
Janet Jackson performs her hit "Nasty" during the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 26. (Vince Bucci / AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Simon takes his bow
Simon Cowell gets a hug from Ryan Seacrest, center, while receiving an ovation from past "Idols" and fans in the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday. (Ray Mickshaw / PictureGroup via AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
They are the champions
"Idol" winners Carrie Underwood, left, Ruben Studdard, center, and Kelly Clarkson were among the former contestants who took the stage Wednesday to pay tribute to Simon Cowell. (Kristian Dowling / PictureGroup via AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
A little help
Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze are joined by Joe Cocker on "A Little Help From My Friends" in the closing minutes of the "American Idol" finale. (Kristian Dowling / PictureGroup via AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Awaiting the results
Crystal Bowersox, left, and Lee DeWyze, center, await the announcement from host Ryan Seacrest of the "American Idol" season nine winner. (Vince Bucci / AP) Back to slideshow navigation -
Lee's first song
Season nine winner Lee DeWyze performs "Beautiful Day" during the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. (Vince Bucci / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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