'American Idol' Ends With A Bang

Last year's winner, Carrie Underwood, center, sings "I Made It Through The Rain" with finalists Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee during the final show of "American Idol" on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 in Los Angeles. Hicks was later named this season's winner.

The six male finalists from left: Kevin Covais, Chris Daughtry, Elliott Yamin, Taylor Hicks, Ace Young and Bucky Covington sing a medley of songs during the season finale of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

Former contestant Elliott Yamin of Richmond, Va., kisses the hand of Mary J. Blige during their performance of U2's "One" during the season finale of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Yamin was voted off the show on May 17, 2006.

"American Idol" Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken, right, surprises former contestant Michael Sandecki as host Ryan Seacrest, center, looks on during the finale of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Sandecki was given the Golden Idol "award" during the finale for his Aiken-inspired audition.

Dionne Warwick greets composer Burt Bacharach after she sang a medley of his songs with "American Idol" finalists at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

Prince performs during the "American Idol" finale at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

Taylor Hicks sings Elvis Presley's "In The Ghetto" with Toni Braxton during the season finale of American Idol in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

Finalist Katharine McPhee sings "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" with Meat Loaf during the season finale of American Idol in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

Finalist Chris Daughtry of McLeansville, N.C., left, sings "Mystery" with Ed Kowalczyk, the lead singer of the band Live, during the finale of "American Idol" on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in Los Angeles. Daughtry was voted off May 10, 2006.

Katharine McPhee reacts after Taylor Hicks was announced as the winner of Season 5 of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

The season finale was a red carpet event that saw many celebrities lining up for a seat. Here, "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell poses with girlfriend and "Extra" correspondent Terri Seymour outside the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

Actress Camryn Manheim was among the guests at the "American Idol" Season 5 finale on May 24, 2006, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

Actress Bo Derek is photographed on the red carpet outside the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, before the "American Idol" Season 5 finale on May 24, 2006.

Season 4 "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood walks the red carpet at the "American Idol" Season 5 finale on May 24, 2006, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.