"American Idol" Season 10 finale

"American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery performs onstage during the Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

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Scotty McCreery learns that he is the next "American Idol" during the Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Scott Mcreery wins "American Idol." — Photo by Frank Micelotta/Fox/PictureGroup

"American Idol" Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery and host Ryan Seacrest are seen during the Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Lauren Alaina is seen during the "American Idol" Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Finalists Scotty McCreery, left, and Lauren Alaina are seen onstage before host Ryan Seacrest announced the winner at the "American Idol" finale on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Scotty McCreery performs at the "American Idol" finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Reeve Carney and U2 perform during the "American Idol" Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Lady GaGa performs during the "American Idol" Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

"Idol" judge Steven Tyler performs during the "American Idol" Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Beyonce performs with top "American Idol" contestants at the "American Idol" finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Marc Anthony performs with his wife, "Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez, during the "American Idol" Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Finalist Lauren Alaina performs with Carrie Underwood during the "American Idol" Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

"Idol" finalist Scotty McCreery performs with Tim McGraw during the "American Idol" Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Jack Black, left, and Casey Abrams perform at the "American Idol" finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singers Haley Reinhart, left, and Tony Bennett perform during the "American Idol" Season 10 Live Grand Finale 2011 at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles.

Top 12 finalist Jacob Lusk performs with Gladys Knight during the "American Idol" Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Top 12 finalist James Durbin performs with Judas Priest during the "American Idol" Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

The "American Idol" Top 12 boys perform with Tom Jones during the Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

The "American Idol" top 12 girls perform with TLC during the Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Finalists Lauren Alaina, left, and Scotty McCreery are seen at the "American Idol" finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

"American Idol" Season 10's Top 12 perform during the season finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Finalists Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery make their entrance during the "American Idol" Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Paul McDonald arrives at the "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Pia Toscano arrives at the "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Thia Megia arrives at the "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer James Durbin arrives at the "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Naima Adedapo arrives at the"American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Haley Reinhart arrives at the "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Casey Abrams arrives at the "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Stefano Langone arrives at the "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez arrives at the "American Idol" Season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Michael Johns arrives at the "American Idol" Season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Chef Gordon Ramsay arrives at the "American Idol" Season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Allison Iraheta arrives at the "American Idol" Season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Actor Jack Black, left, and Tanya Haden arrive at the "American Idol" Season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Rapper Lil Jon arrives at the "American Idol" Season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer David Archuleta arrives at the "American Idol" Season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

TV personality Mary Murphy arrives at the "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Blake Lewis arrives at the "American Idol" Season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Singer Sanjaya Malakar arrives at the "American Idol" Season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.