"American Idol" winners
Winner: Phillip Phillips
Runner-Up: Jessica Sanchez
Photo: Winner Phillip Phillips performs onstage at the American Idol Finale on May 23, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Winner: Scotty McCreery
Runner-Up: Lauren Alaina
Photo: Scotty McCreery learns that he is the next "American Idol" during the Season 10 finale on May 25, 2011, in Los Angeles.
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Winner: Lee DeWyze
Runner-Up: Crystal Bowersox
Photo: Lee DeWyze performs during the "American Idol" Season 9 finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, May 26, 2010.
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Winner: Kris Allen
Runner-Up: Adam Lambert
Photo: Kris Allen performs during the "American Idol" finale on May 20, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Winner: David Cook
Runner-Up: David Archuleta
Photo: Winner David Cook sings on the "American Idol" Season 7 finale on May 21, 2008.
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Winner: Jordin Sparks
Runner-Up: Blake Lewis
Photo: Jordin Sparks reacts after winning "American Idol," May 24, 2007.
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Winner: Taylor Hicks
Runner-Up: Katherine McPhee
Photo: Taylor Hicks reacts after winning Season 5 of "American Idol," May 24, 2006.
Winner: Carrie Underwood
Runner-Up: Bo Bice
Carrie Underwood reacts after winning Season 4 of "American Idol" on May 25, 2005.
Winner: Fantasia Barrino
Runner-Up: Diana DeGarmo
Fantasia Barrino celebrates after being named Season 3's "American Idol," on May 26, 2004.
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Winner: Ruben Studdard
Runner-Up: Clay Aiken
Ruben Studdard performs during final competition of "American Idol" Season 2 on May 21, 2003.
Winner: Kelly Clarkson
Runner-Up: Justin Guarini
Kelly Clarkson performs during final episode of "American Idol" on Sept. 4, 2002.
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