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23-year-old Candice Glover has been named the new American Idol, becoming the first female singer to win the title since 2007!
Candice successfully won the hearts of America, defeating country vocalist Kree Harrison with her powerful and soulful voice. Third time’s a charm for this talented vocalist as she appeared in two earlier season of the show, but she took the title home by making songs like Somewhere from the musical West Side Story, and the jazz tune You’ve Changed all her own.
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Ryan Seacrest announced Candice as the winner at the end of the finale that featured performances by judges Keith Urban and Mariah Carey, as well as the legendary Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and PSY, who sang his new single Gentleman. Candice is the first woman to be crowned the American Idol since Jordin Sparks six years ago.
Check out her amazing rendition of The Cure’s Love Song:
