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Kris Allen named new 'American Idol'

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Judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest (L-R) on the "American Idol" television show are pictured in this publicity photo released by Fox television. "Idol" returned for its sixth season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, January16, 2007. EDITORIAL USE ONLY (UPI Photo/Fox/HO) 
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Published: May 20, 2009 at 10:12 PM

LOS ANGELES, May 20 (UPI) -- Kris Allen was declared the winner of the singing competition show "American Idol" in Los Angeles Wednesday night.

He beat out finalist Adam Lambert for the honor.

"It feels good, man, but Adam deserves this ... I'm sorry. I don't even know what to feel right now. This is crazy. Thank you so much," Allen said upon learning his fate.

The two-hour season finale featured performances by Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Steve Martin, Carlos Santana, Kiss and Queen.

Nearly 100 million votes were cast for the finale.

Topics: Adam Lambert, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Kris Allen, Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Steve Martin
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