Caleb Johnson has been crowned the winner of season 13 of American Idol.
The rock singer, 23, won the title over teenage pop singer Jena Irene.
'This is crazy,' said Johnson after host Ryan Seacrest announced the result of an audience vote in the season finale.
Johnson from North Carolina, and Irene, 17, from Michigan, told each other 'you da bomb' before the result was revealed.
The two-hour long finale included performances from John Legend, Kiss, Demi Lovato and Lady Antebellum.
It also showcased a song by judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr, with previous judge Randy Jackson joining in.
The show's host Ryan Seacrest also had a go at singing during the show.
Rival NBC singing contest The Voice has recently leapfrogged Fox's American Idol in the ratings.
Fox has said it is likely to cut the show from two nights a week to one next series, after the initial audition stage.
The show, which hit a peak of 30.3 million viewers in the 2005-06 season, drew audiences of under 10 million this year.
Critics have pointed out that Ryan Seacrest did not announce the number of votes cast, which has been a regular feature in previous series.
American Idol has launched the careers of stars including Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson.
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