Noah Thompson and Huntergirl present a country duel on 'American Idol'

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After a country music showdown, a new winner was named at the end of "American Idol." The finale also included performances by all of the show's best singers and visits to the contestants' homes. [{ "selector": ".rszqn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Leah Marlene, Huntergirl, and Noah Thompson made their last pleas for America's vote during the three-hour live show Sunday night. [{ "selector": ".otdbe-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Katy Perry cries over 'Flowers' by Leah Marlene.

Marlene's mental health struggles inspired the song, she claimed online. Marlene's mental health has improved, but she hopes the song helps others. [{ "selector": ".pdmrs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".tsiua-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Huntergirl graduates from star to 'supernova'

Next, Huntergirl performed "Dancing in the Dark" Huntergirl slayed Springsteen's classic as a country vocalist. [{ "selector": ".uxfco-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".znkpa-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

Christian Guardino and Michael Bublé duet with Nicolina

The program was filled with filler performances while spectators waited for the live voting results. [{ "selector": ".zojss-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".inkfl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

The final two give final country face-off

Ryan Seacrest named Marlene as third place around an hour into the event. Huntergirl and Thompson would perform again for America's final vote. [{ "selector": ".tdobm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "750ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".xipul-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1250ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

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