"American Idol" chose a champion during the three-hour finale on Sunday.

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Country singer Noah Thompson, 20, of Kentucky, was crowned the winner of Season 20.

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Host Ryan Seacrest described Thompson as the result of a fan polling between Thompson and Huntergirl, Hunter Volkonowski.

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Noah said. this is insane. "My heart is racing out of my chest,"

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Huntergirl came in second, with Illinois singer Leah Marlene in third.

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The three finalists each sang an original song and a cover of a Bruce Springsteen song.

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"Cover Me," "Dancing in the Dark," and "I'm on Fire" were performed by Marlene, Huntergirl, and Thompson.

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"American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood was ready to sing,

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But at the time of the opening of the show, according to Seacrest, he was in contact with Kovid.

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