PHOTOSPhillip Phillips Wins 'American Idol'! Check Out the Best Moments From the Finale!
Jan. 28 2015, Updated 2:17 p.m. ET
The incredible finale of American Idol aired last night and Phillip Phillips, the 21-year-old crooner for Leesburg, Georgia, beat out 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez and walked away the winner!
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And although Phillip was crowned America's new idol, there were tons of former Idol contestants and stars on hand to steal the spotlight with some incredible performances... and proposals!
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Ace Young proposed to Diana DeGarmo (she said yes!), Fantasia Barrino performed with Joshua Ledet and Jordin Sparks sang a duet with Hollie Cavanaugh. Plus Reba McIntire performed with Skylar Laine, John Fogerty crooned with Phillip and Jennifer Holliday sang an amazing duet with Jessica! Other A-list perfomers included Neil Diamond, Chaka Chan, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith!
1. Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez May 24
Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
2. Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez May 24
Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
3. Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler May 24
Judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
4. Skylar Laine, Elise Testone, Hollie Cavanaugh, Chaka Khan, Erica Van Pelt, Jessica Sanchez and Shannon Magrane May 24
Chaka Khan and the ladies of the Top 12 perform together at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
5. Reba McIntire and Skylar Laine May 24
Reba McIntire and Skylar Laine perform at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
6. Jennifer Lopez and Wisin of Wisin & Yandel May 24
Jennifer Lopez and Wisin of Wisin & Yandel perform at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
7. Steven Tyler and Joe Perry May 24
Aerosmith performs at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
8. Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young May 24
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Ace Young proposes to Diana DeGarmo at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
9. Rihanna May 24
Rihanna performs at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
10. Jennifer Holliday and Jessica Sanchez May 24
Jessica Sanchez performs with Jennifer Holliday at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
11. Phillip Phillips May 24
Phillip Phillips breaks down in tears after he's announced the winner at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
12. Jessica Sanchez May 24
Runner-up Jessica Sanchez at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
13. Phillip Phillips May 24
Winner Phillip Phillips at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
14. Carrie Undewood and Mike Fisher May 24
Carrie Undewood and her husband Mike Fisher attend the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
15. Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks May 24
Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks attend the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
