American Idol Finale Live

Ryan says the winner recieved 56% of the votes, while the other David got 44%.
Mikalah Gordon is covering David Cook’s hometown party. Matt Rodgers host the Energy Solutions Arena Party! Ryan introduces the stars of “So You Think You Can Dance” The Top 12 performing “Get Ready” all in white. David Cook performs “Hero” by Chad Kroeger/Josey Scott. It’s a duet with Archie! Syesha Mercado, wearing a gray dress sings performs”Waiting For You” a duet with Seal .

Jason Castro sitting on a stool, wearing a blue shirt and jeans, sings “Hallelujah” Melinda shown in audience A “best of” Ford commercial including the Top 12. The song is “Let the Good Times Roll” They show two Escape hybrids outside, Ryan gives them both keys. Archie does have his drivers licence LOL Top 6 girls, in red, perform songs by Donna Summer. Brooke White first to sing then Kristy Lee Cook. Song is “She Works Hard for the Money” Now Amanda Overmyer. Carly Smithson next Song is “Hot Stuff“. SYTYCD dancers come out Donna Summer comes down the stairs in all black with a diamond-sparkling microphone. Song might be titled “Stamp Your Feet” judging from the chorus. Donna goes into “Last Dance“. Top 6 girls all line up next to her Syesha Mercado standing beside her Fantasia shown in audience.

Michael Johns and Carly
Smithson sing “The Letter” Carly Smithson is dressed in black top and pants. Michael Johns is wearing black suit with black shirt. Jimmy Kimmel will recap the season. He jokes about tipping Sanjaya for valet parking. Sanjaya shown in audience, he laughs. More Jokes and recap. Top 6 guys perform Michael Johns starts off “Summer of ‘69” Next David Hernandez Next Jason Castro Next Chikezie Eze They all gather together and sing. Davids walk down the stairs. They sing a duet of “Heaven” The other 4 guys give backup David Cook welcomes Bryan Adams to the stage. He sings centerstage at micstand playing guitar. Must be a new song, I don’t recognize it

The Letter

Michael Johns and Carly Smithson sing “The Letter“

Jordin Sparks, last years winner, in video message talks about the Walt Disney World “American Idol Experience“. David Cook does duet of “Sharp Dressed Man” with ZZ Top. They showed Adam Cook in the audience. Graham Nash and Brooke White,wearing a blue dress, sing “Teach Your Children“

Jonas Brothers sing “S.O.S.” Ok, left to rgiht - Nick, Jo and Kevin. Justin Guarini shown in audience. Montoge and Renaldo, the guy in the whit cape and hat, performs. Break Ryan introduces OneRepublic singing “Apologize” David Archuleta walks out onstage and sings the second verse. TONS of screaming. Wow, this performance is awesome. Jeff Archuleta shown in audience
Ryan goes to Matt Rogers in Salt Lake City. Matt says it’s the biggest party in Utah. Both of Arch’s grandparents are with him.