And just like that season 17 of American Idol is over. It all came down to the final three last night.. Madison VanDenburg, Runner up (and winner in my eyes) Alejandro Aranda and winner Laine Hardy.
Last year’s winner Maddie Poppe made a brief appearance to plug her new album, Whirlwind, and former Idol’s Adam Lambert and Carrie Underwood performed.
Idol Winners:
Season 1- Kelly Clarkson
Season 2- Ruben Studdard
Season 3- Fantasia Barrino
Season 4- Carrie Underwood
Season 5- Taylor Hicks
Season 6- Jordin Sparks
Season 7- David Cook
Season 8- Kris Allen
Season 9- Lee DeWyze
Season 10- Scotty McCreery
Season 11- Phillip Phillips
Season 12- Candice Glover
Season 13- Caleb Johnson
Season 14- Nick Fradiani
Season 15- Trent Harmon
Season 16- Maddie Poppe
Season 17- Laine Hardy