“American Idol” ended its 22nd season on Sunday, and while Georgia’s Will Moseley didn’t win the crown, he went the distance.
Abby Carter, a 21-year-old musician from Indio, California, won the popular vote to become the Season 22 champion, while Moseley, 23, from Hazlehurst, and Jack Blocker, 25, from Dallas, came in second. Moseley and Carter stood next to each other, holding hands, when the winner was announced.
Moseley was all smiles during the announcement, celebrating Carter’s win and hugging him while she cried over her own victory.
It was an emotional show full of great songs and celebrity cameos. Here’s a recap of the big night:
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The “American Idol” finale began with a group performance from the three finalists who sang Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” The rock legend soon joined them, and the four sang his new single “Legendary.”