HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Lee DeWyze had the prime spot on Tuesday night's American Idol and he didn't disappoint.
Backed by a choir, the 24-year-old Illinois singer ended the show with Simon Cowell's choice, "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen. The performance blew away the judges, with Cowell calling DeWyze "a fantastic singer" and a "great performer."
DeWyze kicked things off earlier with a stunning rendition of Lynyrd Skynard's "Simple Man," making him a likely choice to reach next week's finale.
Fellow finalists Casey James and Crystal Bowersox also performed twice on last night's show. James opened the show with "OK, It's Alright With Me" by Eric Hutchinson. He closed with John Mayer's "Daughters," a song chosen by Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi.
The fan favorite Bowersox began with "Come to My Window" by Melissa Etheridge, which was met with a lukewarm reaction. Her song choice, picked by Ellen DeGeneres, was Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed."
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Crystal Bowersox "Maybe I'm Amazed" video:
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