"Country" Carrie Underwood, 22, from Checotah, Okla., took the top prize Wednesday on Fox's American Idol— a recording contract and a shot at music stardom. "Rocker" Bo Bice, 29, from Helena, Ala., was the runner-up. Nearly 30 million viewers tuned in to see country singer Carrie Underwood crowned the latest winner on Fox television's fourth "American Idol," capping the most watched season yet for the prime-time talent contest. "That was incredible," a tearful Underwood said after the announcement.
"I have no words to describe what I feel right now." In Tuesday's final competition, a confident Underwood wowed judges with renditions of Angels Brought Me Here, Independence Day and Inside Your Heaven. A seemingly uncomfortable Bice sang Inside Your Heaven, Vehicle and Long, Long Road.
During the finale, Underwood sang Bless the Broken Road with guest Rascal Flatts. Bice rocked out to Sweet Home Alabama with Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was not a complete surprise that the final duel came down to Underwood and Bice. Throughout the final 12 shows, the judges favored both of them.
Underwood will release her first single Inside Your Heaven on June 14.
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