‘American Idol’ Crowns Winner for 2014
[xyz-ihs snippet=”American-Idol-2014″]Caleb Johnson is the season 13 American Idol 2014 Season, winning the title over teenage pop singer Jena Irene.
“This is crazy,” Johnson said after host Ryan Seacrest announced the TV audience’s decision on Wednesday’s season finale of the Fox contest.
Runner-up Irene is getting a consolation prize: The two competitors and friends are set to attend her high school prom, Seacrest said.
Seacrest did not announce the number of votes cast, as was routine when the show drew huge audiences and impressive vote tallies. “American Idol,” which long reigned as TV’s top-rated show, now is a moderately successful, top 20 performer.
Johnson’s win came on the strength of his renditions Tuesday of “Dream On,” ”Maybe I’m Amazed” and “As Long as You Love Me,” intended as his first single. Irene sang “Dog Days Are Over,” ”Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “We Are One.”
