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The American Idol 8 May 19 2009 Final Performance Night started out by showing the video clips of Adam and Kris’s journey since the beginning of the season 8.

The Nokia theater is jam packed and Ryan intros and says, The acoustic rocker vs the glam rocker, Conway vs California, The guy next door vs the guy liner, it comes down to Kris and Adam.

Then Ryan says to set our DVR’s appropriately for tomorrows big BIG finale..

The song line up and videos:

Personal Choice:
Adam Lambert – “Mad World” by Tears for Fears (Performance Video here.)

• Randy says, This is it, I love that you’re showing your sensitive side, I’m going to give you an A plus.
• Kara says, I am so happy you chose that, but you are an incredible artist, you rocked it again tonight.
• Paula says, I’m unbelievably proud, long journey, bask in it, more subdued this time, haunting.
• Simon says, For some reason, it was a little bit over theatrical, it reminded me a little of Phantom of the Opera, maybe it’s the coat.

Kris Allen – “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers (Performance Video here.)

• Randy says, What I love, I can tell what kind of artist you are, dude you saved some of the best last, one of your best ever.
• Kara says, If you can’t feel a Kris Allen performance, there’s something wrong with you, create an intimate bond with everyone in the audience.
• Paula says, You awaken the spirit in all of us. She uses the term “Allenize”
• Simon says, I wasn’t sure if a had made the right choice last week, I absolutely take that all back after that performance.

Simon says, this round goes to Kris Allen
Simon Fuller’s Choice:
Adam Lambert – “A Change is Gonna Come” by Patti LaBelle, Sam Cooke (Performance Video here.)

• Randy says, You can sing your face off that was unbelievable.
• Kara says, That may have been best performance and interpretation since the beginning of the competition, a great combination of high notes and emotion, using both sided of yourself.
• Paula says, That was the best I ever heard you sing, ever ever ever, you look like a superstar, you are going to be iconic.
• Simon says, You are 100% back in the game. Congratulations.

Kris Allen – “What’s Goin’ One” by Marvin Gaye (Performance Video here.)

• Randy says, We got a real live competition going here, but it’s a little bit light for this big ole room.
• Kara says, You’ve been true to yourself, you haven’t wavered, you can deliver that message, make them think, feel, change.
• Paula says, You tore that song up and made Marvin Gaye proud.
• Simon says, I love the song, but it was like 3 friends in a bedroom strumming along to Marvin Gaye, you didn’t grab the song and make it your own. Too laid back for this competition.

Simon says, this round goes to Adam Lambert

Winners Song:
Adam Lambert – “No Boundaries” (Performance Video here.)

• Randy says, You can sing anything, you can sing the phone book, but that wasn’t my favorite Adam performance, a little pitchy in spots.
• Kara says, It is amazing, I’m moved and proud, thank you. (Then Adam thanks her for the song).
• Paula says, Adjectives can’t express what you’ve brought to Season 8, I will be a fan forever.
• Simon makes fun of the lyrics before he says, Over the entire season you’ve been the best most original contestant, you hope you can find a worldwide star, I genuinely believe we’ve found this with you.

Kirs Allen – “No Boundaries” (Performance Video here.)

• Randy thought it fit Kris better than Adam.
• Kara says, I don’t want you to be judged on that song, you’ve been incredible to watch week after week, I hope people vote on the season.
• Paula says, You should take it in, amazing job, I wish you the best of luck.
• Simon says, I think the first song was your highlight, watching you tonight has been incredible, you’ve come a long way, you have thoroughly deserved to be standing on the stage tonight.

Carrie Underwood sang the show’s final song “Home Sweet Home”. (Performance Video here.)

Updated:And the American Idol 8 Winner is……… with nearly 100 million votes the winner of American Idol 2009 is Kris Allen!
Read what happened at the American Idol Season 8 Finale here.

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