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Lee DeWyze - American Idol 2010 Winner

Updated on October 16, 2012

Lee DeWyze - American Idol 2010 Winner, 9th Season

Lee DeWyze, the 9th season winner of American Idol 2010, Mount Prospect, Illinois native, auditioned for the show in Chicago at the United Center on June 22, 2009 after an encouragement from his friend performing the song Ain't No Sunshine. The judges praised Lee for shedding his shy persona throughout the season and showing, with confidence, that he was "in it to win it.

He was one of the two contestant on the show in Season 9 that never landed in Bottom 3. On May 26, DeWyze was crowned the winner of American Idol Season 9 defeating season front-runner, Crystal Bowersox.

Prior to Idol, DeWyze had a solo career released two independent albums called So I'm Told in 2007 and Slumberland in 2010, both on WuLi Records.

Information Courtesy of Wikipedia

Lee DeWyze Auditioned for American Idol 2010 - Lee DeWyze ~ Ain't No Sunshine

Does America Got It Right? - Is Lee the wise choice?

Lee is My American Idol!

Lee DeWyze's Q & A

Question: What one performance in a past AI season will you always remember?

Answer: Kelly Clarkson's finale

Question: What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?

Answer: The process which was crazy and the fact I'm here!

Question: What makes a great performer?

Answer: An honest performance.

Question: How has music inspired you?

Answer: It's made me who I am today, and makes me look at things differently all the time.

Question: Of the past 8 seasons, who's been your favorite Idol contestant thus far?

Answer: Carrie Underwood, David Cook

Question: Who are your musical influences?

Answer: Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel, Eric Clapton, Ben Harper

Question: What's your proudest moment?

Answer: When I made Top 12 guys on American Idol

Question: What music would your friends be surprised you own?

Answer: Elton John, Cat Stevens, Beyonce

Question: What has been the most unique job/chore you've ever had?

Answer: Vet Tech, Paint Store

Lee DeWyze - Performance 1 - Lee DeWyze performing "Chasing Cars" on American Idol Top 12 Boys Night

Lee DeWyze - Performance 2 - Lee DeWyze ~ Lips of an Angel

Lee DeWyze - Performance 3 - Lee DeWyze ~ Fireflies

Lee DeWyze Sings The Boxer - Lee DeWyze ~ Inspirational Week

Lee DeWyze sings You're Still the One - Lee DeWyze ~ Shania Twain Week

Lee DeWyze sings Hallelujah - Lee DeWyze ~ Top 3

Randy Jackson: With the high notes in the chorus you sounded good.

Ellen DeGeneres: I'm so proud of you. You did a great job.

Kara DioGuardi: You've grown the most on this show you deserve to be here tonight.

Simon Cowell: This is what the competition was designed for.

Lee DeWyze Finale Song Beautiful Day

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Lee DeWyze Quote:

Try to live in the moment.

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