Phillip Phillips crowned the winner of 'American Idol'
UPI News Service, 05/23/2012
Phillip Phillips was crowned the winner on "American Idol" in Los Angeles Wednesday.
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More than 132 million votes were cast for the singing competition show's Season 11 finale.
Phillips, 21, walked away with a recording contract.
He beat out fellow finalist Jessica Sanchez, 16, for the honor.
The show's judges are Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson.
Ryan Seacrest is its host.
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