Phillip Phillips is the new 'American Idol'

Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new 'American Idol' on Wednesday after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record viewer voting. He was the fifth male 'Idol' winner in a row. Phillips, 21, a pawn shop worker from Leesburg, Georgia, looked stunned after host Ryan Seacrest announced his name, then wordlessly accepted a hug from Sanchez and congratulations from his fellow finalists. He dissolved into tears as he sang 'Home', the song that may be his first single.

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