Phillip Phillips Is The New 'american Idol'

Phillip Phillips

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 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....

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