Yes, it was a close run vote as expected, 52% vs. 48%, but Carrie Underwood is America's choice for their Idol of 2005!
Panel and public alike have really taken this natural country singer to their heart. Indeed her naturalness is a huge part of the appeal! Naturaly voice, natural humor, natural person... natural born winner!
Months ago Simon Cowell picked Carrie as a favorite to win the contest. During the final stages he also said Carrie will outsell every other Idol. Her debut single 'Inside Your Heaven' comes out in June, and as Simon will tell you... he isn't wrong very often!
Congratulations also to Bo, who missed out on the title by a hair's breadth. It was great to see how genuinely happy he looked for Carrie tonight. Bo is a rocker with class, and rest assured, he may be runner-up, but there is no way that he is running off our radar!
Back soon with full details of the finale and results shows.