American Idol: Are you happy with the winner?

Winning American Idol on a night filled with the best in music surrounding you would be unreal for any teenager.  I can’t imagine what Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery must have been feeling.  To be in the company of superstars like Tim McGraw, Lady Gaga, U2, Tony Bennett, Lil Jon, Beyonce, Carrie Underwood and Judas Priest and still have the added pressure of the “big announcement” hanging over their heads would be unthinkable for two teens. But these are country strong kids and they came prepared for tonight’s shootout and they showed that they could handle the pressure, but still two hours was a long time to have to deal.  It helped that they got to surprise their favorite teachers with a new Ford Focus, then Ryan Seacrest surprised them with their very own.  A new car added to the growing excitement.

Scotty and Tim McGraw paired up to sing McGraw’s hit “Live Like You Were Dying.” 
Lauren teams up with Carrie Underwood to sing her country hit “Before He Cheats.”  These were dream duets, but how did our duo withstand all the hype being poured down on them?  They did just like they have done all season - well - very well!

The shootout is over and our young guns are both on their way to fabulous country careers.  After a record 122 million votes, Scotty McCreery was named the 10th season’s new American Idol!  Congratulations Scotty!

Are you happy with the winner?

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