Lee DeWyze was a worthy season nine finalist. He came a very long way from the first time we saw him on American Idol.

You don't often see Crystal Bowersox in a dress. But she went all-out for the American Idol finals and sung the Janis Joplin classic "Black Velvet."

We've adored Crystal Bowersox from the beginning of season nine. But she can some across as condescending, like she's too good for American Idol.

Lee DeWyze did a masterful job with "Hallelujah" on the 5/18/10 performance show. There's little doubt it will help catapult him into the finals.

Crystal Bowersox sang "I'm Alright" on movie night. Alright. That pretty much sums up the season nine finalists on American Idol.

Lee DeWyze has a great radio voice. He helped his cause a lot during Frank Sinatra night on season nine of American Idol.

Siobhan Magnus has never met a note she didn't try to hit. She went all out for "Any Man of Mine."

Going with a slow ballad, Casey James came out on top of country night. We loved his rendition of "Don't."

Casey James always puts on solid performances. But they all seem rather similar, and none especially noteworthy.

Lee DeWyze put on an amazing rendition of "The Boxer" on American Idol. We loved it.

Crystal Bowersox brought us to tears with her rendition of "When You Believe." She couldn't stop herself from crying, either.

The judges saved Michael Lynche from elimination. He made sure they didn't regret it during Elvis Week.