AMERICAN IDOL Reveals Season 12 Winner!

It was Kree vs. Candice on last night's AMERICAN IDOL. The ladies had to step it up and perform for the largest crowd they've seen all year at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. In the end, it was Candice Glover who took the Season 12 crown during the May 16th live results show! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Glover cried as she sang "I Am Beautiful" and confetti rained down on her onstage.

The evening included Glover and Jennifer Hudson's duet of "Inseparable", as well as Angie Miller singing with Adam Lambert and Jesse J. Season 12's previous contestants took to the stage throughout the evening. Performances featured Amber Holcomb with Emile Sande on "Next to Me", Janelle Arthur with The Band Perry on "Done", Devin Velez, Burnell Taylor, Paul Jolley, Curtis Finch Jr. and Lazaro Arbos teamed up with Frankie Valli for "I Love You Baby", and Randy Jackson accompanied Harrison on guitar for "Where The Blacktop Ends".

Mariah Carey sang a medley of her songs, including "Hero", "My All" and "We Bring Together", with backing by Jackson. Psy performed his song "Gentleman", while Aretha Franklin led a mash-up of her hits. Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull performed "Live It Up".

The season finale also honored Randy Jackson, who will be leaving American Idol after 12 seasons as a judge on the show.

Audition cities and dates for American Idol Season 13 include San Francisco, CA, on Tuesday, July 16; Detroit, MI, on Sunday, July 21; Atlanta, GA, on Friday, July 26; Boston, MA, on Friday, Aug. 2; Austin, TX, on Wednesday, Aug. 7; and Omaha, NB, on Sunday, Aug. 11. Additional cities, dates and details will be announced on www.americanidol.com.