'American Idol' Season 12 Finale in Pictures

"I Am Beautiful"

Backed by an orchestra, Candice Glover gets emotional with her coronation song, "I Am Beautiful," on the American Idol finale. "It's so meaningful," said judge Nicki Minaj. "I love that song."

"Chasing Pavements"

Decked out in red, Candice Glover takes on "Chasing Pavements" by Adele in the American Idol Season 12 finale. "I must say, I got to give the edge in round one to Candice," said judge Randy Jackson after the performance.

Candice Glover and Ryan Seacrest

Candice Glover joins Ryan Seacrest at center stage after wowing the audience with an original song, "I Am Beautiful."

"Take a Picture"

Carly Rae Jepsen and backup dancers debut her new song, "Take A Picture." The energetic pop song was created with the help of Idol fans who participated in the Coca Cola Perfect Harmony contest. Viewers voted on everything from the song's lyrics to what Jepsen wore on stage that night.

"Angel"

Kree Harrison looked stunning as she performed a countrified version of Sarah Mclachan's "Angel" on the American Idol season 12 finale. "She chose something and made it very delicate, very subtle," said judge Mariah Carey. "It was beautiful."

"All Cried Out"

Kree Harrison's coronation song, "All Cried Out," impressed judge Nicki Minaj who said the tune made Harrison "reach down in the gut more than she's ever done before."

Kree Harrison

The American Idol audience reacts as Kree Harrison reaches a high note in her coronation song, "All Cried Out."

"Up to the Mountain"

For her final song, "Up to the Mountain" by Patti Griffin, Kree Harrison was styled in a flowing red gown and earned high praise from all four judges. "That was beautiful, Kree," said Keith Urban. "It's the spirituality and the soulfulness that you tap into. It's your story. It's all connected, baby."

Adam Lambert, Angie Miller, and Jessie J

Angie Miller takes a moment with Adam Lambert and Jessie J. The top three finalist performed "Titanium" by David Guetta feat. Sia with Lambert and "Domino" with her personal idol, Jessie J, on night two of the season 12 finale.

"Glad You Came"

The top 11 opened the show with a group number of "Glad You Came" by The Wanted on the American Idol May 16 finale.

Aretha Franklin Via Satellite

The top five girls -- Kree Harrison, Candice Glover, Janelle Arthur, Amber Holcomb and Angie Miller -- perform a medley of Aretha Franklin's greatest hits with the Queen of Soul, who was beamed in via video.

Ryan Seacrest, Candice Glover, Kree Harrison

"Dim the lights, here we go!" Ryan Seacrest talks to the top two finalists, Kree Harrison and Candice Glover.

Emeli Sande

Pop star Emeli Sande joined Amber Holcomb (not pictured) for a duet of her hit, "Next to Me."

Janelle Arthur and The Band Perry

Janelle Arthur and The Band Perry band join forces for the group's hit, "Done," at the American Idol May 16 finale.

Jennifer Hudson

American Idol alum Jennifer Hudson shines in her return to the show as she duets with eventual winner, Candice Glover, on "Inseparable."

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez displays her gymnastic ring skills on her new hit, "Live It Up," at the American Idol finale.

Keith Urban

American Idol judge Keith Urban takes a moment to look back at the audience during night two of the season 12 finale.

Candice Glover Wins

Candice Glover is surrounded by the top 10 after being crowned the next American Idol.

Kree Harrison and Randy Jackson

Kree Harrison jams with departing American Idol judge Randy Jackson at the finale.