Host Ryan Seacrest said there were 26 million votes cast, which broke a record and was twice as many as for last year's finale.

"American Idol" named its Season 23 winner following performances by finalists Jamal Roberts, John Foster and Breanna Nix.

In April, “American Idol” hopeful John Foster advanced from the Top 20 to the Top 14 with a performance of his tearjerking original song “Tell That Angel I Love Her.” The 18-year-old Louisiana singer penned the tune about his late friend, Maggie Dunn, who died during his junior year of high school.

Disclaimer: This American Idol article is based on the writer's opinion. Reader discretion is advised. ABC's American Idol Season 23 is now at the crucial stage as the Top 3 finalists have been revealed in the latest episode.