ABC News | 'American Idol,' After Its Real Idol New York Times Lee DeWyze came out ahead of Crystal Bowersox in the finale of "American Idol" on Wednesday night but it wasn'ta dramatic finish. Both singers are similarly gifted and likeable in a low-key way -- voters had a narrow choice. ... 'Beautiful Day' for rocker DeWyze DeWyze triumphs over Bowersox on `American Idol' And America's Ninth 'Idol' Is ... Lee DeWyze |