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The new "American Idol" is Lee DeWyze, a paint store clerk who overcame his shyness and prevailed over soulful Crystal Bowersox in the singing contest's ninth season.
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Now that the "American Idol" results are in, it's time for winner Lee DeWyze to make his mark as a recording artist much like he did on TV. That process is already underway, as the studio recording of DeWyze's debut single, a cover of U2's "Beautiful Day," was released this morning (May 27). At press time, the track is at No. 4 on iTunes' Top Songs.
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As for fans still mourning MamaSox's loss to the paint salesman, Crystal Bowersox's debut single, a cover of Patty Griffin's "Up to the Mountain," was also released today and currently sits at No. 11 on iTunes.
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