‘American Idol’ Season 23 finale: Who took the crown — John Foster, Breanna Nix, or Jamal Roberts?

Tonight on American Idol, the top three give their final performances in a star-studded night filled with music legends and top stars. After the nationwide vote, host Ryan Seacrest reveals this year’s American Idol winner. Will John Foster, Breanna Nix, or Jamal Roberts take the crown? Follow our live blog to see each performance and up-to-the-minute results below.

The three-hour finale of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC. Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan will cheer on the contestants as "Artist in Residence" Jelly Roll mentors the finalists ahead of their last performance.

Each of the top 14 contestants return to make an appearance on tonight's finale along with superstar guests Brandon Lake, Goo Goo Dolls, Good Charlotte, Jennifer Holliday, Jessica Simpson, Josh Groban, Kirk Franklin, Myles Smith, Patti LaBelle, and Salt-N-Pepa.

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8 p.m. — Previously, on American Idol: The top three finalists were announced on May 12 after competing in "Disney Night No. 2" — performing a pair tunes featured in classic Disney movies. John Foster ("The Bare Necessities"/"Rainbow Connection") edged out Jamal Roberts ("Ain't No Mountain High Enough"/"Beauty and the Beast") and Breanna Nix ("This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)"/"You'll Be in My Heart") to win Gold Derby's poll as your favorite performer. Thunderstorm Artis ("A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes"/"Find Yourself") and Slater Nalley ("You've Got a Friend in Me"/"Born to Be Wild") were eliminated from the competition.

The grand finale performances for America's vote were:

John Foster
Age: 18
Hometown: Addis, La.
Performance: "Courtesy of The Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" by Toby Keith
Carrie's comments: "You're pulling out all the stops."
Lionel's comments: "That's the way you run for offi-- nailed it, nailed it, nailed it."
Luke's comments: "Your whole disposition has changed -- the confidence and your voice has gotten better."

Jamal Roberts
Age: 27
Hometown: Meridian, Miss.
Performance: "First Time" by Teeks
Carrie's comments: "I feel like tonight, you look so comfortable and at ease."
Lionel's comments: "What I love about you is the way you just navigate the story and it happens to come out of your mouth in brilliant form."
Luke's comments: "Will you teach me how to be that smooth? Everything about you is a star."

Breanna Nix
Age: 25
Hometown: Denton, Texas
Performance: "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" by Katy Nichole
Carrie's comments: "You just reminded everybody why we love you. It's so warm and believable."
Lionel's comments: "This has turned into a slugfest -- every one of you in your own lane has a career forever. Stay on your path."
Luke's comments: "You've just been amazingly solid all year, you deliver week in and week out. You have such a special heart and thing about you."

John Foster
Age: 18
Hometown: Addis, La.
Performance: "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver
Carrie's comments: "Great song choice. Everybody at home was singing."
Lionel's comments: "For all of you out there: vote, vote, vote."
Luke's comments: "That hometown piece, whew. Really beautifully done."

Jamal Roberts
Age: 27
Hometown: Meridian, Miss.
Performance: "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" by The Temptations
Carrie's comments: "You can sing things that are contemporary and it fits. You can sing things that are throwback and it fits. It all sounds fresh and new and fun."
Lionel's comments: "You are divinely guided, my friend."
Luke's comments: "I cannot believe that you have been in a schoolroom teaching kids and you go from that to what you're able to do in front of us. You're one of the most amazing people that I've ever seen on this show."

Breanna Nix
Age: 25
Hometown: Denton, Texas
Performance: "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus
Carrie's comments: "You're just a gorgeous, wonderful inspiration to so many people."
Lionel's comments: "Perfect song. Perfect voice. Perfect presentation."
Luke's comments: "What a perfect song choice. You just took me on an unbelievable ride."

The evening's celebratory performances included:

John Foster, Jamal Roberts & Breanna Nix
Performance: "We Are the Champions" by Queen

Salt-N-Pepa
Performance: Medley of "Push It" / "Shoop" / "Whatta Man" with the Top 14 Women

Good Charlotte
Performance: Medley of "The Anthem" / "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" with the Top 14 Men

Luke Bryan
Performance: "Country Song Came On" / "Deeper Than the Holler" by Randy Travis with John Foster

Kirk Franklin
Performance: "Melodies from Heaven" / "Love Theory" with Canaan James Hill

Winner

Following the nationwide vote, the winner of American Idol Season 23 is ...

Runner-up

The Season 23 runner-up is ...

3rd Place

This season's third-place finisher is Breanna Nix

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