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'American Idol' Winner Abi Carter on What Luke Bryan Told Her After Finale

'American Idol' winner Abi Carter exclusively told Us Weekly the sweet message judge Luke Bryan shared with her after the season 22 finale

Following a show-stopping performance of her original song “This Isn’t Over,” Carter was crowned the winner of American Idol on Sunday, May 19, beating out her fellow top three contestants Will Moseley and Jack Blocker. Carter proved to be one of the strongest contestants of the season ever since earning a standing ovation from Bryan, 47, and fellow judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie with her audition performance of Billie Eilish ’s “What Was I Made For?” Carter and other season 22 contestants honored the pop star with a musical medley of her biggest hits, including “Teenage Dream” and “California Gurls.”

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