LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Indie artist Phillip Phillips won "American Idol" on Wednesday, becoming the fifth male singer in a row to take the title and a guaranteed recording contract. The 21-year-old guitar player from Georgia, who brought an indie vibe to the top-rated TV contest, beat ballad singer Jessica Sanchez, 16, of California in the public vote. "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest said a world record 132 million votes were cast by phone, text and online for the two finalists. ...
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