Host Ryan Seacrest said there were 26 million votes cast, which broke a record and was twice as many as for last year's finale.

"American Idol" named its Season 23 winner following performances by finalists Jamal Roberts, John Foster and Breanna Nix.

The artist, 44, opened up about how she felt after singing her 2005 version of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walking” alongside former “Idol” contestant Josh King. Simpson also performed her new tune “Blame Me.”

The Who have revealed the openers for their upcoming North American farewell tour, featuring Billy Idol, the Joe Perry Project, and more.