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American Idol

Candice Glover won "American Idol" Season 12 over Kree Harrison as Psy, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, Adam Lambert and Aretha Franklin performed.

Compelling Burnell Taylor and gentle soul Paul Jolley soar on 'American Idol'

quot;American Idolquot; Baton Rouge auditions: Contestant Burnell Taylor,

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"American Idol" found two especially memorable singers in Baton Rouge -- Burnell Taylor and Paul Jolley -- and for one night at least there was no sniping between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey.

Below's how I rated everyone; put your thoughts into the comments, below.

1) Burnell Taylor 's heartfelt, compelling "I'm Here" from "The Color...

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