Candice Glover is the new “American Idol” winner. The 23-year-old beat out Kree Harrison to take the “American Idol” crown for Season 12.

Glover is the first female winner since Jordin Sparks won “American Idol” Season 6. Third time’s the charm it seems, this season was the third time Glover tried out for “American Idol.”

The “American Idol” finale opened with group number featuring the Top 10 contestants singing The Wanted’s “Glad You Came” to an audience filled with past “Idol” winners and contestants.

Mariah Carey finally took to the “American Idol” stage to sing a medley of hits, including her current single “#Beautiful.” Jennifer Lopez returned to “American Idol” and performed with Pitbull.