American Idol 519 (Grand Finale) (Season 20, Episode 20)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 128 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

American Idol

519 (Grand Finale) (Season 20, Episode 20)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 128 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

The top three perform, and a winner is chosen; guest performers include Carrie Underwood, James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind and Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt and more.

Producer

Jessica M. Lee

Editors

Eric B. Shanks | Matt Wafaie

Production Designer

Florian Andreas Wieder

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Edit Released

Updated May 22, 2022

Release date

May 22, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 8 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 47 wins & 169 nominations

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26 cast members

Name	Known for
Ryan Seacrest Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Lionel Richie Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	The Color Purple (1985)
Katy Perry Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	The Smurfs (2011)
Luke Bryan Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	Luke Bryan: One Margarita (2020)
James Arthur Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	James Arthur feat. Travis Barker: You (2019)
Sara Bareilles Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Little Voice (2020)
Gabby Barrett Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Gabby Barrett: The Good Ones (2019)
Nicolina Bozzo Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Michael Bublé Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	An Audience with Michael Bublé (2010)
Deana Carter Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Runnin' from My Roots (2018)
Jay Copeland Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Earth Wind & Fire Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Ready Player One (2018)
Melissa Etheridge Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
Emyrson Flora Self Self See fewer	USFL on Fox (2022)
Hunter Girl Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Christian Guardino Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Fritz Hager Self Self See fewer	The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (2022)
Leah Marlene Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Kezia Moss Self (as Lady K) Self (as Lady K) See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Mike Parker Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Ben Platt Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Pitch Perfect (2012)
Thomas Rhett Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	The Do-Over (2016)
Flo Rida Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Tropic Thunder (2008)
Noah Thompson Self Self See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Carrie Underwood Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Soul Surfer (2011)
Tai Verdes Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer	Tai Verdes: LAst dAy oN EaRTh (2022)