'American Idol' finale: Abi Carter of Indio takes crown

Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie greet the audience during the season finale of "American Idol" on May 19, 2024.

Billie Eilish pre-recorded a message for Abi Carter, who auditioned with the Grammy winner's "What Was I Made For?" in honor of the "American Idol" season finale on May 19, 2024.

Abi Carter, Triston Harper, Emmy Russell, Jack Blocker and Will Moseley learn who made it to the finale on May 12, 2024, on Season 22 of "American Idol."

Abi Carter, 21, right, one of three finalists on the current show of “American Idol” sings a duet with her mother Andrea Carter during a free concert on Center Stage in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

A young fan gives a ring to Indio native and “American Idol” finalist Abi Carter during a parade in her honor in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Indio resident Abi Carter, one of three finalists on the current show of “American Idol,” reacts during a parade for the musician in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Indio resident Abi Carter, one of three finalists on the current show of “American Idol,” reacts during a parade for the musician in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Indio native and “American Idol” finalist Abi Carter reacts as she looks out at the crowd during her performance on Center Stage in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Anayah Vega, 8, of Palm Desert holds a sign and cheers for Abi Carter, one of three finalists on the current show of “American Idol,” during a parade for the musician in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Evalyne Suer, 8, of Indio sits on the shoulders of her dad, James Suer, while waiting for finalist Abi Carter to arrive for a parade and concert for the musician in her hometown of Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Becky Kite, left, and Julie Childers, both of Rancho Mirage and devoted fans of the show ÒAmerican Idol,Ó show their support for finalist Abi Carter prior to a parade and concert for the musician in her hometown of Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Fans cheer for Abi Carter during a parade in her honor in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Indio City Council present Abi Carter with a Key to the City in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Fans cheer for Abi Carter during a parade in her honor in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Abi Carter fans wait for her performance on Center Stage in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Fans cheer for Abi Carter during a parade in her honor in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Indio City Council present Abi Carter with a Key to the City in downtown Indio, Calif., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.