Phillip Phillips wins American Idol season 11

Last night, Phillip Phillips took home the title of this year's American Idol winner. According to Fox, Wednesday night's "Idol" finale broke a social media record, with over 1 million social media comments created in reaction to the show and its winner. If you are Phillip Phillips fan, please share this story on Facebook or Twitter with your friends. The “Idol” finale was crowded with Hollywood stars and die-hard fans, who went ballistic upon hearing the 21-year-old pawn shop worker was their new “American Idol.” The Georgia native won voters over with his singer-songwriter style and knack for tailoring a randomly assigned song to his own aesthetic.