'American Idol' finale: Noah Thompson, Huntergirl give country showdown of the ages in Top 2

First, they sang songs from Bruce Springsteen, before each singing an original they recorded during their time on "Idol."As usual, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie chimed in to offer critique — but at this last stage of the competition, it was clear all three contestants are ready to spread their wings.Here's what went down, including who won.Leah Marlene kicked off the show with the Springsteen hit "Born in the USA."The 20-year-old college dropout from Normal, Illinois once again showed she can bring the edge, rocking out while accompanying herself on the guitar."What big boots you have stepped into," Richie exclaimed.Perry said Marlene is "the whole package.""You've won, period, end of story, to me," she added.'American Idol': Nicolina delivers show's 'treasured moment'... "I'm so glad you picked that song."'American Idol' judges reveal they're 'heartbroken' over Kenedi Anderson, but optimistic for Top 14In another full-circle moment, Huntergirl sang Rascal Flatts' "Riot," which she sang in her first audition."I'm gonna call you Hunterwoman, because I see a woman up there now," Perry said.Bryan said the contestant's future "flashed right in front of my eyes" — and it looks bright."We are so proud as judges just to say that we actually mentored you on that way to that wonderful place in your career," Richie said.Every 'American Idol' winner's coronation song, ranked from worst to bestAfter 16 million votes, Seacrest announced Thompson won the show."My heart is beating out of my chest," said the understated singer.