The final two contestants were Lee DeWyze and Bowersox. DeWyze was declared the winner during the May 26 finale. No new song was used as coronation song this year; instead, the two finalists each released a cover song – DeWyze chose U2's "Beautiful Day", and Bowersox chose Patty Griffin's "Up to the Mountain". This is the first season where neither finalist achieved significant album sales. COUNT 6
QSN1 Who was the winner of American Idols ninth season? ANS1 Lee DeWyze QSN2 What U2 song was released by Lee DeWyze after winning American Idol? ANS2 Beautiful Day QSN3 When was the finale held? ANS3 May 26 QSN4 Who won this season of Idol? ANS4 DeWyze QSN5 What song did DeWyze cover for his first release? ANS5 Beautiful Day QSN6 Which song did Bowersox cover for her first release? ANS6 Up to the Mountain