Congratulations to American Idol Director Bruce Gowers on winning a 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series. Bruce accepted the award last night at the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Award show.

The award was given to Bruce for his work on show 833, "The Final Three," in which Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, and Danny Gokey sang their hearts out for a chance to advance to the American Idol finale at the Nokia Theater. View photos from the episode, here.

Congrats, Bruce Gowers!

Read about American Idol's 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Award wins.