hey lee that is a great place to live i like it

Lee I love you! I wish I was there! You're the best!

You already look like a rock star!

awww he cried

you can see in his eyes how much he wants this. i mean... like all season. great guy, great singer, definitely a great role model... and definitely an american idol. :)

Lee ...you can see how bad you want this and it is in such a humble way not a way that makes you seem conceited in anyway! There are some people in life who deserve to have their dreams come true and you are for sure one of those people! You will have a huge career and will continue to have a huge fan base...because you are such a genuine, honest, and humble person! you honestly seem to appreciate this awesome opportunity and I wish you the best of luck in your incredible journey that is yet to come!! Go Lee!!

I cried like a baby when I watched this! Your journey, your heart and most important your voice has touched me. Thank you Lee ... I wish you all the best!!!!

Wow! You are the greatest! I was really touched because you seem like you are a very wonderful person, so full of emotion. Congratulations on being the American Idol!

lee i hope you keep us up to date on what's going on with you. i voted for you every tuesday for 2 hours (about 900 times) and the last tuesday for 3 1/2 hours (about 1500 times). i'm one of your biggest fans. keep the momentum going so we know what's up. i absolutely LOVE you. you're my favorite new artist and the best american idol contestant ever. don't forget about us. i really miss seeing you every week. i need my lee fix.

It's really great to have someone win AL that is from IL...my old stomping grounds! Great job Lee!! Keep it up, man, you're doing an amazing job!!!!!

You deserve it Lee

You Madr me cry Lee your so down to earth inspite your so gifted

Lee-i am a devoted American Idol watcher. You are BY FAR the most genuine, caring and heartfelt winner of all. You have touched my heart in a way you'll never know :-( Your emotions, thanks, and honestly can only be found in several people nowadays, and you and your parents should be very proud ! I wished I could have been with you there live, but i never missed you via t.v. Good luck to you with your musical talent and i have already bought your c d, live it up, and i LOVE it ! Who knows, maybe one day, we'll shall meet. hmmmm.......

Lee don't ever be embarrassed about crying on tv. Always stay true and humble you have deserved everything that has happened so far. Go all they way may it last a lifetime.

lee is awesome! i am from Mt. prospect where hes from too and i saw a lot of people i know in that video. i wish Lee would have concerts now or something because i think people would like to hear about him more.

lee you're really awesome!