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Every morning we fight terrorism by playing the National Anthem. Lately we've been playing versions sung by people we know from American Idol.
Today we present Kellie Pickler who is so loved at this event that not only does she get the "amen" that she asked for but fireworks exploded when she brought the tune home.
Not many AI contestants can say they've done that.