‘American Idol’ ends for Brooke White

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Wednesday night saw a tearful end to the “American Idol” journey of singer/songwriter Brooke White.

The husky-voiced songstress broke the traditional “American Idol” mold by being the first performer in a low-key, Carly Simon-inspired vein to reach the top ranks of the competition, ultimately finishing tonight in the fifth-place spot.

Paired for elimination with Syesha Mercado, White was perhaps best known for her hyper-emotional reactions on past elimination nights. She stayed true to form, breaking into tears during her farewell song –- Neil Diamond’s “I Am... I Said” -- and retreating to the rear of the stage where she was surrounded by fellow contestants in the ‘Idol’ crew.

Next week the final four -- David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook and Mercado -- will compete in a week themed around the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

-- Richard Rushfield