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‘American Idol’ winner Caleb Johnson’s 5 best performances

Caleb Johnson is the new “American Idol.” The 23-year-old rocker from Asheville, NC, was crowned the Season 13 winner in the Fox reality show’s finale Wednesday night, beating out pop singer Jena Irene, 17, from Farmington Hills, Mich.

While being showered with confetti after the win, Johnson sang his debut single, “As Long As You Love Me,” written by Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins, for his final performance.

The long-haired Johnson won over the “Idol” judges and viewers with his rock-star persona and consistency throughout the competition. Here’s a look back at five of his best performances.

‘Skyfall’ by Adele


In the Top 11, Johnson went outside his rock ’n’ roll comfort zone to take on the hit song from the 2012 James Bond movie.

‘Dazed and Confused’ by Led Zeppelin


For his live band performance in the Top 9, Johnson battled through bronchitis, sinusitis and a hemorrhaged vocal cord — and still killed it.

‘Still of the Night’ by Whitesnake


In perhaps his best performance of the season, Johnson had the “Idol” audience on their feet as he screamed the notes to this song during the Top 5 performance show.

‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ by Paul McCartney


The rocker mixed it up again in the Top 4, channeling The Beatles legend with this ballad.

‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith


For his first song of the Top 2 performance show, Johnson took on this Aerosmith classic at the request of “Idol” creator Simon Fuller.