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Laine Hardy sing his new single after winning American Idol Sunday night. He’s being congratulated by Dimitrius Graham, Uche, Laci Kaye Booth and Walker Burroughs. (ABC Photo)

Hardy got to perform a bit of his new single as he was swarmed by fellow contestants Sunday night at the end of American Idol.

But his fans must have liked what they heard.

At 1 p.m., Laine’s single was sitting at number si on the iTunes overall singles chart and number one on the site’s rock charts.

The song is called “Flame,” and you can check it out below. Like most Idol coronation songs, it’s a tune with an uplifting message.

Some comments from YouTube:

Rhonda Doran: “Love this song. And that gravelly voice.”

Cathy Schall: “This song will be a huge hit for him. So glad he won.”

Christina Yoder: “Perfect song for his voice & his style. I’m soo proud of him. A very deserving American Idol for sure!💕”

Shawn Spears: “Omg! I love this song! So glad Laine won American Idol.”

“Flame” was released by Hollywood Records, which is the label that signs Idols winners.

In other chart news related to Sunday’s show:

* Carrie Underwood’s new single “Southbound” was 47 on the iTunes singles chart at 10 a.m. this morning. It wasn’t in the Top 200 before her Idol appearance.

* Adam Lambert’s new single “New Eyes” was 77 on the iTunes singles chart at 10 a.m. It was number 176 before his Idol performance.

* Maddie Poppe didn’t perform on Idol’s finale, but got a chance to plug her new album. It’s number 10 on the iTunes albums chart.

See also …
Photos from Laine Hardy’s winning night
Laine talks about the key to victory
American Idol hits nearly all the right notes with season finale