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Nick Fradiani with Andy Grammer after they performed together on American Idol. (FOX Photo)

He certainly wasn’t the flashiest member of a cast that included the likes of Quentin Alexander and Qaasim Middleton.

He certainly wasn’t the risk-taker among a group that included Jax and Joey Cook.

But he was probably the most consistent performer during Season 14.

Not to mention the contestant who peaked at the right time.

His most recent performances were his best, and Keith Urban predicted Tuesday night he would win American Idol by a narrow margin.

With a Top 30 iTunes hits already in his hands, Nick Fradiani became American Idol’s Season 14 champ Wednesday night.

As he launched into “Beautiful Life” at the end of Wednesday’s episode, he initially seemed unphased by the announcement that he had beaten Clark Beckham in the Idol finale.

But he bent over and stopped singing after hugging Keith Urban at the judges table, then stopped performing altogether for a large portion of the song while he exchanged congratulations with his family.

Here are photos from Nick’s victory.

Ryan Seacrest announces Nick Fradiani (right) the winner of American Idol as Clark Beckham looks on. (FOX Photo)

Ryan Seacrest introduces Nick Fradiani as the winner of American Idol. (FOX Photo)

Nick Fradiani sings “Beautiful Life” as confetti falls on American Idol. (FOX Photo)

Nick Fradiani sings his new single after winning American Idol. (FOX Photo)

Nick Fradiani reacts to his victory on American Idol. (FOX Photo)

Nick Fradiani receives congratulations from his cast colleagues on winning American Idol Season 14. (FOX Photo)

Nick Fradiani receives congratulations from his cast colleagues on winning American Idol Season 14. (FOX Photo)

Nick Fradiani sings during his performance with Andy Grammer. (FOX Photo)

Nick Fradiani performs with Andy Grammer during the American Idol finale. (FOX Photo)

Nick Fradiani with Andy Grammer after their performances during the American Idol finale. (FOX Photo)