Phillip Phillips wins American Idol

Phillip Phillips, a 21-year-old pawn shop worker from Georgia, became the new 'American Idol' on Wednesday.

Phillips seemed shocked and humbled by the announcement.

"I have no idea why I won, man," he said. "I guess some people like the music that I was doing."

Tuesday's final competition between Phillips and 16-year-old, Jessica Sanchez garnered 132 million votes.

Phillips carries the 5 year winning streak for white male contestants.

Sanchez, who is of Latino and Filipino descent, has no hard feelings over the loss.

"I don't blame it on anything." she said. "Phillips has fans, and I have mine. We're two totally different people. Our genres are completely different."