Tears flowed on an emotional edition of American Idol Wednesday night, as video packages of finalists Kree Harrison, Candice Glover, Angela Miller returning to their hometowns aired, with one contestant particularly emerging as the frontrunner.

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In addition to the video packages showcasing the humble beginnings the contestants have emerged from, each contestant had to sing three songs: one chosen by producers, one from the judges and one from music exec Jimmy Iovine.

And on the crucial night, the consensus was that Candice Glover's star shined brightest.

Candice, who sang Emeli