'Idol' judges praise emotional singer

LOS ANGELES — Crystal Bowersox was brought to tears on "American Idol."

The 24-year-old musician and single mother from Toledo, Ohio, was overcome with emotion at the conclusion of The Impressions' "People Get Ready" on the Fox singing competition Tuesday. Bowersox told "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest that her father's presence in the audience during the night of inspirational songs prompted her unexpected crying.

Kara DioGuardi told Bowersox that she "schooled all those contestants."