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American Idol winner has ABC 7 connection

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By ABC7
Thursday, May 27, 2010
May 27, 2010 (CHICAGO)

Just 2 percent separated the two candidates.

Before his run on the singing contest, Dewyze worked as a clerk at a paint store in Mount Prospect. He also has a connection to ABC 7: He was part of the house band for "The Chicago Huddle" show last season.

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