Candice Glover has already set a release date for her much-anticipated debut album!

The 23-year-old American Idol winner’s record Music Speaks will drop on July 16th. We can’t wait to get it!

“I’ve built a fan base being on this show, and my fan base is interested in me now and they won’t see me every Wednesday and Thursday anymore to admire my singing, so I think it’s a good thing it’s coming out this summer,” Candice recently told the AP.

You can also catch Candice on the Idol tour, which starts on June 29th in St. Louis, Mo!

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Candice Glover rocks purple streaks in her hair as she leaves the Live with Kelly & Michael studios after a performance and interview on Monday morning (May 20) in New York City.

The 23-year-old American Idol winner sang her brand new single “I Am Beautiful.”

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That same day, Idol runner-up Kree Harrison was seen laughing as she headed to an appearance on Good Day New York.

Watch Candice perform on Kelly & Michael below!

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Amber Holcomb, Janelle Arthur and Aubrey Cleland glam up the red carpet at the 2013 American Idol Finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Thursday night (May 16) in Los Angeles.

The ladies were joined by the Top Five guys — Devin Velez, Curtis Finch, Jr., Paul Jolley, Lazaro Arbos, and Burnell Taylor.

“Listen y’all.. You don’t want to miss this tour! We are going to 40 cities! Maybe one near you,” Janelle tweeted earlier in the week, pimping out the AI Tour.

Check out all the dates and don’t forget to get your tickets!

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Check out the cover artwork for Candice Glover‘s first single “I Am Beautiful“!

The 23-year-old American Idol winner co-wrote the song and revealed the artwork on her personal Instagram.

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“I Am Beautiful” is featured on Candice‘s debut album Music Speaks which is set to be released on July 16th!

In case you missed it, Candice performed a duet with Idol alum Jennifer Hudson during the season finale.

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Jessica Sanchez arrives on the red carpet at the finale of American Idol on Thursday (May 16) in Los Angeles.

The 17-year-old singer was joined by another Idol alum, Scotty McCreery.

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“Flying to LA to see @AmericanIdol Finale on Thursday! Good luck @CandiceAI12 @KreeAI12 Hang in there ….you’re already winners,” he recently tweeted.

Earlier in the week, Jessica hit the stage for a performance during the 2013 Univision Upfronts Concert held at Terminal 5 in New York City.

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Candice Glover and Kree Harrison arrive on the red carpet at the finale of American Idol on Thursday (May 16) in Los Angeles.

SPOILER ALERT: DO NOT CONTINUE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW THE RESULTS OF THE FINALE!

After weeks and weeks of amazing performances, the winner was finally crowned!

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So who won the twelfth season of Idol?

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Tonight is the big night – the night we find out who our next American Idol will be!

Contestants Candice Glover and Kree Harrison are all set to go voice-to-voice on tonight’s live finale.

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In the meantime, we’ve got special video messages to you Idol fans from Top 10 contestants Devin Velez, Paul Jolley, Burnell Taylor, and Curtis Finch Jr before they hit the road for the American Idol tour.

Be sure to check out all the dates and tune in to the American Idol finale starting at 8pm ET on Fox!

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