Candice Glover wins 'American Idol' + debut album to be released in July

As some may know 'American Idol' season 12 came to an end (Thursday) last week with Candice Glover being crowned the winner. Hours after claiming the victory, the South Carolina singer announced that her debut album will be released this July.

Glover cites Jazmine Sullivan and Christina Aguilera to be her inspirations, auditioned three times before winning.

The powerhouse vocalist has signed a record deal with 19 Recordings / Interscope Records and will release her full-length debut album "Music Speaks" on July 16th. The album is currently available for pre-order on iTunes featuring her coronation song "I Am Beautiful".

Listen to the track, after the jump.