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The Musical Puppetmaster Behind ‘American Idol’ on Claudia Conway and a Close Call With Disaster

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Kristopher Pooley is “American Idol”’s man behind the music, helping hopeful contestants—including Claudia Conway—come up with show-stopping performances, and dodging disaster.

On Sunday’s finale of American Idol, there was a slight snafu. Last season’s runner-up and fan-favorite Arthur Gunn was slated to perform alongside Sheryl Crow, playing a medley of her biggest hits.

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