In true Lee DeWyze fashion, the newly crowned American Idol was nearly at a loss for words as he joined Ryan’s radio show, clearly still absorbing the magnitude of the moment.

Wednesday night, the 24 year-old former paint salesman become the ninth winner of “American Idol” joining the ranks of such amazing artists at Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jordin Sparks.

“This is awesome man, this is amazing,” exclaimed DeWyze in the interview.  ”‘American Idol’ has been amazing and has given me an opportunity that not many people have…I’m just so grateful and happy to be where I’m at.”