March 7, 2013, 4:35 pm American Idol has churned out a number of country stars, none more well-known that Carrie Underwood — in addition to pop star Kelly Clarkson, who has dabbled in country music in recent months. As American Idol Season 12 moves into the first live shows, Billboard has released its ranking of the Top 100 songs by [...] Read More
January 20, 2013, 10:03 am Keith Urban is in the judge’s chair on American Idol these days, but before he was a household name he took a turn as a contestant. As a young, talented musician in Australia, Keith made a go at not one but three different talent shows. “The first one was when I was nine,” Keith said. [...] Read More
January 16, 2013, 12:58 pm Keith Urban has chosen to be Switzerland – as in neutral – when it comes to the now-infamous feuding and disagreements between fellow American Idol judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. Footage of the pair arguing, with Keith squarely in the middle, went viral, just as the auditions began. According to Keith, much of the [...] Read More
September 17, 2012, 11:42 am It’s official – Keith Urban is joining American Idol. After media outlet The Country Vibe reported Keith had said yes back in August, Keith himself has now confirmed he’ll be on the upcoming 12th season. He (along with Nicki Minaj) joins previously announced new judge Mariah Carey and Idol staple Randy Jackson in the judges’ [...] Read More
August 25, 2012, 10:58 am Recently the Hollywood Reporter hinted that Keith Urban might be the next new judge on American Idol, joining Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on the panel. Now The Country Vibe confirms Keith will indeed be on the show. Sources told The Country Vibe Idol executives wanted a country artist at the judges table and it [...] Read More
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