Keith Urban Confirms Rumors About Being Considered as ‘American Idol’ Judge
It’s no secret that ‘American Idol’ producers have been looking for a country star to pull up a chair at the judges table in the upcoming season of the hit realize show. The latest country star to get hit up by ‘Idol’ producers is Keith Urban — and he has confirmed that his potential invitation to join the show isn’t just another rumor.
First, word spread that ‘Idol’ was after Brad Paisley to sign up for the show. Then, a few weeks later, Toby Keith said that he turned down a judging gig because he’s simply too busy. Everyone’s favorite redhead Reba McEntire has been mentioned, too, but it doesn’t look like she’ll be on the judges panel this time around.
Urban would be a great candidate to judge ‘American Idol.’ After all, the Australian-born country star just spent a season coaching contestants on Australia’s ‘The Voice’ — and loved it. But he has made it clear that right now, he’s focusing on his music more than his reality TV persona.
“They did reach out to us. But they have been reaching out to a lot of people, so I think they are just figuring out which way they are going to go too,” Urban spilled during an interview with an Australian radio station.
But the real question is, would Urban take the job if it were offered to him? “All I can say right now is that I’m trying to make an album and it’s strange how these opportunities all come in one big fell swoop. But my priority right now is to just make a record and that really has to lead the charge for me.”
It’s only natural that ‘Idol’ execs would be hot on the trail of country music stars to join the show. Country music has played a big role in the show during the last few seasons. Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina finished at No. 1 and No. 2 during the program’s 10th season, and twangy fan-favorite Skylar Laine finished in the Top 10 in 2012.
Still, Urban fans everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief. Although we’ll be sad not to hear the ‘For You’ hitmaker’s charming accent on ‘American Idol’ this fall, it’s good news that the talented singer is so focused on making music. No word yet on when his next album is due, but he’s working hard to make sure it doesn’t sound like anything he’s ever done before.
Kacey Musgraves Brings ‘Merry Go Round’ to the 2013 Billboard Music Awards
Up-and-coming country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves performed her recent career-launching hit 'Merry Go Round' on the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 19), delivering a performance so subtly nuanced that it seemed almost out of place in the setting of the elaborate, made-for-TV Vegas production.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Carrie Underwood
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Kree Harrison Reveals Future Plans After ‘American Idol’
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Tim McGraw Reveals How He Learned of His True Paternity
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Female Arm Wrestler Has a Scream That Will Scare the Pants Off of You
May 19, 2013 10:00 AM I am NOT athletic at all. So, my tactic to win or at least appear like some sort of competition to my opponent is to look the part or sound the part. This female arm wrestler must have taken a play right out of the Leslie Morgan play book. Rule number 1....make your bark SO big, they won't notice you have no bite!! ;-)
Her scream would scare even the biggest, toughest male arm wrestler!
What are the Best Summer Jobs for Students in Evansville?
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‘Sad Cat Diary’ Offers Hilarious Insight Into the Mind of a Cat
May 19, 2013 4:00 AM As, you know, Jon refers to me as 'The Cat Lady' on the air. Just because I adopted my first cat a year ago and have since acquired 7 more, doesn't make me a cat lady. Or does it??? ;-) Ok, I know it would appear that I, if I'm not the cat lady NOW, I am well on my way. In the past year, I have become very in tune with cats and all of their personalities. Maybe that's why I love them so much and they, in turn, are drawn to me. lol
I found a video that gives a little insight to the mind of the sad cat (which is only ONE of their many personalities) Watch, learn and laugh!! It's seriously, hilarious!