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'American Idol' Adds Jennifer Hudson as a Judge With More Superstar Alums on the Way?

Nick Romano — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:46 +0000

It was recently revealed that the folks behind 'American Idol' were planning to wipe their entire judges table clean and start anew admist plummeting ratings. But with the series at a personal all-time low, could a past 'Idol' standout reinvigorate it? It's been revealed that former contestant and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson has signed on as judge for the next season.

Kree Harrison Reveals Future Plans After 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:00:03 +0000

Country’s own Kree Harrison was revealed as the runner-up on the twelfth season of ‘American Idol‘ in the dramatic finale Thursday night (May 16), and in an interview after the show, she shared some of her future plans. “We have the tour, which is so exciting,” Harrison tells MTV News. “I get to travel the [...]

Would Keith Urban Return to 'American Idol'?

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:42:11 +0000

Most average people hate their jobs, toiling away to earn a wage and to make ends meet. It is a rare and precious few who get to do what they love for a living, and Keith Urban is one of those fortunate folks when it comes to being a judge on the embattled 'American Idol.' The singer and guitarist wants to return to his seat for Season 13 in 2014 and with good reason.

Kree Harrison Sings a New Song Titled 'All Cried Out' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:56:58 +0000

Country powerhouse Kree Harrison sang a new song titled ‘All Cried Out’ on ‘American Idol‘ Wednesday night (May 15), giving fans a preview of the song she will release as her debut single if she wins the show’s twelfth season. The song is a slower country ballad that takes full advantage of Harrison’s smoky lower [...]

The Band Perry to Perform on 'American Idol' Season Finale

Christina Vinson — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:00:23 +0000

The Band Perry is lighting up the television screen lately, with a recent performance on 'Dancing With the Stars' and an upcoming slot on the Billboard Music Awards. They'll continue their streak next week, as the family trio has just been added to a star-studded lineup on the 'American Idol' season finale, giving fans a special performance to look forward to.

Kree Harrison Performs 'Better Dig Two' by the Band Perry on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:20:43 +0000

Powerhouse country singer Kree Harrison sang the Band Perry's 'Better Dig Two' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (May 8), giving a performance that the judges didn't feel was the best she had to offer.

Kree Harrison Brings Rascal Flatts' 'Here Comes Goodbye' to 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:56:31 +0000

Aspiring country singer Kree Harrison performed the Rascal Flatts song 'Here Comes Goodbye' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (May 8), earning effusive praise from the judges after turning in an emotional performance.

Keith Urban Voted Best 'American Idol' Judge Ever

Megan Pacella — Sun, 05 May 2013 09:40:51 +0000

Even though Keith Urban has only been a judge on ‘American Idol‘ for one season, which is winding down as we speak, his quiet and kind demeanor has already made him a fan favorite. In fact, Urban was recently voted ‘Best Idol Judge Ever’ in a Zimbio readers poll. In the poll of 1,200 Zimbio [...]

Lauren Alaina to Perform on 'American Idol' Next Week

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:30:11 +0000

If there are two things we know about contestants that go deep into their seasons of ‘American Idol,’ it’s that they tend to enjoy incredibly successful careers even if they lose the top prize, and they always, always return to the show to perform. That’s just what Season 10 runner up Lauren Alaina — who [...]

Kree Harrison Becomes a Top 3 Finalist on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:06:52 +0000

Powerful country soul singer Kree Harrison became a top three finalist on ‘American Idol‘ on Thursday night (May 2) after delivering two very different performances during Wednesday’s competition. Harrison has been a standout contestant since early in the season, delivering a wide array of material with equal confidence and poise. She has been a favorite [...]

Kree Harrison Safe Again on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:10:18 +0000

22-year-old country-soul powerhouse Kree Harrison was safe again on ‘American Idol‘ Thursday night (April 25), winning her way to next week after her performances on Wednesday night met with a decidedly mixed reaction from the judges. Harrison sang ‘It Hurt So Bad‘ in a soulful, smoky rendition that earned her open criticism from the judges, [...]

Kree Harrison Sings 'It Hurt So Bad' by Susan Tedeschi on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:05:42 +0000

Powerhouse country vocalist Kree Harrison performed Susan Tedeschi’s blues-rock song ‘It Hurt So Bad’ on ‘American Idol‘ on Wednesday night (April 24), earning a strong response from the audience but a mixed reaction from the judges. The song was part of the night’s theme that allowed each contestant to choose a song of their own. [...]

Texas Hometown Rallies Behind 'American Idol' Finalist Kree Harrison

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:00:30 +0000

Powerhouse country vocalist Kree Harrison has been a standout on this season of 'American Idol,' turning in one convincing performance after another and winning over the judges and viewers alike. She has consistently placed in the top two after all the votes are tallied -- and as it turns out, that may be thanks to the overwhelming support she's receiving from her friends and family in Texas.

Janelle Arthur Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:33:43 +0000

After a strong run that saw her land in the Top 5 this season, country singer Janelle Arthur was eliminated from ‘American Idol‘ on Thursday night (April 18), after unsuccessfully singing for her life. This was Arthur’s third time on the show; she made it to Hollywood week two years ago, and all the way [...]

Kree Harrison Lands in the Bottom Two on 'American Idol' This Week

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:11:47 +0000

In an astonishing reversal of fortune, standout singer Kree Harrison landed in the bottom two on 'American Idol' on the results show Thursday night (April 18), narrowly avoiding having to sing for her life after the votes from Wednesday night's performances were tallied.

Janelle Arthur Performs 'Dumb Blonde' by Dolly Parton on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:59:31 +0000

Aspiring country singer Janelle Arthur sang an early Dolly Parton song titled 'Dumb Blonde' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 17), earning a less-than-enthusiastic response from the judging panel.

Kree Harrison Performs 'She Talks to Angels' by the Black Crowes on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:29:08 +0000

Country singer Kree Harrison threw a little bit of a curve ball on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (April 17), singing the Black Crowes' 'She Talks to Angels' in a slightly different arrangement that she intended to showcase something apart from her norm.

Janelle Arthur Sings Vince Gill's 'When I Call Your Name' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:55:21 +0000

Up-and-coming country singer Janelle Arthur paid tribute to one of her earliest influences on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 17), performing the Vince Gill classic 'When I Call Your Name' to effusive praise from the judges -- except one.

Kree Harrison and Janelle Arthur Land in the Top 5 on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:39:38 +0000

Country music got a little bit closer to possibly seeing a country singer win this season of 'American Idol' on Thursday night (April 11), as both Kree Harrison and Janelle Arthur landed in the Top 5 for Season 12.

Scotty McCreery Performs 'See You Tonight' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:55:30 +0000

‘American Idol‘ season 10 champion Scotty McCreery returned to the ‘Idol’ stage on Thursday night (April 11) to perform his new single ‘See You Tonight,’ introducing fans to a little bit of a new sound. McCreery shot to fame after winning the show; his debut album ‘Clear as Day’ has been certified Platinum. ‘See You [...]