Blake Shelton and Keith Urban serve on the judging panels of competing reality singing shows. So, it's not just the contestants who battle on 'The Voice' and 'American Idol.'
Keith Urban was a busy many for the past year. In addition to touring and releasing the new album 'Fuse,' there was his gig on 'American Idol,' along with all the promotion (and side drama) that accompanied it. It might seem like 'Idol' would be a distraction that would negatively effect or detract from his own music. However, that wasn't the case. In fact, it was quite the opposite. His work on the reality show actually helped him gain "fresh perspective" for his latest chart-topper.
September 3, 2013 Louisiana's own Harry Connick Jr, Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban have been confirmed by FOX as judges for season 13 of 'American Idol'!
September 3, 2013 Fox has yet to confirm, but it appears that Harry Connick, Jr. will be the third judge on the upcoming season of American Idol. He would join Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez, as the show returns to the three judge panel.
August 1, 2013 Keith Urban has confirmed that he will be returning to FOX's 'American Idol' as a judge for season 13.
Over the weekend, Scotty McCreery took to Twitter to give fans the inside scoop on how the show that made him famous REALLY works. He lived it, so he would know.
Been there, done that.
Kelly Clarkson, the original 'American Idol,' won't revisit her former stomping grounds, despite rumors. The pop-country diva will not take a seat at the judge's table for Season 13 in 2014, which is expected to be totally revamped and overhauled with a new set of celebrity panelists.
May 23, 2013 2 Pennsylvania fans got into a heated argument over who would win 'American Idol' and ended up stabbing each other over the outcome.
May 20, 2013 Grand Ole Opry member Keith Urban has invited American Idol runner up Kree Harrison to perform at the June 4th Grand Ole Opry in Nashville!
The only network series that managed to outperform the Louisiana-based Robertson family series were that of 'American Idol' and 'Survivor'. Duck Dynasty RULES!
