Since 'American Idol' debuted more than a dozen years ago, reality singing competitions have become an increasingly viable way to discover new country talent. The show reigned supreme on the airwaves virtually unchallenged for years, until 'The Voice' premiered in 2011. Since then, the two shows have competed fiercely to find the best new talent in country music.
'American Idol' has become a very important showcase for country music. Since Carrie Underwood shot to superstardom after winning the show's fourth season, the reality singing competition has become more and more involved in finding some of the best young country singers in the world.
Country music fans already knew that Keith Urban was returning to his role as a judge on 'American Idol' this season. Now the country superstar's fellow Season 13 judges have been revealed.
After months of speculation, Keith Urban has confirmed that he is returning to 'American Idol' for its thirteenth season.
It's been rumored that Keith Urban may be the only judge from Season 12 of 'American Idol' to return this year, and now a published report appears to confirm that.
Since it debuted in 2002, 'American Idol' has discovered and nurtured a number of singers who have gone on to become some of the biggest names in music.
Kree Harrison hasn't been sitting around bored since placing second on 'American Idol' in May. She recently released her first single, she debuted on the Grand Ole Opry (with help from Keith Urban), and
'American Idol' season 12 runner-up Kree Harrison made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Tuesday night (June 4), and 'Idol' judge Keith Urban joined the rising star onstage for an emotional performance.
The Season 12 'American Idol' performance finale was intense for Kree Harrison and Candice Glover and their millions of fans. The tension boiled over in one Pennsylvania household, where two people ended up in jail after dual stabbings following a Kree vs
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "American Idol" finalist Angie Miller won't be tickling the ivories on this season's final showdown.