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American Idol expert Steve Thompson is here to review what went down last night at really big show, American Idol.

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends...  Year 12 of American Idol-- and I feel like I've written 12 years of reviews.  First, some good news to report.  As of June 2013, votefortheworst.com will cease to exist.  They say they've done their job - Idol has become irrelevant.  As long as FOX continues to milk this cash cow, I rather doubt Idol will disappear from the television landscape. 

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American Idol, Season 12, got off to a rousing start with a wide variety of performances and the debut of three new judges: Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and Nikki Minaj. My favorite performance of the night was from Sarah Restuc

I don't know about you guys, but I am PUMPED UP!  The 13th season of American Idol begins tonight on FOX with a special 2-hour premiere.  And, as you know, the show sports a brand new panel of judges.  Randy Jackson still maintains his seat, of course.  But, he's joined by pop divas Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, plus country music superstar Keith Urban!  Check out the promo for the show!

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Country's own superstar Keith Urban has been officially confirmed as one of the judges for the upcoming 12th season of the hit Fox reality singing competition 'American Idol.'

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This pretty cool, especially if you're missing Brooks & Dunn. Megan Pacella from Taste of Country has the story.

Keith Urban is back on the road, and he’s so excited to be playing music for his devoted fans that he’s pulling out all the stops. The ‘You Gonna Fly’ hitmaker recently wrapped up a series of shows in Canada and the Northeast, pausing in New Hampshire to join forces with fellow country crooner David Nail. The two stars wowed fans by putting on their own rendition of Brooks and Dunn‘s ‘Brand New Man.’

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Former Idol winner Carrie Underwood still has something to say about whom she'd like to see on the judges' panel. Taste of Country's Alanna Conway has more.

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HOT OFF THE PRESS! Two'Idol' judges down, one (or more) to go. And I just read tonight pop singer Katy Perry was reportedly offered $20 million to join the panel and she turned it down! Pop singer/rapper Nicki Minaj is also close to a deal in joining Mariah Carey, and now Urban, for season twelve. Here's the scoop from Taste of Country's Billy Dukes.

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So, will Keith Urban take the plunge and join the Idol machine? Sorry Kanye West. Here's the latest from Taste of Country's Billy Dukes.

Keith Urban is very close to reaching an agreement to judge ‘American Idol’ next season. The country superstar admitted he had talked to producers about the vacant seat on the panel for 2013, but now the Hollywood Reporter is reporting he’s close to signing a $3 million to $4 million contract.

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Another day, another "Who's going to be one of the new 'American Idol' judges?" story. This time, Amy Sciarretto from Taste of Country tells us country hunk Keith Urban is in a good position, but will he get it?

Keith Urban already has experience as a reality show judge, having served as a coach on the Australian version of ‘The Voice.’ Now, Urban may be lured to a competing show’s lair, since sources are indicating that ‘American Idol’ producers would like a country star on the revamped panel and that Urban their No. 1 choice to fill that genre-specific slot.

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Many hats have been thrown into the 'American Idol' judges race, and surprisingly, many are country stars, and now one more expresses an interest. Here's more from Taste of Country's Billy Dukes:

Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood… add one more country name to the list of potential ‘American Idol’ judges. Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus believes he’d be a good fit to fill Steven Tyler‘s empty chair when the show begins next year.

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Season 12 of American Idol is trying something a little different for their upcoming season - they are holding auditions is smaller towns in states like Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado. Plus starting August 1st they are accepti

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