Keith Urban had better learn to duck. The singer recently left his gig on the Australian version of 'The Voice' to become the first country star to judge 'American Idol,' only to land square in the middle of a feud between fellow newcomers Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj.
Before he even considered judging the upcoming season of 'American Idol' or sat down in that big red chair on 'The Voice' Australia, Keith Urban had plenty of experience with singing competition shows. As a young boy, the 'For You' hitmaker appeared as a contestant on an Australian reality show that is similar to 'Idol.' However, he wasn't as popular as he is now... by any means.
It's not often you see country star Keith Urban and his wife Nicole Kidman, apart from one another. Of course, there are times -- like when Urban is on stage or Kidman is in front of a camera -- that they can't stand side by side. But that won't stop the actress from being in the wings when her hubby judges the upcoming season of 'American Idol.' She confirmed in a recent interview that she plans to watch the show from backstage.
September 16, 2012 It was confirmed by Entertainment Weekly. After weeks of speculation, and watching him quit his coaching position on the Australian version of "The Voice", Keith Urban is now a judge on American Idol and will make $4 million dollars. It IS fitting, that a Country St
September 5, 2012 Keith Urban sure has been diversified. He is singing duets with many different people. Covering songs I would never have expected, like Miranda Lambert's "Fastest Girl in Town" (see it here), and considering TV with "The Voice". Let's take you to New Hampshire when Keith teamed up with David Nail to cover Brooks and Dunn.
August 30, 2012 Obviously, he had to change the lyrics to Miranda Lambert's "Fastest Girl in Town", but he did it and most women (according to the comments) say he was HOT doing it! I always have a hard time listening to songs that aren't sung by the original artist, but...I'm more interested in watching than listening.....after all it's Keith Urban!
Keith Urban has accepted an offer from Fox producer’s to judge ‘American Idol‘ next season, less than one day after being named the frontrunner for an open seat on the panel. The Country Vibe reports that Urban has agreed to take the job, making him the second country superstar on a major network reality show.
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.
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.
For the past few months, Keith Urban has been making it clear to the press that his first priority is making new music. Although the country star had a blast filming ‘The Voice’ in Australia, his sights are set on his next project — a new album. In a recent interview with the Tennessean, the ‘You Gonna Fly’ hitmaker declares that he’s dismantling the way he’s made records in the past in order to put out a brand new sound in 2013.
July 23, 2012 Keith Urban's new song explores our military and how many of them face paying the ultimate price for the love of their country and the people they hold most dear. Keith is donating all proceeds from this song the the Navy SEAL Foundation.
Keith Urban may call the States home now, but the Australian native hasn’t forgotten his roots. As proof, the award-winning country star has spent quite a bit of time in the Land Down Under, playing a part on Australia’s version of ‘The Voice’ and bringing country to his overseas fans. Most recently, Urban is thrilling his followers by gracing the cover of GQ Australia, looking especially dapper in a tailored gray suit.
