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Keith Urban Reveals Randy Jackson's Replacement and Who He Thinks Will Win 'American Idol' on 'Ellen'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:00:11 +0000

After the news broke last week that Randy Jackson will be departing 'American Idol' at the end of its 12th season, fellow judge and country star Keith Urban has revealed who will be taking his place -- sort of.

Kree Harrison Moves On to the Final Round of 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:15:26 +0000

Soulful country vocalist Kree Harrison survived again on 'American Idol' Thursday night (May 9), after a sensational run on the show's twelfth season highlighted by a long string of stellar performances. She will move on to the show's finale next week, where she will compete against Candice Glover to see which one will be crowned the winner this year.

Randy Jackson To Leave American Idol

DJ Nyke — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:03:09 +0000

There have been several rumors traveling around the rumor mills that American Idol is looking to replace the entire cast. Well, Randy Jackson released a statement to E! News:
Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol I have decided it is time to leave after this season. I am very proud of how we forever changed televisi

Lauren Alaina Performs New Single 'Barefoot and Buckwild' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:44:21 +0000

Fast-rising country star Lauren Alaina returned to the stage of ‘American Idol’ on Thursday (May 9), performing her new single ‘Barefoot and Buck Wild’ from her forthcoming second album. The song is a fun, up-tempo track perfect for a summer release, and she performed it with a rockin’, aggressive edge to her voice. The track [...]

'American Idol' Loses Randy Jackson

Damon Houx — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:15:18 +0000

There were rumors that there was going to be a big 'American Idol' shake-up, but before anything was made official Randy Jackson has given the show his walking papers. Jackson announced today that Season 12 will be his last on the hit show.

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.

'American Idol' May Cut All Four Judges to Reinvent Itself

Damon Houx — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:53 +0000

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

Kree Harrison Brings 'Stormy Weather' to the 'American Idol' Stage

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:07:01 +0000

‘American Idol‘ contestant Kree Harrison performed the classic tune ‘Stormy Weather’ on the show Wednesday night (May 1), showcasing her innate ability to effectively deliver a wide array of material. Harrison chose the song as part of the theme of the night, in which contestants chose one contemporary song from 2013, and one standard. Mentor [...]

Kree Harrison Sings Carrie Underwood's 'See You Again' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:30:30 +0000

Country singer Kree Harrison hit a grand slam home run on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (May 1), singing Carrie Underwood's new single 'See You Again' -- though not all of the judges thought so.

Texas Hometown Rallies Behind 'American Idol' Finalist Kree Harrison

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:30:30 +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 01:33:43 +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.

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.

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.

Kelly Clarkson Performs 'People Like Us' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:13:13 +0000

Season one winner Kelly Clarkson performed her new single ‘People Like Us’ on ‘American Idol‘ on Thursday night (April 11), showcasing an interesting blend of light and dark that’s a little bit edgier than some of her past efforts. The electronic pop track is the furthest thing imaginable from her recent foray into country. It’s [...]

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 [...]

Janelle Arthur Sings Garth Brooks' 'The Dance' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:36:17 +0000

Up-and-coming country singer Janelle Arthur sang the Garth Brooks classic 'The Dance' on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (April 10), earning a somewhat mixed response from the judges despite a strong performance.

Kree Harrison Sings Kris Kristofferson's 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:16:11 +0000

Kree Harrison sang the timeless Kris Kristofferson classic 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 10), once again demonstrating her wide range of interpretation and earning accolades from the judges.

Janelle Arthur Performs 'I'll Never Fall in Love Again' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:48:36 +0000

Country girl Janelle Arthur sang the classic tune ‘I’ll Never Fall in Love Again’ on ‘American Idol‘ on Wednesday night (April 10), turning in a somewhat spotty performance that earned a very mixed reaction from the judges. The night’s theme centered around the music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who wrote some of the [...]

Kree Harrison Sings 'What the World Needs Now Is Love' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:15:58 +0000

Aspiring country star Kree Harrison performed the pop classic ‘What the World Needs Now Is Love’ on ‘American Idol‘ Wednesday night (April 10), once again earning universal praise from the judging panel for her seemingly effortless interpretation. The night’s theme required each contestant to sing a selection from the canon of Burt Bacharach and Hal [...]