Urban joins Idol
Urban will join rapper Nicki Minaj, who also was announced as a new judge as well. Marian Carey previously was named as a new judge along with mainstay Randy Jackson.
The new season debuts in January 2012.
"It's really an honor to have been invited to be a part of the American Idol family," said Urban. "I'm looking forward to working with everyone and to seeing the same passion that I have for music in all of the participants.
Hopefuls will meet host Ryan Seacrest and the new four-person panel of Carey, Jackson, Minaj and Urban today, when the auditions begin in New York City. Other audition cities include Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, La. and Oklahoma City, Okla.
"I am thrilled about this year's judges' panel! We've got global icon Mariah Carey and Idol's heart and soul Randy Jackson, who will be joined by Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban. Nicki's an unbelievably captivating international phenomenon who has made an indelible mark on rap and pop. And Keith is another great addition to Idol - he's one of the biggest stars in country music and I know that our fans and contestants will fall in love with him," said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Co. "With an unparalleled star like Mariah, fan-favorite Randy, chart-toppers like Nicki and Keith and our incomparable host Ryan, we've put together one of the most exciting judging panels around."
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- 10/08/24: Urban named to co-host Nashville's Big Bash on NYE
- 09/20/24: Urban, Midland, ZBB, Tenpenny release new discs
- 06/28/24: Urban goes "High"
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