American Idol

Most average people hate their jobs, toiling away to earn a wage and to make ends meet. It is a rare and precious few who get to do what they love for a living, and Keith Urban is one of those fortunate folks when it comes to being a judge on the embattled 'American Idol.' The singer and guitarist wants to return to his seat for Season 13 in 2014 and with good reason.

'American Idol' season 12 finalist Kree Harrison performed on the show's finale Thursday night (May 16), and she was joined by judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson for a high-energy rendition of Urban's hit 'Where the Blacktop Ends.'

'American Idol' judge Keith Urban sang his current single 'Little Bit of Everything' on the hit reality singing competition on Thursday night (May 16), showing the contestants how it's done in the big leagues with a polished, tight and energetic performance.

Hot country trio the Band Perry performed 'Done' on 'American Idol' Thursday night (May 16), and they were joined by season 12 top five finalist Janelle Arthur.

Season twelve of American Idol is winding down and the final two performed in the finale last night. Before I recap last night, let's look way back to some of the stronger final twos in American Idol history.

Aspiring country star Kree Harrison reached back to her favorite performance of season twelve on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (May 15), singing Patty Griffin's 'Up To the Mountain' again to close out her participation in the reality singing competition.

Country powerhouse Kree Harrison sang a new song titled 'All Cried Out' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (May 15), giving fans a preview of the song she will release as her debut single if she wins the show's twelfth season.

'American Idol' top two finalist Kree Harrison performed Sarah McLachlan's iconic hit 'Angel' on the show on Wednesday night (May 15), delivering another uniquely powerful performance on the final night of the competition before the season 12 finale.

I am an American Idol junkie. I am almost sure I have watched every minute of every season and season 12 is coming to an end this week. This sure was a strong season for the ladies! Now it's down to Kree Harrison and Candice Glover.

Just yesterday NBC officially announced its fall schedule, complete with new additions to the lineup and a few shuffles of existing series, while today FOX has joined the fray. Not only will '24' return in 2014, but FOX will also move 'Bones and 'Raising Hope' to Fridays, giving new series from J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman places to shine! Find out FOX's fall lineup, including a big

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.

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.

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.

After a season of plummeting ratings, all four 'American Idol' judges will be fired and replaced -- along with one of the show's main producers, according to the latest rumors.

Season 12 of American Idol is winding down, and even though the ratings this year have dropped and lots of focus has been on the battling judges, I think this top three could be one of the best in the show's 12 seasons. Let's look back at last night.

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.