Keith Urban confirmed for American Idol

Article by: Shenieka Russell-Metcalf

Well it is official, Keith Urban has signed on to be a judge on American Idol. After months of speculation, the idol team is now complete as Keith will be taking the judges’ seat along with Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson and Nicki Minaj.

“It’s really an honor to have been invited to be a part of the American Idol family,” Keith said. “I’m looking forward to working with everyone and to seeing the same passion that I have for music in all of the participants.”

The first round of auditions took place in New York City on Sunday next on the list will be LA followed by Chicago; Charlotte, N.C.; San Antonio; Baton Rouge, La.; and Oklahoma City.