Keith Urban AI 12 Judge

[Arielflies]

American Idol: Keith Urban Talks Nicki Minaj/Mariah Carey Feud : People.com

Here is an article about Keith's reaction to his Idol experience to date.

[Fanny Mare]

I dont think he would say anything else - he's way too nice(& polite) . I like him as a judge, when he isn't drowned out by the other two new judges.

[cablejockey]

I have to say I knew nothing about the guy except he's married to Nicole Kidman. I didnt even know he was Australian until he opened his mouth!! But he seems like a nice quiet earnest type to be on the show and not hurt the contestants feelings. But we do need that apsect in the judging mix. Sure miss surly old Simon.

[Fanny Mare]

I have to say I knew nothing about the guy except he's married to Nicole Kidman. I didnt even know he was Australian until he opened his mouth!! But he seems like a nice quiet earnest type to be on the show and not hurt the contestants feelings. But we do need that apsect in the judging mix. Sure miss surly old Simon.

Me too.
At this point, I miss Paula, and that's saying somethig. Those three had a connection. Randy said he speaks to Simon often, they have remained very good friends.( sigh)

[razorbacker]

I have to say I knew nothing about the guy except he's married to Nicole Kidman. I didnt even know he was Australian until he opened his mouth!! But he seems like a nice quiet earnest type to be on the show and not hurt the contestants feelings. But we do need that apsect in the judging mix. Sure miss surly old Simon.

Keith was born in New Zealand. He is without a doubt one of the best guitar players I have ever seen & I have seen many of the greats. And I absolutely DO NOT miss Simon in any way shape or form.

[beerbelly]

I've never even heard of him but he is very handsome.

[Little Sew&Sew]

I am surprised that many of you have not heard of Keith. I guess it comes from being labeled a "country" singer. If you listen to most of his music, it is anything but country sounding - at least not at typical nasally, twangy, "my dog die, my wife left me sort and my truck broke down" sort.

He's an incredible soul. So glad he turned his life around. From all accounts, he is a wonderful husband and an excellent father. His 'girls' keep him sane. Thank God for all 3 of them.

Listen to "When Summer Comes Around" or "If Ever I Could Love" or "For You" (written for the movie Act Of Valor). These are not country songs!

You might recognize "You'll Think Of Me" which got a lot of airtime when it was first released.

The man is PURE ENTERTAINMENT on stage. He's starting a tour soon. Go and see him.

[biggbaddgirl]

I knew of him and just recently finally listened to some of his music which makes me like him even more.

[beerbelly]

He seems like such a nice guy.....why is he on this show?

[RealVoyeur]

He is gorgeous!!!