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Kree Harrison Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut With Help From Keith Urban

Christina Vinson — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:00:53 +0000

Sometimes, being runner-up isn't so bad -- especially if it leads you to one of the most prestigious stages in country music. 'American Idol' runner-up Kree Harrison made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday (June 4), sharing the stage with both Kellie Pickler and Keith Urban.

Kelly Clarkson Won't Join 'American Idol' as a Judge, Despite Rumors

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:00:29 +0000

Been there, done that.

Kelly Clarkson, the original 'American Idol,' won't revisit her former stomping grounds, despite rumors. The pop-country diva will not take a seat at the judge's table for Season 13 in 2014, which is expected to be totally revamped and overhauled with a new set of celebrity panelists.

Keith Urban Announces American Idol News on The Ellen Show [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:44:56 +0000

Well, we’ve know about Randy Jackson’s Departure from American Idol for a bit, but yesterday (05/14/13) on The Ellen Show, Keith made an American Idol News Announcement that I know many Keith Urban fans will love! He’s quick to get to the point, Keith Urban will be replacing Randy Jackson on American Idol as a [...]

Kree Harrison Re-Visits 'Up To the Mountain' for Her Final Song of the Season on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:23:57 +0000

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. She originally sang the song during the Vegas round, stunning the judges with her standout performance [...]

Kree Harrison Sings a New Song Titled 'All Cried Out' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:56:58 +0000

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. The song is a slower country ballad that takes full advantage of Harrison’s smoky lower [...]

Kree Harrison Sings 'Angel' by Sarah McLachlan on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:28:50 +0000

'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.

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.

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 [...]

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.

Lauren Alaina to Perform on 'American Idol' Next Week

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:30:11 +0000

If there are two things we know about contestants that go deep into their seasons of ‘American Idol,’ it’s that they tend to enjoy incredibly successful careers even if they lose the top prize, and they always, always return to the show to perform. That’s just what Season 10 runner up Lauren Alaina — who [...]

Kree Harrison Becomes a Top 3 Finalist on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:06:52 +0000

Powerful country soul singer Kree Harrison became a top three finalist on ‘American Idol‘ on Thursday night (May 2) after delivering two very different performances during Wednesday’s competition. Harrison has been a standout contestant since early in the season, delivering a wide array of material with equal confidence and poise. She has been a favorite [...]

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.

Kree Harrison Sings the Classic 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:07:30 +0000

Country soul singer Kree Harrison brought the Procol Harum classic 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' to the stage of 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (April 24), delivering a strong rendition that was a perfect showcase for her unique vocal strengths.

Kree Harrison Sings Adele's 'Rumor Has It' With Amber Holcomb on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:31:11 +0000

Soulful country singer Kree Harrison sang a duet with fellow 'American Idol' contestant Amber Holcomb on the show Wednesday night (April 24), teaming up for a strong performance of Adele's 'Rumor Has It' that showed a new side to Harrison.

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. This was Arthur’s third time on the show; she made it to Hollywood week two years ago, and all the way [...]

Kree Harrison Sings Celine Dion's 'Have You Ever Been in Love' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:18:42 +0000

Aspiring country singer Kree Harrison showed her versatility on ‘American Idol‘ on Wednesday night (April 17), singing the Celine Dion song ‘Have You Ever Been in Love’ to overwhelming praise from the judges. She chose the song as part of the theme of contestants singing songs from divas. She called Dion her favorite diva, joking [...]

Janelle Arthur Performs 'Dumb Blonde' by Dolly Parton on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:59:31 +0000

Aspiring country singer Janelle Arthur sang an early Dolly Parton song titled 'Dumb Blonde' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 17), earning a less-than-enthusiastic response from the judging panel.

Kree Harrison Performs 'She Talks to Angels' by the Black Crowes on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:29:08 +0000

Country singer Kree Harrison threw a little bit of a curve ball on 'American Idol' on Wednesday night (April 17), singing the Black Crowes' 'She Talks to Angels' in a slightly different arrangement that she intended to showcase something apart from her norm.

Janelle Arthur Sings Vince Gill's 'When I Call Your Name' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:55:21 +0000

Up-and-coming country singer Janelle Arthur paid tribute to one of her earliest influences on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (April 17), performing the Vince Gill classic 'When I Call Your Name' to effusive praise from the judges -- except one.