Keith Urban is set to make a much-anticipated return to American Idol, albeit for one night only. The official announcement came from the show's Instagram account and was also shared by Keith on his Instagram Stories.
The 55-year-old will grace the grand finale on May 21st as a guest mentor and will also perform on the show. The country crooner, best known for hits like "Blue Ain't Your Color" and "Brown Eyes Baby," will bring his wealth of experience and star power to the finale. MORE: American Idol's biggest stars' net worths compared: Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, and moreMORE: Katy Perry gets booed for the first time on American Idol after being called out for 'mom-shaming'He captioned his Instagram post, 'Headed back to @americanidol next week. ' The country crooner served as a judge on the show from seasons 12 through 15, starting in 2012 when the singing competition aired on Fox.
Fans can look forward to a performance of Keith's chart-topping song "Wild Hearts" during the three-hour finale, as revealed by Billboard.
As a mentor, the father-of-two will guide the top three contestants through their performances, culminating in the crowning of the newest American Idol. MORE: Ryan Seacrest makes first American Idol appearance since Live!
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