HARRY CONNICK JR. IS OVER THE MOON BEING A JUDGE ON AMERICAN IDOL

AMERICAN IDOL XIII  is just upon us. This season sees some changes on the judging panel. Country superstar Keith Urban returns from last years panel, and after a season away from American Idol, worldwide superstar Jennifer Lopez returns along with a new judge, the beloved crooner/actor Harry Connick Jr., who joins the judging panel.

Connick Jr., who appeared as a mentor on the show a few years ago, says that he is excited to join American Idol and feels very happy to join the show.



Check out the  AMERICAN IDOL XIII season premiere Wednesday, January 15 & Thursday, January 16 on FOX.

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