‘American Idol’ Judges Announced

Country music fans already knew that Keith Urban was returning to his role as a judge on 'American Idol'‘ this season. Now the country superstar’s fellow Season 13 judges have been revealed.

Urban is the only judge from the iconic reality singing competition’s twelfth season, Fox confirmed Tuesday (Sept. 3).Season 11 judge.

Jennifer Lopez is returning to her judge’s chair for the upcoming season, confirming rumors that have been circulating all summer. Joining Urban and Lopez is jazz musician and singer-actor Harry Connick, Jr. Randy Jackson is also back for the new season, but he won’t be judging. The longtime ‘Idol’ staple will now serve as the in-house mentor for all of the contestants.