In case you missed it...
Keith Urban is returning to "American Idol" as Season 21's mentor for the final three contestants in the series finale on May 21st. It's familiar turf for Keith, who served as one of the three judges for "AI" in Seasons 12-15. He also served as a mentor on Australia's version of "The Voice". Not only will Keith be working with and advising this season's Top 3, he'll be performing as well, singing his hit from last year, "Wild Hearts." Watch Keith do his thing - both things, mentoring and performing - this coming Sunday (May 21) at 8p Eastern on ABC.
Jelly Roll's career trajectory has been nothing but up - and fast; the last year has seen a lot of success come his way. He's met - and performed with - many of the big names in Nashville; but when he was asked before the ACM Awards last week who he really wanted to meet, he didn't have to think very long. "Garth Brooks, I just want you to know I’ve been a fan of yours my whole life…I’ve seen you twelve times…I’ve seen you live more than any other artist by eleven times…ok? Garth if I get a chance to just tell you what your music means to me in person, that’d mean a lot, but if not, I hope you see this." No word on whether Garth saw the interview or not, but as luck would have it - he was hosting the ACM's and Jelly Roll was performing, so they did eventually meet up - and JR gave Garth a huge bear hug, telling him "GOD, it's so good to meet you!" Bucket list item - checked off.