Keith Urban.Photo: Paul Morigi/GettyKeith Urbanis taking his records back toAmericanIdolas a guest performer and mentor!The country star, 55, announced on Friday that he’s coming back toIdolfor a temporary gig during the show’s May 21 season finale.“Headed back toAmerican Idolnext week,” Urban wrote to his Instagram Story.keith urban/instagramUrban will perform his single “Wild Hearts” for the finale, which airs at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT on ABC that Sunday, perBillboard.Other performers will soon be announced for the three-hour event, where Urban will offer advice to this season’s top three contestants. The last remaining three vocalists will be revealed on Sunday’s episode — as the final five currently include Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, Colin Stough, Wé Ani and Zachariah Smith.Of course, Urban’s history withIdolextends far beyond just performances on stage, as the “Somebody Like You” singer was a judge on the show from seasons 12 to 15 back when the program.Urban did not return for the ABC reboot of the show in 2018, revealing toUs Weeklyat the time that it was “going to be all new people except for [host]Ryan [Seacrest].” The current judge roster includesKaty Perry,Luke Bryanand Lionel Richie.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.This Sunday’s episode ofIdolhas quite a special theme — asPEOPLE exclusively revealedthis week that viewers will watch the final five contestants perform two Disney songs each.During the episode, the audience will hear Smith perform “Just Can’t Wait to Be King” fromThe Lion King, Stough perform “Real Gone” fromCarsand Ani sing “The Climb” fromHannah Montana: The Movie— all whileSara Bareillesopens the show with a special rendition of “When You Wish Upon a Star.“Sofia Carson will serve as the episode’s mentor, while Halle Bailey — who plays Ariel in the upcoming live-action film — will perform “Part of Your World” fromThe Little Mermaidduring the show.The setlist for Sunday’s episode is available tocheck outon PEOPLE.
Keith Urban.Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty
Keith Urbanis taking his records back toAmericanIdolas a guest performer and mentor!The country star, 55, announced on Friday that he’s coming back toIdolfor a temporary gig during the show’s May 21 season finale.“Headed back toAmerican Idolnext week,” Urban wrote to his Instagram Story.keith urban/instagramUrban will perform his single “Wild Hearts” for the finale, which airs at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT on ABC that Sunday, perBillboard.Other performers will soon be announced for the three-hour event, where Urban will offer advice to this season’s top three contestants. The last remaining three vocalists will be revealed on Sunday’s episode — as the final five currently include Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, Colin Stough, Wé Ani and Zachariah Smith.Of course, Urban’s history withIdolextends far beyond just performances on stage, as the “Somebody Like You” singer was a judge on the show from seasons 12 to 15 back when the program.Urban did not return for the ABC reboot of the show in 2018, revealing toUs Weeklyat the time that it was “going to be all new people except for [host]Ryan [Seacrest].” The current judge roster includesKaty Perry,Luke Bryanand Lionel Richie.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.This Sunday’s episode ofIdolhas quite a special theme — asPEOPLE exclusively revealedthis week that viewers will watch the final five contestants perform two Disney songs each.During the episode, the audience will hear Smith perform “Just Can’t Wait to Be King” fromThe Lion King, Stough perform “Real Gone” fromCarsand Ani sing “The Climb” fromHannah Montana: The Movie— all whileSara Bareillesopens the show with a special rendition of “When You Wish Upon a Star.“Sofia Carson will serve as the episode’s mentor, while Halle Bailey — who plays Ariel in the upcoming live-action film — will perform “Part of Your World” fromThe Little Mermaidduring the show.The setlist for Sunday’s episode is available tocheck outon PEOPLE.
Keith Urbanis taking his records back toAmericanIdolas a guest performer and mentor!
The country star, 55, announced on Friday that he’s coming back toIdolfor a temporary gig during the show’s May 21 season finale.
“Headed back toAmerican Idolnext week,” Urban wrote to his Instagram Story.
keith urban/instagram
Urban will perform his single “Wild Hearts” for the finale, which airs at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT on ABC that Sunday, perBillboard.
Other performers will soon be announced for the three-hour event, where Urban will offer advice to this season’s top three contestants. The last remaining three vocalists will be revealed on Sunday’s episode — as the final five currently include Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, Colin Stough, Wé Ani and Zachariah Smith.
Of course, Urban’s history withIdolextends far beyond just performances on stage, as the “Somebody Like You” singer was a judge on the show from seasons 12 to 15 back when the program.
Urban did not return for the ABC reboot of the show in 2018, revealing toUs Weeklyat the time that it was “going to be all new people except for [host]Ryan [Seacrest].” The current judge roster includesKaty Perry,Luke Bryanand Lionel Richie.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
This Sunday’s episode ofIdolhas quite a special theme — asPEOPLE exclusively revealedthis week that viewers will watch the final five contestants perform two Disney songs each.
During the episode, the audience will hear Smith perform “Just Can’t Wait to Be King” fromThe Lion King, Stough perform “Real Gone” fromCarsand Ani sing “The Climb” fromHannah Montana: The Movie— all whileSara Bareillesopens the show with a special rendition of “When You Wish Upon a Star.”
Sofia Carson will serve as the episode’s mentor, while Halle Bailey — who plays Ariel in the upcoming live-action film — will perform “Part of Your World” fromThe Little Mermaidduring the show.
The setlist for Sunday’s episode is available tocheck outon PEOPLE.
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