It looks like American Idol wants some country in the judging panel as they reportedly signed up Keith Urban

According to reports, Keith Urban will complete the all-new judging panel of American Idol next year. He will sit alongside Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj as Randy Jackson will be be moved into more of a mentoring role like Jimmy Iovine.

Apparently, Urban agreed to take the position for only $3 million.

In a related report, the producers of American Idol are contemplating of hiring a fourth judge. They offered Katy Perry $20 million for the position but the popstar declined saying the job is not her cup of tea.