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Shania Twain to Join 'American Idol' Judges Panel?

With the recent departure of Paula Abdul, 'American Idol' producers are calling on various celebrities to fill her seat at auditions for the show's upcoming season. R&B superstar Mary J. Blige, former Spice Girl Victoria "Posh" Beckham and pop star Katy Perry are already on board to be guest judges, and joining that roster just may be Shania Twain.

PEOPLE's TV Watch is reporting that Shania is in talks to join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi at the judges' table during auditions in Chicago on Aug. 30 and 31. If she does, this could be the start of the country singer's big comeback. She's been on hiatus from the spotlight for several years, raising her son and then nursing her wounds from a painful divorce. But Shania assures fans she is working on new music and has even hinted at a future tour.

"Time has a way of making everything right, and it is my hope that good music will eventually come out of it," she writes in an open letter to fans on her website. "I say 'good music' since I don't want to just throw anything at you, just for the sake of hurrying up to get it out. I want my new music to be something I'm personally satisfied with and proud to share with you."

Shania's last studio album, 'Up,' was released in 2002. She moved from Nashville to Switzerland shortly after to concentrate on being a mom and wife.

Shania and famed producer Robert "Mutt" Lange announced their separation in May 2008, after 14 years of marriage. Mutt is accused of having an affair with a close family friend, but he denies the allegations.

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lucyzapico

I am Happy to hear that shania will be on American Idol Just for her i will watch it Congrats Shania. God Bless you!

August 22 2009 at 6:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dave

She's been through some hard times lately but you never hear anything bad about her because she got class unlike the younger women who are always high and slutting around! Class is what the people like Spears, Lohan, Paris, etc lack! Only wish her the best for being strong and going on with her life even though a man she loved cheated on her! Go Shania!

August 18 2009 at 8:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sevtyone

What everyone is failing to notice (if there was a post prior, sorry for the repeat) is that Shania Twain ALWAYS REFUSED TO GIVE PERMISSION TO USE HER SONGS ON AMERICAN IDOL! Yep, Ms. Twain made many very derogatory remarks about the show comparing it with karoake (sp?). Now she needs to revive her career and wants the opportunity to do it through the show? They shouldn't let her on.

August 18 2009 at 8:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
corrhelp1

Did she ever sing anyway. All her concerts were done by lip syncing. She has no real talent

August 18 2009 at 8:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
d3bcow

she would be good at anything she does.
class act.
she is hot!

August 18 2009 at 8:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mary

Are you kidding me? Shania is a has been. She loved this country and the country music fans so much she took all her money and moved to Switzerland so she didn't have to pay taxes. Some role model for future country stars (or just women in general).

August 18 2009 at 7:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kgraham34@cox.net

Sorry its taking so long for a Shania comeback. Were still working the details out of our future marriage!

August 18 2009 at 7:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
scarangl1

Love your free style. Don't tie yourself down too boring

August 18 2009 at 7:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ilene

SHANIA! YES YES YES

I've missed you! Welcome back. When's the next CD!

August 18 2009 at 7:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Robert Gifford

All this girl would need to do is set there and
look beautyfull, she would'nt need to say a thing.

August 18 2009 at 7:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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