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Carrie Underwood 'X Factor' Judge? Simon Cowell Addresses Rumor

Carrie Underwood X Factor judgeLarry Busacca, Getty Images

Carrie Underwood sparked a flurry of speculation earlier this month when she hinted she would be open to being a judge on the TV talent show, "X Factor." But the series' creator, and former "American Idol" judge, Simon Cowell, says the season four "Idol" winner won't likely be sitting in one of the judges' chairs next season.

"I heard that," Cowell told Chicago radio station US 99.5 of the rumors. "It's news to me. It really, really is. I don't think that's true. I mean, I adore Carrie. We found her on the show, but I don't know if that's true or not."

Not that the record label executive is opposed to country artists appearing on either side of the judges' table. In fact, it was country competitor Tate Stevens who won the show last season, which Simon predicted from his first audition.

"Often the country artist seems to do better now on these shows than the other kinds of singers," he explains. "And actually we wanted a country singer for 'X Factor' last year, and that's why we searched the regions of the country. As soon as I heard Tate's first audition, I said, 'I think this guy's going to win. I think people are going to really, really like him. He's a great guy. Honest guy. He deserves a break. Great singer.' Sure enough he won, and I was thrilled for him."

Tate's self-titled debut album will be released April 23. Meanwhile, Carrie continues her global Blown Away tour with shows this weekend in Ireland and Great Britain. She returns to the U.S. with a show in Richmond, Va. on March 21. Keep track of Carrie's tour schedule here.

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ladyDcherokee

I like Carrie, better then Taylor any old day, i hope she doesnt do this for she wont make that much,

March 21 2013 at 10:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
countrydivaaj

Did it ever occur to anyone to consider judges who are NOT artists, or who are not big names? Talent show panels used to be balanced with judges from all sectors of the music industry, now they read like the performance lineup for the Grammys. How about another label exec, a producer, a songwriter, or a music critic, and how about someone we have not heard of or are not familiar with who will become a celebrity in their role as a judge? L.A. Reid was the last of this kind to be seated on a panel. Now whenever seats are vacant, a dozen or so names of top recording artists get wishlisted and bandied around. You would think last season's Britney fiasco would have put an end to it. As for Carrie, she didn't win American Idol to sit next to Simon on a judging panel.

March 14 2013 at 3:37 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
devinmcmusters

Carrie wouldn't waste her time with such a low rated show. She can perform for thousands every night, not the three or four people who actually watch X Factor.

March 14 2013 at 1:50 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply

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