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Brad Paisley Being Eyed as Next 'American Idol' Judge?

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Jul. 25 2012, Published 4:19 a.m. ET

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Now that Mariah Carey is officially a season 12 American Idol judge, Fox still has one (possibly two if long-time Idol judge Randy Jackson drops out), slots to fill.

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Brad's led an impressive career with 16 No. 1 hit singles on Country's Billboard charts and three Grammy wins and it actually makes sense the show would cast a judge from the country realm.

Several of the show's most famous expats identify with the genre. Kelly Clarkson, the show's first official winner, has produced pop albums but has deep Southern roots, while Carrie Underwood who won the fourth season has gone on to become one of the most famous mainstream country singers on the musical landscape today.

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Who would be your judge picks for the next season of American Idol?

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