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American Idol Lineup to Include Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Diana Ross
'American Idol' will be turning the show over to some international idols soon after announcing a lineup of celebrity guest appearances by established artists.
Covering just about every genre of popular music the 'American Idol' guest list includes a veritable who’s who of the recording industry. Earlier this week it was announced that Jennifer Lopez would appear on the show. Lopez has sold over 48 million albums world-wide and has five singles that have hit number one in the U.S.
Joining J.Lo on the American Idol lineup will be Gwen Stefani, Diana Ross, John Bon Jovi, Barry Gibb, Martina McBride, Lulu and Peter Noone from the 60’s group Herman’s Hermits.
Stefani broke out with No Doubt whose album “Tragic Kingdom” has sold over 15 million albums world-wide. The Grammy Award winning artist has launched an incredible successful solo career as well in which she has mixed alternative with pop and rap to blend her own sound.
Diana Ross is arguably the greatest female performer of all time. She has recorded 18 number one hits, 12 with The Supremes, and 6 solo. She has been called the female entertainer of the century by Billboard magazine,
Jon Bon Jovi will be making an appearance on 'American Idol' as well. Jon is the front man for Bon Jovi as well as solo artist was sold over 100 million albums world-wide. He has received recognition at the American Music Awards, the Grammy’s, and the Golden Globes.
Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees has also been announced as a guest on the show. The Bee Gees sold over 180 million records and singles and recorded nine number one hits in the U.S.
Country music star Martin McBride has been scheduled for an 'American Idol' date. McBride has been named Female Vocalist of the Year four times by the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music awarded her the same honor on three separate occasions and she has been nominated for a Grammy Award.
Peter Noone from Herman’s Hermits and Lulu will also be appearing on 'American Idol'. Herman’s Hermits had two US No. 1's with "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am while Lulu’s single, “To Sir, With Love”, hit number one in the U.S. in 1967.
Dates for when the artists will appear on 'American Idol' have not been revealed.
