Keith Urban is just days away from the two-night season premiere of American Idol. This afternoon, he'll be on Ellen to talk about the show, which should be interesting because Ellen served as a guest judge for one season.

Keith's excited about judging and also about the opportunity the show offers. “You guys who sing or play, you’re just looking for a break. You’re just figuring out how can I get someone to listen to what I do, and this show does it on steroids,” he said.

Get ready - season 12 begins Wednesday night.

And, don't miss this! Keith performs the Beatles' "Yesterday" with actor John Travolta at an event in Los Angeles that celebrated Keith's home, Australia.