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‘American Idol’ legend replaces Katy Perry as judge
“American Idol” announced Thursday that eight-time Grammy Award-winner Carrie Underwood will join the show as a judge for season 8. Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will return for their eighth consecutive season as judges, and longtime host Ryan Seacrest also …