Toby Keith turns down American Idol

Toby Keith's publicist has confirmed that he was invited to join Mariah Carey as judge on American Idol Season 12. However, he has turned down the offer.

Interesting! If FOX is looking for a country star, they should just go with Carrie Underwood. Randy Jackson, Mariah and Carrie? That would be amazing!

From WENN:

TOBY KEITH's publicist has confirmed reports the country singer has been invited to join MARIAH CAREY as a judge on the new season of AMERICAN IDOL.

The Beer For My Horses hitmaker was offered the chance of replacing Steven Tyler on the panel - but he has turned producers down.

His rep tells CountryWeekly.com that Keith was "flattered", but felt the gig wasn't for him.

New reports suggest Brad Paisley, Nick Jonas and rapper Pharrell Williams are also on Idol chiefs' wish list.