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New ‘American Idol’ Season Kicks Off With Contestant Taking Ryan Seacrest’s Keith Urban Quiz (Watch)

The new season of "American Idol" kicks off a week into of 2015. Country superstar Keith Urban--who is returning to the coveted judge's chair for the third time--may find himself weighing in on the talent of a Keith Urban superfan.

In a just-released trailer for the upcoming season 14, teenager Riley Bria is confronted by "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest just before the young performer does auditions. Seacrest gives Bria a pop quiz on Urban--and the singer-guitarist from Spring Hill, Tenn., is impressive in his knowledge of the country star. Bria correctly names Urban's birthplace and the title of his current album. And he came close-real close-to giving the right answer to the question of how many No. 1 singles Urban has had in his career.

Bria auditioned for the music competition talent show by performing one of Urban's own songs.

"It's a scary thing, but I'm excited to do it," Bria confessed.

So, did Bria do well on his audition? Find out when "American Idol" returns in a special two-part premiere beginning Jan. 7 on Fox.

Watch Ryan Seacrest's Q&A quiz of Riley Brea below.

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Keith Urban, Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
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