#1: Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey is the most rumored to be a new judge on American Idol, and certainly has the personality and success in the music business to back it up. As a new Mom with twins "Roc & Roe" she might enjoy helping young talent find their way up to the top too!

Mariah Carey onstage during the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (photo by

#2: Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus has been involved in the music business sine she was a baby and has enjoyed great success as a solo artist. I think Miley would make a great judge and could help spot youthful talent that will appeal to the young American Idol voters too!

Miley Cyrus at InterContinental Hotel on June 27, 2012 in Century City, California. (Photo by: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

#3: Adam Lambert

Rumors are swirling that former American Idol contestant Adam Lambert is in the running to be one of the new judges on American Idol. I am not sure why he would be such a front-runner, I personally do not think he has had enough experience or success in the music business to be on the the 'top 3' choices, but he seems to be in that spot.

Adam Lambwert at Jenkinsons On The Boardwalk on May 25, 2012 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. (Photo by: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

#4: Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood got her start on American Idol and is the most successful of all the Idol winners so far. Sweet and kind, she would be the nicest judge ever....she says she could never be mean either!

Carrie Underwood on June 9, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee at charity softball game (Photo by: Rick Diamond/Getty Images).

#5: Aretha Franklin

CNN is reporting that the "Queen Of Soul" has thrown her hat in the ring as a possible new judge on American Idol, and she certainly has the experience and success to make her a good choice, especially if she REALLY wants the gig!

Aretha Franklin speaks onstage at the 10th Annual TV Land Awards at the Lexington Avenue Armory on April 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo By: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

#6: Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi could add a 'rockers edge' and has enough time and experience to be able to spot and nurture new talent.

Jon Bon Jovi at Frederick P Rose Hall on June 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

#7: Randy Owen

Randy Owen is a seasoned professional, who would be kind and honest, and I think he would be a great judge!

Randy Owen performs onstage during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on April 27, 2012 in Indio, California. (photo by: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

#8: Neal McCoy

Neal McCoy would be an AWESOME judge on American Idol. He is super funny, kind and has had a long-running and successful career in country music. There's a reason that Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert picked him to play at their wedding...he ROCKS it country style!

Neal McCoy performs on Day 3 during the 2012 Arizona Country Thunder Music Festival on April 14, 2012 in Florence, Arizona(Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

#9; Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray would be a great choice as a judge on American Idol! He did a great job directing his daughter Miley's career...and it would be even better if BOTH Billy Ray AND Miley were BOTH judges together!

Billy Ray Cyrus arrives at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

#10: Tanya Tucker

I think Tanya Tucker would definitely be qualified and be interesting choice to be a new judge on American Idol. She seems to 'spice up' things when she is around, and has decades of experience and success under her country belt too!

attends the launch party for Popcorn Sutton's Tennessee White Whiskey at the Marathon Building on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.(Photo By: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)