Keith Urban is officially a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The 55-year-old was inducted alongside Kix Brooks, David Lee Murphy, Casey Beathard, Rafe Van Hoy and the late John Jarrard, celebrating Urban’s songwriting talents and abilities. Ahead of his induction, Urban shared what he believes is the secret to penning a great song, something he has proven he…
Keith Urban has written a lot of his hit singles, including “Days Go By,” “Sweet Thing,” “Long Hot Summer,” “Wild Hearts” and more. While he isn’t willing to pick a favorite song of his, Urban does say that there is one song, specifically “Somebody Like You,” that had perhaps the biggest impact on his career, and will always hold…
Keith Urban has had a lot of career accolades in the past 25 years, but for him, likely nothing will ever top being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The New Zealand-born singer will be inducted on October 11, along with Kix Brooks, David Lee Murphy, Casey Beathard, Rafe Van Hoy and the late John Jarrard, a…
Country music has a lot of songs about drinking and partying, but for numerous artists, they might sing about alcohol, but they choose not to imbibe. We found 14 country music artists who, due to former addictions, health issues or just personal beliefs, are completely sober. 1. Tim McGraw Tim McGraw gave up drinking thanks in large part to…
Keith Urban just put his spin on one of Jordan Davis ‘ biggest hits, and it’s all for a good cause. The New Zealand native performed the chorus of Davis’ recent No. 1 hit, “Next Thing You Know,” ahead of the December 5 All for the Hall concert, a star-studded event that is raising money for educational programs at the Country…
Keith Urban was just announced as a co-host of this year’s All for the Hall, once again working alongside Vince Gill to help raise money for educational programs at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The theme of this year’s show is “The Song Remembers When,” with each artist performing a song that has a particularly special memory for…
Kieth Urban and Vince Gill are bringing All for the Hall back, and in a big way. The event, which raises money for educational programs at the Country Music Hall of Fame, will take place on Tuesday, December 5, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The theme of this year’s show is called The Song Remembers When, with artists each performing…
Keith Urban makes a good living by now doing what he loves, but it wasn’t always that way. The singer-songwriter recalls a job he had, long before his country music career got off the ground, one that left an unfortunate lasting impression on him. “Telemarketing,” he tells his record label, when asked about the job he disliked the most….
Keith Urban will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this fall, an accomplishment that at one time seemed impossible to achieve. Urban came to the United States in 1989 from Australia, where he was raised, to become a singer-songwriter, although by his own admission, his early years were anything but promising. “I still drive down 16th and into…
We now know who at least some of the performers will be for the upcoming ACM Honors ceremony. Keith Urban and Trisha Yearwood, will each perform, along with BRELAND, Brandy Clark, Jordan Davis, Chris Janson, Lady A, Emily Shackelton, The War And Treaty, Anne Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman, along with Carly Pearce, who is also hosting the ceremony for…
