17 years ago today, on October 19, 2006, a new chapter in Keith Urban‘s life began. It was on this day that the New Zealand-born star checked into the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California, a little less than four months after he married actress Nicole Kidman. “I deeply regret the hurt this has caused Nicole and the…
Dolly Parton is the one who officially inducted country music superstar, Keith Urban, into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame last week. The Country Music Hall of Fame member praised Urban, after he invited her to induct him via a hand-written letter. “I’m sure all of you know and feel the same way, I have never seen a person…
Keith Urban is officially a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The New Zealand-born superstar was inducted into the prestigious hall last week by Dolly Parton, after he invited her by sending her a hand-written letter. Urban shared his thoughts on his induction, especially by the Country Music Hall of Fame member, on social media. “Thank you…
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…
