Genres: CountryBy 1990 he was signed by EMI, and he started recording his first album. The self titled first album was released in 1991 and it peaked at No. 92 on the Australian charts. The album was not released in the US. Keith Urban realized that his brand of music catered to a more country which can only be appreciated in the US.
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Keith Urban Songs List:
| Song | Album | Released | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only You Can Love Me This Way | Defying Gravity | 2009 |  |
| Kiss A Girl | Defying Gravity | 2009 | |
| 'til Summer Comes Around | Defying Gravity | 2009 | |
| If Ever I Could Love | Defying Gravity | 2009 | |
| Romeo's Tune | Greatest Hits | 2007 | |
| I'm In | Defying Gravity | 2009 | |
| My Heart Is Open | Defying Gravity | 2009 | |
| Thank You | Defying Gravity | 2009 | |
| I Can't Stop Loving You | Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing | 2006 | |
| Jeans On | Golden Road | 2002 | |
| Making Memories Of Us | Be Here | 2004 | |
| Raise The Barn | Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing | 2006 | |
| Song For Dad | Golden Road | 2002 | |
| Faster Car | Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing | 2006 | |
| Got It Right This Time | Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing | 2006 | |
| Country Comfort | Be Here | 2004 | |
| Used To The Pain | Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing | 2006 | |
| Nobody Drinks Alone | Be Here | 2004 | |
| The Hard Way | Be Here | 2004 | |
| God's Been Good To Me | Be Here | 2004 | |
| She's Gotta Be | Be Here | 2004 | |
| For You | Act Of Valor | 2012 | |
| You Won | Golden Road | 2002 | |
| Georgia Woods | Get Closer | 2010 | |
| Walkin' The Country | In The Ranch | 2004 | |
| It's A Love Thing | Keith Urban | 1999 | |
| Rollercoaster | Keith Urban | 1999 | |
| All For You | Get Closer | 2010 | |
| Desiree | In The Ranch | 2004 | |
| Keith Urban - You Look Good In My Shirt | Golden Road | 2002 | |
| You're Not My God | Golden Road | 2002 | |
| Long Hot Summer | Get Closer | 2010 | |
| Without You | Get Closer | 2010 | |
| Keith Urban - You'll Think of Me | 2009 | |
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| Keith Urban - You're My Better Half | Be Here | 2004 | |
| Put You In A Song | Get Closer | 2010 | |
| Keith Urban - Sweet Thing | Defying Gravity | 2009 | |
| You Gonna Fly | Get Closer | 2010 | |
| Shut Out The Lights | Get Closer | 2010 | |
| Out On My Own | Keith Urban | 1999 | |
| Keith Urban - Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me | Golden Road | 2002 | |
| Some Days You Gotta Dance | In The Ranch | 2004 | |
| Keith Urban - 'Til Summer Comes Around | Defying Gravity | 2010 | |
| Keith Urban - Raining On Sunday | Golden Road | 2002 | |
| Stupid Boy | Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing | 2006 | |
| Where The Blacktop Ends | Keith Urban | 1999 | |
| Everybody | Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing | 2006 | |
| But For The Grace Of God | Keith Urban | 1999 | |
| Your Everything | Keith Urban | 1999 | |
| Somebody Like You | Golden Road | 2002 | |
Keith Urban – Not Just Mr. Nichole Kidman
““I feel like I'm 15 and in my first garage band again, I don't know where that's coming from, but I love it. I find an even deeper exuberance in playing music and putting on a show...” Keith Urban
Early Life
Keith Urban was born in New Zealand but moved to Australia. A boy genius, he was already thinking about pursuing his career is music before the age of 10.
By 1990 he was signed by EMI, and he started recording his first album. The self titled first album was released in 1991 and it peaked at No. 92 on the Australian charts. The album was not released in the US. Keith Urban realized that his brand of music catered to a more country which can only be appreciated in the US. He decided relocate to Nashville, where he started playing guitar as a session musician. He got his first start as playing guitar for country stars like Brooks and Dunn. After continuing working for other artist most notably Alan Jackson, urban decided to do things on his own.
An American man
He first straightened himself out by kicking his cocaine habit and released his American debut album. The self-titled album was his breakthrough. It reached No. 17 on the Country charts and has sold a million albums in the US
He continued record as a session guitarist for superstars like Garth Brooks and the Dixie Chicks. He was featured on Garth Brooks’s blockbuster live album Double Live.
Commercial Breakthrough
He moved back into the studios and started recording his follow-up album. “Golden Road” was released in 2002 it was an instant hit. Featuring the No.1 single “Somebody like you”. The album would go on to sell 3 million copies in the US. Keith Urban had finally achieved his dream of being a country star. He toured to promote the album which included opening for Kenny Chesney. He released his third US album titled “Be Here” which outsold its predecessor. It was another massive hit and this time Keith Urban has crossed over to the mainstream pop charts as well. The album sold 4 million copies in the US and 4 million worldwide. He also scored a sponsorship from CMT (country music TV) to promote his arena tour.
The Superstar Status
By now Keith Urban had also gained tabloid celebrity status as he became the husband of Hollywood superstar Nichole Kidman in 2006. The same year he also released “Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing” which was his second Country No.1 and sold 2 million copies in the US
“Defying Gravity” in 2009 was his first No. 1 US Mainstream album hit. It has been certified Gold.
Did You Know: Keith Urban and wife Nichole Kidman have named their newly born daughter Sunday Rose Kidman Urban
Did You Know: Keith Urban along with Alicia Keys sang the legendary Rolling Stones hit “Gimme Shelter” at the Live Earth concert
Did You Know: Keith Urban has sued a New Jersey painter for the use of the web address http://www.keithurban.com
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